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 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Pula has to offer.
Activities & attractions in Pula
Where to Eat in Pula
If you’re looking for affordable options, Yacht Bar & Restaurant (17 Verudela) and Ribarska Koliba Restaurant (3 Verudela) are great picks.
When to visit Pula
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.
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. The shortest flight to Pula from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 10m.
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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Split.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Pula, including FlixBus, GoOpti and Bus. From Trieste, the bus ride to Pula takes 160 miles and will cost you around £33. From Venice, the ticket costs about £59 for a journey of 255 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.
Airlines serving Pula
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 £57 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £106 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Pula
Most booked hotels in Pula
Hiring a car in Pula
Hiring a car in Pula costs £23 per day, on average, or £117 if you want to hire it for 5 days.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 5% more expensive than at Pula.
Expect to pay £1.35 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 £16.13 and £21.51. The most frequently booked car type in Pula is Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Renault Mégane or similar) is, on average, 83% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.