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

When to visit Zakynthos

Zakynthos in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 94
1 night at 3-star hotel
Zakynthos in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 94
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 2 miles from the city centre The shortest flight to Zakynthos from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 12h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Zakynthos is to pick up a car rental from Athens, which is about 155 miles from Zakynthos. You’ll find branches of Centauro and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Athens.

Plane

When flying to Zakynthos, you’ll arrive at Zakinthos Airport (ZTH), which is located 2 miles from the city centre The shortest flight to Zakynthos from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 12h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Zakynthos is to pick up a car rental from Athens, which is about 155 miles from Zakynthos. You’ll find branches of Centauro and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Athens.

Airports near Zakynthos

Airlines serving Zakynthos

Lufthansa
Good (4,679 reviews)
SWISS
Good (948 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,616 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (810 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,755 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (192 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,433 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,396 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (239 reviews)
Aegean Airlines
Excellent (497 reviews)
Smartwings
Excellent (11 reviews)
Transavia
Good (78 reviews)
Condor
Good (260 reviews)
Sky Express
Good (81 reviews)
Wizz Air Malta
Good (229 reviews)
Volotea
Good (376 reviews)
Czech Airlines
Okay (8 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (102 reviews)
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Where to stay in Zakynthos

Average rates range from around C$ 136 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 245 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Zakynthos

Most booked hotels in Zakynthos

Zante Maris Suites - Adults Only
5 stars
Excellent (9.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 478+
Contessina Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 387+
Zante View Studios
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 49+
Palatino Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 152+
Lesante Classic - Preferred Hotels & Resorts
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 303+
Meandros Boutique & Spa Hotel - Adults Only
5 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 218+

Renting a car in Zakynthos

Renting a car in Zakynthos costs C$ 40 per day, on average, or C$ 200 if you want to rent it for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 35% cheaper than airport locations in Zakynthos.

Expect to pay C$ 2.85 per litre in Zakynthos (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 34.16 and C$ 45.55. Mini (Suzuki Celerio or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Zakynthos, while also 70% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Zakynthos costs C$ 40 per day, on average, or C$ 200 if you want to rent it for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 35% cheaper than airport locations in Zakynthos.

Expect to pay C$ 2.85 per litre in Zakynthos (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 34.16 and C$ 45.55. Mini (Suzuki Celerio or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Zakynthos, while also 70% cheaper than other types, on average.