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Need car insurance for a day? Trust Tempcover for quick, easy and flexible cover.
Available in an instant and comprehensive as standard, it gives you peace of mind when you only need to drive for 24 hours.
There are no long-term commitments. It’s just easy cover that helps get you where you need to go.
It’s quick and easy. First, tell us some details about yourself, the car and when you need the cover to start.
We’ll then search our panel of insurers for temporary car insurance that’s right for you.
You might not even need a day’s insurance. If the car’s in the garage for a quick fix, you could get hourly car insurance. Maybe you’re looking at a new car and need test drive insurance? Need longer? We also offer weekly and weekend car insurance.
If you’re eligible, you can get daily car insurance in an instant.
While price varies depending on you and the vehicle’s details plus your driving history, single-day car insurance can often be a very affordable option - especially when compared to adjusting existing cover.
Get the cover you need with tailored 24-hour car insurance from Tempcover. All cover is fully comprehensive as standard, so your policy protects you against damage to yourself, your car, or any third parties involved in an accident. You’re also covered for the following:
Each insurer on our panel has its own eligibility criteria. Please pay close attention to the Proposer’s Declaration.
Comprehensive and flexible cover.
You only pay for the time you need.
Get a quote in under 2 minutes – or faster with the Tempcover app!
No impact on your no claims bonus.
Make sure you qualify for the criteria above.
Enter a few simple details, including how long you need cover for.
Check your details and read the declaration.
Buy your policy and we'll email your documents.
Comprehensive cover as standard, temporary car insurance (excluding impounded) covers damage to yourself, your car and/or any third parties involved in an accident.
It couldn't be simpler to get a short term insurance policy.
You can buy a policy online anytime you need it, and with our straightforward quote process, you can get a price in under 2 minutes!
just £26.31
Prices based on the average price 19,765 policies for the displayed durations (January 2023)
Get your quoteYes – with our one-day car insurance. It’s the quick, easy, and affordable way to get cover if you only need it for a 24-hour period.
So, you no longer need to sign up to an expensive long-term policy. Instead, choose the cost-effective cover that lasts as long as you need it, whenever you want it.
If a day is too long, you can get cover from just one hour with hourly temporary car insurance.
Yes – temporary insurance is flexible to your situation. From an hour up to a month, Tempcover can help you find a policy that’s right for you:
You can get cover for two days – or more. Our flexible daily car insurance means you can either get a two-day policy or buy new cover each day at a time – whether for a weekend away or just in case things don’t go to plan.
It also applies if three-, four-, or five-day cover might work best for you. At Tempcover, you can get car insurance cover for up to a total of 28 days at any one time.
Remember, you should always make sure the cover you buy fits the bill. If you want to save money, a cheap day car insurance policy might sound perfect. But any savings could be wiped out if you have an accident and you discover you aren’t covered.
Luckily, that’s not the case with Tempcover policies. You’ll always have comprehensive cover as standard. And we offer flexible solutions to suit however long you need insurance for. Not only are they designed to fit around you, but they’re also much cheaper than standard cover.
Temporary car insurance is the term used for a range of different short-term insurance options. One-day car insurance is just one of the types of temporary cover that is available.
You might, for instance, initially decide to search for hourly cover, but then you realise that you need to keep the car for longer, so you search for daily car insurance instead. Both hourly and daily cover are types of temporary cover.
If you want to extend your cover with us beyond a day or want to search for one-day cover for a van or other vehicle, you can look at the different types of temporary insurance policies available with Tempcover.
Usually, you do. You’ll need to get insured on your friend’s car unless you have another policy – for example, on your own car – that clearly states you’re covered for other vehicles.
If you don’t have this, one-day insurance can be an ideal solution. It means you can get complete cover, but only for the time you’ll be driving a friend or family member’s car.
Don’t forget: you must have a valid policy to drive a car in the UK.
Unfortunately, we are only able to provide cover for one driver per vehicle. If you require cover for two drivers, you will need two separate policies.
Once you buy your policy, we’ll update the Motor Insurance Database (MID). This will show the authorities that you’re legally covered to drive the car in question.
We update the MID daily, but your policy may expire before your details can be seen due to the short-term nature of temporary insurance. While it may take time to appear on the MID, you can rest assured that your insurance is in force.
We recommend you print your certificate of insurance or keep the digital copy on your phone while driving. This will act as valid proof of your 24-hour car insurance in case there are any issues. If the police do pull you over, they’ll call our phone number to confirm that you’re insured.
It won’t matter what type of cover you have on your car. You can still get it taxed – and it can even be a useful option if you’re in the process of getting it done. Just remember there may be a delay in your day insurance showing on the MID. So, it’s worth having all your documentation on hand to confirm that your car is both taxed and insured. Don’t forget – you must have a valid policy to drive a car in the UK.
Any car you want to insure will require a valid MOT. That said, you can get a quote for one-day car insurance if you’re going to a pre-booked MOT appointment.
Yes. We offer day insurance on a range of vehicles – and for different types of drivers. Get the cover that’s right for you:
If you have an accident, we have a dedicated claims team to help you. They’ll guide you through the process step by step.
If you’re not at fault, they’ll collect details of the claim and arrange any replacement vehicle and repairs. They can also help reclaim any uninsured losses.