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
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″.
How to Get to Pula
Plane
When flying to Pula, you’ll arrive at Pula (PUY), which is located 5 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Pula from the United States departs from New York and takes around 13h 50m.
Train
The train station in Pula is called Pula, and is located 2.5 km from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Pula is to pick up a car rental from Zagreb, which is about 195 km 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, Bus and BlaBlaBus. From Venice, the bus ride to Pula takes 410 km and will cost you around $81. From Zagreb, the ticket costs about $27 for a journey of 414 km. The most popular bus station is Pula Šijanska cesta, located 1.6 km from downtown Pula. Pula Verudela is also a commonly used station, and is 5 km from the city center.
Airlines serving Pula
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 $84 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $183 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Pula
Most booked hotels in Pula
Renting a car in Pula
Renting a car in Pula costs $36 per day, on average, or $142 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, 18% more expensive than at Pula.
Expect to pay $6.59 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 $79.04 and $105.39. The most frequently booked car type in Pula is Mini (Fiat 500 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Volkswagen T-Cross or similar) are, on average, 81% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.