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 New York and takes around 10h 55m.

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 Felirent and Target Italy, 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. The shortest flight to Lecce from the United States departs from New York and takes around 10h 55m.

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 Felirent and Target Italy, among others, in Bari.

Airports near Lecce

BDSBrindisi Papola Casale
BRIBari Palese

Airlines serving Lecce

Lufthansa
Good (8,221 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,579 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,221 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,073 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,470 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,564 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,246 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,650 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,733 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,660 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (959 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,213 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,984 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,197 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,623 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,533 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (431 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,479 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,387 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,350 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 $96 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $232 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Lecce

Most booked hotels in Lecce

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Hotel 33 Baroni
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 611 reviews)
$75+
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Mercure Hotel President Lecce
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2682 reviews)
$127+
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Borgo Rosso Terra
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 289 reviews)
$103+
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Grand Hotel Di Lecce
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2685 reviews)
$111+
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Hilton Garden Inn Lecce
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1143 reviews)
$112+
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Joli Park Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 818 reviews)
$77+
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Renting a car in Lecce

Renting a car in Lecce costs $39 per day, on average, or $117 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 3% cheaper than airport locations in Lecce.

Expect to pay $8.86 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 $106.29 and $141.73. Economy (Citroen C3 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Lecce, while also 68% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Lecce costs $39 per day, on average, or $117 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 3% cheaper than airport locations in Lecce.

Expect to pay $8.86 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 $106.29 and $141.73. Economy (Citroen C3 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Lecce, while also 68% cheaper than other types, on average.

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