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.

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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
$163
1 night at 3-star hotel
Pula in January
Estimated hotel price
$163
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.

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 Avia Rent A Car and Alamo, among others, in Split.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Pula, including FlixBus, Bus and GoOpti. From Salzburg, the bus ride to Pula takes 520 miles and will cost you around $172. From Graz, the ticket costs about $143 for a journey of 525 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.

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 Avia Rent A Car and Alamo, among others, in Split.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Pula, including FlixBus, Bus and GoOpti. From Salzburg, the bus ride to Pula takes 520 miles and will cost you around $172. From Graz, the ticket costs about $143 for a journey of 525 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

PUYPula

Airlines serving Pula

Lufthansa
Good (7,962 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,346 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,924 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (913 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,354 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,897 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (293 reviews)
Air Serbia
Good (220 reviews)
Norwegian
Good (248 reviews)
Norwegian
Excellent (258 reviews)
Luxair
Good (67 reviews)
Aegean Airlines
Excellent (870 reviews)
Croatia Airlines
Good (71 reviews)
Transavia
Good (147 reviews)
Wizz Air
Good (1,104 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (186 reviews)
Air Dolomiti
Good (69 reviews)
Edelweiss Air
Good (31 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 $155 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $286 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Pula

Hiring a car in Pula

Expect to pay $3.43 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 $41.16 and $54.88. The most frequently booked car type in Pula is Compact (Opel Astra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.43 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 $41.16 and $54.88. The most frequently booked car type in Pula is Compact (Opel Astra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.