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 Italy Car Rent and Felirent, 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 Italy Car Rent and Felirent, among others, in Bari.

Airports near Lecce

BDSBrindisi Papola Casale
BRIBari Palese

Airlines serving Lecce

Lufthansa
Good (8,228 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,569 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,198 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,060 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,478 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,536 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,245 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,645 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,722 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,655 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,154 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (948 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,970 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,207 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,566 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,529 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (431 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,378 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,488 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,037 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 $99 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $268 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 Delle Palme
4 stars
Excellent (9, 1222 reviews)
$158+
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I Bastioni San Domenico - Boutique Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1237 reviews)
$125+
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Hotel 33 Baroni
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 603 reviews)
$75+
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Mercure Hotel President Lecce
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2662 reviews)
$133+
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Grand Hotel Di Lecce
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2669 reviews)
$115+
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Hilton Garden Inn Lecce
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1144 reviews)
$114+
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Renting a car in Lecce

Renting a car in Lecce costs $39 per day, on average, or $118 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 22% cheaper than airport locations in Lecce.

Expect to pay $8.74 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 $104.93 and $139.91. Mini (Renault Twingo or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Lecce, while also 57% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Lecce costs $39 per day, on average, or $118 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 22% cheaper than airport locations in Lecce.

Expect to pay $8.74 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 $104.93 and $139.91. Mini (Renault Twingo or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Lecce, while also 57% cheaper than other types, on average.

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