Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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

When to visit Lecce

Lecce in November
Estimated hotel price
$152
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lecce in November
Estimated hotel price
$152
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.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Lecce, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Lecce to Bari takes 0h 53m and costs around $22 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rome, expect to pay about $42 for a 5h 22m 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 U-Save, among others, in Bari.

Bus

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.

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 0h 53m and costs around $22 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rome, expect to pay about $42 for a 5h 22m 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 U-Save, among others, in Bari.

Bus

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.

Airports near Lecce

BDSBrindisi Papola Casale
BRIBari Palese

Airlines serving Lecce

Lufthansa
Good (7,978 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,511 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,951 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,459 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,356 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,937 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,212 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (915 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,692 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,570 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,770 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,004 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,193 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (406 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,242 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,434 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,207 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,366 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 Casa dei Mercanti Town House, Lecce offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $190 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $600 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include And So and Antiche Volte B&B.

Where to stay in popular areas of Lecce

Most booked hotels in Lecce

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Grand Hotel Costa Brada
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$312+
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Best Western Plus Leone di Messapia Hotel & Conference
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$176+
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Victoria Palace Hotel & Zen Wellness
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$195+
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Mercure Hotel President Lecce
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$247+
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Hilton Garden Inn Lecce
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$200+
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Joli Park Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$109+
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Hiring a car in Lecce

Hiring a car in Lecce costs $117 per day, on average, or $703 if you want to hire it for 6 days.

Expect to pay $3.43 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 $41.06 and $54.75. Economy (Renault Clio or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Lecce, while also 75% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Lecce costs $117 per day, on average, or $703 if you want to hire it for 6 days.

Expect to pay $3.43 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 $41.06 and $54.75. Economy (Renault Clio or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Lecce, while also 75% cheaper than other types, on average.

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