Pristina travel guide
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You're Going to Love Pristina
With 550,000 inhabitants, Pristina is the most populous city in Kosovo. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Pristina has to offer.
Activities & attractions in Pristina
When to visit Pristina
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Pristina in July, when the average temperature is 20 °C, and the highest can go up to 26 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -5 °C, with an average temperature of -1 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 68 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Pristina, with an average rainfall of 36 mm.
How to Get to Pristina
Plane
When flying to Pristina, you’ll arrive at Pristina (PRN), which is located 14 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Pristina from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 3h 15m.
Train
The train station in Pristina is called Pristina Železnička stanica, and is located 1.0 km from the city centre.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Pristina using Bus or ALSA. From Belgrade, the bus ride to Pristina takes 628 km and will cost you around £13. From Istanbul, the ticket costs about £70 for a journey of 1545 km. Pristina’s bus station is located 1.8 km from the city centre.
Airports near Pristina
Airlines serving Pristina
Where to stay in Pristina
From 5-star hotels such as the Hotel Garden to great affordable options like the Hotel Manami, Pristina offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £37 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £64 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Pristina
Most booked hotels in Pristina
Hiring a car in Pristina
Hiring a car in Pristina costs £25 per day, on average, or £76 if you want to hire it for 3 days.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 10% more expensive than at Pristina.
The most frequently booked car type in Pristina is Compact (Volkswagen Golf or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 76% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.