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 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Zakynthos has to offer.
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 Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 4h 05m.
Another option to get to Zakynthos is to pick up a car hire from Corfu, which is about 222 km from Zakynthos. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and CarWiz, among others, in Corfu.
Average rates range from around €79 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €137 and up for a 5-star experience.
Hiring a car in Zakynthos costs €14 per day, on average, or €83 if you want to hire it for 6 days.
Expect to pay €1.98 per litre in Zakynthos (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €23.75 and €31.66. The most frequently booked car type in Zakynthos is Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 72% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.