Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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 3 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 April
Estimated hotel price
AED 255
1 night at 3-star hotel
Salou in April
Estimated hotel price
AED 255
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 5 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Salou is to pick up a car hire from Barcelona, which is about 58 miles from Salou. You’ll find branches of Record go and NIZACARS , among others, in Barcelona.

Plane

When flying to Salou, you’ll arrive at Reus (REU), which is located 5 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Salou is to pick up a car hire from Barcelona, which is about 58 miles from Salou. You’ll find branches of Record go and NIZACARS , among others, in Barcelona.

Airports near Salou

CDTCastellón de la Plana
REUReus
BCNBarcelona-El Prat

Airlines serving Salou

Lufthansa
Good (8,132 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,537 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,107 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,442 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,998 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,457 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,252 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,625 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (943 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,978 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,743 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,609 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,874 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,210 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,327 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,418 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (422 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,475 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,403 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (2,334 reviews)
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Where to stay in Salou

Average rates range from around AED 353 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 1,769 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Salou, with prices from AED 147 to AED 795 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Salou are about 20% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Salou

Most booked hotels in Salou

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H10 Delfín - Adults Only
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
AED 474+
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Hotel SB Express Tarragona
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
AED 339+
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Magnolia Hotel Salou - Adults Only
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
AED 359+
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Hotel Lauria
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
AED 390+
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AC Hotels by Marriott Tarragona
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
AED 459+
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Hotel Best Negresco
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
AED 425+
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Hiring a car in Salou

Hiring a car in Salou costs AED 424 per day, on average, or AED 1,272 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 75% more expensive than at Barcelona-El Prat.

Expect to pay AED 6.32 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 75.80 and AED 101.06. The most frequently booked car type in Salou is Economy (Opel Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Salou costs AED 424 per day, on average, or AED 1,272 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 75% more expensive than at Barcelona-El Prat.

Expect to pay AED 6.32 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 75.80 and AED 101.06. The most frequently booked car type in Salou is Economy (Opel Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.