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

Pula travel guide

Pula Tourism | Pula Guide

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.

Article

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 May
Estimated hotel price
$90
1 night at 3-star hotel
Pula in May
Estimated hotel price
$90
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″.

Data provided by weatherbase
Temperatures
Temperatures
Data provided by weatherbase

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 25m.

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

FlixBus operates bus routes to Pula. From Trieste, the bus ride to Pula takes 170 miles and will cost you around $20. From Ljubljana, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 275 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 25m.

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

FlixBus operates bus routes to Pula. From Trieste, the bus ride to Pula takes 170 miles and will cost you around $20. From Ljubljana, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 275 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 (7,930 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,306 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,922 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (902 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,751 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (403 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,338 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,892 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (290 reviews)
Air Serbia
Good (218 reviews)
Norwegian
Good (248 reviews)
Norwegian
Excellent (257 reviews)
Luxair
Good (66 reviews)
Croatia Airlines
Good (72 reviews)
Aegean Airlines
Excellent (868 reviews)
Transavia
Good (147 reviews)
Wizz Air
Good (1,100 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (185 reviews)
Air Dolomiti
Good (69 reviews)
Edelweiss Air
Good (31 reviews)
Show more
Find flights to Pula

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 $92 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $156 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Pula

Most booked hotels in Pula

See all
Hotel Brioni
5 stars
Excellent (9.4, 2536 reviews)
$241+
View
Park Plaza Histria Pula
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 3400 reviews)
$149+
View
Arena Verudela Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 2113 reviews)
$88+
View
Family Resort del Mar
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 5924 reviews)
$70+
View
Park Plaza Verudela Pula
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 3733 reviews)
$76+
View
Splendid Resort
3 stars
Good (7.7, 2603 reviews)
$70+
View

Renting a car in Pula

Renting a car in Pula costs $32 per day, on average, or $96 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, 14% more expensive than at Pula.

Expect to pay $7.38 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 $88.58 and $118.10. The most frequently booked car type in Pula is Economy (Fiat Panda or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Kia Cee'd or similar) are, on average, 81% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Pula costs $32 per day, on average, or $96 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, 14% more expensive than at Pula.

Expect to pay $7.38 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 $88.58 and $118.10. The most frequently booked car type in Pula is Economy (Fiat Panda or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Kia Cee'd or similar) are, on average, 81% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Find car rentals in Pula