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 4 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 center.
Renfe is the most popular train carrier serving Salou, followed by iryo. The train journey from Salou to Lleida takes 1h 07m and costs around $20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Madrid, expect to pay about $8 for a 2h 30m trip. Located 0.7 miles from the city center, Salou is the busiest station in Salou. Another popular train station is Salou Port Aventura, located 0.8 miles from the center.
Another option to get to Salou is to pick up a car rental from Barcelona, which is about 58 miles from Salou. You’ll find branches of Record Go and Europcar, among others, in Barcelona.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Salou, including ALSA, FlixBus and Union Ivkoni. From Perpignan, the bus ride to Salou takes 130 miles and will cost you around $20. From Zaragoza, the ticket costs about $22 for a journey of 225 miles. The most popular bus station is Salou Jaume I, located 0.3 miles from downtown Salou. Salou Hotel 4 Carreteras is also a commonly used station, and is 1.9 miles from the city center.
Average rates range from around $77 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $277 and up for a 5-star experience.
Renting a car in Salou costs $43 per day, on average, or $171 if you want to rent if for 4 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 24% more expensive than at Barcelona-El Prat.
Expect to pay $6.81 per gallon in Salou (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $81.76 and $109.02. The most frequently booked car type in Salou is Compact (Seat Arona or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Skoda Octavia or similar) are, on average, 68% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.