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.

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 December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 95
1 night at 3-star hotel
Zakynthos in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 95
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 Montreal and takes around 25h 25m.

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 centre The shortest flight to Zakynthos from Canada departs from Montreal and takes around 25h 25m.

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 (7,241 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,802 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,732 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (872 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (425 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,358 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,385 reviews)
easyJet
Good (2,101 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (322 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (336 reviews)
Aegean Airlines
Excellent (801 reviews)
Wizz Air Malta
Good (289 reviews)
Volotea
Good (504 reviews)
Condor
Good (337 reviews)
Transavia
Good (162 reviews)
Sky Express
Good (118 reviews)
Smartwings
Good (26 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (142 reviews)
Wizz Air
Good (1,156 reviews)
Czech Airlines
Good (69 reviews)
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Where to stay in Zakynthos

Average rates range from around C$ 122 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 214 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$ 293+
Contessina Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 212+
Palatino Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 101+
Lesante Classic Luxury Hotel & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 222+
California Beach Hotel - Adults Only
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 64+
Avalon Palace Hotel - Adults Only
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 105+

Renting a car in Zakynthos

Renting a car in Zakynthos costs C$ 62 per day, on average, or C$ 310 if you want to rent it for 5 days.

Expect to pay C$ 2.72 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$ 32.62 and C$ 43.49. The most frequently booked car type in Zakynthos is Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Volkswagen up! or similar) are, on average, 73% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Zakynthos costs C$ 62 per day, on average, or C$ 310 if you want to rent it for 5 days.

Expect to pay C$ 2.72 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$ 32.62 and C$ 43.49. The most frequently booked car type in Zakynthos is Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Volkswagen up! or similar) are, on average, 73% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.