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.

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 April
Estimated hotel price
€85
1 night at 3-star hotel
Pula in April
Estimated hotel price
€85
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 Dublin and takes around 5h 05m.

Train

The train station in Pula is called Pula, and is located 2.5 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Pula is to pick up a car hire from Split, which is about 254 km from Pula. You’ll find branches of ADDCAR RENTAL and Goldcar Rental SP, among others, in Split.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Pula. From Zagreb, the bus ride to Pula takes 933 km and will cost you around €63. From Prague, the ticket costs about €105 for a journey of 1859 km. The most popular bus station is Pula Šijanska cesta, located 1.6 km from the city centre of Pula. Pula Verudela is also a commonly used station, and is 5 km from the city centre.

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 Dublin and takes around 5h 05m.

Train

The train station in Pula is called Pula, and is located 2.5 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Pula is to pick up a car hire from Split, which is about 254 km from Pula. You’ll find branches of ADDCAR RENTAL and Goldcar Rental SP, among others, in Split.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Pula. From Zagreb, the bus ride to Pula takes 933 km and will cost you around €63. From Prague, the ticket costs about €105 for a journey of 1859 km. The most popular bus station is Pula Šijanska cesta, located 1.6 km from the city centre of Pula. Pula Verudela is also a commonly used station, and is 5 km from the city centre.

Airports near Pula

PUYPula

Airlines serving Pula

Lufthansa
Good (7,093 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,820 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,596 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,917 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (786 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (349 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,308 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,180 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,857 reviews)
Air Serbia
Good (197 reviews)
Norwegian
Good (249 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (284 reviews)
Luxair
Excellent (59 reviews)
Croatia Airlines
Good (64 reviews)
Transavia
Good (137 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (155 reviews)
Edelweiss Air
Good (36 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 €67 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €141 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Pula

Most booked hotels in Pula

Park Plaza Histria Pula
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
€129+
Arena Verudela Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
€82+
Park Plaza Verudela Pula
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
€82+
Splendid Resort
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
€75+

Hiring a car in Pula

Expect to pay €1.64 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 €19.63 and €26.18. The most frequently booked car type in Pula is Compact (Kia Stonic or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Suzuki Swift or similar) is, on average, 53% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay €1.64 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 €19.63 and €26.18. The most frequently booked car type in Pula is Compact (Kia Stonic or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Suzuki Swift or similar) is, on average, 53% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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