Temporary Van Insurance

Get short term van cover

  • Flexible cover from 1 hour to 28 days
  • No long-term contracts
  • Comprehensive with no impact on no claims discounts

What is temporary van insurance?

Flex more with temporary van insurance. It’s the quick and easy way to get the cover you need when you need a van.

  • Borrowing a van to move house
  • Transporting large items for a business
  • Your van is off the road and you still need to get around
  • Sharing a long journey in a van

When would I need temporary van insurance?

Can I get temporary van insurance?

Each insurer on our panel has its own eligibility criteria. Please pay close attention to their Proposer’s Declaration.

What does short-term van insurance cover?

Your temporary van insurance policy comes with comprehensive cover as standard. If there’s an accident during the duration of the policy, you, your vehicle, and any other third parties involved are covered.

Tempcover works with a panel of insurers. Because of this, the full details of cover may differ depending on the insurer. Please double-check the policy wording before purchasing to confirm what is specifically covered in your policy.

If you do have to make a claim on the policy, contact our helpful team. We will be happy to guide you through the claims process.

There are instances when drivers with the above details may be unable to get temporary van insurance. These include:

  • Vans used for exportation – any vehicle that leaves the UK must return within the period of cover and this would only cover them in the EU.
  • People looking to insure a hire or loan vehicle.

How does short-term van insurance work?


For more information on how we can help you get temporary van insurance, get in touch with us at a time that’s convenient for you. Apart from Bank Holidays, we’re open seven days a week!

How much does temporary van insurance cost?

How to get temporary van insurance

What details do I need to get a quote?

Temporary van insurance for business use

Own a business and need fast, short-term cover for one of your fleet? Temporary van insurance keeps you running…

From unexpected breakdowns to covering new employees, temporary van insurance is comprehensive cover that suits your needs.

Find out more on our temporary business van insurance page.

What our expert says

"You can get temporary van insurance for many everyday situations. When you only need to insure a van for a few hours, days, or weeks, it keeps you moving with peace of mind."

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Marc Pell

Managing Director

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