Explore the city of Pula on Croatia’s Istrian Peninsula when you pick up an affordable car hire at the Pula Airport. The seaside town has no shortage of tourist attractions and things to do. Whether you like to get active, relax on beautiful beaches, delve into history, visit museums or attend a vibrant festival, you will find it all in Pula.
Don’t miss the opportunity to explore the city’s 3000-year heritage and visit well-preserved and iconic monuments like the Roman Amphitheatre, Arch of the Sergii, Temple of Augustus and the Kastel Fortress. Other hotspots include the Archaeological Museum, Brijuni National Park and the fascinating Aquarium, one of the largest in Croatia.
With the convenience of a hired car, you may like to explore more of Croatia. Some nearby cities worth adding to your itinerary are Rijeka, Zadar, Zagreb, Split, and Osijek.
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Booking a Pula car hire
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Pula Airport (PUY)
The Pula Airport is located six kilometres north-east of downtown Pula. Several well-known airlines offer regular and seasonal flights to a variety of international and domestic destinations.
The small, single-terminal airport has standard traveller services and amenities including WiFi, currency exchange, and a duty-free store. There is one on-site cafe for the purchase of food and beverages.
Make your way to the arrivals hall to locate the car hire suppliers or use the available public transport to collect your car from Pula city centre.
![The sun sets over the calm waters of the Adriatic Sea in Pula, Croatia]()
Guide to driving in Pula
Driving from the Pula Airport to Pula city centre
The drive time from the Pula Airport to Pula city centre should take fifteen minutes. From the airport, follow D401 and continue onto D66. At the roundabout, take the second exit onto Sijanska Cesta, follow this road onto Istarske Divizije and continue until you reach the city centre.
Driving tips for your Pula car rental
Croatia has a good network of motorways, making getting around the small country in your hired car a breeze. Be prepared for the many toll roads throughout the county and take extra care driving in rural areas, where it is common for animals to be on the roads.
Croatia driving tips
● Drive on the right side of the road and overtake on the left.
● Speed limits are posted in kilometres per hour.
● It is mandatory for all occupants of the car to wear a seatbelt.
● It is prohibited to use a mobile phone while driving, except when using a hands-free device.
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Parking options at the Pula Airport and Pula city centre
There is ample long-term and short-term parking at the Pula Airport across two parking areas, conveniently located close to the terminal. Parking is affordable costing kn 5 for one hour and kn 57 per day.
There is plenty of parking in Pula with multiple paid public parking lots around the city. Prices average between kn 4 to kn 15 per hour.
