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Salou travel guide

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With a population of 26,649, Salou is a must-see destination in Catalonia, Spain. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Salou has to offer.

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When to visit Salou

Salou in May
Estimated hotel price
€59
1 night at 3-star hotel
Salou in May
Estimated hotel price
€59
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Salou

Plane

When flying to Salou, you’ll arrive at Reus (REU), which is located 8 km from the city centre.

Train

Renfe is the most popular train carrier serving Salou, followed by iryo. The train journey from Salou to Madrid takes 2h 37m and costs around €16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Valencia, expect to pay about €26 for a 3h 27m trip. Located 1.0 km from the city centre, Salou is the busiest station in Salou. Another popular train station is Salou Port Aventura, located 1.2 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Salou is to pick up a car hire from Palma de Mallorca, which is about 211 km from Salou. You’ll find branches of Record Go and Goldcar Rental SP, among others, in Palma de Mallorca.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Salou, including ALSA, FlixBus and BlaBlaBus. From Perpignan, the bus ride to Salou takes 217 km and will cost you around €18. From Zaragoza, the ticket costs about €7 for a journey of 362 km. The most popular bus station is Salou Jaume I, located 0.4 km from the city centre of Salou. Salou Hotel 4 Carreteras is also a commonly used station, and is 3.1 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Salou, you’ll arrive at Reus (REU), which is located 8 km from the city centre.

Train

Renfe is the most popular train carrier serving Salou, followed by iryo. The train journey from Salou to Madrid takes 2h 37m and costs around €16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Valencia, expect to pay about €26 for a 3h 27m trip. Located 1.0 km from the city centre, Salou is the busiest station in Salou. Another popular train station is Salou Port Aventura, located 1.2 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Salou is to pick up a car hire from Palma de Mallorca, which is about 211 km from Salou. You’ll find branches of Record Go and Goldcar Rental SP, among others, in Palma de Mallorca.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Salou, including ALSA, FlixBus and BlaBlaBus. From Perpignan, the bus ride to Salou takes 217 km and will cost you around €18. From Zaragoza, the ticket costs about €7 for a journey of 362 km. The most popular bus station is Salou Jaume I, located 0.4 km from the city centre of Salou. Salou Hotel 4 Carreteras is also a commonly used station, and is 3.1 km from the city centre.

Airports near Salou

CDTCastellón de la Plana
REUReus
BCNBarcelona-El Prat

Airlines serving Salou

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in Salou

Average rates range from around €70 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €233 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Catalonia Gardens Apartmentos and Hostal Montsant. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Salou, with prices from €27 to €1,097 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Salou are about 23% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Salou

Most booked hotels in Salou

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Gran Palas Hotel - Spa incluido
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
€93+
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Hotel Augustus
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
€60+
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Hotel Cesar Augustus
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
€53+
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Sol Costa Daurada
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
€66+
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Hotel Best Cambrils
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
€62+
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Ohtels Vila Romana
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
€72+
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Hiring a car in Salou

Hiring a car in Salou costs €51 per day, on average, or €304 if you want to hire it for 6 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 35% more expensive than at Barcelona-El Prat.

Expect to pay €1.44 per litre in Salou (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €17.17 and €22.90. The most frequently booked car type in Salou is Intermediate (Opel Zafira Tourer or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Renault Captur or similar) is, on average, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Salou costs €51 per day, on average, or €304 if you want to hire it for 6 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 35% more expensive than at Barcelona-El Prat.

Expect to pay €1.44 per litre in Salou (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €17.17 and €22.90. The most frequently booked car type in Salou is Intermediate (Opel Zafira Tourer or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Renault Captur or similar) is, on average, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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