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
$79
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lecce in February
Estimated hotel price
$79
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 (8,239 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,578 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,236 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,459 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,083 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,247 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,605 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,726 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,670 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (973 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,242 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,997 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,200 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,540 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,696 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (431 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,455 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,384 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,045 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 $97 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $227 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Lecce

Most booked hotels in Lecce

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Patria Palace Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9.5, 1092 reviews)
$316+
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Mercure Hotel President Lecce
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2702 reviews)
$138+
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Grand Hotel Di Lecce
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2701 reviews)
$111+
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Hilton Garden Inn Lecce
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1149 reviews)
$110+
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Joli Park Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 822 reviews)
$92+
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Al Pescatore Hotel & Restaurant
4 stars
Good (7.9, 1508 reviews)
$64+
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Renting a car in Lecce

Renting a car in Lecce costs $41 per day, on average, or $122 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 1% cheaper than airport locations in Lecce.

Expect to pay $9.35 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 $112.20 and $149.60. The most frequently booked car type in Lecce is Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Citroen C3 or similar) are, on average, 68% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Lecce costs $41 per day, on average, or $122 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 1% cheaper than airport locations in Lecce.

Expect to pay $9.35 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 $112.20 and $149.60. The most frequently booked car type in Lecce is Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Citroen C3 or similar) are, on average, 68% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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