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

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. Salou deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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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
AED 251
1 night at 3-star hotel
Salou in October
Estimated hotel price
AED 251
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

iryo is the most popular train carrier serving Salou, followed by Renfe. The train journey from Salou to Madrid takes 2h 37m and costs around AED 81 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Valencia, expect to pay about AED 59 for a 3h 52m 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 NIZACARS , among others, in Barcelona.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Salou, including ALSA, FlixBus and Union Ivkoni. From Perpignan, the bus ride to Salou takes 217 km and will cost you around AED 92. From Zaragoza, the ticket costs about AED 33 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

iryo is the most popular train carrier serving Salou, followed by Renfe. The train journey from Salou to Madrid takes 2h 37m and costs around AED 81 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Valencia, expect to pay about AED 59 for a 3h 52m 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 NIZACARS , among others, in Barcelona.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Salou, including ALSA, FlixBus and Union Ivkoni. From Perpignan, the bus ride to Salou takes 217 km and will cost you around AED 92. From Zaragoza, the ticket costs about AED 33 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 (7,030 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,811 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,582 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,919 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,776 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,686 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,685 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,206 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,562 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (345 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,198 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,345 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,066 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,272 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,919 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (1,846 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,202 reviews)
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Where to stay in Salou

Average rates range from around AED 359 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 955 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 AED 113 to AED 4,591 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Salou are about 25% 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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Hotel Pigal
2 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
AED 188+
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AC Hotel Tarragona by Marriott
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
AED 397+
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Gran Palas Hotel - Spa incluido
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
AED 401+
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Sol Costa Daurada
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
AED 275+
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Hotel SB Ciutat Tarragona
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
AED 352+
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Ohtels Vil·la Romana
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
AED 297+
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Hiring a car in Salou

Expect to pay AED 5.99 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 71.84 and AED 95.79.

Expect to pay AED 5.99 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 71.84 and AED 95.79.

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