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. Pula deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Yacht Bar & Restaurant (17 Verudela) and Ribarska Koliba Restaurant (3 Verudela) are great picks.
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.
When flying to Pula, you’ll arrive at Pula (PUY), which is located 5 km from the city centre.
The train station in Pula is called Pula, and is located 2.5 km from the city centre.
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 Avia Rent A Car and Garage No 1, among others, in Split.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Pula, including FlixBus, Nomago and Bus. From Zagreb, the bus ride to Pula takes 362 km and will cost you around $15. From Venice, the ticket costs about $90 for a journey of 459 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.
From 5-star hotels such as the Hotel Brioni to great affordable options like the Pula Center Rooms, Pula offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $127 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $239 and up for a 5-star experience.
Hiring a car in Pula costs $59 per day, on average, or $119 if you want to hire it for 2 days.
Expect to pay $2.85 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 $34.14 and $45.52. The most frequently booked car type in Pula is Intermediate (Renault Kadjar 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, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.