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. Zakynthos deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Zakynthos

Zakynthos in November
Estimated hotel price
$90
1 night at 3-star hotel
Zakynthos in November
Estimated hotel price
$90
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 GREEN MOTION and Ok Mobility, 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 GREEN MOTION and Ok Mobility, among others, in Athens.

Airports near Zakynthos

Airlines serving Zakynthos

Lufthansa
Good (4,674 reviews)
SWISS
Good (935 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,523 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (478 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (824 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,636 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,445 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (195 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,452 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (239 reviews)
Aegean Airlines
Excellent (491 reviews)
Smartwings
Excellent (12 reviews)
Volotea
Good (379 reviews)
Wizz Air Malta
Good (222 reviews)
Condor
Good (253 reviews)
Transavia
Good (79 reviews)
Sky Express
Good (79 reviews)
Czech Airlines
Okay (8 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (96 reviews)
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Where to stay in Zakynthos

Average rates range from around $140 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $250 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 (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$140+
Lesante Classic - Preferred Hotels & Resorts
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$264+
Denise Beach Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$101+
Meandros Boutique & Spa Hotel - Adults Only
5 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$214+
California Beach Hotel - Adults Only
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$83+
Herodotos Studios
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$67+

Hiring a car in Zakynthos

Expect to pay $3.53 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 $42.29 and $56.39. The most frequently booked car type in Zakynthos is Standard (Class Convertible or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Citroen C4 or similar) is, on average, 76% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.53 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 $42.29 and $56.39. The most frequently booked car type in Zakynthos is Standard (Class Convertible or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Citroen C4 or similar) is, on average, 76% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.