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 4 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 April
Estimated hotel price
C$ 145
1 night at 3-star hotel
Zakynthos in April
Estimated hotel price
C$ 145
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 22h 15m.

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 Record go and Centauro, 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 22h 15m.

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 Record go and Centauro, among others, in Athens.

Airports near Zakynthos

ZTHZakynthos Dionsios Salomos

Airlines serving Zakynthos

Lufthansa
Good (8,223 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,204 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,064 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (951 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,979 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,532 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,490 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,331 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,926 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (298 reviews)
Condor
Good (576 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (439 reviews)
Aegean Airlines
Excellent (903 reviews)
Luxair
Good (66 reviews)
Sky Express
Good (131 reviews)
Wizz Air
Good (462 reviews)
Volotea
Good (574 reviews)
Smartwings
Good (40 reviews)
Transavia
Good (149 reviews)
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Where to stay in Zakynthos

Average rates range from around C$ 124 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 304 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Zakynthos

Most booked hotels in Zakynthos

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Hotel Contessina
5 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 241+
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Filoxenia Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 162+
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Denise Beach Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 123+
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Tsilivi Beach Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 166+
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Hotel Strada Marina
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 94+
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Marianna Apart Hotel
3 stars
Good (6, Good reviews)
C$ 57+
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Renting a car in Zakynthos

Renting a car in Zakynthos costs C$ 56 per day, on average, or C$ 224 if you want to rent it for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 377% cheaper than airport locations in Zakynthos.

Expect to pay C$ 3.28 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$ 39.30 and C$ 52.40. The most frequently booked car type in Zakynthos is Mini (Toyota Aygo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Nissan Micra or similar) are, on average, 84% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Zakynthos costs C$ 56 per day, on average, or C$ 224 if you want to rent it for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 377% cheaper than airport locations in Zakynthos.

Expect to pay C$ 3.28 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$ 39.30 and C$ 52.40. The most frequently booked car type in Zakynthos is Mini (Toyota Aygo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Nissan Micra or similar) are, on average, 84% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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