Zest Car Rental Reviews 

10,239
TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.8

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Evaluating 4,914 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers find the booking process exceptionally straightforward, noting competitive prices, clear instructions, and an easy-to-use website. Reviewers frequently praise the friendly staff, efficient service, and smooth vehicle pick-up and drop-off experiences. Some reviewers were not happy with occasional vehicle availability issues, noting that booked cars were sometimes unavailable or replaced with different models. A few people also mentioned experiencing long queues upon arrival and unexpected extra charges at some local rental desks. Consumers stated that dealing with these specific local providers caused frustration during their holiday travels.

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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

Just hassle free picking up and…

Just hassle free picking up and dropping off

7 August 2026
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Reply from Zest Car Rental

Hi Pete Dakin,

Thanks for taking the time to leave positive feedback. It's fantastic to know that your pick-up and drop-off experience was completely hassle-free!

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

No queues and no hidden charges

No queues, easy collection and return, no hidden charges

3 August 2026
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Reply from Zest Car Rental

Hi Roger,

Thanks for taking the time to leave positive feedback. We're delighted to hear you had a queue-free, easy collection and return experience, and appreciated our transparent approach with no hidden charges.

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 with Zest again

We regularly use Zest. Booking process easy, insurance included with extra driver and all went well with pickup and return of Alamo hire car.

1 August 2026
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Reply from Zest Car Rental

Hi Ruth,

Thanks for taking the time to leave positive feedback. We're delighted to hear that you found our booking process easy and that your recent experience with the Alamo hire car, including the insurance and extra driver, went so smoothly!

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

All good

All good - slick referral to Moovers and they were great

6 August 2026
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Reply from Zest Car Rental

Hi Anthony,

Thanks for taking the time to leave positive feedback. We're so pleased to hear that our referral to Moovers was a slick process and that they provided great service 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

Fast and easy booking processGreat service

Fast and easy booking process, payment options available. Many options with different pricing available. Great service from Locauto booked via Zest

25 July 2026
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Reply from Zest Car Rental

Hi Robert Duda,

Thanks for taking the time to leave positive feedback. We're delighted to hear you found our booking process fast and easy, with a great selection of car options and flexible payment choices available.

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

Excellent service

Excellent service, great value for money and clear communications. Also prompt responses to after sales queries.

27 July 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Zest Car Rental

Hi Pravesh Chetty,

Thanks for taking the time to leave positive feedback. We're delighted to hear you found our service excellent, appreciated the clear communications, and received prompt responses to your after-sales queries.

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

Thanks again,

Zest Car Rental

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Apart from the collection drop off desk…

Apart from the collection drop off desk being at the far side of the car park(my wife is disabled)
The collection and drop off went very smoothly.
For a mid size car we both thought was a lot smaller than expected.
We are back again in September and have already booked 2 cars.

21 July 2026
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Reply from Zest Car Rental

Hello Customershaun,

Thanks for taking the time to leave positive feedback.

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 service and pricing from Zest car rental

I’ve used Zest car rental several times now and have always found the booking process straightforward and hassle-free. Their website is easy to use, with clear pricing and comprehensive insurance with CDW included on my vehicle choice, which gives peace of mind and makes it easy to compare options.

For my recent trip to Miami, everything went exactly as expected. Collecting the vehicle was simple, after showing my hire car voucher paperwork at the Thrifty counter, we only waited around 5–10 minutes for the car to be brought to the collection area. Although it wasn’t the exact model we’d originally booked, we received an upgraded Jeep instead, which was an excellent surprise. We specifically needed a spacious five-seater with a large boot, and the upgrade suited our requirements perfectly.

The entire rental process, from booking through Zest to collecting and returning the vehicle with Thrifty, was smooth, efficient and stress-free. The return process was just as straightforward, with no issues whatsoever.

Based on this experience, I would have no hesitation in using Zest again and would happily recommend them to anyone looking for competitive prices, comprehensive insurance and an easy, reliable car hire experience

24 July 2026
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Reply from Zest Car Rental

Hi Shaun,

Thanks for taking the time to leave positive feedback. We're thrilled to hear you've consistently found our booking process straightforward and that your recent Miami trip, including the upgraded Jeep, was such a smooth and stress-free experience.

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

Zest Car Rental experience was great!!

Zest Car Rental Made the experience easy. Had to make a time change and they handled it quick and professionally. Online platform was good. Customer focused and I had an excellent experience.

6 August 2026
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Reply from Zest Car Rental

Hi Paolo C,

Thanks for taking the time to leave positive feedback. We're so pleased to hear that we made your experience easy, especially how quickly and professionally your time change was handled and that you found our online platform 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

Human beings answer the phone :))

very helpful when there was a problem which was dealt with by HUMAN BEINGS

23 July 2026
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Reply from Zest Car Rental

Hi Ruth Goodwin,

Thanks for taking the time to leave positive feedback. It's wonderful to hear our team provided helpful, human support when resolving your issue.

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

Excellent company taking over the hire…

Excellent company taking over the hire car was effortless !!

6 August 2026
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Reply from Zest Car Rental

Hi Keith,

Thanks for taking the time to leave positive feedback. We're so pleased to hear you found the process of collecting your rental car so smooth and effortless!

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

Best price

Best price
Great service, easy to book, and great customer service when you call them
Their full insurance which is included in the rental price gives you peace of mind
Will always use them

28 July 2026
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Reply from Zest Car Rental

Hi Abdallah Ahmed,

Thanks for taking the time to leave positive feedback. We're thrilled to hear you found our booking process easy, appreciated our great customer service, and felt peace of mind with our included full 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

Zest is my go to now for car hire, always excellent

Having discovered Zest quite a few years ago, I have yet to find a better car hire agency, nothing compares. Just had another great experience hiring a car in Zakynthos via Zest and had the usual positive experience. Great prices, excellent car choices, fabulous service from every perspective, can't imagine anything being better.

17 July 2026
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Reply from Zest Car Rental

Hi Mdf,

Thanks for taking the time to leave positive feedback. We're delighted to hear that you continue to have such consistently great experiences with Zest, especially your recent car rental in Zakynthos, and appreciate you recognizing our excellent prices and service.

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

Excellent service

Very easy to deal with. Comprehensive package including necessary insurances and great price.

26 June 2026
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Reply from Zest Car Rental

Hi Nick Dunmur,

Thanks for taking the time to leave positive feedback. We're delighted to hear you found our service easy to deal with and appreciated the comprehensive insurance package and great price.

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

Excellent customer service

Have needed to call them a few times for help on various things over the years & have always received excellent customer service, always very friendly, helpful, efficient.

29 July 2026
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Reply from Zest Car Rental

Hi Mr&mrs Amies,

Thanks for taking the time to leave positive feedback. It's wonderful to hear that our customer service team has consistently provided friendly, helpful, and efficient support whenever you've needed us over the 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

Great company to deal with

Had to change my reservation & could not have been more helpful. 3rd year using Zest & would highly recommend

5 August 2026
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Reply from Zest Car Rental

Hi Gillian Doyle Treacy,

Thanks for taking the time to leave positive feedback. We're delighted to hear that our team was able to help you smoothly with your reservation change, and it's fantastic to know you've chosen Zest for your car rental needs for the third year running!

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

Thanks again,

Zest Car Rental

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Satisfactory with irritation.

Generally straightforward experience, the only downside being outside your control, namely the collection point for all car rentals at Catania is a very long walk from the airport.

One novelty to hiring from Record-Go is their requirement to lodge payment in advance for a full tank of petrol; an irritating and unnecessary condition.

25 July 2026
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Reply from Zest Car Rental

Hello Mr Drayton,

Thanks for taking the time to leave positive feedback.

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 always use Zest if i can

I always use Zest if i can, as their service is great, although sometimes the price difference to other consolidators for similar rentals is too much to ignore

24 July 2026
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Reply from Zest Car Rental

Hi David S,

Thanks for taking the time to leave positive feedback. We're delighted to hear that our great service makes Zest your preferred choice for car rental, and we understand the importance of finding the right balance for your trips.

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 Mr. Neil Ellor,

Thanks for taking the time to leave positive feedback. We're delighted to hear you experienced great service with us.

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 book.

WHICH was right. Easy to use and book. Very clear information.

6 August 2026
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Reply from Zest Car Rental

Hi Nic,

Thanks for taking the time to leave positive feedback. We're so pleased to hear you found our booking process easy to use and the information provided clear.

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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