Pula travel guide

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You're Going to Love Pula

With a population of 59,078, Pula is the largest city in Istarska, Croatia by the number of inhabitants. 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 Pula has to offer.

Where to Eat in Pula

If you’re looking for affordable options, Yacht Bar & Restaurant (17 Verudela) and Ribarska Koliba Restaurant (3 Verudela) are great picks.

When to visit Pula

Pula in November
Estimated hotel price
$110
1 night at 3-star hotel
Pula in November
Estimated hotel price
$110
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Pula in July, when the average temperature is 71.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 80.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 33.8 °F, with an average temperature of 41 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 4.3″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Pula, with an average rainfall of 1.6″.

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How to Get to Pula

Plane

When flying to Pula, you’ll arrive at Pula (PUY), which is located 3 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Pula from the United States departs from Chicago and takes around 11h.

Train

The train station in Pula is called Pula, and is located 1.6 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Pula is to pick up a car rental from Zagreb, which is about 121 miles from Pula. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Avia Rent A Car, among others, in Zagreb.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Pula, including FlixBus, GoOpti and Bus. From Venice, the bus ride to Pula takes 255 miles and will cost you around $86. From Zagreb, the ticket costs about $33 for a journey of 285 miles. The most popular bus station is Pula Šijanska cesta, located 1.0 mile from downtown Pula. Pula Verudela is also a commonly used station, and is 3 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Pula, you’ll arrive at Pula (PUY), which is located 3 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Pula from the United States departs from Chicago and takes around 11h.

Train

The train station in Pula is called Pula, and is located 1.6 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Pula is to pick up a car rental from Zagreb, which is about 121 miles from Pula. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Avia Rent A Car, among others, in Zagreb.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Pula, including FlixBus, GoOpti and Bus. From Venice, the bus ride to Pula takes 255 miles and will cost you around $86. From Zagreb, the ticket costs about $33 for a journey of 285 miles. The most popular bus station is Pula Šijanska cesta, located 1.0 mile from downtown Pula. Pula Verudela is also a commonly used station, and is 3 miles from the city center.

Airports near Pula

PUYPula

Airlines serving Pula

Lufthansa
Good (4,691 reviews)
SWISS
Good (944 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,554 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,298 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (230 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (820 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,441 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (194 reviews)
Norwegian
Excellent (148 reviews)
Air Serbia
Good (136 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,428 reviews)
Croatia Airlines
Okay (21 reviews)
Luxair
Excellent (40 reviews)
Transavia
Good (77 reviews)
Condor
Good (255 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (97 reviews)
Air Dolomiti
Good (38 reviews)
Edelweiss Air
Good (22 reviews)
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Where to stay in Pula

From 5-star hotels such as the Hotel Brioni to great affordable options like the Hotel Pula, Pula offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $82 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $179 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Pula

Most booked hotels in Pula

Park Plaza Histria Pula
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 2994 reviews)
$162+
Arena Verudela Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1742 reviews)
$124+
Premantura Resort - Hotel & Restaurant
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 703 reviews)
$157+
Ai Pini Medulin Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 445 reviews)
$87+
Park Plaza Belvedere Medulin
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 3609 reviews)
$127+
Park Plaza Verudela Pula
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2950 reviews)
$85+

Renting a car in Pula

Renting a car in Pula costs $33 per day, on average, or $131 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, 13% more expensive than at Pula.

Expect to pay $6.62 per gallon in Pula (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $79.49 and $105.99. The most frequently booked car type in Pula is Compact (Skoda Fabia or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Skoda Rapid or similar) are, on average, 86% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Pula costs $33 per day, on average, or $131 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, 13% more expensive than at Pula.

Expect to pay $6.62 per gallon in Pula (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $79.49 and $105.99. The most frequently booked car type in Pula is Compact (Skoda Fabia or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Skoda Rapid or similar) are, on average, 86% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.