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 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Pula has to offer.
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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 14h 45m.
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 rental from Zagreb, which is about 121 miles from Pula. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Sixt, among others, in Zagreb.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Pula, including FlixBus, Nomago and Bus. From Zagreb, the bus ride to Pula takes 210 miles and will cost you around C$ 96. From Venice, the ticket costs about C$ 118 for a journey of 285 miles. The most popular bus station is Pula Šijanska cesta, located 1.0 mile from downtown 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 Pula Center Rooms, Pula offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around C$ 105 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 177 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Pula
Most booked hotels in Pula
Renting a car in Pula
Renting a car in Pula costs C$ 43 per day, on average, or C$ 130 if you want to rent it for 3 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 13% more expensive than at Pula.
Expect to pay C$ 2.35 per litre in Pula (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 28.13 and C$ 37.50. 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 Mini rental cars (Toyota Aygo or similar) are, on average, 85% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.