Budget/Backpacker Travel Guide: Zante
Experience authentic local culture on a shoestring budget with hostels, street food, and public transport
Daily Budget: $40-103 per day
Complete breakdown of costs for budget/backpacker travel in Zante
Accommodation
$15-35 per night
Dorm beds in hostels, basic guesthouses, budget hotels with shared facilities
Food & Dining
$12-28 per day
Local tavernas, street food, supermarket shopping for breakfast, traditional Greek lunch plates
Transportation
$5-15 per day
Public buses, walking, occasional shared taxis to beaches
Activities
$8-25 per day
Free beaches, hiking trails, occasional museum entry, self-guided exploration
Currency: € Euro - Greece uses the Euro as official currency
Budget/Backpacker Activities in Zante
Curated experiences perfect for your budget/backpacker travel style
Money-Saving Tips
Eat at local tavernas away from main tourist strips - typically 40-60% cheaper than beachfront restaurants
Use public buses instead of taxis for longer distances - saves 70-80% on transportation costs
Book accommodation in Zakynthos Town rather than beachfront areas for 30-50% savings
Shop at local supermarkets for breakfast and snacks instead of hotel shops - typically 60-70% cheaper
Visit beaches accessible by public transport rather than booking expensive boat tours - saves $30-80 per day
Choose tavernas where locals eat - generally 25-40% less expensive than purely tourist-focused restaurants
Common Budget Mistakes to Avoid
Eating only at beachfront restaurants in tourist areas - typically costs 100-150% more than local alternatives
Taking taxis everywhere instead of using public buses or rental scooters - can triple transportation costs
Booking last-minute accommodation during peak season - often 200-300% higher than advance bookings
Only doing organized tours instead of exploring independently - can add $50-150 per day unnecessarily