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$ 123
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lecce in November
Estimated hotel price
C$ 123
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 Montreal and takes around 15h.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Lecce, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Lecce to Rome takes 5h 15m and costs around C$ 65 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bologna, expect to pay about C$ 67 for a 8h 48m 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 rental from Bari, which is about 138 km from Lecce. You’ll find branches of Italy Car Rent and Filorent Car Rental, among others, in Bari.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Lecce Gallipoli, located 35 km from downtown 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 Canada departs from Montreal and takes around 15h.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Lecce, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Lecce to Rome takes 5h 15m and costs around C$ 65 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bologna, expect to pay about C$ 67 for a 8h 48m 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 rental from Bari, which is about 138 km from Lecce. You’ll find branches of Italy Car Rent and Filorent Car Rental, among others, in Bari.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Lecce Gallipoli, located 35 km from downtown 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 (1,454 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,784 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,739 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,200 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,216 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,872 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,115 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,289 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,734 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,534 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,516 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (896 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,682 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,717 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,179 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,394 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (384 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,142 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (192 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (962 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$ 141 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 346 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include And So and Antiche Volte B&B.

Where to stay in popular areas of Lecce

Most booked hotels in Lecce

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Patria Palace Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 459+
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Palazzo Senape De Pace
2 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 86+
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8Piuhotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 170+
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Best Western Plus Leone di Messapia Hotel & Conference
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 139+
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Joli Park Hotel - Caroli Hotels
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 91+
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Gh Gallipoli Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 117+
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Renting a car in Lecce

Renting a car in Lecce costs C$ 67 per day, on average, or C$ 202 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, 32% more expensive than at Brindisi Papola Casale.

Expect to pay C$ 2.65 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$ 31.70 and C$ 42.27. The most frequently booked car type in Lecce is Compact (Toyota Yaris Cross or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Toyota Aygo or similar) are, on average, 37% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Lecce costs C$ 67 per day, on average, or C$ 202 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, 32% more expensive than at Brindisi Papola Casale.

Expect to pay C$ 2.65 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$ 31.70 and C$ 42.27. The most frequently booked car type in Lecce is Compact (Toyota Yaris Cross or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Toyota Aygo or similar) are, on average, 37% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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