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 February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 128
1 night at 3-star hotel
Zakynthos in February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 128
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 33h 05m.

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 Europcar and Record go, 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 33h 05m.

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 Europcar and Record go, among others, in Athens.

Airports near Zakynthos

ZTHZakynthos Dionsios Salomos

Airlines serving Zakynthos

Lufthansa
Good (8,279 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,265 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,107 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (980 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,019 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,544 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (437 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,446 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,922 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (299 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (445 reviews)
Condor
Good (620 reviews)
Luxair
Good (68 reviews)
Aegean Airlines
Excellent (912 reviews)
Sky Express
Good (134 reviews)
Transavia
Good (151 reviews)
Smartwings
Good (39 reviews)
Volotea
Good (567 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (206 reviews)
Wizz Air
Good (1,133 reviews)
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Where to stay in Zakynthos

Average rates range from around C$ 119 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 250 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Zakynthos

Most booked hotels in Zakynthos

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Filoxenia Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 155+
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Denise Beach Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 215+
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Phoenix Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 105+
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Tsilivi Beach Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 145+
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California Beach Hotel - Adults Only
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
C$ 75+
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Renting a car in Zakynthos

Renting a car in Zakynthos costs C$ 52 per day, on average, or C$ 207 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 284% cheaper than airport locations in Zakynthos.

Expect to pay C$ 3.51 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$ 42.07 and C$ 56.09. The most frequently booked car type in Zakynthos is Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Nissan Micra or similar) are, on average, 85% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Zakynthos costs C$ 52 per day, on average, or C$ 207 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 284% cheaper than airport locations in Zakynthos.

Expect to pay C$ 3.51 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$ 42.07 and C$ 56.09. The most frequently booked car type in Zakynthos is Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Nissan Micra or similar) are, on average, 85% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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