Lecce travel guide
Lecce Tourism | Lecce Guide
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.
Activities & attractions in Lecce
Sports & Fitness
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 39 km 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 138 km from Lecce. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Felirent, among others, in Bari.
Airlines serving Lecce
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 £73 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £170 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Lecce
Most booked hotels in Lecce
Hiring a car in Lecce
Hiring a car in Lecce costs £39 per day, on average, or £117 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, 25% more expensive than at Brindisi Papola Casale.
Expect to pay £1.87 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 £22.35 and £29.80. Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Lecce, while also 24% cheaper than other types, on average.