With a population of 80,695, Lecce is a must-see destination in Apulia, Italy. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Lecce has to offer.
Although Lecce doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Brindisi Papola Casale Airport (BDS), which is located 24 miles from Lecce.
Trenitalia is the only carrier operating train routes to Lecce. The train journey from Lecce to Bari takes 0h 53m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rome, expect to pay about $84 for a 5h 00m trip. The train station in Lecce is called Lecce, and is located 0.5 miles from the city centre.
Another option to get to Lecce is to pick up a car hire from Bari, which is about 86 miles from Lecce. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and NOLEGGIARE , among others, in Bari.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lecce, including FlixBus, Itabus and MarinoBus. From Bari, the bus ride to Lecce takes 100 miles and will cost you around $30. From Naples, the ticket costs about $15 for a journey of 325 miles. The most popular bus station is Lecce Gallipoli, located 22 miles from the city centre of Lecce. Lecce is also a commonly used station, and is 0.8 miles from the city centre.
From 5-star hotels such as the Patria Palace Hotel Lecce to great affordable options like the Casa dei Mercanti Town House, Lecce offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $140 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $452 and up for a 5-star experience.
Hiring a car in Lecce costs $73 per day, on average, or $291 if you want to hire it for 4 days.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 21% cheaper than airport locations in Lecce.
Expect to pay $3.12 per litre in Lecce (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $37.42 and $49.89. The most frequently booked car type in Lecce is Economy (Fiat Panda or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Volkswagen up! or similar) is, on average, 55% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.