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 6 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 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 Edinburgh and takes around 4h 05m.

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 Europcar, 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 Edinburgh and takes around 4h 05m.

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 Europcar, among others, in Corfu.

Airports near Zakynthos

Airlines serving Zakynthos

Lufthansa
Good (4,666 reviews)
SWISS
Good (940 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,540 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (484 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (827 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,654 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,443 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (194 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,431 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (237 reviews)
Aegean Airlines
Excellent (492 reviews)
Smartwings
Excellent (12 reviews)
Volotea
Good (381 reviews)
Wizz Air Malta
Good (223 reviews)
Condor
Good (254 reviews)
Transavia
Good (79 reviews)
Sky Express
Good (79 reviews)
Czech Airlines
Okay (8 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (96 reviews)
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Where to stay in Zakynthos

Average rates range from around £64 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £117 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 (9, Excellent reviews)
£29+
Palatino Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£67+
Lesante Classic - Preferred Hotels & Resorts
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£135+
Belussi Beach Hotel & Suites
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£59+
Meandros Boutique & Spa Hotel - Adults Only
5 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£106+

Hiring a car in Zakynthos

Hiring a car in Zakynthos costs £24 per day, on average, or £146 if you want to hire it for 6 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 9% cheaper than airport locations in Zakynthos.

Expect to pay £1.68 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 £20.14 and £26.85. 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 (Suzuki Swift or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Zakynthos costs £24 per day, on average, or £146 if you want to hire it for 6 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 9% cheaper than airport locations in Zakynthos.

Expect to pay £1.68 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 £20.14 and £26.85. 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 (Suzuki Swift or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.