Zakynthos travel guide

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You're Going to Love Zakynthos

With a population of 11,541, Zakynthos is a must-see destination in Ionian Islands, Greece. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Zakynthos has to offer.

Where to Eat in Zakynthos

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Peligoni Club – Courtyard (Agios Nikolaos) and The Peligoni Club – The Deli (Agios Nikolaos, Volimes) are great picks.

When to visit Zakynthos

Zakynthos in January
Estimated hotel price
$73
1 night at 3-star hotel
Zakynthos in January
Estimated hotel price
$73
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Zakynthos

Plane

When flying to Zakynthos, you’ll arrive at Zakinthos Airport (ZTH), which is located 2 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Zakynthos from the United States departs from New York and takes around 15h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Zakynthos is to pick up a car rental from Athens, which is about 155 miles from Zakynthos. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Centauro, among others, in Athens.

Plane

When flying to Zakynthos, you’ll arrive at Zakinthos Airport (ZTH), which is located 2 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Zakynthos from the United States departs from New York and takes around 15h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Zakynthos is to pick up a car rental from Athens, which is about 155 miles from Zakynthos. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Centauro, among others, in Athens.

Airports near Zakynthos

Airlines serving Zakynthos

Lufthansa
Good (4,671 reviews)
SWISS
Good (929 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,498 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (477 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (831 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,592 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,450 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (196 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,456 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (240 reviews)
Aegean Airlines
Excellent (495 reviews)
Volotea
Good (380 reviews)
Smartwings
Excellent (12 reviews)
Condor
Good (252 reviews)
Wizz Air Malta
Good (221 reviews)
Transavia
Good (79 reviews)
Sky Express
Good (80 reviews)
Czech Airlines
Okay (8 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (96 reviews)
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Where to stay in Zakynthos

Average rates range from around $83 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $147 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Zakynthos

Most booked hotels in Zakynthos

Grapevines Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 286 reviews)
$43+
Shellona Rooms & Apartments
0 stars
Excellent (8.7, 384 reviews)
$64+
La Caretta
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 61 reviews)
$34+
Palatino Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 922 reviews)
$82+
Lesante Classic - Preferred Hotels & Resorts
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, 384 reviews)
$145+
Belussi Beach Hotel & Suites
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 597 reviews)
$71+

Renting a car in Zakynthos

Renting a car in Zakynthos costs $34 per day, on average, or $137 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 20% cheaper than airport locations in Zakynthos.

Expect to pay $8.03 per gallon in Zakynthos (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $96.30 and $128.40. The most frequently booked car type in Zakynthos is Standard (Class Convertible or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Suzuki Celerio or similar) are, on average, 52% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Zakynthos costs $34 per day, on average, or $137 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 20% cheaper than airport locations in Zakynthos.

Expect to pay $8.03 per gallon in Zakynthos (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $96.30 and $128.40. The most frequently booked car type in Zakynthos is Standard (Class Convertible or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Suzuki Celerio or similar) are, on average, 52% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.