Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting 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
$44
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lecce in February
Estimated hotel price
$44
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. The shortest flight to Lecce from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 10h 20m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Lecce, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Lecce to Bari takes 1h 11m and costs around $13 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Lamezia Terme, expect to pay about $13 for a 4h 02m trip. The train station in Lecce is called Lecce, and is located 0.9 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Lecce is to pick up a car rental from Bari, which is about 138 km from Lecce. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Budget, among others, in Bari.

Bus

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

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. The shortest flight to Lecce from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 10h 20m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Lecce, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Lecce to Bari takes 1h 11m and costs around $13 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Lamezia Terme, expect to pay about $13 for a 4h 02m trip. The train station in Lecce is called Lecce, and is located 0.9 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Lecce is to pick up a car rental from Bari, which is about 138 km from Lecce. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Budget, among others, in Bari.

Bus

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

Airports near Lecce

BDSBrindisi Papola Casale
BRIBari Palese

Airlines serving Lecce

Lufthansa
Good (7,956 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,508 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,928 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,467 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,341 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,924 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,202 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,580 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (911 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,672 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,568 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,762 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,726 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,975 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,223 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,435 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,353 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,198 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 $109 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $330 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Lecce

Most booked hotels in Lecce

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Palazzo Bignami
3 stars
Excellent (9.5, 1439 reviews)
$147+
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Grand Hotel Costa Brada
4 stars
Excellent (9, 880 reviews)
$141+
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Best Western Plus Leone di Messapia Hotel & Conference
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 945 reviews)
$99+
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Mercure Hotel President Lecce
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2519 reviews)
$130+
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Joli Park Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 771 reviews)
$64+
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Hilton Garden Inn Lecce
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1097 reviews)
$108+
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Renting a car in Lecce

Renting a car in Lecce costs $37 per day, on average, or $111 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 41% cheaper than airport locations in Lecce.

Expect to pay $7.84 per gallon in Lecce (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $94.03 and $125.37. The most frequently booked car type in Lecce is Economy (Fiat Panda or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 53% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Lecce costs $37 per day, on average, or $111 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 41% cheaper than airport locations in Lecce.

Expect to pay $7.84 per gallon in Lecce (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $94.03 and $125.37. The most frequently booked car type in Lecce is Economy (Fiat Panda or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 53% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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