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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
$168
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lecce in January
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.

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

Airports near Lecce

Airlines serving Lecce

Lufthansa
Good (8,255 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,576 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,244 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,087 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,457 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,255 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,626 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,649 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (977 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,725 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,667 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,285 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,007 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,194 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,538 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (433 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,718 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,446 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,380 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,378 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 $398 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Lecce

Most booked hotels in Lecce

Tivoli Palazzo 1880 Lecce Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9.7, Excellent reviews)
$477+
Patria Palace Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
$561+
Mercure Hotel President Lecce
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$242+
Grand Hotel Di Lecce
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$180+
Al Pescatore Hotel & Restaurant
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$114+
Gallipoli Resort
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$135+

Hiring a car in Lecce

Expect to pay $4.40 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 $52.77 and $70.36. The most frequently booked car type in Lecce is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 48% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $4.40 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 $52.77 and $70.36. The most frequently booked car type in Lecce is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 48% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.