Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring 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 4 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
€84
1 night at 3-star hotel
Pula in January
Estimated hotel price
€84
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Pula in July, when the average temperature is 22 °C, and the highest can go up to 27 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 1 °C, with an average temperature of 5 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 110 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Pula, with an average rainfall of 40 mm.

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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 centre. The shortest flight to Pula from Ireland departs from Cork and takes around 13h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Pula is to pick up a car hire from Zagreb, which is about 195 km from Pula. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION 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 centre. The shortest flight to Pula from Ireland departs from Cork and takes around 13h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Pula is to pick up a car hire from Zagreb, which is about 195 km from Pula. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Avia Rent A Car, among others, in Zagreb.

Airports near Pula

RJKRijeka
PUYPula
ZADZadar

Airlines serving Pula

Lufthansa
Good (8,239 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,461 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,084 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (973 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,996 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (431 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,455 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,929 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (300 reviews)
Air Serbia
Good (238 reviews)
Norwegian
Excellent (296 reviews)
Norwegian
Good (257 reviews)
Luxair
Good (67 reviews)
Aegean Airlines
Excellent (912 reviews)
Croatia Airlines
Good (69 reviews)
Transavia
Good (152 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (206 reviews)
Wizz Air
Good (1,141 reviews)
Air Dolomiti
Good (72 reviews)
Edelweiss Air
Good (32 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 €79 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €186 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Pula

Most booked hotels in Pula

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Park Plaza Histria Pula
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
€130+
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Park Plaza Verudela Pula
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
€85+
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Hotel Galija
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
€79+
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Splendid Golden Rocks Resort
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
€91+
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Hiring a car in Pula

Hiring a car in Pula costs €27 per day, on average, or €107 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 50% more expensive than at Pula.

Expect to pay €1.76 per litre in Pula (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €21.07 and €28.09. Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Pula, while also 22% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Pula costs €27 per day, on average, or €107 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 50% more expensive than at Pula.

Expect to pay €1.76 per litre in Pula (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €21.07 and €28.09. Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Pula, while also 22% cheaper than other types, on average.

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