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.
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 45m.
Trenitalia is the only carrier operating train routes to Lecce. The train journey from Lecce to Bari takes 1h 11m and costs around £9 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rome, expect to pay about £17 for a 5h 00m trip. The train station in Lecce is called Lecce, and is located 0.5 miles from the city centre.
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 Filorent Car Rental and NOLEGGIARE , among others, in Bari.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lecce, including MarinoBus, Itabus and FlixBus. From Bari, the bus ride to Lecce takes 99 miles and will cost you around £14. From Naples, the ticket costs about £37 for a journey of 335 miles. The most popular bus station is Lecce Gallipoli, located 22 miles from the city centre of Lecce. Lecce is also a commonly used station, and is 0.8 miles from the city centre.
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 £65 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £118 and up for a 5-star experience.
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 £18.10 and £24.13. The most frequently booked car type in Lecce is Economy (Fiat Panda or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Citroen C3 Aircross or similar) is, on average, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.
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