Is insurance included in the car rental price?

Yes — all rentals include CDW (Collision Damage Waiver), theft protection, third-party liability, and 24/7 roadside assistance. There's no hidden insurance upsell at the desk. Optional Super CDW (zero excess) is available if you want full peace of mind.

Car Rentals in Zakynthos from €35/day

Q: Where do I pick up the rental car in Zakynthos?

Joy Car Rentals offers free pickup and drop-off at Zakynthos Airport (ZTH), the port, and most hotels in Tsilivi, Alikanas, Laganas, Kalamaki, Argassi and Zakynthos Town. You'll be picked up at no extra cost — just confirm your pickup point when booking.

Q: Do I need to leave a deposit?

Yes, a credit card deposit is held at pickup as a security guarantee. The amount depends on the vehicle and insurance level — typically €300–€800 — and is fully released after you return the car undamaged.

Q: What's the minimum age to rent a car in Zakynthos?

The minimum age is 21, and you must have held a full driving licence for at least one year. Drivers aged 21–24 may have a small young-driver fee. Bring your licence and passport to pickup.

Q: What's the fuel policy?

Full-to-full — you receive the car with a full tank and return it full. There are no refuelling charges if you return it full. Petrol stations are everywhere; the closest one to the airport is 2 minutes' drive away.

Unlimited kilometres

Drive the full coast — no mileage caps, no hidden fees.

Free amendments & cancellation

Plans change. No penalty. No hassle. No questions.

Local trusted partner

Joy Car Rentals — family-run, based on the island for years.

Why this partner

Joy Car Rentals is a small, family-run hire company based in Zakynthos Town. We've worked with them for years — straight pricing, no fuel scams, no surprise insurance, and a real human at the desk if anything goes wrong. They're the only car rental partner we recommend on the site.

Cars by Joy Car Rentals ↗

Peugeot 208

or similar

Compact · Petrol

5 Seats

3 Suitcases

5 Doors

Unleaded

Unlimited KM

Manual

✓ Free amendments ✓ Free cancellation

Best value

Manual

Hyundai i20

or similar

Compact · Petrol

5 Seats

3 Suitcases

5 Doors

Unleaded

Unlimited KM

Manual

✓ Free amendments ✓ Free cancellation

Best fuel economy

Manual

Seat Ibiza

or similar

Compact · Diesel

5 Seats

3 Suitcases

5 Doors

Diesel

Unlimited KM

Manual

✓ Free amendments ✓ Free cancellation

Best automatic

Automatic

Hyundai i20 Automatic

or similar

Compact · Petrol

5 Seats

3 Suitcases

5 Doors

Unleaded

Unlimited KM

Automatic

✓ Free amendments ✓ Free cancellation

See all available cars

Good to Know

Car Rental FAQ

Pickup, insurance, deposits, age limits — the questions we get asked most.

Where do I pick up the car?

Free pickup and drop-off at Zakynthos Airport (ZTH), the port, and most hotels in Tsilivi, Alikanas, Laganas, Kalamaki, Argassi and Zakynthos Town. Just confirm your pickup point when booking.

Is insurance included?

Yes. All rentals include CDW (collision damage waiver), theft protection, third-party liability, and 24/7 roadside assistance. No upsell at the desk. Optional Super CDW (zero excess) is available if you want full peace of mind.

Do I need to leave a deposit?

A credit card deposit is held at pickup as a security guarantee — typically €300–€800 depending on the car and insurance level. Released in full when you return the car undamaged.

What's the minimum age?

21, with a full driving licence held for at least one year. Drivers aged 21–24 may have a small young-driver fee. Bring your licence and passport to pickup.

What's the fuel policy?

Full-to-full. You receive the car with a full tank and return it full — no refuelling charges if you do. Petrol stations are everywhere; the closest one to the airport is two minutes' drive away.

Can I cancel for free?

Yes. All bookings come with free amendments and free cancellation up until pickup time. No penalties, no questions.

Car Rentals in Zakynthos

Peugeot 208

Hyundai i20

Seat Ibiza

Hyundai i20 Automatic

Car Rental FAQ

Where do I pick up the car?

Is insurance included?

Do I need to leave a deposit?

What's the minimum age?

What's the fuel policy?

Can I cancel for free?

Not sure which car to pick?