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.
Although Lecce doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Brindisi Papola Casale Airport (BDS), which is located 24 miles from Lecce.
Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Lecce, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Lecce to Rome takes 5h 05m and costs around ₹ 2,001 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Naples, expect to pay about ₹ 6,003 for a 5h 07m trip. The train station in Lecce is called Lecce, and is located 0.5 miles from the city centre.
Another option to get to Lecce is to pick up a car hire from Bari, which is about 86 miles from Lecce. You’ll find branches of NOLEGGIARE and DRIVALIA , among others, in Bari.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lecce, including FlixBus, Itabus and MarinoBus. From Bari, the bus ride to Lecce takes 100 miles and will cost you around ₹ 1,751. From Foggia, the ticket costs about ₹ 1,668 for a journey of 210 miles. The most popular bus station is Lecce Gallipoli, located 22 miles from the city centre of Lecce. Lecce is also a commonly used station, and is 0.8 miles from the city centre.
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 ₹ 7,597 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 23,157 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay ₹ 172 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 ₹ 2,061 and ₹ 2,748. The most frequently booked car type in Lecce is Mini (Peugeot 108 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Fiat Panda or similar) is, on average, 56% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.