Hiring a car in Zakynthos
SIXT branches in Zakynthos ⚑Two branches serve the island: Zakynthos and Zakynthos Airport. Both put you close to the main coastal road. | Speed limits in Zakynthos ⚠Built-up areas are capped at 50 km/h (31 mph); main island roads allow up to 90 km/h (56 mph). Blue lines indicate paid parking bays. |
Tolls around Zakynthos £No tolls apply on Zakynthos. Mainland motorways do charge tolls – ask staff for details if you travel onward. | Parking in Zakynthos ⓅZakynthos Port Parking, Laganas Beach Parking, and Navagio Viewpoint Parking cover the town, the nightlife strip, and the famous shipwreck view. Allow extra time for traffic in summer and on festival days. |
Day trips from Zakynthos ☀
| Car categories in Zakynthos ⚙Zakynthos bookings cover SUVs, automatics, electric cars, sports cars, convertibles, and minibuses. Convertibles are the most popular choice among our Zakynthos customers. |
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Zakynthos car hire with SIXT
If you want to drive around Zakynthos, why not turn to our friendly team at SIXT to help you. Car hire in Zakynthos is easy, with a wide range of options in the top-quality SIXT fleet. Vehicles are around three months old so you will feel secure on the road. Choose a compact economy car or slightly larger 4x4– offered at affordable rates. The island’s attractions, such as Navagio Beach with its shipwreck and some of the beaches, such as Xigia, are easily accessible when you have your Zakynthos car hire. SIXT collection and drop-off points are by convenient places such as Zakynthos Airport and Zakynthos Port, which means you can start your road trip as soon as you arrive on the island.
SIXT services in Zakynthos
Get around easily on your visit to Zakynthos with the help of SIXT. Choose a Zakynthos car hire, such as an MPV, that will provide comfort on the open road or choose a saloon to travel in style. Beware – Zakynthos may weave its magic and persuade you to stay awhile, so ask SIXT if you want to extend your booking to long-term hire or weekly hire. Bookable extras are a good option to make your journey even more stress-free – choose a navigation system that helps you get to your destination with ease and an additional driver to share the driving, ensuring you will all get to look at the scenery.
Best cities to visit in Zakynthos
The capital city of Zakynthos, this city, while more of a commercial port than a beach city, has plenty to do including taking a stroll along the seafront promenade or visiting the Dionysios Solomos Square where the town holds cultural events and festivals. It is also worth stopping off for a visit at the fifteenth-century Venetian Castle that looks down over the town itself.
Summer 2026 in Zakynthos
Summer in Zakynthos is a popular time for visitors and locals alike with the miles of sandy beach and sunny weather. Enjoy days at the beach, snorkelling or scuba diving and in the evenings you can relax at one of the many beach bars at the various resorts. Hire a car in Zakynthos and drive up to the north of the island where you can catch a boat from Agios Nikolaos or Porto Vromi to explore the Blue Caves with their limestone arches and bright blue water.
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Good to know when hiring in Zakynthos
If you have a different drop-off location in mind, perhaps the airport, simply select the alternative branch during booking to check availability.
You can select child seats, additional divers, as well as protection packages and extra miles to your booking at very price-friendly costs.
If you’re worried about changes to your journey select pay later while booking online – this makes cancellation is free up to the day.