Pula is an easy destination to plan yourself: hotels, flights, car rental and activities in one place, no juggling ten different sites. Pula works well as a base for day trips to nearby towns and scenic routes. The city has an airport, so you can fly in directly. There are currently around 20 places to stay listed in and around Pula, covering a range of budgets. The catalogue includes 8 vetted activities and tours with real guest ratings. 2 routes to nearby towns are mapped out from Pula, handy if you're planning side trips beyond the city itself.
Accommodation in Pula starts at around €144 per night, with a typical rate near €212 across roughly 20 nearby options — handy for budgeting your trip.
Well-reviewed hotels: Adrion Aparthotel, 4-star, guest rating 9.4 from 640 reviews, from €210 per night; Grand Hotel Brioni Pula, A Radisson Collection Hotel, 5-star, guest rating 9.4 from 3658 reviews, from €403 per night; Hotel Modo, 4-star, guest rating 9 from 754 reviews, from €278 per night; Arena One 99 Glamping, 4-star, guest rating 8.9 from 2136 reviews, from €212 per night; Ribarska Koliba Resort, 4-star, guest rating 8.9 from 1401 reviews, from €406 per night.
Day trips & routes: Ljubljana (Slovenia, cross-border) — about 204 km, 2h 26m drive; Treviso (Italy, cross-border) — about 291 km, 3h 15m drive. 2 of 2 routes cross a border — check the rental company's terms before you go.
Pula: what to know
Things to see: "Clear Kayak Sunset to Dusk Glow Tour", rated 5 from 71 reviews, from €55; "1.5-hour Clear Kayak Rentals: Explore Verudela Cave & Islands", rated 5 from 40 reviews, from €24; "FULL CAVE & SAFARI EXPERIENCE by KAYAK", rated 5 from 21 reviews, from €95; "Private kayak tour: Explore the caves and turquoise bays in Pula", rated 5 from 16 reviews, from €65; "5 hours Private Kamenjak and Medulin Archipelago Tour", rated 5 from 15 reviews, from €115.
Pula has its own airport, so a direct flight is the fastest way in. Getting around the city and out to the 2 nearby destinations listed above is easiest by car — intercity public transport tends to be slower and less frequent. The median nightly rate in Pula is around €212, useful for comparing overall trip cost against nearby cities.
To rent a car in Pula you usually need a passport, a driving licence and a bank card for the deposit hold. With 20 places to stay nearby, it's worth comparing a base near the rental desk against one closer to the sights. Given 2 routes worth driving from here, check the mileage and one-way drop-off terms before you book. When touring Croatia, plan stops in advance: fuel stations and car parks in smaller towns are not always open around the clock.
