Introduction
What to do
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring 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 November
Estimated hotel price
£68
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lecce in November
Estimated hotel price
£68
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 Kingdom departs from London and takes around 3h.

Car

Another option to get to Lecce is to pick up a car hire from Bari, which is about 138 km from Lecce. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Rental Plus, 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 Kingdom departs from London and takes around 3h.

Car

Another option to get to Lecce is to pick up a car hire from Bari, which is about 138 km from Lecce. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Rental Plus, among others, in Bari.

Airports near Lecce

BDSBrindisi Papola Casale
BRIBari Palese

Airlines serving Lecce

Lufthansa
Good (8,109 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,533 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,094 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,437 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,451 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,989 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,250 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,619 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (939 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,931 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,743 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,607 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,864 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,209 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,300 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,474 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (420 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,315 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,277 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,433 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 £76 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £217 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, Excellent reviews)
£104+
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Hotel Delle Palme
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£112+
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Mercure Hotel President Lecce
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£112+
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Hilton Garden Inn Lecce
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£88+
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Grand Hotel Di Lecce
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£103+
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Joli Park Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£58+
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Hiring a car in Lecce

Hiring a car in Lecce costs £35 per day, on average, or £104 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 7% more expensive than at Brindisi Papola Casale.

Expect to pay £1.56 per litre in Lecce (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £18.69 and £24.92. Economy (Fiat Panda or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Lecce, while also 33% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Lecce costs £35 per day, on average, or £104 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 7% more expensive than at Brindisi Papola Casale.

Expect to pay £1.56 per litre in Lecce (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £18.69 and £24.92. Economy (Fiat Panda or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Lecce, while also 33% cheaper than other types, on average.

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