Short Term Car Insurance - InsureDaily

Life isn't always as simple as annual policies. Sometimes you need insurance for a few days here, a week there, or even a couple of hours. Short Term Car Insurance can be the answer to any 'short-term' insurance emergencies. You can get a quote in just a few seconds, be on cover in just a few minutes, and be on the road straight away.

At InsureDaily we believe that arranging short-term cover shouldn't take long.

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What is short-term car Insurance?

Short term car insurance is exactly what you think it is, car insurance for a short period of time. It’s a great product that can be used if you need to share the driving on a weekend away, or if you just need a few days cover before you choose your annual policy. 

Do I need short period car insurance?

If you need cover for your vehicle for just a few days or weeks then short term car insurance could be for you. It’s not just for your own vehicle though, if you need to borrow a friend’s car or if you are sharing the driving in a vehicle where one of you is not insured, then short term insurance could be just the thing you need.

Who can purchase short term car insurance?

We compare short term car insurance quotes from the leading UK temporary insurance providers, each scheme has different acceptance criteria.

You can check their acceptance criteria, alternatively, you can check if you are eligible by completing a quick quote in under a minute.

How long does short-term car insurance last?

Short term car insurance can last anything from 1-84 days. This flexible period of time allows you to choose a cover period that genuinely suits your needs.

Where can you get short-term insurance?

Short term car insurance is available online through our quote comparison site. All we require is a few bits of information about the vehicle and yourself. Getting an online quote takes less than a minute, if you are happy with what’s on offer then it takes just a few more minutes and you have your cover secured – with InsureDaily.

What You Don’t Know About Temporary Car Insurance

Short Term Car Insurance is like the insurance industry’s best kept secret – but the problem is, more people could benefit from it. Sometimes we treat car insurance as an annual policy that we sign up to once and then automatically renews every year and we never really think twice about getting insurance on another car.

If you don’t have access to your car that you are insured on, more often than not you would just avoid driving. Get a lift, take public transport or get a taxi. But often, all of these solutions end up more time-consuming or more costly than just getting temporary insurance on a car that you can borrow from a partner, friend or family member.

Temporary car insurance can save you money, time and hassle and it only takes seconds to get a quote.

How much does Short-Term Car Insurance Cost?

Short-Term Car Insurance can really vary in price, depending on what car you’re insuring, how old you are, where you live and how long you want it for! Like all insurance, the price is based on statistics from insurance companies, and the potential risk is weighed and the price is calculated accordingly.

  • 1 hour policies with InsureDaily start from around £14
  • 1 day policies with InsureDaily start from around £18
  • 1 week policies with InsureDaily start from around £55
  • 1 month policies with InsureDaily start from around £120

These prices are listed here to give an idea of what price temporary car insurance can be – and you should keep in mind that more expensive cars, higher risk areas or ages will push these prices up!

As you can see though, temporary car insurance can offer an affordable solution if you need that short term cover. You can get a quote here in just a few seconds to get an idea of how much short term insurance would be for you.

What can you use short term cover for

InsureDaily can cover you for anything between 1 hour and 84 days – so whether you need to borrow a friend’s car for an hour, share the driving on a trip for a week, or learn to drive on your parent’s car for a couple of months, InsureDaily make temporary car insurance simple.

How long does it take to get temporary car cover

You can get a quote for short term insurance in just a few seconds, and you can get cover in a couple of minutes. So whether you’re at home and need to get some cover to get to work on time, or pulled over at the side of the road as a passenger, you can get the comprehensive insurance that you need, for how long you need it, all sorted in just a few minutes.

What information do you need to get a quote, get insurance

To get a quick quote with InsureDaily, you only need very limited information, so you can know how much it’s going to cost before you start giving more personal data than is necessary. In order to get a quote you need the following:

  • Your Date of Birth
  • Vehicle Registration
  • Address
  • Licence Type
  • Licence Held Length
  • Length of Cover
  • Reason for Cover

We process this information and get you the best quotes we can from our insurers instantly and allow you to choose which quote you’d like to go ahead with. As soon as you’ve filled in the above information you will be able to get a quote.

To then go ahead with the quote and purchase the insurance we will need a few more details:

  • Full Name
  • Driving Licence number
  • Vehicle Owner’s Address (if applicable)
  • Contact Details (Mobile, Email)

This should only take a couple of minutes, as long as you have your driving licence to hand, or you know your driving licence number! You can select and confirm the time you’d like your cover to start so that you are covered for exactly when you want to be covered for.
We of course have a secure payment system so that you can purchase your short term insurance online safely and quickly, comfortable in the knowledge that your payment details and data are all processed securely and in line with all relevant guidelines from the FCA and in accordance with GDPR laws.

Why InsureDaily?

For the vast majority of customers, InsureDaily offer the best prices, best level of cover, and easiest purchasing process out of any comparable companies out there. We have eleven different Short-Term products available and customers can select the most suitable options that matches their needs.
Many of the InsureDaily products are packaged with breakdown cover, keeping our customer's safe on the roads whilst on cover with us. We also include an Excess Reduction in order to offer a reduced excess liability. So if you want cheap short term insurance, Comprehensive cover, with a low excess, free breakdown included as standard, and all to be purchased online and on cover within a few minutes - InsureDaily is the best option for you.

Add-on products

We also offer multiple add-on products, so you can get the extra cover that you’re looking for. So whether you’re looking to protect your excess or you want uninsured loss recovery, you can get the add-on insurance you need for your policy. Our temporary insurance policies are when you want, how long you want, and with the exact level of cover you need. We offer the following add-on products:

  • Excess Protection
  • Excess Reduction
  • Uninsured Loss Recovery Service
  • Full Breakdown Cover