Car Hire Zakynthos Airport: No Deposit, No Credit Card

Select “Zakynthos Airport” as your pick-up location, choose your hire dates and click “Search Now”. Compare offers by price and rental conditions, select the best option and complete your booking online. You will receive a confirmation email with your pick-up voucher.

Car hire desks are located in the arrivals hall of the terminal. After collecting your luggage, follow the signs for “Car Rental” or “Ενοικιάσεις Αυτοκινήτων”. Vehicles are usually parked in the adjacent car park just outside the terminal. As the airport is small and compact, the pick-up process is quick and straightforward.

You will need a valid driving licence held for at least one year (EU licences are accepted), a passport or ID card, a credit card in the driver’s name, and your booking voucher.

The minimum age is typically 18 years. Some hire companies require drivers to be at least 23 years old for certain vehicle categories such as convertibles, large SUVs or premium cars. Drivers under 25 may need to pay a young driver surcharge.

One-way hires within Zakynthos (for example, from the airport to Zakynthos Town or resorts such as Laganas, Tsilivi or Argassi) usually involve little or no additional fee, as the island is relatively small.

No, there are no toll roads on Zakynthos or the Ionian Islands. You can drive anywhere on the island without additional charges. The journey from the airport to popular destinations such as Zakynthos Town (5 km), Laganas (3 km) or the Navagio Beach viewpoint (30 km) is free of charge.

Yes, FindYCar offers long-term car hire at Zakynthos Airport. The most common option is weekly hire (the typical stay in Zakynthos is 5–10 days), which provides better daily rates compared to short-term rentals.

Yes, FindYCar offers no-deposit car hire in Zakynthos. Use the “No Deposit” filter when searching. These options are limited during the peak summer season (July and August), so booking 2–3 months in advance is recommended.

Most hire companies require a credit card in the driver’s name to block the security deposit. FindYCar offers some vehicles that can be booked with a debit card. Use the “Debit Card” filter when searching. Availability is limited. ATVs and scooters are more likely to accept debit cards or cash deposits.

Yes, most hire cars in Zakynthos can be equipped with a child seat. You can add an infant seat, child seat or booster seat when booking through FindYCar. The cost is typically €5–€10 per day or €30–€60 per week. Child seats are mandatory in Greece for children under 12 years old or under 135 cm in height.

Prices vary significantly depending on the season, vehicle category and hire duration: economy cars around €25–€60 per day, compact cars €30–€70 per day, convertibles €60–€150 per day, SUVs/4x4s €60–€140 per day.

International companies such as Hertz, Avis, Budget, Europcar and Sixt operate through local partners in Zakynthos, alongside many Greek local operators. All have desks in the small arrivals hall, and many also offer ATVs, quad bikes and scooters.

Most offers on FindYCar include unlimited mileage, allowing you to drive freely around Zakynthos without distance restrictions.

You can cancel via your FindYCar account or by contacting customer support. Most bookings allow free cancellation up to 48 hours before pick-up. Please check your confirmation email for detailed cancellation terms.