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 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Zakynthos has to offer.

Where to Eat in Zakynthos

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Peligoni Club – Courtyard (Agios Nikolaos) and The Peligoni Club – The Deli (Agios Nikolaos, Volimes) are great picks.

When to visit Zakynthos

Zakynthos in November
Estimated hotel price
€50
1 night at 3-star hotel
Zakynthos in November
Estimated hotel price
€50
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 7h 55m.

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 GREEN MOTION and CarWiz, 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 7h 55m.

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 GREEN MOTION and CarWiz, among others, in Corfu.

Airports near Zakynthos

Airlines serving Zakynthos

Lufthansa
Good (4,672 reviews)
SWISS
Good (930 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,503 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,601 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,446 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (196 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,452 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (240 reviews)
Aegean Airlines
Excellent (496 reviews)
Volotea
Good (382 reviews)
Smartwings
Excellent (12 reviews)
Condor
Good (252 reviews)
Wizz Air Malta
Good (221 reviews)
Transavia
Good (79 reviews)
Sky Express
Good (80 reviews)
Czech Airlines
Okay (8 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (96 reviews)
Show more

Where to stay in Zakynthos

Average rates range from around €80 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €142 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Zakynthos

Most booked hotels in Zakynthos

Contessina Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
€166+
Zante View Studios
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
€29+
Palatino Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
€76+
Lesante Classic - Preferred Hotels & Resorts
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
€134+
Meandros Boutique & Spa Hotel - Adults Only
5 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
€111+
Strada Marina
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
€72+

Hiring a car in Zakynthos

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 €1.97 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 €23.64 and €31.51.

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 €1.97 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 €23.64 and €31.51.