Salou travel guide

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You're Going to Love Salou

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.

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Where to Eat in Salou

If you’re looking for affordable options, Wissler Salou (C/ de Murillo, 5) and Famous Daves Salou (Via Roma, 28) are great picks.

When to visit Salou

Salou in October
Estimated hotel price
RM 295
1 night at 3-star hotel
Salou in October
Estimated hotel price
RM 295
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 RM 78 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Valencia, expect to pay about RM 130 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.

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 RM 91. From Zaragoza, the ticket costs about RM 35 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 RM 78 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Valencia, expect to pay about RM 130 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.

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 RM 91. From Zaragoza, the ticket costs about RM 35 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.

Airlines serving Salou

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 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 (9,243 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 (9,967 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 RM 429 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 1,146 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 RM 134 to RM 5,408 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

Pigal
2 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
RM 208+
AC Hotel Tarragona by Marriott
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
RM 478+
Gran Palas Hotel - Spa incluido
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
RM 457+
Sol Costa Daurada
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
RM 324+
Ohtels Vila Romana
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
RM 353+
Hotel SB Ciutat Tarragona
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
RM 423+

Hiring a car in Salou

Expect to pay RM 7.06 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 84.63 and RM 112.84. The most frequently booked car type in Salou is Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 21% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay RM 7.06 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 84.63 and RM 112.84. The most frequently booked car type in Salou is Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 21% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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