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 10 days in order to fully appreciate everything Salou has to offer.
When flying to Salou, you’ll arrive at Reus (REU), which is located 8 km from the city centre.
Renfe is the most popular train carrier serving Salou, followed by iryo. The train journey from Salou to Zaragoza takes 1h 50m and costs around RM 38 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Madrid, expect to pay about RM 38 for a 2h 30m 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.
Another option to get to Salou is to pick up a car hire from Barcelona, which is about 93 km from Salou. You’ll find branches of Alamo and Europcar, among others, in Barcelona.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Salou, including ALSA, FlixBus and BlaBlaBus. From Zaragoza, the bus ride to Salou takes 177 km and will cost you around RM 38. From Perpignan, the ticket costs about RM 43 for a journey of 209 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.
Average rates range from around RM 356 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 1,203 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Catalonia Gardens and Hostal Montsant.
Expect to pay RM 8.49 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 RM 101.85 and RM 135.80. The most frequently booked car type in Salou is Compact (Ford Focus or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 76% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.