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 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Lecce has to offer.

When to visit Lecce

Lecce in February
Estimated hotel price
$168
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lecce in February
Estimated hotel price
$168
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.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Lecce, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Lecce to Rome takes 5h 17m and costs around $41 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Milan, expect to pay about $59 for a 8h 57m trip. The train station in Lecce is called Lecce, and is located 0.9 km from the city centre.

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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Filorent Car Rental, among others, in Bari.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Lecce Gallipoli, located 35 km from the city centre of Lecce. Lecce is also a commonly used station, and is 1.4 km 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 39 km from Lecce.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Lecce, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Lecce to Rome takes 5h 17m and costs around $41 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Milan, expect to pay about $59 for a 8h 57m trip. The train station in Lecce is called Lecce, and is located 0.9 km from the city centre.

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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Filorent Car Rental, among others, in Bari.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Lecce Gallipoli, located 35 km from the city centre of Lecce. Lecce is also a commonly used station, and is 1.4 km from the city centre.

Airports near Lecce

BDSBrindisi Papola Casale
BRIBari Palese

Airlines serving Lecce

Lufthansa
Good (7,188 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,363 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,078 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,970 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,650 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,885 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,813 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,465 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (807 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,282 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,588 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,657 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,410 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,093 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (352 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,220 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,907 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (787 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (997 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,145 reviews)
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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 $177 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $424 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)
$205+
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Best Western Plus Leone di Messapia Hotel & Conference
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$158+
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Victoria Palace Hotel & Zen Wellness
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$238+
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Mercure Hotel President Lecce
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$242+
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Hotel 33 Baroni
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$120+
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Al Pescatore Hotel & Restaurant
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$154+
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Hiring a car in Lecce

Expect to pay $3.35 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 $40.13 and $53.50. Economy (Opel Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Lecce, while also 81% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.35 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 $40.13 and $53.50. Economy (Opel Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Lecce, while also 81% cheaper than other types, on average.

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