Compare Salou car hire

Whether it’s mornings spent perfecting your golf swing or afternoons simply relaxing on soft golden sands, the Spanish beach resort of Salou is an ideal destination for a Costa Dorada getaway.

It’s also a great starting point for exploration. Hire a car in Salou to seek out the Golden Coast’s 216km (134 miles) of pristine beaches, shimmering coves and clifftop vistas that stretch all the way up to Barcelona. The thrills of PortAventura World, the charming seaside town of Cambrils and Tarragona’s Roman ruins are all nearby, while a drive inland will take you to the olive groves, vineyards and villages of Priorat.

There’s a good choice of car hire companies in Salou itself and at Reus Airport (REU), which is around 11km (6.8 miles) from the resort town. Some of the main hire car companies in Salou include:

• Europcar: +34 654 297 681
• Sixt: +34 871 180 192
• Excellence Rent a Car: +34 640 519 980
• Olimpia Rent a Car: +34 977 785 555

If you’re flying into Reus Airport (REU), you may want to hire a car when you land. Well-known car hire brands at the airport include:

• Hertz: +34 667 193 011
• Goldcar: +34 918 341 400
• Sixt: +34 871 180 192

Hire a car in Salou and get set for a road trip along a winning coastline with gorgeous Mediterranean views from the C31 road. Or, head inland where the beaches give way to well-maintained roads that cut through sweeping valleys and wind around the Montserrat mountain.

When driving in Spain, remember it’s the other way around – you’ll drive on the right and overtake on the left. Speed limits, which are in kilometres an hour, are typically 120km/h (approximately 75 mph) for motorways, 90-100km/h (approximately 56-62 mph) on main roads and 20-50km/h (approximately 12-31 mph) in built-up areas. The alcohol limit for drivers is 0.05% but it’s advised you don’t drink at all if you’re going to drive.

Road signs with the prefix AP show a toll motorway, which you can pay for by cash or card at the toll booths. It’s also compulsory to carry a warning triangle and have headlamp reflector beams on your car. If you happen to break down, wear a reflective jacket on the roadside to avoid the risk of getting fined.

If you want to go off the beaten track, road conditions can be less well-maintained and narrow, so check your route before you head into more remote locations.

• Min. age required to hire a car: Most providers require you to be 21 years old
• Which side of the road: Right
• Credit card requirements: A credit card with sufficient funds

Any additional requirements: A valid UK driving licence and a second form of ID, such as a passport