Car Hire at Zakynthos Airport

Airport travel guide

Considered by many Greeks to be the epitome of an idyllic beach holiday, the island of Zakynthos is also a favourite of British tourists. Whether you travel here for the all-inclusive resorts, spectacular nature, or relaxed Greek village life, you’re not going to be disappointed. The island is small enough that any place can easily and quickly be reached by car, so you can also make your own discoveries as you go. Here’s our pick of things to see and do in Zakynthos:

• Cape Skinari and Blue Caves. Cape Skinari, the arrow-like northernmost point of the island, is also one of its most visited attractions. Many travellers come here to enjoy spectacular sunsets over the Ionian Sea. Near the cape are the Blue Caves, impressive geological formations named after the colour of the water that flows through them. You need to go on a boat trip to reach the caves, with a number of companies offering the service. While you cannot take the car with you, you can park at the Agios Nikolaos Port and pick it up after returning.
• Beaches. With a coastline of about 120 km (75 miles) and just 40,000 permanent residents, Zakynthos has plenty of beaches to choose from. Whether you go for the hip and busy Agios Nikolaos Beach in the north where you might meet a lot of your British compatriots, try the more relaxed Psarou in the east, or head to Keri in the south, you’re going to find pristine coastline, opportunities for doing water sports, and nearby bars and restaurants to enjoy after a long day soaking up the sun.
• Inland. Zakynthos might be all about its coast — that’s where all the resorts are and also where most of the locals live — but that doesn’t mean you should completely ignore the interior of the island. Made up of picturesque hills dotted with ancient churches, it is home to inland villages like Maherado and Exo Hora. Whether you go on a long hike or enjoy a traditional meal, you’re likely to find an authentic experience here.

Top international routes

• Athens
• Amsterdam
• London
• Manchester
• Naples
• Milan
• Budapest
• Vienna
• Prague
• Birmingham

Main airlines

TUI Airways, Jet2.com, Thomas Cook Airlines, Enter Air, easyJet, and Blue Air

Terminals

The single passenger terminal serves all domestic and international flights.

Location

Zakynthos Airport is about 5.5 km (3.4 mi) from the town of Zakynthos or Zante. Epar. Od. Zakinthou–Mavron Volion, Mousourgou Spyrou Kapsaski, and Lomvardou are the main streets connecting the airport to town.

Most popular types of hire car

• Small cars - starting at 25 EUR per day
• Medium cars - starting at 34 EUR per day
• SUVs - starting at 53 EUR per day
• Large cars - starting at 40 EUR per day
• People Carriers - starting at 115 EUR per day
• Convertibles - starting at 54 EUR per day
• Station wagons - starting at 89 EUR per day
• Premium cars - starting at 98 EUR per day

Car hire desks

Many car rental offices are located right next to the airport terminal building’s main exit.

Services and facilities

Although Zakynthos Airport is really small, you’ll find a few cafés, fast food restaurants, and eateries offering Greek cuisine, as well as shops, a duty-free outlet, an ATM, a first aid room, and a baby changing room. Some of the airport’s facilities are equipped for travelers with reduced mobility, and special assistance can be requested, but be sure to contact your airline at least 48 hours before arrival if you’d like this service.

Nearest petrol station

Totos Oil gas station, on the left side of Highway 35 when driving from the airport to Zakynthos town, can be reached in about four minutes and is open 24/7. It provides ethanol-free gas. There are other gas stations near the airport and on the island of Zakynthos.

Popular one-way hires

• Kyllini (36 km / 22 mi)