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 20h 15m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Lecce, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Lecce to Rome takes 5h 23m and costs around C$ 35 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bologna, expect to pay about C$ 42 for a 8h 25m 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 Filorent Car Rental and Italy Car Rent, 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 20h 15m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Lecce, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Lecce to Rome takes 5h 23m and costs around C$ 35 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bologna, expect to pay about C$ 42 for a 8h 25m 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 Filorent Car Rental and Italy Car Rent, 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 (1,441 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,728 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,687 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,075 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,189 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,852 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,090 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,175 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,717 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,523 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,473 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (894 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,632 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,654 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,371 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,174 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (382 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,122 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (948 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (190 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$ 144 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 326 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 (9.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 161+
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Relais Corte Palmieri
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 252+
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Best Western Plus Leone di Messapia Hotel & Conference
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 141+
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Grand Hotel Costa Brada
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 171+
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Mercure Hotel President Lecce
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 139+
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Joli Park Hotel - Caroli Hotels
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 88+
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Renting a car in Lecce

Renting a car in Lecce costs C$ 48 per day, on average, or C$ 145 if you want to rent it for 3 days.

Expect to pay C$ 2.68 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$ 32.06 and C$ 42.74. Economy (Citroen C3 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Lecce, while also 40% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Lecce costs C$ 48 per day, on average, or C$ 145 if you want to rent it for 3 days.

Expect to pay C$ 2.68 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$ 32.06 and C$ 42.74. Economy (Citroen C3 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Lecce, while also 40% cheaper than other types, on average.

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