Lecce travel guide
Lecce Tourism | Lecce Guide
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
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 Bari takes 1h 22m and costs around $20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Foggia, expect to pay about $37 for a 3h 27m trip. The train station in Lecce is called Lecce, and is located 0.5 miles from the city centre.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lecce, including Itabus, FlixBus and MarinoBus. From Bari, the bus ride to Lecce takes 100 miles and will cost you around $43. From Foggia, the ticket costs about $22 for a journey of 210 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.
Airlines serving Lecce
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 $147 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $299 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Lecce
Most booked hotels in Lecce
Hiring a car in Lecce
Expect to pay $3.21 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 $38.49 and $51.32. The most frequently booked car type in Lecce is Economy (Opel Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is, on average, 63% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.