Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Pula has to offer.

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Activities & attractions in Pula

Activities

Fun Rocky Coasteering Adventure
Water Activities
Istra Buggy Tours Guided Buggy Tours On The Heart Shaped Peninsula
Adventure
Top Rated: Pula Boat Tours-Adventures/Day&Sunset Cruises by Europa Boat
Adventure

Tours

Free Walking Tour Pula
City Tour
Augustus Walks - Free Walking tour Pula with a local
Free
Pula city tours - walking tours in Pula
Walking Tour

Food, Drinks, & Nightlife

Trapan - Istrian name for the Most Distinctive winemakers/winery
Wine
Pour your Istria f&b tour
Wine

Other activities

Top rated kayak tours in Pula
Nature & Outdoor Activities•Kayaking
House of Istrian Olive Oil - Museum - Guided olive oil tasting - Shop
Museums•Other
Lull eFoil surfing lessons, eFoil rental and service - Istria
Sports & Fitness•Surfing
Pula Taxi & Transfers - professional taxi and transfer services
Transport•Airport Transfers

Where to Eat in Pula

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

When to visit Pula

Pula in May
Estimated hotel price
£67
1 night at 3-star hotel
Pula in May
Estimated hotel price
£67
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 5 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Pula from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 15m.

Train

The train station in Pula is called Pula, and is located 2.5 km from the city centre.

Car

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 Sixt and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Split.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Pula, including FlixBus, GoOpti and Bus. From Rijeka, the bus ride to Pula takes 217 km and will cost you around £13. From Trieste, the ticket costs about £26 for a journey of 257 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.

Plane

When flying to Pula, you’ll arrive at Pula (PUY), which is located 5 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Pula from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 15m.

Train

The train station in Pula is called Pula, and is located 2.5 km from the city centre.

Car

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 Sixt and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Split.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Pula, including FlixBus, GoOpti and Bus. From Rijeka, the bus ride to Pula takes 217 km and will cost you around £13. From Trieste, the ticket costs about £26 for a journey of 257 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.

Airports near Pula

RJKRijeka
PUYPula
ZADZadar

Airlines serving Pula

Lufthansa
Good (7,407 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,734 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,968 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,484 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,154 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,820 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (281 reviews)
Norwegian
Good (233 reviews)
Air Serbia
Good (200 reviews)
Luxair
Good (60 reviews)
Croatia Airlines
Good (64 reviews)
Transavia
Good (134 reviews)
Air Dolomiti
Good (60 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (169 reviews)
Edelweiss Air
Good (31 reviews)
UR Airlines
Good (2 reviews)
Discover Airlines
Good (25 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 £62 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £92 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Pula

Most booked hotels in Pula

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Arena Verudela Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£90+
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Park Plaza Histria Pula
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£104+
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Family Resort del Mar
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£53+
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Park Plaza Belvedere Medulin
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£97+
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Arena Hotel Holiday
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£108+
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Ai Pini Medulin Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£72+
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Hiring a car in Pula

Hiring a car in Pula costs £19 per day, on average, or £75 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 6% cheaper than airport locations in 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 £15.31 and £20.41. The most frequently booked car type in Pula is Compact (Skoda Fabia or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Fiat Panda or similar) is, on average, 72% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Pula costs £19 per day, on average, or £75 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 6% cheaper than airport locations in 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 £15.31 and £20.41. The most frequently booked car type in Pula is Compact (Skoda Fabia or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Fiat Panda or similar) is, on average, 72% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Best car hire deals in Pula

Passenger van

5 adults, 2 Bags

£21/day

Passenger van
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