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 4 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 24 miles from Lecce. The shortest flight to Lecce from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 14h 45m.
Train
Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Lecce, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Lecce to Rome takes 5h 00m and costs around C$ 101 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Milan, expect to pay about C$ 206 for a 8h 25m trip. The train station in Lecce is called Lecce, and is located 0.5 miles from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Lecce is to pick up a car rental from Bari, which is about 86 miles from Lecce. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Budget, among others, in Bari.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lecce, including Itabus, FlixBus and MarinoBus. From Bari, the bus ride to Lecce takes 90 miles and will cost you around C$ 30. From Naples, the ticket costs about C$ 39 for a journey of 310 miles. The most popular bus station is Lecce Gallipoli, located 22 miles from downtown Lecce. Lecce is also a commonly used station, and is 0.8 miles from the city centre.
Airlines serving Lecce
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$ 135 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 307 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include And So and Fjore Di Lecce.
Where to stay in popular areas of Lecce
Most booked hotels in Lecce
Renting a car in Lecce
Expect to pay C$ 2.66 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$ 31.83 and C$ 42.44. Economy (Fiat Panda or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Lecce, while also 28% cheaper than other types, on average.
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