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 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Salou has to offer.
When flying to Salou, you’ll arrive at Reus (REU), which is located 5 miles from the city centre.
Renfe is the most popular train carrier serving Salou, followed by iryo. The train journey from Salou to Girona takes 0h 39m and costs around $15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Madrid, expect to pay about $12 for a 2h 30m trip. Located 0.7 miles from the city centre, Salou is the busiest station in Salou. Another popular train station is Salou Port Aventura, located 0.8 miles from the centre.
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 Ok Mobility and Record Go, among others, in Barcelona.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Salou, including ALSA, FlixBus and BlaBlaBus. From Perpignan, the bus ride to Salou takes 140 miles and will cost you around $30. From Madrid, the ticket costs about $39 for a journey of 150 miles. The most popular bus station is Salou Jaume I, located 0.3 miles from the city centre of Salou. Salou Hotel 4 Carreteras is also a commonly used station, and is 1.9 miles from the city centre.
Average rates range from around $114 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $384 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Catalonia Gardens and Hostal Montsant.
Expect to pay $2.73 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 $32.68 and $43.57.