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 5 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Pula from the United States departs from New York and takes around 18h 25m.

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 Street Rent a Car and Avia Rent A Car, among others, in Zagreb.

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 18h 25m.

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 Street Rent a Car and Avia Rent A Car, among others, in Zagreb.

Airports near Pula

RJKRijeka
PUYPula
ZADZadar

Airlines serving Pula

Lufthansa
Good (8,157 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,451 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,016 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (949 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,903 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (422 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,444 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,918 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (297 reviews)
Air Serbia
Good (232 reviews)
Norwegian
Good (255 reviews)
Norwegian
Excellent (283 reviews)
Aegean Airlines
Excellent (903 reviews)
Luxair
Good (66 reviews)
Croatia Airlines
Good (72 reviews)
Transavia
Good (148 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (193 reviews)
Wizz Air
Good (1,140 reviews)
Air Dolomiti
Good (71 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 $86 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $231 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 (8.9, 2180 reviews)
$142+
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Park Plaza Histria Pula
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 3405 reviews)
$194+
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Family Resort del Mar
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 6098 reviews)
$83+
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Park Plaza Belvedere Medulin
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 3199 reviews)
$189+
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Arena Hotel Holiday
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1664 reviews)
$169+
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Ai Pini Medulin Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 626 reviews)
$105+
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Renting a car in Pula

Renting a car in Pula costs $28 per day, on average, or $84 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 79% cheaper than airport locations in Pula.

Expect to pay $6.89 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 $82.67 and $110.23. Compact (Kia Cee'd or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Pula, while also 83% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Pula costs $28 per day, on average, or $84 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 79% cheaper than airport locations in Pula.

Expect to pay $6.89 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 $82.67 and $110.23. Compact (Kia Cee'd or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Pula, while also 83% cheaper than other types, on average.

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