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 Bari takes 1h 09m and costs around £10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bologna, expect to pay about £55 for a 9h 40m 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 Italy Car Rent and NOLEGGIARE , 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 Bari takes 1h 09m and costs around £10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bologna, expect to pay about £55 for a 9h 40m 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 Italy Car Rent and NOLEGGIARE , 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 (1,435 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,657 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,617 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,021 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,123 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,828 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,059 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,116 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,695 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,443 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,515 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,562 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (884 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,339 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,629 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,153 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (919 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,100 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (377 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (654 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 £184 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Lecce

Most booked hotels in Lecce

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Torre Del Parco
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£101+
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Mercure Hotel President Lecce
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£71+
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Hilton Garden Inn Lecce
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£72+
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Grand Hotel Di Lecce
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£63+
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Al Pescatore Hotel & Restaurant
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£44+
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Ecoresort Le Sirene - Caroli Hotels
3 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
£58+
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Hiring a car in Lecce

Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.86 and £23.82.

Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.86 and £23.82.

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