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
$98
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lecce in February
Estimated hotel price
$98
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 24 miles from Lecce. The shortest flight to Lecce from the United States departs from New York and takes around 12h 45m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Lecce, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Lecce to Naples takes 5h 14m and costs around $45 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rome, expect to pay about $49 for a 5h 22m trip. The train station in Lecce is called Lecce, and is located 0.5 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Lecce is to pick up a car rental from Bari, which is about 86 miles from Lecce. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Italy Car Rent, among others, in Bari.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Lecce Gallipoli, located 22 miles from downtown Lecce. Lecce is also a commonly used station, and is 0.8 miles 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 24 miles from Lecce. The shortest flight to Lecce from the United States departs from New York and takes around 12h 45m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Lecce, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Lecce to Naples takes 5h 14m and costs around $45 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rome, expect to pay about $49 for a 5h 22m trip. The train station in Lecce is called Lecce, and is located 0.5 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Lecce is to pick up a car rental from Bari, which is about 86 miles from Lecce. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Italy Car Rent, among others, in Bari.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Lecce Gallipoli, located 22 miles from downtown Lecce. Lecce is also a commonly used station, and is 0.8 miles from the city center.

Airports near Lecce

BDSBrindisi Papola Casale
BRIBari Palese

Airlines serving Lecce

KLM
Good (1,411 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,572 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,008 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,518 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,043 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,784 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,017 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,012 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,409 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,487 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (868 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,448 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,296 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,575 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,134 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (894 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (369 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,059 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,082 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 $102 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $230 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, 1545 reviews)
$118+
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Best Western Plus Leone di Messapia Hotel & Conference
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 928 reviews)
$99+
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Hotel 33 Baroni
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 564 reviews)
$70+
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Mercure Hotel President Lecce
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2226 reviews)
$114+
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Joli Park Hotel - Caroli Hotels
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 768 reviews)
$76+
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Hilton Garden Inn Lecce
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1061 reviews)
$98+
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Renting a car in Lecce

Renting a car in Lecce costs $27 per day, on average, or $81 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 32% cheaper than airport locations in Lecce.

Expect to pay $7.42 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 $89.03 and $118.71.

Renting a car in Lecce costs $27 per day, on average, or $81 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 32% cheaper than airport locations in Lecce.

Expect to pay $7.42 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 $89.03 and $118.71.

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