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 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 Yacht Bar & Restaurant (17 Verudela) are great picks.

When to visit Pula

Pula in October
Estimated hotel price
€86
1 night at 3-star hotel
Pula in October
Estimated hotel price
€86
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 13h.

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 Zagreb, which is about 195 km from Pula. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and CarWiz, among others, in Zagreb.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Pula, including FlixBus, GoOpti and Bus. From Trieste, the bus ride to Pula takes 346 km and will cost you around €48. From Venice, the ticket costs about €60 for a journey of 410 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 13h.

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 Zagreb, which is about 195 km from Pula. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and CarWiz, among others, in Zagreb.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Pula, including FlixBus, GoOpti and Bus. From Trieste, the bus ride to Pula takes 346 km and will cost you around €48. From Venice, the ticket costs about €60 for a journey of 410 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

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PUYPula
ZADZadar

Airlines serving Pula

Lufthansa
Good (7,208 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,657 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,901 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (814 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,423 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (350 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,149 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,818 reviews)
Norwegian
Good (231 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (280 reviews)
Air Serbia
Good (197 reviews)
Luxair
Good (59 reviews)
Croatia Airlines
Good (55 reviews)
Transavia
Good (138 reviews)
Air Dolomiti
Good (62 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (162 reviews)
Arkia
Okay (32 reviews)
UR Airlines
Good (1 reviews)
Edelweiss Air
Good (33 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 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 €158 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)
€127+
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Park Plaza Histria Pula
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
€180+
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Park Plaza Verudela Pula
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
€83+
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Splendid Resort
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
€93+
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Hiring a car in Pula

Hiring a car in Pula costs €51 per day, on average, or €205 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, 39% more expensive than at Pula.

Expect to pay €1.50 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 €17.89 and €23.85. The most frequently booked car type in Pula is Premium (Mercedes-Benz V-Class or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Skoda Fabia or similar) is, on average, 72% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Pula costs €51 per day, on average, or €205 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, 39% more expensive than at Pula.

Expect to pay €1.50 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 €17.89 and €23.85. The most frequently booked car type in Pula is Premium (Mercedes-Benz V-Class or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Skoda Fabia or similar) is, on average, 72% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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