Introduction
Where to eat
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 Sophia Restaurant (16 Verudela) are great picks.

When to visit Pula

Pula in January
Estimated hotel price
$96
1 night at 3-star hotel
Pula in January
Estimated hotel price
$96
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 New York and takes around 13h 15m.

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 Street Rent a Car and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Zagreb.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Pula using FlixBus or GoOpti. From Zagreb, the bus ride to Pula takes 310 miles and will cost you around $13. From Venice, the ticket costs about $61 for a journey of 405 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 New York and takes around 13h 15m.

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 Street Rent a Car and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Zagreb.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Pula using FlixBus or GoOpti. From Zagreb, the bus ride to Pula takes 310 miles and will cost you around $13. From Venice, the ticket costs about $61 for a journey of 405 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

RJKRijeka
PUYPula
ZADZadar

Airlines serving Pula

Lufthansa
Good (7,890 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,298 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,912 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (904 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,740 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (397 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,317 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,889 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (289 reviews)
Air Serbia
Good (216 reviews)
Norwegian
Good (245 reviews)
Norwegian
Excellent (256 reviews)
Luxair
Good (66 reviews)
Croatia Airlines
Good (71 reviews)
Aegean Airlines
Excellent (862 reviews)
Transavia
Good (146 reviews)
Wizz Air
Good (1,094 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (185 reviews)
Air Dolomiti
Good (68 reviews)
Edelweiss Air
Good (31 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 $90 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $152 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Pula

Most booked hotels in Pula

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Hotel Brioni
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, 2524 reviews)
$221+
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Arena Verudela Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 2113 reviews)
$89+
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Park Plaza Histria Pula
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 3395 reviews)
$134+
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Family Resort del Mar
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 5924 reviews)
$67+
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Park Plaza Verudela Pula
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 3729 reviews)
$76+
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Splendid Resort
3 stars
Good (7.7, 2603 reviews)
$72+
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Renting a car in Pula

Renting a car in Pula costs $28 per day, on average, or $83 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, 23% more expensive than at Pula.

Expect to pay $6.81 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 $81.76 and $109.02. Compact (Kia Cee'd or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Pula, while also 85% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Pula costs $28 per day, on average, or $83 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, 23% more expensive than at Pula.

Expect to pay $6.81 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 $81.76 and $109.02. Compact (Kia Cee'd or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Pula, while also 85% cheaper than other types, on average.

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