If you are planning a holiday to the Greek island of Zakynthos, you will probably be touching down at Zakynthos International Airport. Also often referred to by foreigners as Zante, the capital city of Zakynthos is situated just 20 miles from the airport. Many holidaymakers, therefore, choose to head out on their own with car hire at Zakynthos Airport.

You will be arriving at Zakynthos Airport during the day, as flights do not come or go here during the night. This is because of some of the low flying routes here that tend to disturb the locals. If you are looking to arrange cheap car hire at Zakynthos Airport it is also best to get your bearings in the daylight.

If all you need after you land is to pick up car rental at Zakynthos Airport, you will have everything you need at your fingertips. There isn’t much else here, however, so don’t expect to be able to stock up on designer cosmetics and perfumes like you can in some other airports. There is a single eatery serving light refreshments, a shop and some banking facilities.

Just southwest of the airport is the Zakynthos National Marine Park, which is home to Kalamaki Bay. This is a favourite spot for loggerhead turtles looking to lay their eggs, although the popularity of the island has meant that less come every year. They can, however, still be found in early June, with their eggs hatching around 55 days later.

A lot of people who visit Zakynthos around this time of year are completely unaware of the turtles, however, as they are far too busy with the hectic party scene here. The island has recently become one of Greece’s premier tourist destinations for young people seeking sun, sea and alcohol. Head to Zakynthos town if you fancy being part of it.