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 Toronto and takes around 18h 55m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Lecce, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Lecce to Bari takes 1h 11m and costs around C$ 18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rome, expect to pay about C$ 59 for a 5h 17m 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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Europcar, 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 Toronto and takes around 18h 55m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Lecce, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Lecce to Bari takes 1h 11m and costs around C$ 18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rome, expect to pay about C$ 59 for a 5h 17m 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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Europcar, 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

Lufthansa
Good (7,407 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,363 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,957 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,737 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,924 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,924 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,336 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,144 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,486 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,114 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,250 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,975 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (861 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,157 reviews)
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Where to stay in Lecce

From 5-star hotels such as the Patria Palace Lecce 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$ 149 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 372 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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8Piuhotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 160+
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Best Western Plus Leone di Messapia Hotel & Conference
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 136+
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Victoria Palace Hotel & Zen Wellness
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 128+
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Hotel 33 Baroni
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 98+
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Mercure Hotel President Lecce
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 195+
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Joli Park Hotel - Caroli Hotels
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 107+
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Renting a car in Lecce

Renting a car in Lecce costs C$ 82 per day, on average, or C$ 247 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, 21% more expensive than at Brindisi Papola Casale.

Expect to pay C$ 2.77 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$ 33.18 and C$ 44.24.

Renting a car in Lecce costs C$ 82 per day, on average, or C$ 247 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, 21% more expensive than at Brindisi Papola Casale.

Expect to pay C$ 2.77 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$ 33.18 and C$ 44.24.

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