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 the most popular tourist destination in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Pristina has to offer.

When to visit Pristina

Pristina in August
Estimated hotel price
£17
1 night at 3-star hotel
Pristina in August
Estimated hotel price
£17
1 night at 3-star hotel

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.

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How to Get to Pristina

Plane

When flying to Pristina, you’ll arrive at Pristina (PRN), which is located 9 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Pristina from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 3h 15m.

Train

The train station in Pristina is called Pristina Železnička stanica, and is located 0.6 miles from the city centre.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Pristina using Bus or ALSA. From Belgrade, the bus ride to Pristina takes 390 miles and will cost you around £22. From Istanbul, the ticket costs about £70 for a journey of 960 miles. Pristina’s bus station is located 1.1 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Pristina, you’ll arrive at Pristina (PRN), which is located 9 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Pristina from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 3h 15m.

Train

The train station in Pristina is called Pristina Železnička stanica, and is located 0.6 miles from the city centre.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Pristina using Bus or ALSA. From Belgrade, the bus ride to Pristina takes 390 miles and will cost you around £22. From Istanbul, the ticket costs about £70 for a journey of 960 miles. Pristina’s bus station is located 1.1 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Pristina

Airlines serving Pristina

Lufthansa
Good (4,702 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,267 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (491 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (821 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (194 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (403 reviews)
Norwegian
Excellent (147 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,439 reviews)
airBaltic
Good (122 reviews)
Wizz Air Malta
Good (227 reviews)
Condor
Good (260 reviews)
Wizz Air
Good (746 reviews)
SunExpress
Good (105 reviews)
TUI Fly Belgium
Okay (30 reviews)
Wizz Air UK
Okay (97 reviews)
Chair
Good (5 reviews)
Edelweiss Air
Good (22 reviews)
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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 £37 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £64 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Pristina

Most booked hotels in Pristina

Swiss Diamond Hotel Prishtina
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£114+

Hiring a car in Pristina

Hiring a car in Pristina costs £26 per day, on average, or £77 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 10% more expensive than at Pristina.

The most frequently booked car type in Pristina is Compact (Volkswagen Golf or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 76% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Pristina costs £26 per day, on average, or £77 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 10% more expensive than at Pristina.

The most frequently booked car type in Pristina is Compact (Volkswagen Golf or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 76% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.