Situated on the very southern tip of Croatia, Pula invites visitors with its stunning coastline, historical sites, and the national park Brijuni, which is located on its own island. To make the most of your time in Pula and be able to explore everything from end to end, rent a car and avoid having to rely on public transport. Seize the opportunity to drive along the entire coastline of Pula and be amazed by its clear, blue waters.
Pula Airport has various onsite car rental agencies that allow travelers to start their journey right after the plane has landed. Service desks can be found in the arrivals hall in the terminal building, which include international companies like Avis, Hertz, or Sixt. Head to the D66 when you leave the airport with the car to be in Pula’s center within 15 minutes of driving.
Road conditions in Pula are in a good state and local drivers have a reputation to be friendly and helpful; however, they also have a reputation of driving fast, passing in a stunt-like manner, or honking if they want you to go faster or move out of their way. Don’t let the behavior of other drivers rush you and stick to the speed limits. Also bear in mind that freeways in Croatia, marked with an “A,” are toll roads and a ticket must be bought before driving on them.
Compared to Croatia’s bigger cities like Zagreb, rush hour and traffic in Pula are not a permanent factor when driving through the city. Between 7 and 9 am and 5 and 8 pm, roads can be more congested, and the best time to whizz into and out of the city is usually between 3 and 5 pm. As the beautiful beaches are a popular tourist destination, traffic also increases during the summer months, specifically near the coastline.
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Off-airport rental car locations in Pula are around 2% cheaper than airport locations on average
Mini rental cars in Pula are around -42% cheaper than other car types, on average
FAQs about renting a car in Pula
Some car rental companies in Pula which have updated their car rental health and safety policies due to COVID-19 to make sure vehicles are clean and disinfected include Avis and Budget
On average a hire car in Pula costs C$ 55 per day.
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Right Cars (C$ 145/day), Sixt (C$ 183/day) and Dollar (C$ 254/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at Right Cars Pula Airport (5 kilometers from city center).
Yes, automatic cars are available in most car renting companies in Pula. As cars with manual transmission are more common in many countries, you might have to pay an additional charge for renting an automatic car.
The average gas price in Pula is C$ 9.01 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between C$ 108 and C$ 144, depending on the car size.
Mini (Volkswagen up! or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Pula.
A Mini car rental in Pula costs C$ 114 per day, on average.
A Economy car rental in Pula costs C$ 61 per day, on average.
A Compact car rental in Pula costs C$ 30 per day, on average.
In Pula, cars are most frequently rented at SURPRICE CAR RENTAL Valtursko Polje 212, Pula (5 km from city centre ).
On average a rental car in Pula costs C$ 386 per week (C$ 55 per day).
On average a rental car in Pula costs C$ 1,655 per month (C$ 55 per day).
Roads are well-maintained in most parts, so a 4-wheel-drive car is not really necessary. Opt for a compact car instead, if possible, so driving through the city becomes easier and finding parking centrally or at the beaches is less of a hassle as well. Remember that stick shifts are still the most commonly used cars in Croatia, so if you prefer an automatic transmission it is advised to book in advance and prepare to pay a bit more.
Within city limits, the maximum speed limit is usually 50 km/h (31 mph), 30 km/h (18 mph) in pedestrianized areas. 100 km/h (62 mph) can be driven on rural roads and up to 130 km/h (80 mph) on freeways. It is important to always follow posted speed limit signs and street markings when driving.
There is free and metered on-street parking in Pula, free parking is designated with a simple “P” sign with the given time restrictions. There are also various parking garages and parking lots to choose from, and they cost between 4 and 15 kn per hour ($0.60 - $2.30), depending on the zone.