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 12 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 Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 30h 45m.
Train
Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Lecce, followed by Train. The train journey from Lecce to Pescara takes 4h 10m and costs around RM 213 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rome, expect to pay about RM 204 for a 5h 00m trip. The train station in Lecce is called Lecce, and is located 0.9 km from the city centre.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lecce, including FlixBus, Itabus and MarinoBus. From Bari, the bus ride to Lecce takes 161 km and will cost you around RM 95. From Naples, the ticket costs about RM 90 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 RM 442 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 1,434 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 RM 9.71 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 RM 116.45 and RM 155.27. The most frequently booked car type in Lecce is Economy (Fiat Panda or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Lexus NX or similar) is, on average, 73% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.