Car Rental in Zakynthos
Hiring a car is the best way to get around on Zakynthos. You can pick one up at Zakynthos Dionysios Solomos (ZTH) airport and in the main town, and the same core rules apply as everywhere in Greece: a full licence held for a year, a credit card in the driver's name and a minimum age of 21. This guide covers whether you need a car, where to collect it and what driving on Zakynthos is like.
- Airport
- Zakynthos Dionysios Solomos (ZTH)
- Need a car?
- Yes
- Drive on the
- Right
- Min age
- 21
Do you need a car in Zakynthos?
Yes, a car is the best way to see Zakynthos. Zakynthos keeps its best beaches at opposite ends of the island, so getting between them needs a car. Buses link the main towns, but they run to their own timetable and skip the quiet corners.
The island itself is worth reading up on before you drive it. Our Zakynthos guide covers its beaches, villages and where to base yourself.
Where to pick up a car in Zakynthos
You can collect a car at Zakynthos Dionysios Solomos (ZTH) and at the Zakynthos Town port, and many agencies also deliver to your hotel. Book ahead for July and August, when the island fleets sell out and the walk-up desks run short.
Whichever supplier you choose, check the excess and what the insurance covers before you pay, and photograph the car all round at pickup. Our car hire requirements guide sets out the documents, deposit and insurance in full.
Driving in Zakynthos
Zakynthos driving is on the right, like the rest of Greece, and the island roads are narrow and winding rather than fast. The west-coast road runs up to the Navagio shipwreck viewpoint and the Blue Caves in the north of the island. A smaller car is the easier choice for tight village streets and steep gradients.
For the rules, road signs, fuel and parking that apply across the country, see our driving in Greece guide.