The best way to get the most out of your trip in Pula and its suburbs is to book a car rental service with providers like Sixt, Europcar, Budget, Alamo, etc. For this purpose, you will need a personal credit card, passport, national driver's license, and an MVU. According to Croatian regulations, the driver must be at least 21 years old and have a driving experience of 2 years or more.
The average price of car rental in Pula is about 50 EUR. Budget options include a Fiat Uno starting from 35 EUR per day and Opel Corsa starting from 45 EUR per day. A Golf IV (diesel) will cost 65-70 EUR per day.
As opposed to inexpensive car rental in Pula, there are heavy fines for violating traffic rules. Failure to comply with the speed limit of 50 km/h within a settlement, 110 km/h on freeways, and 130 km/h on highways is punishable by penalties starting from 400 EUR. Violation of parking rules may result in your car being blocked with the possibility of further unblocking for 50 EUR.
Parking lots in Pula are mostly paid, especially in the central historical part near the Amphitheater. Their territory is marked with a blue stripe, with free parking allowed within the white markings. Payments are made through special parking machines, and parking costs 2-3 EUR per hour on average.
