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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Pula has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Pula

If you’re looking for affordable options, Batak Pula (101 Ul. Rimske centurijacije) and Yacht Bar & Restaurant (17 Verudela) are great picks.

When to visit Pula

Pula in January
Estimated hotel price
$73
1 night at 3-star hotel
Pula in January
Estimated hotel price
$73
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 5 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Pula from the United States departs from New York and takes around 14h 35m.

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 GREEN MOTION and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Zagreb.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Pula, including FlixBus, GoOpti and Bus. From Ljubljana, the bus ride to Pula takes 338 km and will cost you around $76. From Venice, the ticket costs about $202 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.

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 14h 35m.

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 GREEN MOTION and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Zagreb.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Pula, including FlixBus, GoOpti and Bus. From Ljubljana, the bus ride to Pula takes 338 km and will cost you around $76. From Venice, the ticket costs about $202 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.

Airports near Pula

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PUYPula
ZADZadar

Airlines serving Pula

Lufthansa
Good (7,046 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,054 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,799 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (276 reviews)
Norwegian
Good (227 reviews)
Air Serbia
Good (196 reviews)
Luxair
Excellent (57 reviews)
Croatia Airlines
Good (57 reviews)
Transavia
Good (135 reviews)
Air Dolomiti
Good (60 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (161 reviews)
Arkia
Okay (31 reviews)
Edelweiss Air
Good (34 reviews)
Discover Airlines
Good (23 reviews)
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Where to stay in Pula

Average rates range from around $81 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $155 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Pula

Most booked hotels in Pula

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Arena Verudela Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1773 reviews)
$94+
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Park Plaza Histria Pula
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2891 reviews)
$173+
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Park Plaza Belvedere Medulin
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 2444 reviews)
$138+
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Arena Hotel Holiday
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1340 reviews)
$126+
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Family Resort del Mar
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 4812 reviews)
$65+
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Park Plaza Verudela Pula
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 3359 reviews)
$92+
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Renting a car in Pula

Renting a car in Pula costs $23 per day, on average, or $69 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 30% cheaper than airport locations in 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 Compact (Volkswagen Golf or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Fiat Panda or similar) are, on average, 68% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Pula costs $23 per day, on average, or $69 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 30% cheaper than airport locations in 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 Compact (Volkswagen Golf or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Fiat Panda or similar) are, on average, 68% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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