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 39 km from Lecce. The shortest flight to Lecce from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 55m.

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 £20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bologna, expect to pay about £35 for a 8h 08m trip. The train station in Lecce is called Lecce, and is located 0.9 km from the city centre.

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 Goldcar Rental SP, among others, in Bari.

Bus

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

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 2h 55m.

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 £20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bologna, expect to pay about £35 for a 8h 08m trip. The train station in Lecce is called Lecce, and is located 0.9 km from the city centre.

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 Goldcar Rental SP, among others, in Bari.

Bus

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

Airports near Lecce

BDSBrindisi Papola Casale
BRIBari Palese

Airlines serving Lecce

KLM
Good (1,493 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,909 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,871 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,406 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,305 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,916 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,178 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,564 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,569 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (904 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,748 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,557 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,916 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,188 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (400 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,197 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,429 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,182 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,001 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 £78 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £208 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Lecce

Most booked hotels in Lecce

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Best Western Plus Leone di Messapia Hotel & Conference
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£73+
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Victoria Palace Hotel & Zen Wellness
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£96+
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Mercure Hotel President Lecce
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£78+
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Joli Park Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£48+
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Hilton Garden Inn Lecce
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£74+
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Gh Gallipoli Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£43+
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Hiring a car in Lecce

Hiring a car in Lecce costs £31 per day, on average, or £93 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 11% cheaper than airport locations in Lecce.

Expect to pay £1.51 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 £18.03 and £24.04.

Hiring a car in Lecce costs £31 per day, on average, or £93 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 11% cheaper than airport locations in Lecce.

Expect to pay £1.51 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 £18.03 and £24.04.

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