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
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 19h.
Train
Trenitalia is the only carrier operating train routes to Lecce. The train journey from Lecce to Rome takes 5h 00m and costs around C$ 70 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ancona, expect to pay about C$ 52 for a 5h 57m 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 Italy Car Rent, among others, in Bari.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lecce, including FlixBus, Itabus and MarinoBus. From Bari, the bus ride to Lecce takes 161 km and will cost you around C$ 27. From Rome, the ticket costs about C$ 51 for a journey of 660 km. 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.
Airlines serving Lecce
Where to stay in Lecce
From 5-star hotels such as the Patria Palace Hotel 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$ 125 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 349 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Lecce
Most booked hotels in Lecce
Renting a car in Lecce
Renting a car in Lecce costs C$ 75 per day, on average, or C$ 225 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, 1% more expensive than at Brindisi Papola Casale.
Expect to pay C$ 2.79 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$ 33.46 and C$ 44.61. The most frequently booked car type in Lecce is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Kia Picanto or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.