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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Lecce has to offer.

When to visit Lecce

Lecce in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 134
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lecce in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 134
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 19h 45m.

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 ADDCAR RENTAL , among others, in Bari.

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 19h 45m.

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 ADDCAR RENTAL , among others, in Bari.

Airports near Lecce

BDSBrindisi Papola Casale
BRIBari Palese

Airlines serving Lecce

Lufthansa
Good (8,240 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,576 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,235 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,083 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,459 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,608 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,246 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,667 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (973 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,248 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,996 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,202 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,690 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,539 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (431 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,456 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,383 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,367 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 Eos Hotel, Lecce offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around C$ 130 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 323 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Lecce

Most booked hotels in Lecce

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Tivoli Palazzo 1880 Lecce Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 420+
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Patria Palace Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 450+
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Mercure Hotel President Lecce
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 195+
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Grand Hotel Di Lecce
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 157+
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Joli Park Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 124+
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Al Pescatore Hotel & Restaurant
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 95+
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Renting a car in Lecce

Renting a car in Lecce costs C$ 51 per day, on average, or C$ 205 if you want to rent it for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 36% cheaper than airport locations in Lecce.

Expect to pay C$ 3.47 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$ 41.59 and C$ 55.45. 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 (Renault Twingo or similar) are, on average, 22% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Lecce costs C$ 51 per day, on average, or C$ 205 if you want to rent it for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 36% cheaper than airport locations in Lecce.

Expect to pay C$ 3.47 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$ 41.59 and C$ 55.45. 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 (Renault Twingo or similar) are, on average, 22% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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