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 February
Estimated hotel price
$190
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lecce in February
Estimated hotel price
$190
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.

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 GREEN MOTION and U-Save, 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 24 miles from Lecce.

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 GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in Bari.

Airports near Lecce

BDSBrindisi Papola Casale
BRIBari Palese

Airlines serving Lecce

KLM
Good (1,599 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (8,294 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,283 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,469 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,118 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,228 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,722 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,648 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,698 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,698 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (982 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,487 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,555 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,030 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,894 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,191 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (437 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,432 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,398 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,047 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 $159 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $417 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Lecce

Most booked hotels in Lecce

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Tivoli Palazzo 1880 Lecce Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9.7, Excellent reviews)
$415+
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Patria Palace Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
$517+
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Grand Hotel Costa Brada
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$226+
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Hotel 33 Baroni E Pal. Piro Gallipoli
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$122+
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Victoria Palace Hotel & Zen Wellness
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$190+
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Mercure Hotel President Lecce
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$222+
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Hiring a car in Lecce

Hiring a car in Lecce costs $66 per day, on average, or $395 if you want to hire it for 6 days.

Expect to pay $4.02 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 $48.13 and $64.17. Economy (Fiat Panda or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Lecce, while also 78% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Lecce costs $66 per day, on average, or $395 if you want to hire it for 6 days.

Expect to pay $4.02 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 $48.13 and $64.17. Economy (Fiat Panda or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Lecce, while also 78% cheaper than other types, on average.

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