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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Lecce has to offer.
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 Naples takes 4h 58m and costs around $47 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rome, expect to pay about $77 for a 5h 05m 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 Filorent Car Rental, among others, in Bari.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lecce, including MarinoBus, Itabus and FlixBus. From Bari, the bus ride to Lecce takes 100 miles and will cost you around $39. From Naples, the ticket costs about $61 for a journey of 320 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 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 $161 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $355 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
Hiring a car in Lecce
Expect to pay $3.24 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 $38.77 and $51.69. Economy (Opel Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Lecce, while also 70% cheaper than other types, on average.
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