Pula Parking d.o.o. updated the city parking structure on 1 April 2026, and the tourist-useful rules are now straightforward: Zone 1 (Red) €3.00/hour in summer Zone 2 (Yellow) €1.50/hour in summer Karolina lot, and Dobrićeva garage costs about with a daily cap near Pula Parking d.o.o. manages a color-coded system that gets cheaper as you move away from the centre, and the main tourist pricing follows the summer window from 1 June to 30 September. Winter rates apply from 1 October to 31 May, and the difference is material: Zone 1 drops from, while Zone 2 drops from. For local verification, use Zone 1 is the most relevant paid zone for visitors because it covers the main walking approach to the Arena, Riva, and the Old Town streets around the Forum. Zone 2 is the better-value option if you accept a 10–20 minute walk. Zone 3 is rarely useful for a city break, but it can work for longer stays near less central streets. Pula Parking d.o.o. accepts three practical payment methods, and each one is tied to your plate number or a printed ticket. Meter payment works at the curb, SMS payment links to the zone sign, and the mobile app lets you extend a session remotely. For the official rules, see and the city information pages at Parking meters (automati): Street machines accept euro coins and, on some units, bank cards; the ticket should be visible on the dashboard. SMS payment: Send the licence plate exactly as shown on the car, without spaces, to the number on the sign for the relevant zone. Mobile apps: The official Pula Parking app and commonly used payment apps let you start, extend, and stop a parking session from your phone. Keep a screenshot of the payment confirmation, because plate-based enforcement in Pula Parking zones is automatic and inspectors can verify the active session fast. A parking app does not override a time limit in Zone 1, so extending the payment after the maximum stay is only useful where the posted rules allow it. For the Pula Arena Forum Square, and the pedestrian streets around, the two strongest options are Karolina lot Dobrićeva garage. Karolina is closer to the waterfront approach at, while Dobrićeva is better for shade and longer stays near and the central retail area. For a city-center map reference, use Karolina lot is the best match for a quick visit to the Roman amphitheatre because it places you closest to the Arena entrance and the seafront promenade. Dobrićeva garage is the better value for a long stay because the indoor structure protects your car and keeps you within walking distance of the Forum, Temple of Augustus, and the central shops on Sergijevaca. Pula’s beach parking (see the day trips by car guide for entry fees and gravel-road tips) works differently by district, and the best option depends on whether you are driving to Verudela peninsula, or Cape Kamenjak / Rt Kamenjak. On the broader Istrian peninsula, summer demand is high, and the same logic applies on the Adriatic coast. For nature and park rules, compare Verudela peninsula: Free curbside spaces exist around some hotels, but summer occupancy is often full before 10:00, so early arrival matters. The campsite and beach approach offer paid lots with more turnover than the city center. Premantura / Cape Kamenjak: Park at the entrance area, pay the daily nature-park fee, and continue on foot or by bike inside the protected zone. If you are planning a combined beach-and-town day, park in Dobrićeva garage in the morning and move the car only once, because city-center re-parking is usually more stressful than the walk to the coast. Pula Airport (PUY) has short-stay and long-stay parking directly by the terminal, and the practical layout is simple: the arrival hall terminal main hall are just steps from the public lot, with a no-shuttle pickup setup for most passengers. Official airport information is published at Short stay: The first 30 minutes are usually free, which suits passenger pickup and drop-off. P1 short-term: €2.50 for the first hour, with higher daily totals on longer stays. P2 long-term: for stays beyond a single day. Car return note: If you are returning a rental car, follow the Rent-a-Car Return signs instead of using the public airport lot, and confirm the operator’s instructions before entering the lane. A rental desk may request a on your card, and damage protection can vary between, or zero excess packages, so read the contract before you leave the terminal.