Get Covered in Minutes
Temporary car insurance from 1 hour to 28 days
Over 500,000 short term policies sold in the UK
Temporary Car Insurance For 1 hour – 28 Days
Short term car insurance from 1 hour to 28 days. Comprehensive cover for your car or someone else's. Be on the road in minutes.
From £7.30
1 hour policies
From £9.30
1 day policies
From £23.40
1 week policies
What are you covered for?
Comprehensive cover as standard
Included in Your Cover
- Comprehensive cover
- Social, domestic & pleasure use
- Commuting
- Third-party insurance for travel in EU, EEA & Switzerland
Not Covered
- Business or work use
- Learner drivers
See policy documents for full details of cover
Eligibility
Check if you're eligible for temporary car insurance
Your Eligibility
Key criteria about you:
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Aged 26 – 78
- Resident in UK Mainland (Not Northern Ireland)
- We consider drivers with penalty points
Car Eligibility
Key criteria about the vehicle:
- Registered in UK
- Your car or someone else's
- Has an MOT (unless driving to a pre-booked MOT)
- £500 to £50,000 in value
- Not left hand drive or modified
- Not a hire or rental vehicle
How to buy Temporary Insurance
Get covered in 3 simple steps
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Complete Form
You'll need to know:
- • How long you want insurance for + start date/time
- • Vehicle Registration
- • Your Driving Licence Number
Pay
- • Receive Quote
- • Make Payment
- • We'll email your policy documents
Temporary car insurance is ideal for…
Whatever your reason, we've got you covered
Any trip or journey where you might otherwise hire a car
An emergency (driver fallen ill or unable to drive)
An extra driver to share driving on a long trip
Insurance to test-drive a car
Insurance on a new car before annual insurance is purchased
Insurance to drive to a pre-booked MOT (including if vehicle is SORN)
Documents
Please have your certificate of motor insurance on hand when driving. The police use MID (Motor Insurance Database), a central record of all insured vehicles, to check that vehicles are insured and this is only updated once a day.
FAQs
Common questions about temporary insurance
What is comprehensive cover?
Comprehensive cover means that your insurance policy includes third party cover (injury and damage that your car may cause to other people and/or their property, up to £20m) and that your car is insured for theft, fire or damage regardless of fault.
How much will the excess on my car be?
The excess amount varies depending on your circumstances and will be shown on your quote. This is the amount you'll need to pay towards any claim.
Can I get insurance if I have been disqualified from driving?
Unfortunately, we cannot provide cover if you have been disqualified from driving within the last 5 years.
Ready to Get Covered?
Over 500,000 short term policies sold in the UK
Be on the road in minutes • Set a start time • Comprehensive cover