The best way to rent a car in Zakynthos through FindYCar

The best way to rent a car in Zakynthos through FindYCar

Typically, you only need three steps to rent a car in Zakynthos as quickly as possible:

  1. Find the best deal using our website's quick search. Search by type, price, or other parameters.
  2. "Book Now" and specify the extras you'd like to bring along on your trip.
  3. Confirm via Pay Now (a 20% or 100% prepayment may be required).
Location

Location

  • You are free to specify any place you like to pick up your vehicle (This could be a city, airport, or delivery)
  • Enter the start and end dates of the rental and perform a search.
Booking

Booking

  • Choose a car and add additional services (insurance, no deposit)
  • Book a car through our website and make the payment online
  • You will receive an e-mail voucher with the rental company’s contacts and pick-up instructions.
Pick-Up

Pick-Up

  • When picking up the car, you will need to present your voucher, passport, driver’s license, and a credit card (if a deposit is required)
  • Sign the rental agreement, pick up the car, and enjoy your trip.

Cheap Car Rental Zakynthos: Best of FindYCar

Car Rental Zakynthos
Car Rental Zakynthos

Dramatic contrasts define this Ionian island, where towering white cliffs plunge into electric-blue waters and protected beaches serve as nesting grounds for endangered sea turtles. Many travelers arrive dreaming of the legendary Navagio shipwreck beach, framed by sheer limestone walls and accessible only by boat, creating one of the Mediterranean’s most photographed scenes.

Renting a car in Zakynthos opens up the island beyond the resorts, letting you discover hidden beaches, quiet villages, and scenic routes that buses never reach. With your own vehicle, you’re free to:

  • Drive to breathtaking clifftop viewpoints overlooking Navagio Beach without joining packed tour groups
  • Discover remote mountain villages like Keri and Kampi, where local life continues untouched by tourism
  • Explore the protected Marine Park beaches where turtles nest, visiting multiple coves in one day.

FindYCar is the ultimate platform to search for the best rental deals in Europe with some extras. No credit card, free cancellation, additional insurance (multiple types are available), for cash, no credit card, and many more features to choose from.

What’s the price of car hire in Zakynthos?

The island offers mid-range island rates that vary based on visitor influx, with costs rising noticeably when charter flights multiply during warmer months. Understanding typical expenses for car hire in Zakynthos helps you budget your island adventure accurately:

  • Economy cars: €21-€36 per day
  • Mid-range cars: €41-€68 per day
  • SUVs and minivans: €72-€117 per day
  • Luxury cars: €123+ per day

Careful planning combined with informed choices can significantly reduce your transportation expenses while preserving complete freedom to explore the island's treasures. Apply these practical tactics:

  • Try to make your reservation 2+ weeks prior
  • Book online via FindYCar
  • Choose the right type and extras
  • Take a long-term car rental.

Feel free to get the best value via price comparison:

Table of rental prices for popular cars in Zakynthos by season

Car model Body type Passengers Luggage capacity Price per day (low season) Price per day (high season)
Toyota Aygo Mini / Economy 4 1-2 €22 €38
Hyundai i10 Economy 4 1-2 €24 €40
Fiat 500 Compact 4 2 €26 €43
Volkswagen Polo Compact 5 3-4 €30 €48
Toyota Yaris Compact 5 2-3 €32 €50
Nissan Qashqai SUV 5 4 €45 €78
Hyundai Tucson SUV 5 4 €48 €82
Jeep Renegade 4×4 / SUV 5 3-4 €52 €90
Peugeot Rifter Minivan 5-7 4-5 €60 €105
BMW 1 Series Premium Hatchback 5 3-4 €75 €135

⚠️ Note:The prices shown are indicative and may vary depending on the pickup location in Zakynthos (city centre, port or airport), rental company, booking date, insurance coverage, and rental duration. Daily rental rates typically increase significantly during the peak summer months. This table reflects average market estimates and does not guarantee availability at the listed prices.

Chart of car rental prices in Zakynthos: seasonal analysis based on verified bookings

Our experience shows a clear seasonality in car rental prices in Zakynthos. The lowest values appear in winter and spring, while the peak occurs in summer. In this statistics, the prices were collected based on verified car bookings through the FindYCar website, so these are real confirmed bookings through our site, not theoretical list prices.

The lowest prices were in January and April at 11 €. The months that also belong to the best value period are February, May, and October at 12 €. In total, this is 5 months out of 12, which means 42% of the year prices stay at 12 € or lower.

The most expensive price was in August at 35 €, and July was almost as high at 33 €. If we compare the August peak of 35 € with the minimum of 11 €, the difference is 218%, which means that at the height of the season rental can be more than three times more expensive than in the cheapest months. July is also much higher than the minimum at 200%.

It is important that the calculations included all vehicle types and all classes, as well as bookings with no deposit and no credit card, so the data reflects the market as it is, not only one narrow category.

11 €
JAN
12 €
FEB
17 €
MAR
11 €
APR
12 €
MAY
20 €
JUN
33 €
JUL
35 €
AUG
20 €
SEP
12 €
OCT
17 €
NOV
19 €
DEC

Car hire on Zakynthos without a deposit and without using a credit card is a popular service among tourists. We recommend booking in advance to rent a car without having funds blocked on your credit card.

Renting a car in Zakynthos: What documents do I need?

As in any other European country, Greek rental companies generally only require four documents for registration:

  • Driver's license
  • Credit card
  • Booking confirmation
  • Passport or ID.
Traffic Rules

Traffic Rules

The island follows Greek traffic legislation across its network of coastal routes, where tourist-heavy areas demand extra vigilance for unpredictable driving behavior.

  1. Navigate it when going for a car rental in Zakynthos safely by observing these essential requirements:
  2. Keep to the right side of the road.
  3. Speed limits are 50 km/h in populated zones, 90 km/h on main island routes connecting towns.
  4. Seatbelts must be worn by all occupants regardless of journey length or destination.
  5. Mobile phones cannot be operated by hand while driving - only hands-free technology is legal.
  6. Blood alcohol limits stand at 0.05% for standard drivers, 0.02% for newly licensed motorists.
Parking

Parking

Leaving your vehicle involves finding street spots in residential areas slightly back from the bustling waterfront, where spaces are typically free but require patience during midday hours.

Beach areas vary dramatically - organized resorts like Laganas have paid lots, charging €3-€5 daily, while northern beaches like Xigia offer free roadside space among olive groves.

Gas Stations

Gas Stations

Fuel availability centers in the town and major resort areas, with BP and Shell outlets along the main coastal route providing reliable service and accept card payments universally.

Unleaded costs approximately €1.88-€1.98 per liter across the island, with prices fairly consistent, though remote mountain village pumps occasionally charge slight premiums for convenience.

Toll Roads

Toll Roads

The island operates entirely without highway charges, vignette requirements, or payment systems, as the island's road network consists solely of standard two-lane routes connecting villages and coastal areas.

Every route across the island remains completely free, from the main coastal circuit to mountain passes leading to clifftop viewpoints.