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

Zakynthos travel guide

Zakynthos Tourism | Zakynthos Guide

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.

Article

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$ 87
1 night at 3-star hotel
Zakynthos in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 87
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 Vancouver and takes around 53h.

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 GREEN MOTION , 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 Vancouver and takes around 53h.

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 GREEN MOTION , among others, in Athens.

Airports near Zakynthos

ZTHZakynthos Dionsios Salomos

Airlines serving Zakynthos

Lufthansa
Good (7,992 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,972 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,942 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (915 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,774 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (406 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,437 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,354 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,213 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,371 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,900 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (293 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (404 reviews)
Condor
Good (410 reviews)
Luxair
Good (67 reviews)
Wizz Air
Good (427 reviews)
Aegean Airlines
Excellent (868 reviews)
Sky Express
Good (125 reviews)
Smartwings
Good (36 reviews)
Volotea
Good (570 reviews)
Show more
Find flights to Zakynthos

Where to stay in Zakynthos

Average rates range from around C$ 131 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 231 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Zakynthos

Most booked hotels in Zakynthos

See all
Zante Maris Suites - Adults Only
5 stars
Excellent (9.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 392+
View
Filoxenia Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 184+
View
Denise Beach Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 96+
View
Galaxy Beach Resort, BW Premier Collection
5 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 226+
View
Mariana Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
C$ 55+
View

Renting a car in Zakynthos

Renting a car in Zakynthos costs C$ 49 per day, on average, or C$ 245 if you want to rent it for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 16% cheaper than airport locations in Zakynthos.

Expect to pay C$ 3.33 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$ 39.88 and C$ 53.17. Economy (Suzuki Swift or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Zakynthos, while also 63% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Zakynthos costs C$ 49 per day, on average, or C$ 245 if you want to rent it for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 16% cheaper than airport locations in Zakynthos.

Expect to pay C$ 3.33 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$ 39.88 and C$ 53.17. Economy (Suzuki Swift or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Zakynthos, while also 63% cheaper than other types, on average.

Find car rentals in Zakynthos