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 January
Estimated hotel price
£65
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lecce in January
Estimated hotel price
£65
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 45m.

Train

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.

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 Filorent Car Rental and NOLEGGIARE , among others, in Bari.

Bus

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.

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 45m.

Train

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.

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 Filorent Car Rental and NOLEGGIARE , among others, in Bari.

Bus

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.

Airports near Lecce

Airlines serving Lecce

Lufthansa
Good (7,134 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,344 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,832 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,682 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,622 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,927 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,660 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,811 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,519 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (802 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,309 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,223 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,883 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,300 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (788 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (902 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (421 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,239 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (830 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,019 reviews)
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Where to stay in Lecce

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.

Where to stay in popular areas of Lecce

Most booked hotels in Lecce

Best Western PLUS Leone di Messapia Hotel & Conference
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£64+
Victoria Palace Hotel & Zen Wellness
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£60+
Mercure Hotel President Lecce
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£59+
Grand Hotel Di Lecce
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£55+
Al Pescatore Hotel & Restaurant
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£49+
Hilton Garden Inn Lecce
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£68+

Hiring a car 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 £18.10 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.

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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