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
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 18h 45m.
Train
Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Lecce, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Lecce to Bari takes 1h 13m and costs around $12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rome, expect to pay about $44 for a 5h 00m 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 Europcar, among others, in Bari.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lecce, including FlixBus, Itabus and MarinoBus. From Bari, the bus ride to Lecce takes 100 miles and will cost you around $10. From Rome, the ticket costs about $33 for a journey of 445 miles. 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.
Airlines serving Lecce
Where to stay in Lecce
From 5-star hotels such as the Patria Palace Hotel Lecce 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 $300 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 $47 per day, on average, or $140 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 1% more expensive than at Brindisi Papola Casale.
Expect to pay $7.76 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 $93.12 and $124.16. The most frequently booked car type in Lecce is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus Wagon or similar) are, on average, 80% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.