Pristina travel guide

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You're Going to Love Pristina

With 550,000 inhabitants, Pristina is the most populous city in Kosovo. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Pristina has to offer.

When to visit Pristina

Pristina in September
Estimated hotel price
$80
1 night at 3-star hotel
Pristina in September
Estimated hotel price
$80
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Pristina in July, when the average temperature is 68 °F, and the highest can go up to 78.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 23 °F, with an average temperature of 30.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 2.7″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Pristina, with an average rainfall of 1.4″.

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How to Get to Pristina

Plane

When flying to Pristina, you’ll arrive at Pristina (PRN), which is located 9 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Pristina from the United States departs from New York and takes around 11h 45m.

Train

The train station in Pristina is called Pristina Železnička stanica, and is located 0.6 miles from the city center.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Pristina using Bus or ALSA. From Tirana, the bus ride to Pristina takes 240 miles and will cost you around $33. From Belgrade, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 390 miles. Pristina’s bus station is located 1.1 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Pristina, you’ll arrive at Pristina (PRN), which is located 9 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Pristina from the United States departs from New York and takes around 11h 45m.

Train

The train station in Pristina is called Pristina Železnička stanica, and is located 0.6 miles from the city center.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Pristina using Bus or ALSA. From Tirana, the bus ride to Pristina takes 240 miles and will cost you around $33. From Belgrade, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 390 miles. Pristina’s bus station is located 1.1 miles from the city center.

Airports near Pristina

Airlines serving Pristina

Lufthansa
Good (4,600 reviews)
SWISS
Good (926 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,278 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (477 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (834 reviews)
LOT
Good (680 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,160 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,439 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (193 reviews)
Norwegian
Excellent (145 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (396 reviews)
airBaltic
Good (125 reviews)
Condor
Good (253 reviews)
Wizz Air Malta
Good (217 reviews)
Wizz Air
Good (754 reviews)
TUI Fly Belgium
Good (32 reviews)
SunExpress
Good (102 reviews)
Wizz Air UK
Okay (98 reviews)
Chair
Good (5 reviews)
Edelweiss Air
Good (21 reviews)
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Where to stay in Pristina

From 5-star hotels such as the Hotel Garden to great affordable options like the Hotel Manami, Pristina offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $47 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $76 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Pristina

Most booked hotels in Pristina

Emerald Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9.4, 620 reviews)
$148+
Hotel Gracanica
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, 260 reviews)
$47+
Swiss Diamond Hotel Prishtina
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, 1562 reviews)
$117+
Hotel Diamond Prishtina
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, 941 reviews)
$84+
Prishtina Center Hostel
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 801 reviews)
$9+
Best Western Hotel Galla
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 489 reviews)
$81+

Renting a car in Pristina

Renting a car in Pristina costs $31 per day, on average, or $92 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 1% more expensive than at Pristina.

The most frequently booked car type in Pristina is Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Citroen C1 or similar) are, on average, 77% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Pristina costs $31 per day, on average, or $92 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 1% more expensive than at Pristina.

The most frequently booked car type in Pristina is Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Citroen C1 or similar) are, on average, 77% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.