Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting 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
C$ 126
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lecce in November
Estimated hotel price
C$ 126
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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 17h 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Lecce is to pick up a car rental from Bari, which is about 138 km from Lecce. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Filorent Car Rental, among others, in Bari.

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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 17h 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Lecce is to pick up a car rental from Bari, which is about 138 km from Lecce. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Filorent Car Rental, among others, in Bari.

Airports near Lecce

BDSBrindisi Papola Casale
BRIBari Palese

Airlines serving Lecce

Lufthansa
Good (8,058 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,527 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,046 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,401 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,410 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,969 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,234 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,603 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,809 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (931 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,726 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,583 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,818 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,165 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,198 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (411 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,452 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,274 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,252 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,405 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 Casa dei Mercanti Town House, Lecce offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around C$ 156 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 470 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Lecce

Most booked hotels in Lecce

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Hotel Delle Palme
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 201+
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Best Western Plus Leone di Messapia Hotel & Conference
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 145+
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Hotel 33 Baroni
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 111+
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Mercure Hotel President Lecce
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 197+
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Hilton Garden Inn Lecce
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 176+
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Gh Gallipoli Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 129+
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Renting a car in Lecce

Renting a car in Lecce costs C$ 67 per day, on average, or C$ 200 if you want to rent it for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 11% more expensive than at Brindisi Papola Casale.

Expect to pay C$ 3.16 per litre in Lecce (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 37.89 and C$ 50.51. 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 Mini rental cars (Renault Twingo or similar) are, on average, 28% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Lecce costs C$ 67 per day, on average, or C$ 200 if you want to rent it for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 11% more expensive than at Brindisi Papola Casale.

Expect to pay C$ 3.16 per litre in Lecce (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 37.89 and C$ 50.51. 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 Mini rental cars (Renault Twingo or similar) are, on average, 28% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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