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. We recommend you stay at least 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Lecce has to offer.

When to visit Lecce

Lecce in January
Estimated hotel price
$165
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lecce in January
Estimated hotel price
$165
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 39 km from Lecce.

Car

Another option to get to Lecce is to pick up a car hire from Bari, which is about 138 km from Lecce. You’ll find branches of LOCAUTO and Europcar, among others, in Bari.

Plane

Although Lecce doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Brindisi Papola Casale Airport (BDS), which is located 39 km from Lecce.

Car

Another option to get to Lecce is to pick up a car hire from Bari, which is about 138 km from Lecce. You’ll find branches of LOCAUTO and Europcar, among others, in Bari.

Airports near Lecce

BDSBrindisi Papola Casale
BRIBari Palese

Airlines serving Lecce

Lufthansa
Good (8,236 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,575 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,225 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,078 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,465 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,591 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,251 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,650 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,662 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (965 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,231 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,984 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,197 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,652 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,532 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,469 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,377 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,361 reviews)
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Where to stay in Lecce

From 5-star hotels such as the Patria Palace Hotel to great affordable options like the Eos Hotel, Lecce offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $172 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $400 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Lecce

Most booked hotels in Lecce

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Hotel 33 Baroni
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$129+
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Grand Hotel Di Lecce
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$196+
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Hilton Garden Inn Lecce
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$194+
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Joli Park Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$136+
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Al Pescatore Hotel & Restaurant
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$112+
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Gallipoli Resort
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$134+
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Hiring a car in Lecce

Hiring a car in Lecce costs $64 per day, on average, or $385 if you want to hire it for 6 days.

Expect to pay $4.20 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 $50.31 and $67.07. The most frequently booked car type in Lecce is Mini (Class Mini Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Class Compact Crossover or similar) is, on average, 47% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Lecce costs $64 per day, on average, or $385 if you want to hire it for 6 days.

Expect to pay $4.20 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 $50.31 and $67.07. The most frequently booked car type in Lecce is Mini (Class Mini Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Class Compact Crossover or similar) is, on average, 47% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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