Book with Zest Car Rental in Spain!
Zest Car Rental provides a fresh and honest approach to hiring a car in Spain. At Zest, we know how important transparency is when booking car rental. Our four-step booking process is simple and hassle-free, with no hidden costs or extras. At Zest, we know when planning your trip, you shouldn’t have to sweat the details and focus on the small print. Instead, you can relax and look forward to your holiday, without getting lost in car rental complications!
We also know that sometimes, plans change. Therefore, we offer free cancellation and amendments up to 48 hours before your rental start as standard. Should you require it, we also offer enhanced cancellation protection for a small fee. This offers you free cancellation right up to the time your rental starts!
Zest Car Rental only works with carefully selected and trusted car rental providers in Spain who care as much about reputation as we do, and always put the customer first. All our providers are monitored closely, and we review customer feedback frequently to ensure you receive the best rental experience possible. Our amazing customer feedback has meant we are ranked ‘Excellent’ on Trustpilot. Also, Zest Car Rental are Feefo Platinum Trusted! You can read our Feefo reviews here!
Stay protected with Zest! We offer breakdown assistance in Spain as standard. Should you wish to be fully covered, we can provide you with our industry leading top-up insurance. Our top-up insurance is the top level of cover available provided by us. You’ll receive reimbursement cover against any loss or damage to the vehicle not covered by the standard car hire insurance. To find out what is covered on our top-up insurance, check out our blog! You can rest assured we’ve made things as simple as possible so you can focus on enjoying your holiday and exploring hidden gems!
If you wish to share the driving on holiday, we have negotiated a free additional driver with many of our trusted car rental providers! If your chosen provider does include a free additional driver, this will be clearly labelled on the quote page. Generate a quick and easy quote today!
All rental providers we work with operate a fair fuel policy. This means you either collect the car full of fuel then return it full or return it with the same amount provided upon collection. Hassle-free and straightforward! Learn more about fair fuel policies here!
If you ever have any queries before, during or after your car rental, our friendly customer support team is here to help you. We can even provide you with a quote or make your booking over the telephone! Our U.K. based call centre is open 7 days a week. Wherever you are, Zest are! We operate a 24/7 Customer Support Telephone line for any urgent enquiries during out of office hours.
The great inclusions Zest offers with every rental has led to us being the one and only Which? Recommended Car Hire Broker, an accolade we have earnt every year since 2017! Which? Concluded that Zest Car Rental goes ‘beyond for their customers’ and awarded Zest with a five-star rating for the clarity of the final hire cost. Fresh, Honest and Transparent!
Should I hire a car in Spain with Zest Car Rental?
In short, yes! Whatever you’re looking for, Spain is a magnificent holiday destination with wonderful weather, beautiful golden beaches, delicious cuisine, and a diverse selection of things to see and do for all ages and tastes. Because it’s such a large country, the cheapest way to explore is often by rental car.
Keen to hit the coast? Tour Spain’s extensive coastline and visit some of the most famous resorts such as Torrevieja and Benidorm. But don’t forget some of the lesser visited locations. Be sure to explore the historic naval port of Cartagena, Cadiz or even San Sebastian on the north coast. Due to the distances between some of the most popular towns and cities, a hire car really is the perfect way to tour this area. How about a Spanish road trip to get you there?
Hit the Spanish coast with your rental car!
When it comes to local flavour, feast on tapas, get a dose of culture, and unearth some of the country’s most famous tourist attractions. Barcelona and Madrid both have plenty to offer holidaymakers and football fans alike. Explore at your own pace and visit some fantastic sights such as the Nerja Caves and La Sagrada Familia before immersing yourself in Spanish culture with a visit to some of the famous festivals such as the Running of the Bulls at Pamplona in early July.
Check out local tapas bars for beautiful Spanish food!
For even more ideas on what to do on your holiday in Spain and the must knows , be sure to check out our travel guide!
Hiring a car in Spain
Hiring a car in Spain typically involved a harrowing process of weeding out any shady car hire companies. This is not the deal with Zest.
Driving your hire car in Spain is similar to driving anywhere in Europe. You'll drive on the right and give way to the left. To really get up to speed on driving your rental car in Spain, check out our Spain Driving Guide.
Do I need an International Driver's License when hiring in Spain?
Since 1st January 2021, if you have an old paper style UK driving license, you may need an International Driving Permit to hire a car in Spain.
Are there Toll Roads in Spain and can I avoid them?
Toll roads can be a minor nuisance when travelling around Spain in your rental car. Tolls can be paid by cash, card or electronically. For the most part, you will be required to take a ticket from a booth when you enter the motorway, and then pay the distance travelled along the road at another booth as you exit the motorway. Find out more about Spanish toll roads and how to avoid them in our blog!
Where can I rent a car in Spain with Zest Car Rental?
The Costas
Thanks to its location, one of the most popular locations for hiring a car is Alicante Airport. The Costa Blanca is home to the popular resorts of Benidorm, Torrevieja, Altea, and Dénia. With numerous activities and watersports on offer, you’ll find plenty to keep you occupied whilst you top up your tan and sample some sangria.
If you’re looking to escape to Andalusia’s Costa del Sol, car hire at Malaga Airport is your best bet and opens up an endless choice of resorts from which to explore the coastline.
If you head to Almeria Airport, you’ll be greeted with beautiful beaches and fantastic national parks such as the Cabo de Gata-Níjar just a stone’s throw away.
Alternatively, rent a car from Murcia Airport to explore the beautiful Costa Calida. Here the “largest swimming pool in the world”, the Mar Menor lagoon, attracts many visitors with its warm, calm waters and plethora of holiday activities.
The Cities
If you’re looking to take in some of Madrid’s famous art galleries and museums before exploring the interior of Spain, we provide car hire at the airport.
Arriving at Barcelona Airport is the perfect way to start a city break or for those who want to explore further afield. Soak up the sunshine along the Costa Brava or on some of the 4 miles of beaches at Barcelona itself.
We also serve Valencia Airport, from which you can uncover the delights of Spain’s third largest city and fantastic coastline.
Explore beautiful architecture in historic Spanish cities
The Rock
Hiring a car at Gibraltar Airport is a popular choice for many Brits. Home to the famous Rock of Gibraltar and its resident monkeys (technically Barbary macaques), the Rock has been a divisive issue for years but its Palladian architecture and typically British feel make it a fascinating place to visit.
Can I take my Spanish Rental Car into another country?
Renting a car and venturing into neighbouring countries is a fantastic way to embrace the spirit of adventure! The freedom to explore at your own pace, discover hidden gems and the local culture is an experience unlike any other. The countries are providers allow you to travel into on your rental are:
Please be aware that each provider has different regulations on which countries you can take your rental car into. This is labelled during the booking process. Simple and hassle-free!
Useful facts about Spain
- Currency: Euro (€)
- Side of the road to drive on: Right
- Time Difference: GMT+1
- Dialling Code: +34
Need to contact us on rental?
We hope that your holiday and car hire collection go smoothly, however we understand that things don’t always go to plan.
If your flight is cancelled or delayed, please let us know right away on +44 1362 852288.
If you experience an issue upon collection or you’re not happy about something, please do not hesitate to get in touch! Contact us today and we will liaise with the car rental provider to resolve any problems.
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