Posted: Sat Jan 8, 2022 9:48pm
Hi Sarah88
There are a number of car hire "consolidators" in the market, including Zest, which you mentioned, also Rentalcars.com, carjet.com.
Before you start looking them up, write down your requirements on a piece of paper - 2/4 doors, size of car, petrol/diesel, unlimited mileage and if you're willing to pay to cancel your excess, etc etc.
Then plug your requirements into each of these websites and see who offers the best deal. Phone up the company offering the best deal and see how much you can shave off the price. Things are very quiet in the tourist business and there are many bargains to be had just for the asking.
If any of the companies gives you a hard time, then hang up. If they give you grief as a new customer, imagine how they'll treat you if you break down an hour later.
Rule of thumb if you're looking at a car about the size of a Ford Fiesta, for example, think in terms of about €10 per day with a minimum of €50, full-full, unlimited mileage, payment by credit card. (For longer rentals it should be nearer €8 per day.)
Good luck