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 £20 per day.

The average price of fuel in Zakynthos is £5.45 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between £65 and £87, 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, CarWiz, AbbyCar Car Rentals, Yours Car Rental, Record Go, diRENT, dirent-autorental, GREEN MOTION, SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and ADDCAR RENTAL.

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

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 £33 per day, on average.

A Mini car hire in Zakynthos costs £29 per day, on average.

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

In Zakynthos, cars are most frequently hired at Record Go Kalamaki – Laganas, Zakynthos 29 100, Greece (2 miles from city centre).

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.