Car rental on Zakynthos

Car rental Zakynthos: Flexible on the Greek island on the road

Book a rental car and discover the Greek island paradise of Zakynthos on your own. Zakynthos has developed especially in recent years to a popular destination, which you explore best with a rental car. You can find the right rental car for your trip to Zakynthos on Driveboo. On our comparison portal you can compare the offers of the car rental companies and book your desired car at the best price. Discover breathtaking beaches, secluded bays, quaint mountain villages, an abandoned shipwreck and much more in Zakynthos.

Other highlights on Zakynthos that you can best explore in winter/spring

Besides fantastic beaches, Zakynthos has a lot more to offer in winter and spring. At these times of year the temperatures are most pleasant and perfect for exploring the island. With a rental car you have the flexibility to get to all the excursion destinations.

Be sure to take your rental car to the Blue Grottoes at Cape Skinari. These are caves in the sea where the water has different fascinating shades of blue. Each of the caves seem to have a different blue, although they are one and the same sea. The Blue Caves start at Agios Nikolaos and extend to Cape Skinari. You can either glide through the caves by boat or swim through them.

You can take a leisurely drive by rental car to the small original village of Keri in the west of Zakynthos. The village, unlike the other places on the island, has preserved itsancient appearance. Strolling through the alleys you will have the feeling that time seems to have stopped in Keri. Sit down in one of the taverns surrounded by olive groves and enjoy the tranquility. Afterwards you can visit the church Panagia Keriotissa and its bell tower. This shines in the old splendor and especially the windows are a real highlight. From the tower above you can enjoy a magnificent view over the surroundings.

• Agios Dionisios Church
• Eleftheorotria Monastery
• Keri Lighthouse
• Agiou Markou Square

Car rental Zakynthos: Where do I get my rental car?

Collect a rental car directly at the airport

If you want to be mobile and flexible on the road in Zakynthos from the very first moment, it is best to pick up the rental car directly after landing at Zakynthos airport. On the other hand, if you want to arrive at the hotel first and relax, there are car rentals in other locations in Zakynthos as well. Simply book the desired car rental model online in advance on Driveboo. This way you will have no stress upon arrival and can start your well-deserved vacation relaxed.

How do I rent a rental car correctly?

You can choose different car rental models, but equally you have the option to filter for vehicle features and performances that are important to you in a rental car. In any case, do not forget the additional driver option in case you are not traveling alone. These facilitate you namely the driver exchange, thus also your travel companion is entitled to drive the rented car and you do not have to take the whole distance on itself. Remember that you have the option to cancel the rental car up to 24 hours before rental free of charge. Just send us an email to "booking@driveboo.com" and contact us by phone from 72 hours before rental onwards. You have the choice between three different service packages, which you can find here.

The perfect time for a road trip to Zakynthos

Generally, you can travel to Zakynthos at any time of the year. However, depending on your plans, some months are more suitable than others. You want to enjoy the sun and the sea? Then clearly the months of June to mid-September are the favorites. At this time of year, the temperatures on Zakynthos are high and also the nightlife is in full swing. On the other hand, if you want to make a round trip by rental car through the nature of Zakynthos and enjoy walks and hikes, the months of May and October are recommended. In these months you avoid the summer heat as well as the big tourist crowds. Moreover, in themonths of April and May is the blooming season, when all kinds of flowers and plants are in bloom.

Worth knowing about Zakynthos

• Island belonging to Greece
• Main town: Zakynthos
• Third largest and southernmost of the Ionian Islands (after Corfu and Kefalonia)
• Area: about 405 km²
• Number of inhabitants: 40.800

What are the culinary highlights on Zakynthos?

Zakynthos is not only a highlight for the eyes, but also for the palate. Sarca is probably the culinary landmark of the island. This is a dish consisting of beef with tomatoes, feta cheese and garlic. Further popular is the dish Skordostubi, which is prepared from tomatoes, eggplants and olive oil with garlic. Last but not least, we recommend you to try Zanktek in the local taverns. This is rabbit in tomato sauce.