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How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring 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.

When to visit Lecce

Lecce in November
Estimated hotel price
AED 351
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lecce in November
Estimated hotel price
AED 351
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.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Lecce, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Lecce to Rome takes 5h 05m and costs around AED 169 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Naples, expect to pay about AED 81 for a 6h 21m 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 Bari, which is about 138 km from Lecce. You’ll find branches of Goldcar Rental SP and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Bari.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lecce, including Itabus, MarinoBus and Bus. From Bari, the bus ride to Lecce takes 161 km and will cost you around AED 103. From Naples, the ticket costs about AED 73 for a journey of 513 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.

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.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Lecce, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Lecce to Rome takes 5h 05m and costs around AED 169 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Naples, expect to pay about AED 81 for a 6h 21m 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 Bari, which is about 138 km from Lecce. You’ll find branches of Goldcar Rental SP and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Bari.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lecce, including Itabus, MarinoBus and Bus. From Bari, the bus ride to Lecce takes 161 km and will cost you around AED 103. From Naples, the ticket costs about AED 73 for a journey of 513 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.

Airports near Lecce

BDSBrindisi Papola Casale
BRIBari Palese

Airlines serving Lecce

Lufthansa
Good (7,046 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,839 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,700 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,247 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,054 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
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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 AED 370 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 823 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include And So and Antiche Volte.

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)
AED 486+
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Best Western Plus Leone di Messapia Hotel & Conference
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
AED 408+
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Victoria Palace Hotel & Zen Wellness
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
AED 444+
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Mercure Hotel President Lecce
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
AED 460+
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Joli Park Hotel - Caroli Hotels
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
AED 224+
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Hilton Garden Inn Lecce
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
AED 385+
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Hiring a car in Lecce

Expect to pay AED 7.06 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 AED 84.62 and AED 112.83.

Expect to pay AED 7.06 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 AED 84.62 and AED 112.83.

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