Zakynthos travel guide

Zakynthos Tourism | Zakynthos Guide

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 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Zakynthos has to offer.

When to visit Zakynthos

Zakynthos in November
Estimated hotel price
£46
1 night at 3-star hotel
Zakynthos in November
Estimated hotel price
£46
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 3 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Zakynthos from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 3h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Zakynthos is to pick up a car hire from Corfu, which is about 222 km from Zakynthos. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and dirent-autorental, among others, in Corfu.

Plane

When flying to Zakynthos, you’ll arrive at Zakinthos Airport (ZTH), which is located 3 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Zakynthos from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 3h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Zakynthos is to pick up a car hire from Corfu, which is about 222 km from Zakynthos. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and dirent-autorental, among others, in Corfu.

Airports near Zakynthos

Airlines serving Zakynthos

Lufthansa
Good (4,673 reviews)
SWISS
Good (948 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,628 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (811 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,757 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (192 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,431 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,391 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (239 reviews)
Aegean Airlines
Excellent (497 reviews)
Smartwings
Excellent (11 reviews)
Transavia
Good (78 reviews)
Condor
Good (260 reviews)
Sky Express
Good (81 reviews)
Wizz Air Malta
Good (229 reviews)
Volotea
Good (374 reviews)
Czech Airlines
Okay (8 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (102 reviews)
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Where to stay in Zakynthos

Average rates range from around £73 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £138 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, Excellent reviews)
£35+
La Caretta
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£41+
Palatino Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£88+
Lesante Classic - Preferred Hotels & Resorts
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£174+
Belussi Beach Hotel & Suites
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£62+
Meandros Boutique & Spa Hotel - Adults Only
5 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£125+

Hiring a car in Zakynthos

Hiring a car in Zakynthos costs £25 per day, on average, or £150 if you want to hire it for 6 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 14% more expensive than at Zakynthos Dionsios Salomos.

Expect to pay £1.63 per litre in Zakynthos (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.54 and £26.05. 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 Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 80% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Zakynthos costs £25 per day, on average, or £150 if you want to hire it for 6 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 14% more expensive than at Zakynthos Dionsios Salomos.

Expect to pay £1.63 per litre in Zakynthos (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.54 and £26.05. 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 Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 80% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.