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 among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Salou to see all of its attractions.
When to visit Salou
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 Zaragoza takes 1h 50m and costs around AED 29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Madrid, expect to pay about AED 29 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.
Car
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 Record Go and Alamo, among others, in Barcelona.
Bus
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 AED 29. From Perpignan, the ticket costs about AED 33 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.
Airlines serving Salou
Where to stay in Salou
Average rates range from around AED 274 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 927 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Catalonia Gardens and Hostal Montsant.
Where to stay in popular areas of Salou
Most booked hotels in Salou
Hiring a car in Salou
Expect to pay AED 6.54 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 AED 78.45 and AED 104.59. 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.