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
€83
1 night at 3-star hotel
Pula in January
Estimated hotel price
€83
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 12h 35m.

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 Zagreb, which is about 121 miles from Pula. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Avia Rent A Car, among others, in Zagreb.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Pula using FlixBus or GoOpti. From Zagreb, the bus ride to Pula takes 225 miles and will cost you around €14. From Vienna, the ticket costs about €97 for a journey of 590 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 12h 35m.

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 Zagreb, which is about 121 miles from Pula. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Avia Rent A Car, among others, in Zagreb.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Pula using FlixBus or GoOpti. From Zagreb, the bus ride to Pula takes 225 miles and will cost you around €14. From Vienna, the ticket costs about €97 for a journey of 590 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

RJKRijeka
PUYPula
ZADZadar

Airlines serving Pula

Lufthansa
Good (7,838 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,246 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,891 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,708 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (389 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,289 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,882 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (285 reviews)
Air Serbia
Good (215 reviews)
Norwegian
Good (244 reviews)
Norwegian
Excellent (255 reviews)
Luxair
Good (66 reviews)
Croatia Airlines
Good (71 reviews)
Transavia
Good (144 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (182 reviews)
Air Dolomiti
Good (67 reviews)
Wizz Air
Good (1,085 reviews)
Edelweiss Air
Good (30 reviews)
UR Airlines
Good (2 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 €135 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 (8.8, Excellent reviews)
€90+
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Park Plaza Histria Pula
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
€113+
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Park Plaza Verudela Pula
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
€73+
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Splendid Resort
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
€70+
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Hiring a car in Pula

Hiring a car in Pula costs €15 per day, on average, or €62 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 39% cheaper than airport locations in Pula.

Expect to pay €1.46 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 €17.47 and €23.30. The most frequently booked car type in Pula is Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen T-Cross or similar) is, on average, 61% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Pula costs €15 per day, on average, or €62 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 39% cheaper than airport locations in Pula.

Expect to pay €1.46 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 €17.47 and €23.30. The most frequently booked car type in Pula is Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen T-Cross or similar) is, on average, 61% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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