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 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Lecce has to offer.
When to visit Lecce
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.
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 AcaRent, among others, in Bari.
Airlines serving Lecce
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 $95 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $221 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Lecce
Most booked hotels in Lecce
Renting a car in Lecce
Renting a car in Lecce costs $41 per day, on average, or $124 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 8% cheaper than airport locations in Lecce.
Expect to pay $8.63 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 $103.57 and $138.09. Compact (Jeep Avenger or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Lecce, while also 56% cheaper than other types, on average.