Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Lecce travel guide

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You're Going to Love Lecce

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. Lecce deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Lecce

Lecce in November
Estimated hotel price
$149
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lecce in November
Estimated hotel price
$149
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Lecce

Plane

Although Lecce doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Brindisi Papola Casale Airport (BDS), which is located 24 miles from Lecce.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Lecce, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Lecce to Rome takes 5h 05m and costs around $72 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Naples, expect to pay about $34 for a 6h 21m trip. The train station in Lecce is called Lecce, and is located 0.5 miles from the city centre.

Car

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 Rental Premium, among others, in Bari.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lecce, including Itabus, MarinoBus and Bus. From Bari, the bus ride to Lecce takes 100 miles and will cost you around $44. From Naples, the ticket costs about $31 for a journey of 319 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.

Plane

Although Lecce doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Brindisi Papola Casale Airport (BDS), which is located 24 miles from Lecce.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Lecce, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Lecce to Rome takes 5h 05m and costs around $72 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Naples, expect to pay about $34 for a 6h 21m trip. The train station in Lecce is called Lecce, and is located 0.5 miles from the city centre.

Car

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 Rental Premium, among others, in Bari.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lecce, including Itabus, MarinoBus and Bus. From Bari, the bus ride to Lecce takes 100 miles and will cost you around $44. From Naples, the ticket costs about $31 for a journey of 319 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.

Airports near Lecce

BDSBrindisi Papola Casale
BRIBari Palese

Airlines serving Lecce

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,835 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,929 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,788 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,696 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,242 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (345 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,053 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
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Where to stay in Lecce

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 $156 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $350 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include And So and Antiche Volte.

Where to stay in popular areas of Lecce

Most booked hotels in Lecce

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8Piuhotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
$207+
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Best Western Plus Leone di Messapia Hotel & Conference
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$173+
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Victoria Palace Hotel & Zen Wellness
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$189+
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Mercure Hotel President Lecce
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$196+
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Joli Park Hotel - Caroli Hotels
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$95+
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Hilton Garden Inn Lecce
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$164+
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Hiring a car in Lecce

Hiring a car in Lecce costs $154 per day, on average, or $308 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 45% more expensive than at Brindisi Papola Casale.

Expect to pay $3.00 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 $35.98 and $47.97. The most frequently booked car type in Lecce is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 92% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Lecce costs $154 per day, on average, or $308 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 45% more expensive than at Brindisi Papola Casale.

Expect to pay $3.00 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 $35.98 and $47.97. The most frequently booked car type in Lecce is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 92% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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