Driving in Spain: a guide to avoid toll roads
Toll roads can be a minor nuisance when travelling around Spain in your rental car. This guide should help with any alternative routes that get you to your… Read more
Posted by Jake 9th February 2022
What are the dos and don'ts in Portugal?
Planning a trip to Portugal? Before travelling it’s best to ask “what are the dos and don’ts in Portugal” to avoid getting into any sticky situations. Here are… Read more
Posted by Jake 26th January 2022
Best places to spend Christmas abroad
*Updated for 2025* Bored of spending Christmas in your hometown? Why not spend your holiday season abroad this year? Here are some of the best places to spend… Read more
Posted by Jake 10th December 2021
New UK passport rules for travel in the European Schengen area
It’s no surprise that there’s been a few changes to foreign travel for Brits after Brexit. Here are the new UK passport rules for travel in Europe and the… Read more
Posted by Jake 8th December 2021
Common mistakes made in a first time car rental
There are a lot of pitfalls when renting a car for the first time that could cost you time and money! These common car rental mistakes will explain what errors… Read more
Posted by Jake 23rd November 2021
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
Posted by Jake 17th November 2021
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
Posted by Jake 5th November 2021
How old do I need to be to hire a car?
With many having been in the situation before where ‘driver surcharges’ are only made apparent when arriving at the rental desk (myself included), questions… Read more
Posted by Shaun 10th September 2021
How to Avoid the Algarve Toll Roads
Important changes to Algarve toll roads (2025) As of the start of 2025, the A22 (the Algarve’s only motorway) is no longer tolled. You can find out more… Read more
Posted by Shaun 22nd July 2021
12 things to do while you're in Portugal
Portugal is perhaps one of the most well-known but hidden gems of Europe. Those that know how good it is really love it, but it’s often overshadowed by… Read more
Posted by Shaun 23rd June 2021
