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

Pula travel guide

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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 May
Estimated hotel price
€88
1 night at 3-star hotel
Pula in May
Estimated hotel price
€88
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 3 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Pula from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 7h 55m.

Train

The train station in Pula is called Pula, and is located 1.6 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Pula is to pick up a car hire from Split, which is about 158 miles from Pula. You’ll find branches of Sixt and ADDCAR RENTAL , among others, in Split.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Pula, including FlixBus, GoOpti and Bus. From Ljubljana, the bus ride to Pula takes 210 miles and will cost you around €67. From Venice, the ticket costs about €177 for a journey of 255 miles. The most popular bus station is Pula Šijanska cesta, located 1.0 mile from the city centre of Pula. Pula Verudela is also a commonly used station, and is 3 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Pula, you’ll arrive at Pula (PUY), which is located 3 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Pula from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 7h 55m.

Train

The train station in Pula is called Pula, and is located 1.6 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Pula is to pick up a car hire from Split, which is about 158 miles from Pula. You’ll find branches of Sixt and ADDCAR RENTAL , among others, in Split.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Pula, including FlixBus, GoOpti and Bus. From Ljubljana, the bus ride to Pula takes 210 miles and will cost you around €67. From Venice, the ticket costs about €177 for a journey of 255 miles. The most popular bus station is Pula Šijanska cesta, located 1.0 mile from the city centre of Pula. Pula Verudela is also a commonly used station, and is 3 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Pula

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PUYPula
ZADZadar

Airlines serving Pula

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 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 (5,053 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

From 5-star hotels such as the Boutique Hotel Villa Vulin to great affordable options like the City point rooms & more, Pula offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around €66 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €136 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, Excellent reviews)
€82+
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Park Plaza Histria Pula
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
€152+
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Park Plaza Verudela Pula
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
€80+
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Splendid Resort
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
€69+
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Hiring a car in Pula

Hiring a car in Pula costs €41 per day, on average, or €123 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 45% more expensive than at Pula.

Expect to pay €1.48 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 €17.70 and €23.60. 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 car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 20% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Pula costs €41 per day, on average, or €123 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 45% more expensive than at Pula.

Expect to pay €1.48 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 €17.70 and €23.60. 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 car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 20% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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