A guide to Portugal toll roads
*Updated for 2025* Toll roads in Portugal can be confusing… But fear not, we’ve cleared it up for you! Whether you’re planning to avoid tolls roads or shorten… Read more
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ETIAS - the new visa waiver for Europe in 2025
*Updated for 2024* From November 2023 (now postponed to 2025), under the new European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS), non-EU citizens… Read more
Driving in the US: a guide to USA toll roads
Toll roads in the USA provide alternative routes between locations at a fee that can vary in cost. Thirty-eight states in the US have toll roads which are… Read more
Top tips on choosing the perfect holiday villa
Thinking of getting a holiday villa instead of a hotel? Make sure to read this guide before choosing your perfect villa! Why rent a holiday villa A villa… Read more
Top tips for collecting your rental car in winter
*Updated for 2025* Why is collecting a rental car in winter any different? There are a few key differences that may impact your experience when collecting a… Read more
Our favourite holiday villa destinations
Getting a villa on holiday can be a fantastic way to relax in your own personal accommodation. Furthermore, hiring a car gives you more villa options that may… Read more
Bitesize: When will I get my car rental deposit or excess back?
Your rental car has been returned and you’re now about to board your flight back home. Despite the rental being finished, there may be a few processes that… Read more
Hidden fees: What are the real car rental costs?
*Updated for 2024* Hiring a car should be simple. Book your car, hop in and away you go! Unfortunately, it often gets more complex than that. Here at Zest,… Read more
How flight cancellations and delays can affect your car hire
*Updated for 2024* Nobody likes cancelled or delayed flights. For starters, it gets your holiday off on the wrong foot and puts you in a bad mood when you’re… 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
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