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
£67
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lecce in November
Estimated hotel price
£67
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 Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Lecce is to pick up a car hire 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.

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 Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Lecce is to pick up a car hire 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.

Airports near Lecce

BDSBrindisi Papola Casale
BRIBari Palese

Airlines serving Lecce

Lufthansa
Good (8,036 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,524 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,026 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,395 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,408 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,964 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,222 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,595 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,774 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (922 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,581 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,806 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,126 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,198 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (409 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,444 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,267 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,241 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,393 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 £84 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £260 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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Best Western Plus Leone di Messapia Hotel & Conference
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£75+
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Hotel 33 Baroni
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£55+
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Mercure Hotel President Lecce
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£105+
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Hilton Garden Inn Lecce
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£94+
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Gh Gallipoli Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£59+
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Hiring a car in Lecce

Hiring a car in Lecce costs £30 per day, on average, or £91 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 7% cheaper than airport locations in Lecce.

Expect to pay £1.71 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 £20.45 and £27.27.

Hiring a car in Lecce costs £30 per day, on average, or £91 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 7% cheaper than airport locations in Lecce.

Expect to pay £1.71 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 £20.45 and £27.27.

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