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 November
Estimated hotel price
C$ 74
1 night at 3-star hotel
Zakynthos in November
Estimated hotel price
C$ 74
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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 16h 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Zakynthos is to pick up a car rental from Athens, which is about 249 km from Zakynthos. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Athens.

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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 16h 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Zakynthos is to pick up a car rental from Athens, which is about 249 km from Zakynthos. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Athens.

Airports near Zakynthos

Airlines serving Zakynthos

Lufthansa
Good (4,605 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,443 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,513 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,447 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (194 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (237 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,449 reviews)
Aegean Airlines
Excellent (491 reviews)
Condor
Good (253 reviews)
Smartwings
Excellent (12 reviews)
Volotea
Good (371 reviews)
Transavia
Good (77 reviews)
Wizz Air Malta
Good (218 reviews)
Sky Express
Good (79 reviews)
Czech Airlines
Okay (8 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (94 reviews)
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Where to stay in Zakynthos

Average rates range from around C$ 116 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 200 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Zakynthos

Most booked hotels in Zakynthos

Zante Maris Suites - Adults Only
5 stars
Excellent (9.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 294+
Contessina Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 254+
Phoenix Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 107+
Zante View Studios
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 41+
Palatino Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 112+
Lesante Classic - Preferred Hotels & Resorts
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 200+

Renting a car in Zakynthos

Renting a car in Zakynthos costs C$ 53 per day, on average, or C$ 212 if you want to rent it for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 51% more expensive than at Zakynthos Dionsios Salomos.

Expect to pay C$ 2.86 per litre in Zakynthos (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 34.28 and C$ 45.71. The most frequently booked car type in Zakynthos is Intermediate (Fiat Doblo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Suzuki Celerio or similar) are, on average, 79% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Zakynthos costs C$ 53 per day, on average, or C$ 212 if you want to rent it for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 51% more expensive than at Zakynthos Dionsios Salomos.

Expect to pay C$ 2.86 per litre in Zakynthos (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 34.28 and C$ 45.71. The most frequently booked car type in Zakynthos is Intermediate (Fiat Doblo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Suzuki Celerio or similar) are, on average, 79% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.