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 3 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 December
Estimated hotel price
$103
1 night at 3-star hotel
Zakynthos in December
Estimated hotel price
$103
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.

Car

Another option to get to Zakynthos is to pick up a car hire from Athens, which is about 249 km from Zakynthos. You’ll find branches of Record Go and Centauro, 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.

Car

Another option to get to Zakynthos is to pick up a car hire from Athens, which is about 249 km from Zakynthos. You’ll find branches of Record Go and Centauro, among others, in Athens.

Airports near Zakynthos

Airlines serving Zakynthos

Lufthansa
Good (7,229 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,814 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,701 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (869 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (415 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,368 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,372 reviews)
easyJet
Good (2,079 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (315 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (334 reviews)
Aegean Airlines
Excellent (788 reviews)
Wizz Air Malta
Good (293 reviews)
Volotea
Good (509 reviews)
Condor
Good (336 reviews)
Transavia
Good (164 reviews)
Sky Express
Good (118 reviews)
Smartwings
Good (24 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (144 reviews)
Wizz Air
Good (1,142 reviews)
Czech Airlines
Good (68 reviews)
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Where to stay in Zakynthos

Average rates range from around $125 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $229 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Zakynthos

Most booked hotels in Zakynthos

Palatino Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$92+
Lesante Classic Luxury Hotel & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$238+
Strada Marina Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$97+
Contessina Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
$221+
Avalon Palace Hotel - Adults Only
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$112+
Savvas-Demar Hotel
3 stars
Okay (5.4, Okay reviews)
$76+

Hiring a car in Zakynthos

Hiring a car in Zakynthos costs $47 per day, on average, or $141 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

Expect to pay $2.87 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 $34.36 and $45.82. Compact (Skoda Fabia or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Zakynthos, while also 28% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Zakynthos costs $47 per day, on average, or $141 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

Expect to pay $2.87 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 $34.36 and $45.82. Compact (Skoda Fabia or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Zakynthos, while also 28% cheaper than other types, on average.