Zakynthos car hires from £4/day

Travelers who want to get the most out of the sunshine and summer vibes should consider renting a convertible, as the weather on Zakynthos is splendid during the summer. As the streets on the island are not pristine in all places and the villages and cities are narrow in most parts, renting a compact car is recommended.

All speed limits are posted in kilometers per hour on Zakynthos and general regulations permit 50 km/h (31 mph) in residential areas. On rural roads, up to 90 km/h (65 mph) is generally allowed but, due to the winding roads on Zakynthos, it is not advised to go faster than 60 km/h (37 mph).

The easiest way to secure a parking spot for your hire car is by opting for an accommodation with a parking spot included. When driving into Zante city, there is a car park next to the port that may be your best bet to score a spot. The beaches usually have parking lots as well.

On average a car hire in Zakynthos costs £23 per day.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at CarWiz (£4/day), Ok Mobility (£4/day) and Wheego (£4/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest hire car price was found at CarWiz Zakynthos Airport Area Meet & Greet Station 291 00 (1 miles from the city centre).

The average price of fuel in Zakynthos is £6.32 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between £76 and £101, depending on the car size.

Standard (Class Convertible or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Zakynthos.

Car hire companies onsite at Dionsios Salomos airport include Ok Mobility, GREEN MOTION, Wheego, diRENT, ADDCAR RENTAL, CarWiz, AbbyCar Car Rentals, Exer Rent a Car, Record Go and Budget.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Dionsios Salomos airport to off-airport locations include GREEN MOTION, diRENT, Budget, Europcar, SURPRICE CAR RENTAL, Sixt, Avis, Hertz, Alamo and Enterprise Rent-A-Car.

Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

A Standard car hire in Zakynthos costs £34 per day, on average.

An Economy car hire in Zakynthos costs £19 per day, on average.

A Mini car hire in Zakynthos costs £21 per day, on average.

In Zakynthos, cars are most frequently hired at CarWiz Zakynthos Airport Area Meet & Greet Station (1 miles from city centre).

On average a car hire in Zakynthos costs £160 per week (£23 per day).

On average a car hire in Zakynthos costs £685 per month (£23 per day).

Most car hire providers in Zakynthos offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car hire in Zakynthos, check out KAYAK's car hire insurance guide.

For great day trips from Zakynthos town, check out drives to places such as Navagio Beach viewpoint, which takes around 45 minutes. Porto Limnionas takes about 40 minutes to drive to, with the crystal waters being well worth the visit. While Alykes and Alykanas are two charming villages that are about 30 minutes away by car.

When it comes to Zakynthos car hire, you’ll find the largest range of vehicles available at Avis, Budget and AddCar. At these companies you can find everything from compact cars, SUVs, convertibles and even vans.