Pula travel guide

Pula Tourism | Pula Guide

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.

Where to Eat in Pula

If you’re looking for affordable options, Yacht Bar & Restaurant (17 Verudela) and Batak Pula (101 Ul. Rimske centurijacije) are great picks.

When to visit Pula

Pula in April
Estimated hotel price
£77
1 night at 3-star hotel
Pula in April
Estimated hotel price
£77
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. The shortest flight to Pula from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 7h 50m.

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 Ok Mobility and CarWiz, among others, in Split.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Pula using FlixBus or GoOpti. From Venice, the bus ride to Pula takes 255 miles and will cost you around £291. From Ljubljana, the ticket costs about £41 for a journey of 270 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. The shortest flight to Pula from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 7h 50m.

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 Ok Mobility and CarWiz, among others, in Split.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Pula using FlixBus or GoOpti. From Venice, the bus ride to Pula takes 255 miles and will cost you around £291. From Ljubljana, the ticket costs about £41 for a journey of 270 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 (7,177 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,822 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,671 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,843 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (847 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (395 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,308 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,345 reviews)
easyJet
Good (2,011 reviews)
Norwegian
Good (353 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (308 reviews)
Air Serbia
Good (204 reviews)
Luxair
Excellent (63 reviews)
Croatia Airlines
Good (76 reviews)
Transavia
Good (159 reviews)
PLAY
Good (81 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (146 reviews)
Air Dolomiti
Good (80 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 £58 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £100 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Pula

Most booked hotels in Pula

Park Plaza Histria Pula
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£94+
Arena Verudela Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£61+
Ai Pini Medulin Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£54+
Park Plaza Belvedere Medulin
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£85+
Arena Hotel Holiday
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£120+
Park Plaza Verudela Pula
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£63+

Hiring a car in Pula

Hiring a car in Pula costs £19 per day, on average, or £95 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, 7% more expensive than at Pula.

Expect to pay £1.28 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 £15.34 and £20.46. The most frequently booked car type in Pula is Mini (Toyota Aygo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Toyota Raize or similar) is, on average, 82% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Pula costs £19 per day, on average, or £95 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, 7% more expensive than at Pula.

Expect to pay £1.28 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 £15.34 and £20.46. The most frequently booked car type in Pula is Mini (Toyota Aygo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Toyota Raize or similar) is, on average, 82% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.