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 15h 30m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Lecce, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Lecce to Rome takes 5h 15m and costs around C$ 75 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bologna, expect to pay about C$ 67 for a 8h 08m 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

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 15h 30m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Lecce, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Lecce to Rome takes 5h 15m and costs around C$ 75 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bologna, expect to pay about C$ 67 for a 8h 08m 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

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 (7,972 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,511 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,944 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,460 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,348 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,936 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,208 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (914 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,683 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,570 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,769 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,725 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,999 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,193 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (405 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,234 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,433 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,202 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,364 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$ 147 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 480 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Lecce

Most booked hotels in Lecce

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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 (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 170+
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Mercure Hotel President Lecce
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 196+
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Joli Park Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 94+
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Hilton Garden Inn Lecce
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 158+
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Gh Gallipoli Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 82+
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Renting a car in Lecce

Renting a car in Lecce costs C$ 64 per day, on average, or C$ 192 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, 24% more expensive than at Brindisi Papola Casale.

Expect to pay C$ 2.78 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$ 33.31 and C$ 44.41.

Renting a car in Lecce costs C$ 64 per day, on average, or C$ 192 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, 24% more expensive than at Brindisi Papola Casale.

Expect to pay C$ 2.78 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$ 33.31 and C$ 44.41.

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