Your rental car check-over checklist
At risk of sounding like a broken record, we here at Zest will always advise that giving your rental car a check-over before you hit the road is one of the… Read more
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What to prepare before your car rental booking
With the official start of summer less than 2 weeks away, we’re certain many of you are getting ready to book your summer holiday abroad! To help you get… Read more
What to do if you get into an accident in a rental car?
Getting into an accident can be terrible, let alone getting into an accident in a rental car abroad in an area you don’t know! But don’t panic! Get into a safe… Read more
What is the fuel policy of my rental car?
*Updated for 2026* Before renting your car, make sure to know which fuel policy you’re booking with and how it could affect your rental experience. Quick Links… Read more
Bitesize: What does Zest's Top-Up Insurance cover?
*Updated for 2024* Our Top-up insurance is an industry leading, cost-effective way to protect yourself from damages that may happen to your hire car. Most car… Read more
How far can I drive in a rental car?
Planning a long road trip across an open road that stretches out for miles and miles? You may need to at first ask “how far can I drive in a rental car”. The… Read more
Complete Car Rental Insurance Guide
The Zest Car Hire Insurance Guide provides all you need to know about the complexities of rental car insurance! Contents Introduction to car hire insurance How… Read more
Car rental security deposits explained
*Updated for 2026* Quick Links What are security deposits? | How do they work? | Why do they need to be left on a credit card? | I don’t have a credit card… |… Read more
What to expect when returning your hire car
Quick Links Return Time | Car Inspection | Need Help? You’ve had your holiday, you’ve explored, you’ve relaxed, and you’ve soaked in the culture. You’ve had a… Read more
What to expect when collecting your hire car
Whether you’re a seasoned car hire veteran or you’re jumping behind the wheel of your first hire car, it always helps to know exactly what to expect when you… Read more
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