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 4 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 Boston and takes around 12h 25m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Lecce, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Lecce to Rome takes 5h 15m and costs around $47 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Milan, expect to pay about $46 for a 10h 58m trip. The train station in Lecce is called Lecce, and is located 0.9 km from the city center.

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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Italy Car Rent, among others, in Bari.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Lecce Gallipoli, located 35 km from downtown Lecce. Lecce is also a commonly used station, and is 1.4 km 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 39 km from Lecce. The shortest flight to Lecce from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 12h 25m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Lecce, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Lecce to Rome takes 5h 15m and costs around $47 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Milan, expect to pay about $46 for a 10h 58m trip. The train station in Lecce is called Lecce, and is located 0.9 km from the city center.

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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Italy Car Rent, among others, in Bari.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Lecce Gallipoli, located 35 km from downtown Lecce. Lecce is also a commonly used station, and is 1.4 km from the city center.

Airports near Lecce

BDSBrindisi Papola Casale
BRIBari Palese

Airlines serving Lecce

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,631 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,010 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,580 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,100 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,813 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,094 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,683 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,052 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,506 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,527 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,332 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,147 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (911 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,090 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (375 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (647 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 $107 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $239 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, 1551 reviews)
$111+
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Best Western Plus Leone di Messapia Hotel & Conference
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 930 reviews)
$96+
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Victoria Palace Hotel & Zen Wellness
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 533 reviews)
$111+
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Hotel 33 Baroni
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 558 reviews)
$69+
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Mercure Hotel President Lecce
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2262 reviews)
$98+
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Joli Park Hotel - Caroli Hotels
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 768 reviews)
$74+
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Renting a car in Lecce

Renting a car in Lecce costs $22 per day, on average, or $88 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 48% cheaper than airport locations in Lecce.

Expect to pay $7.57 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 $90.85 and $121.13. Mini (Class Mini Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Lecce, while also 46% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Lecce costs $22 per day, on average, or $88 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 48% cheaper than airport locations in Lecce.

Expect to pay $7.57 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 $90.85 and $121.13. Mini (Class Mini Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Lecce, while also 46% cheaper than other types, on average.

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