Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring 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 5 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, Mikro Nisi Restaurant (Μικρό Νησί Βολιμων) and The Peligoni Club – The Deli (Agios Nikolaos, Volimes) are great picks.

When to visit Zakynthos

Zakynthos in March
Estimated hotel price
€42
1 night at 3-star hotel
Zakynthos in March
Estimated hotel price
€42
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 Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 4h.

Car

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 Centauro and dirent-autorental, among others, in Corfu.

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 Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 4h.

Car

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 Centauro and dirent-autorental, among others, in Corfu.

Airports near Zakynthos

ZTHZakynthos Dionsios Salomos

Airlines serving Zakynthos

Lufthansa
Good (7,046 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,839 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,054 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,799 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (276 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (343 reviews)
Condor
Good (323 reviews)
Aegean Airlines
Excellent (739 reviews)
Sky Express
Good (113 reviews)
Smartwings
Good (22 reviews)
Wizz Air
Good (357 reviews)
Volotea
Good (558 reviews)
Transavia
Good (135 reviews)
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Where to stay in Zakynthos

Average rates range from around €86 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €151 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Zakynthos

Most booked hotels in Zakynthos

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Ionian Hill Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
€117+
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Palatino Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
€82+
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Lesante Classic Luxury Hotel & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
€168+
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Strada Marina Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
€73+
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Hiring a car in Zakynthos

Hiring a car in Zakynthos costs €16 per day, on average, or €81 if you want to hire it for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 12% cheaper than airport locations in Zakynthos.

Expect to pay €1.70 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 €20.33 and €27.11.

Hiring a car in Zakynthos costs €16 per day, on average, or €81 if you want to hire it for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 12% cheaper than airport locations in Zakynthos.

Expect to pay €1.70 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 €20.33 and €27.11.

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