With 550,000 inhabitants, Pristina is the most populous city in Kosovo. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. Pristina deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
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.
When flying to Pristina, you’ll arrive at Pristina (PRN), which is located 9 miles from the city centre The shortest flight to Pristina from Canada departs from Montreal and takes around 10h 45m.
The train station in Pristina is called Pristina Železnička stanica, and is located 0.6 miles from the city centre.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Pristina, including Bus, ALSA and Busbud. From Skopje, the bus ride to Pristina takes 120 miles and will cost you around C$ 27. From Tirana, the ticket costs about C$ 23 for a journey of 240 miles. Pristina’s bus station is located 1.1 miles from the downtown.
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 C$ 63 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 104 and up for a 5-star experience.
Renting a car in Pristina costs C$ 48 per day, on average, or C$ 97 if you want to rent it for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 9% cheaper than airport locations in 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 rental cars (Dacia Sandero or similar) are, on average, 72% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.