Zest Car Rental Reviews 

10,204
TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.8

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Looking at 4,914 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently mention that booking a car is straightforward and simple through the website, offering competitive prices along with clear instructions for vehicle pick-up. People also appreciate the helpful staff, smooth airport procedures, and efficient shuttle services that make the entire process stress-free and pleasant. Some reviewers were not happy with local rental providers chosen for the trip. Consumers encountered long waiting queues, unexpected vehicle availability issues, or unhelpful staff members during the counter handover stage. A few people also felt that managing changes or dealing with desk agents regarding extra insurance could sometimes become frustrating.

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Price

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Booking process

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Zest always makes booking a car simple. Any problems always swiftly resolved and there is clarity over insurance and other additional payments from the outset. Much better than buying direct with a... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We have used Zest several times now when we've visited Mallorca and we've also used three different car rental providers. Each one has been excellent. Excellent, efficient service. The staff are a... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The only problem I had was being persuaded to take out full insurance with Record car rental. This was after I had taken out full insurance with Zest, but Record came up with a lot of issues if I had... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Would definitely recommend Zest Car Rental. They were very helpful before the rental, answering questions on their UK number about the International Driver's Permit in Albania - it's not required!... See more

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Company details

  1. Car Rental Agency
  2. Car Leasing Service
  3. Search Engine Company

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Zest Car Rental is a leading car hire broker, based in the UK. We provide worldwide car hire with excellent customer service.

Zest Car Rental - Car Hire Made Simple

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Excess Protection as Standard
By including insurance to cover your excess, or negotiating no excess with rental providers, we keep you protected when others don’t.
Keeping Things Simple
From easy-to-understand terms and a simple booking process, you’ll find car hire with us straightforward and stress-free.
The Best Service
We hand-pick only the best rental providers, so you don’t have to. This is backed up by our 24/7 customer service should anything go wrong.
Which? Recommended Provider
We've achieved the coveted Which? Recommended Provider accolade. The first and only car hire broker to achieve such status. We've also topped the Car Hire Brokers chart for the past 6 years.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great value and service

No pressure sales at collection, efficient process and straightforward return.

14 July 2026
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Reply from Zest Car Rental

Hi Gally133,

Thanks for taking the time to leave positive feedback. We're so pleased to know you experienced a no-pressure collection and an efficient overall process.

Our customer support team is always here if you need car rental assistance in the future.

Thanks again,

Zest Car Rental

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Would definitely recommend Zest Car…

Would definitely recommend Zest Car Rental. They were very helpful before the rental, answering questions on their UK number about the International Driver's Permit in Albania - it's not required!
It is a bit awkward to reach the Sicily by Car office at Tirana Airport - it's across a busy and fenced main road so requires a detour on foot. Once there, service was fairly quick. Returning the vehicle was also quick and easy.
Very good service overall. No hidden charges or fees, and no insurance hard sell at the rental pick-up. I strongly recommend purchasing excess and top-up insurance through Zest when booking the rental.

16 July 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Zest Car Rental

Hi Nm,

Thanks for taking the time to leave positive feedback. We're delighted to hear our pre-rental support regarding your questions about the International Driver's Permit in Albania was helpful, and that you appreciated our transparent pricing with no hidden charges or insurance hard sell.

Our customer support team is always here if you need car rental assistance in the future.

Thanks again,

Zest Car Rental

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Perfect

Perfect ! Booking, price and service 👌

26 July 2026
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Reply from Zest Car Rental

Hi Julien,

Thanks for taking the time to leave positive feedback. We're delighted to hear that you found our booking process, pricing, and service to be perfect.

Our customer support team is always here if you need car rental assistance in the future.

Thanks again,

Zest Car Rental

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Everything was very straightforward.

Everything was very straightforward.
Nice car

25 July 2026
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Reply from Zest Car Rental

Dear customer,

Thanks for taking the time to leave positive feedback. We're so pleased to hear you found everything straightforward and enjoyed your car.

Our customer support team is always here if you need car rental assistance in the future.

Thanks again,

Zest Car Rental

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good experience

Nothing went wrong. All was as billed. Almost flawless process. As good a car rental experience as you can expect.

26 July 2026
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Reply from Zest Car Rental

Hi Andrew,

Thanks for taking the time to leave positive feedback. We're delighted to hear you found the process almost flawless and that everything was as billed.

Our customer support team is always here if you need car rental assistance in the future.

Thanks again,

Zest Car Rental

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Quick pick up service

Quick pick up service. Easily explained. Lovely car. Quick return and deposit returned. Staff very helpful

17 July 2026
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Reply from Zest Car Rental

Hi Steven Martin,

Thanks for taking the time to leave positive feedback. It's fantastic to know you experienced our quick pick-up and return service, and found our team so helpful.

Our customer support team is always here if you need car rental assistance in the future.

Thanks again,

Zest Car Rental

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First time ever renting a car

This was my first time ever renting a car and looked on Internet for lots of advice and Zest kept coming up with good reviews so went with them and have to say they were very good on price, service and would definitely book again.

26 July 2026
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Reply from Zest Car Rental

Hi Julie B,

Thanks for taking the time to leave positive feedback. We're so pleased to hear we made your first car rental experience a smooth and affordable one, and that our service met your expectations!

Our customer support team is always here if you need car rental assistance in the future.

Thanks again,

Zest Car Rental

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A good experience. The use of a good rental company in…

The use of a good rental company in Santiago de Compostella. The experience from picking up the car to its return was pleasant and reassuring, no heavy pushing for me to take extra insurance

26 July 2026
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Reply from Zest Car Rental

Hi David Jameson,

Thanks for taking the time to leave positive feedback. We're so pleased to hear you had a pleasant and reassuring experience from pick-up to return in Santiago de Compostela, and that you appreciated our straightforward approach regarding insurance.

Our customer support team is always here if you need car rental assistance in the future.

Thanks again,

Zest Car Rental

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good experience

Easy, helpful staff, good car.

23 July 2026
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Reply from Zest Car Rental

Hi Ruth Corbett,

Thanks for taking the time to leave positive feedback. We're delighted to hear you found our staff helpful and enjoyed your car.

Our customer support team is always here if you need car rental assistance in the future.

Thanks again,

Zest Car Rental

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Had the most wonderful experience with…

Had the most wonderful experience with Zest. The office was easy to find just outside the terminal building.
The registration process was simple & fast and my car was waiting for me.
The same applied when I returned 1 week later.
My deposit was returned within 24 hours and I was extremely happy.
The staff were friendly & super helpful with information on the car & the returning process.
Excellent ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ service!!

26 July 2026
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Reply from Zest Car Rental

Hi Colin Mccusker,

Thanks for taking the time to leave positive feedback. We're delighted to hear that you found the registration process simple and fast, and that your deposit was returned so quickly. It's wonderful that our staff could provide helpful information and ensure a smooth experience for you.

Our customer support team is always here if you need car rental assistance in the future.

Thanks again,

Zest Car Rental

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Makes life easy

Easy car pick up and clear communication. Car a good quality.

30 June 2026
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Reply from Zest Car Rental

Hi Mrs K,

Thanks for taking the time to leave positive feedback. We're delighted to hear you found the car pick-up process easy, appreciated our clear communication, and were pleased with the quality of your rental car.

Our customer support team is always here if you need car rental assistance in the future.

Thanks again,

Zest Car Rental

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I never rent cars from any other company now!

I ALWAYS use Zest and they are absolutely brilliant. Really supportive and flexible when I’ve ended up missing flights or having to extend rentals- never try to upsell or add cheeky extra costs on. Very no-nonsense and reliable. Always a very pleasant experience.

13 July 2026
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Reply from Zest Car Rental

Hi Natalie Day,

Thanks for taking the time to leave positive feedback. We're so pleased to know you value our flexibility in situations like missed flights and extensions, and our commitment to transparent pricing with no hidden costs.

Our customer support team is always here if you need car rental assistance in the future.

Thanks again,

Zest Car Rental

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great customer service

Zest offers competitive prices with a free extra driver and the car hire companies they use don’t try to rip you off. We always use zest.

25 July 2026
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Reply from Zest Car Rental

Hi Fern,

Thanks for taking the time to leave positive feedback. We're delighted you consistently find our competitive prices, including the free extra driver, a great benefit and that you always choose Zest for your car hire needs!

Our customer support team is always here if you need car rental assistance in the future.

Thanks again,

Zest Car Rental

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Great car but didn't match the booking

Car was there ready to be picked up. Hertz staff were friendly. Cost was as promised. Return was super efficient.
The only problem was that the car had 7 seats when the booking said minimum of 8. This was because we had been upgraded to a premium vehicle. Luckily we had ordered a large car for extra room and didn't need 8 seats. However this would have been a big problem for a group of 8. The delivery should match the booking

18 July 2026
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Reply from Zest Car Rental

Dear Customer,

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're very sorry to hear about the frustrating experience.

Please be assured that we are looking into this matter carefully, and a member of our Customer Relations Team will be in touch shortly to assist you further.

Kind regards,

Zest Car Rental

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy to deal with and reassuring that…

Easy to deal with and reassuring that they only deal with reputable rental companies. Also price competitive.

13 July 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Zest Car Rental

Hi Andy Fraser,

Thanks for taking the time to leave positive feedback. We're so glad to hear you found us easy to deal with and appreciated both our competitive pricing and our commitment to working only with reputable rental partners.

Our customer support team is always here if you need car rental assistance in the future.

Thanks again,

Zest Car Rental

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Stress free

Knowing that you have everything in place before you arrive, relieves the stress of car hire

23 July 2026
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Reply from Zest Car Rental

Hi Colin,

Thanks for taking the time to leave positive feedback. We're delighted to hear that having everything in place before your arrival helped to relieve the stress of car hire.

Our customer support team is always here if you need car rental assistance in the future.

Thanks again,

Zest Car Rental

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Reply from Zest Car Rental

Hi Savvas Patsalos,

Thanks for taking the time to leave positive feedback. We truly appreciate you following up and sharing your positive experience with us again.

Our customer support team is always here if you need car rental assistance in the future.

Thanks again,

Zest Car Rental

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very easy to navigate the hire

Very easy to navigate the hire. The staff were excellent. I didn’t get the check in staffs name but he was very good and it was a relaxed feel to the start of our holiday. Drop off was the same, Leonor, made the experience quick and easy. Thank you!

23 July 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Zest Car Rental

Hi Donna,

Thanks for taking the time to leave positive feedback. We're so pleased you found the rental process easy to navigate and that our team, especially Leonor, ensured a relaxed start to your holiday and a quick, easy drop-off.

Our customer support team is always here if you need car rental assistance in the future.

Thanks again,

Zest Car Rental

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Well done again Zest

Wide variety of car hire options available at competitive prices. Have used Zest for the past several years and they always provided first class service along with a reliable selection of car hire vendors.

12 July 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Zest Car Rental

Hi Delphine Jones,

Thanks for taking the time to leave positive feedback. We're so pleased to hear that you've appreciated our wide variety of car hire options and competitive prices over the past several years.

Our customer support team is always here if you need car rental assistance in the future.

Thanks again,

Zest Car Rental

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

As recommended by Which

I came across Zest car rental on Which as a recommendation to hire a rental car. I got a competitive quote with full insurance cover with no fuss

18 July 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Zest Car Rental

Hi Kevin,

Thanks for taking the time to leave positive feedback. We're so pleased to hear that you found us through the Which? recommendation and that you had a fuss-free experience securing a competitive quote with full insurance cover.

Our customer support team is always here if you need car rental assistance in the future.

Thanks again,

Zest Car Rental

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