Zakynthos car rentals from $5/day

Travelers who want to get the most out of the sunshine and summer vibes should consider renting a convertible, as the weather on Zakynthos is splendid during the summer. As the streets on the island are not pristine in all places and the villages and cities are narrow in most parts, renting a compact car is recommended.

All speed limits are posted in kilometers per hour on Zakynthos and general regulations permit 50 km/h (31 mph) in residential areas. On rural roads, up to 90 km/h (65 mph) is generally allowed but, due to the winding roads on Zakynthos, it is not advised to go faster than 60 km/h (37 mph).

The easiest way to secure a parking spot for your rental car is by opting for an accommodation with a parking spot included. When driving into Zante city, there is a car park next to the port that may be your best bet to score a spot. The beaches usually have parking lots as well.

On average a rental car in Zakynthos costs $35 per day. But prices differ between operators and you can save money through a price comparison of car rental deals from different agencies. The cheapest price for a car rental in Zakynthos found in the last 2 weeks is $17.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Ok Mobility ($5/day), GREEN MOTION ($5/day) and CarWiz ($6/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at Ok Mobility Airport Road, Kalamaki, Zakynthos 291 00 (2 miles from city center).

Yes, automatic cars are available in most car renting companies in Zakynthos. As cars with manual transmission are more common in many countries, you might have to pay an additional charge for renting an automatic car.

The average gas price in Zakynthos is $7.90 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $95 and $126, depending on the car size.

Standard (Class Convertible or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Zakynthos.

Car rental companies onsite at Dionsios Salomos airport include Ok Mobility, GREEN MOTION, diRENT, Wheego, Sixt, Record Go, Exer Rent a Car, ADDCAR RENTAL, Autounion Car Rental and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Dionsios Salomos airport to off-airport locations include GREEN MOTION, diRENT, Sixt, SURPRICE CAR RENTAL, Budget, Europcar, Avis, keddy by Europcar, Hertz, and Thrifty.

Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

A Standard car rental in Zakynthos costs $34 per day, on average.

A Mini car rental in Zakynthos costs $46 per day, on average.

An Economy car rental in Zakynthos costs $31 per day, on average.

In Zakynthos, cars are most frequently rented at Wheego Zakynthos Port (1 miles from city center).

On average a rental car in Zakynthos costs $242 per week ($35 per day).

On average a rental car in Zakynthos costs $1,036 per month ($35 per day).

Most car rental providers in Zakynthos offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in Zakynthos, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.

KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 51 car rental agencies in Zakynthos.

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KAYAK searches thousands of car rental agencies to provide you with offers from all car rental agencies operating in Zakynthos so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.

As US citizen, you will need to have a valid US driver's license. You do not need an International Driving Permit (IDP). Many cheap car rentals in Zakynthos require a major credit card in your own name. However, some Zakynthos car rentals accept debit cards. If you want to pay with a debit card, make sure that the car rental agency you choose accepts debit cards. When you are driving your car rental in Zakynthos, you need to have your license and rental car documents with you at all times. Copies of these documents are not acceptable.

You must be at least 21 years old in order to rent a car in Greece. Many cheap car rentals in Zakynthos will rent only mini cars to drivers who are under 24. These drivers may also be charged a daily fee for being a young driver. Zakynthos car rentals may also charge drivers over 70 a daily fee due to advanced age.