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 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Salou has to offer.
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 AccesRail. The train journey from Salou to Zaragoza takes 1h 28m and costs around €7 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Reus, expect to pay about €9 for a 1h 43m 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 Palma de Mallorca, which is about 211 km from Salou. You’ll find branches of Goldcar Rental SP and Centauro, among others, in Palma de Mallorca.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Salou, including ALSA, Union Ivkoni and FlixBus. From Perpignan, the bus ride to Salou takes 225 km and will cost you around €22. From Zaragoza, the ticket costs about €8 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
Where to stay in Salou
Average rates range from around €70 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €242 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
Hiring a car in Salou costs €46 per day, on average, or €277 if you want to hire it for 6 days.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 30% more expensive than at Barcelona-El Prat.
Expect to pay €1.66 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 €19.86 and €26.48. The most frequently booked car type in Salou is Intermediate (Peugeot 5008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Citroen C1 or similar) is, on average, 78% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.