Lecce travel guide
Lecce Tourism | Lecce Guide
You're Going to Love Lecce
With a population of 80,695, Lecce is a must-see destination in Apulia, Italy. It is among the most popular tourist destinations 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 Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 5h 40m.
Train
Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Lecce, followed by Train. The train journey from Lecce to Rome takes 5h 00m and costs around €40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Florence, expect to pay about €40 for a 7h 11m 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 hire from Brindisi, which is about 37 km from Lecce. You’ll find branches of NOLEGGIARE and Filorent Car Rental, among others, in Brindisi.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lecce, including FlixBus, Itabus and MarinoBus. From Bari, the bus ride to Lecce takes 145 km and will cost you around €19. From Naples, the ticket costs about €17 for a journey of 499 km. The most popular bus station is Lecce Gallipoli, located 35 km from the city centre of 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 €82 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €234 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Lecce
Most booked hotels in Lecce
Hiring a car in Lecce
Expect to pay €1.91 per litre in Lecce (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €22.89 and €30.52. 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 Intermediate car hire (Skoda Octavia or similar) is, on average, 82% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.