Pristina travel guide
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You're Going to Love Pristina
With 550,000 inhabitants, Pristina is the most populous city in Kosovo. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Pristina deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit Pristina
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Pristina in July, when the average temperature is 20 °C, and the highest can go up to 26 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -5 °C, with an average temperature of -1 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 68 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Pristina, with an average rainfall of 36 mm.
How to Get to Pristina
Plane
When flying to Pristina, you’ll arrive at Pristina (PRN), which is located 14 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Pristina from Australia departs from Perth and takes around 24h 35m.
Train
The train station in Pristina is called Pristina Železnička stanica, and is located 1.0 km from the city centre.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Pristina, including Bus, ALSA and Busbud. From Tirana, the bus ride to Pristina takes 362 km and will cost you around $50. From Istanbul, the ticket costs about $136 for a journey of 1545 km. Pristina’s bus station is located 1.8 km from the city centre.
Airports near Pristina
Airlines serving Pristina
Where to stay in Pristina
From 5-star hotels such as the Hotel Garden to great affordable options like the Hotel Manami, Pristina offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $71 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $116 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Pristina
Most booked hotels in Pristina
Hiring a car in Pristina
Hiring a car in Pristina costs $49 per day, on average, or $98 if you want to hire it for 2 days.
Economy (Citroen C3 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Pristina, while also 71% cheaper than other types, on average.