Temporary Van Insurance

Get short term van cover

  • Get flexible cover that's right for you with policies from just 1 hour up to 28 days
  • Ideal for borrowing a van, sharing a drive, or while your van is off the road
  • No impact on No Claims Discount plus fully comprehensive cover as standard

What is temporary van insurance?

Temporary van insurance is your affordable, flexible insurance option when you need to use a van occasionally or for a short period. It’s the quick and easy way to get the cover you need while only paying for the time you need.

Whether you’re borrowing a van to move house, transport large items, or as part of your business, van insurance from Tempcover can help you save time and money and get you on the road in your van in no time.

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 to ensure we can provide temporary van insurance for as many drivers as possible. 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, our helpful team will guide you through every step of the claims process.

Need to know more about getting the right temporary van insurance policy for you? Simply get in touch with our friendly team today.

Ready to get your quote? You can get this now in under 2 minutes.

Unfortunately, there are instances when even drivers with the above details may be unable to get a temp van insurance quote with us – 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.
  • 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 our temporary van insurance

What details do I need to get a quote?

Temporary van insurance for business use

Running a business and need fast, short-term cover for one of your fleet? If, for any reason, a van is off the road, temporary van insurance for business use will keep you up and running. It’s ideal for unexpected breakdowns, covering new employees and for when you need to borrow a van.

It’s fully comprehensive and can be tailored to suit your needs – from one hour to 28 days. Find out more on our temporary business van insurance page.

Unfortunately, there are instances when even drivers with the above details may be unable to get a temp van insurance quote with us – 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.

Looking to insure a hire or loan vehicle.

What our expert says

"Temporary van insurance can be ideal for a range of everyday situations. When you only need to insure a van for a few hours, days, or weeks, it can be the ideal way to ensure you're properly insured and get peace of mind on the road."

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Marc Pell

Managing Director

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