Pula car rental guide
Top 10 Car Rental Companies in Pula
The best car rental companies in Pula are Sixt, Hertz, Europcar. Prices start from €28/day for an economy car, the minimum age is 21, and airport pickup adds about 10%.
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Top 10 rental companies in Pula
Ranked by customer rating, price transparency and pickup convenience. Each opens a pre-filled search.
#1
Sixt
Editor’s pickFull-to-fullUnlimited mileageDeposit from €300Min age 21Free cancellationAirportDowntown
From€30/day
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#2
Hertz
Full-to-fullUnlimited mileageDeposit from €300Min age 21Free cancellationAirportDowntown
From€32/day
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#3
Europcar
Top ratedFull-to-fullUnlimited mileageDeposit from €300Min age 21Free cancellationAirportDowntown
From€29/day
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#4
Avis
Full-to-fullUnlimited mileageDeposit from €300Min age 21Free cancellationAirportDowntown
From€31/day
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#5
Budget
Full-to-fullUnlimited mileageDeposit from €250Min age 21Free cancellationAirport
From€26/day
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#6
Enterprise
Full-to-fullUnlimited mileageDeposit from €300Min age 21Free cancellationAirport
From€33/day
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#7
Alamo
Full-to-fullUnlimited mileageDeposit from €300Min age 21Free cancellationAirport
From€28/day
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#8
National
Full-to-fullUnlimited mileageDeposit from €300Min age 21Free cancellationAirportDowntown
From€35/day
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#9
Istra Rent
Local pickFull-to-fullUnlimited mileageDeposit from €200Min age 21Free cancellationAirportDowntown
From€23/day
base rate
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Prices are indicative market estimates · Last checked 2026-07-21 · 2 public sources (DiscoverCars + market data)
Price guide
Prices by car type in Pula
| Car type | From / day | Example | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | €28 | Opel Corsa | 4 |
| Compact | €34 | VW Golf | 5 |
| SUV | €46 | Dacia Duster | 5 |
| Minivan (7-seat) | €60 | VW Touran | 7 |
| Luxury | €85 | Audi A4 | 5 |
Pickup locations
Where to pick up a car in Pula
Airport — Pula Airport (PUY)
Pula Airport sits about 6km northeast of the city center, roughly a 10-minute drive, with rental desks in the compact arrivals hall.
Downtown — Pula city center (near the Pula Arena)
Downtown desks near the Pula Arena suit travelers who want a car mainly for exploring the Istrian coast and hill towns rather than the walkable historic core.
Fees
Fees at a glance
| Fee | Typical amount | When it applies |
|---|---|---|
| Airport surcharge | ~10% of base rate | PUY airport pickup |
| Young-driver fee (21–24) | €10–18/day | Drivers under 25 |
| Additional driver | €6–9/day | Per extra driver |
| Cross-border fee | €15–30 | Driving into Slovenia (Piran, Ljubljana) |
| One-way drop fee | €40–100 | Returning to Rijeka, Zagreb, or Ljubljana |
| Refundable deposit | €200–400 | Standard hold at pickup |
Local intelligence
Things to know before renting in Pula
- Pula Airport (PUY) is about 6km northeast of the city center, roughly a 10-minute drive, with rental desks in the arrivals hall.
- The Pula Arena, one of the best-preserved Roman amphitheaters in the world, sits right in the walkable center, but a car is the easiest way to explore the rest of the Istrian peninsula.
- The colorful coastal town of Rovinj is about 40 minutes north by car, one of the most popular day trips from Pula.
- Istria's hill towns, including Motovun and Grožnjan, are roughly an hour inland and are best reached by car since public transport is limited.
- The Slovenian coastal town of Piran is about 1h 15m north, making a short cross-border day trip possible with most rental agreements.
- Pula uses EUR as Croatia's official currency since joining the eurozone in 2023, so no conversion is needed for most European travelers.
- Istria's truffle-country roads around Buzet and Livade are narrow and winding — a compact or economy car is usually the easiest fit for these routes.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about renting a car in Pula
Do you need a car in Pula?
The historic center around the Arena is walkable, but a car helps for reaching Rovinj, the Istrian hill towns, or Slovenia's coast.
How far is Pula Airport from the city center?
About 6km, roughly a 10-minute drive, with rental desks in the arrivals hall.
Can I drive from Pula to Rovinj?
Yes, it is about a 40-minute drive north along the Istrian coast, one of the most popular day trips from Pula.
Can I drive from Pula into Slovenia?
Yes, Piran is about 1h 15m north; check with your rental company about cross-border fees before crossing.
What currency are prices shown in for Pula?
Prices are shown in EUR, Croatia's official currency since joining the eurozone in 2023.
Are Istria's hill towns easy to reach by car?
Yes, Motovun and Grožnjan are about an hour inland and are best reached by car since public transport is limited.
What is the cheapest car type in Pula?
Economy cars like an Opel Corsa start around €28/day. An SUV starts around €46/day.
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