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.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Yacht Bar & Restaurant (17 Verudela) and Ribarska Koliba Restaurant (3 Verudela) are great picks.
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″.
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 14h 30m.
The train station in Pula is called Pula, and is located 2.5 km from the city center.
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 GREEN MOTION , among others, in Zagreb.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Pula, including FlixBus, GoOpti and Bus. From Trieste, the bus ride to Pula takes 257 km and will cost you around $41. From Venice, the ticket costs about $74 for a journey of 410 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.
Average rates range from around $75 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $143 and up for a 5-star experience.
Renting a car in Pula costs $29 per day, on average, or $118 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, 15% more expensive than at Pula.
Expect to pay $6.36 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 $76.31 and $101.75. The most frequently booked car type in Pula is Mini (Kia Picanto or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Renault Clio or similar) are, on average, 81% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.