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 4 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 New York and takes around 20h 30m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Lecce, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Lecce to Naples takes 5h 08m and costs around $28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rome, expect to pay about $47 for a 5h 15m 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 Avis, 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 New York and takes around 20h 30m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Lecce, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Lecce to Naples takes 5h 08m and costs around $28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rome, expect to pay about $47 for a 5h 15m 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 Avis, 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

KLM
Good (1,423 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,597 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,011 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,544 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,069 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,797 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,678 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,035 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,059 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,424 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,500 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,484 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (875 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,314 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,590 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,140 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (902 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,075 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (371 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (645 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 $108 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $244 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Lecce

Most booked hotels in Lecce

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8Piuhotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 1547 reviews)
$101+
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Best Western Plus Leone di Messapia Hotel & Conference
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 929 reviews)
$100+
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Hotel 33 Baroni
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 561 reviews)
$67+
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Mercure Hotel President Lecce
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2242 reviews)
$94+
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Joli Park Hotel - Caroli Hotels
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 768 reviews)
$73+
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Spuma di mare
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 689 reviews)
$85+
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Renting a car in Lecce

Renting a car in Lecce costs $16 per day, on average, or $63 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 85% cheaper than airport locations in Lecce.

Expect to pay $7.57 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 $90.85 and $121.13.

Renting a car in Lecce costs $16 per day, on average, or $63 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 85% cheaper than airport locations in Lecce.

Expect to pay $7.57 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 $90.85 and $121.13.

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