Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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

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Where to Eat in Zakynthos

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

When to visit Zakynthos

Zakynthos in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 90
1 night at 3-star hotel
Zakynthos in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 90
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 centre The shortest flight to Zakynthos from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 29h 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 Record go and Europcar, among others, in Athens.

Plane

When flying to Zakynthos, you’ll arrive at Zakinthos Airport (ZTH), which is located 2 miles from the city centre The shortest flight to Zakynthos from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 29h 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 Record go and Europcar, among others, in Athens.

Airports near Zakynthos

Airlines serving Zakynthos

Lufthansa
Good (8,131 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,107 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,998 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (943 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,874 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (422 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,475 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,436 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,283 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,915 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (298 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (424 reviews)
Condor
Good (504 reviews)
Aegean Airlines
Excellent (897 reviews)
Sky Express
Good (132 reviews)
Luxair
Good (67 reviews)
Wizz Air
Good (447 reviews)
Volotea
Good (569 reviews)
Smartwings
Good (39 reviews)
Transavia
Good (148 reviews)
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Where to stay in Zakynthos

Average rates range from around C$ 169 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 419 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Zakynthos

Most booked hotels in Zakynthos

Sunflower Apartments & Studios
0 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 115+
Filoxenia Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 308+
Tsilivi Beach Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 302+

Renting a car in Zakynthos

Renting a car in Zakynthos costs C$ 50 per day, on average, or C$ 249 if you want to rent it for 5 days.

Expect to pay C$ 3.12 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$ 37.37 and C$ 49.83. Economy (Nissan Micra or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Zakynthos, while also 77% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Zakynthos costs C$ 50 per day, on average, or C$ 249 if you want to rent it for 5 days.

Expect to pay C$ 3.12 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$ 37.37 and C$ 49.83. Economy (Nissan Micra or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Zakynthos, while also 77% cheaper than other types, on average.