Which temporary car insurance provider is cheapest?

It depends on the driver, the car and the length of cover. Prices change daily, so compare several quotes for the same dates before you buy.

Can I insure someone else's car for a day?

Yes. Most providers on this list sell cover for a borrowed car from an hour or a day, as a separate policy that doesn't affect the owner's no-claims discount.

Do all providers cover learner drivers?

No. Learner cover is offered by some brands only, and usually requires a supervising driver who meets age and licence rules.

Is pay-per-mile insurance the same as temporary cover?

No. Pay-per-mile is an annual policy charged by distance. Temporary cover is a standalone policy for a fixed number of hours, days or weeks.

Temporary car insurance providers in the UK

Short-term cover lets you drive a car for an hour, a day or a few weeks without changing anyone's annual policy. These are the main UK brands, what they offer and who they suit.

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GoDailyCover

Online temporary car and van cover bought in minutes.

Cover lengths:: Hours to weeks
Vehicles:: Car, van
Best for:: Quick borrowed-car cover

Visit GoDailyCover

Tempcover

One of the longest-running UK temporary insurance specialists.

Cover lengths:: 1 hour to 28 days
Vehicles:: Car, van, learner, impound
Best for:: Wide range of short policies

Visit Tempcover

Cuvva

App-based cover with hourly and daily policies plus flexible monthly cover.

Cover lengths:: Hours, days, monthly subscription
Vehicles:: Car, van, learner
Best for:: Buying cover from your phone

Visit Cuvva

Veygo

Admiral Group brand for temporary and learner driver insurance.

Cover lengths:: Hours to weeks; learner cover longer
Vehicles:: Car, learner
Best for:: Learners practising in a family car

Visit Veygo

GoShorty

Short-term cover for cars, vans and impounded vehicles.

Cover lengths:: Hours to 28 days
Vehicles:: Car, van, impound
Best for:: Impound release and van hire

Visit GoShorty

Dayinsure

Temporary car, van and learner policies sold online.

Cover lengths:: Hours to 30 days
Vehicles:: Car, van, learner
Best for:: Short-term van cover

Visit Dayinsure

Marmalade

Young and learner driver specialist, including learner cover on a parent's car.

Cover lengths:: Weeks to months; annual policies
Vehicles:: Car, learner
Best for:: Young and learner drivers

Visit Marmalade

Zego

Flexible insurance for delivery and courier drivers.

Cover lengths:: Pay-as-you-go to annual
Vehicles:: Car, van, scooter
Best for:: Delivery and courier work

Visit Zego

By Miles

Pay-per-mile annual cover rather than temporary cover.

Cover lengths:: Annual, billed per mile
Vehicles:: Car
Best for:: Low-mileage drivers who want annual cover

Visit By Miles

At a glance

Provider	Cover lengths	Vehicles	Best for
GoDailyCover	Hours to weeks	Car, van	Quick borrowed-car cover
Tempcover	1 hour to 28 days	Car, van, learner, impound	Wide range of short policies
Cuvva	Hours, days, monthly subscription	Car, van, learner	Buying cover from your phone
Veygo	Hours to weeks; learner cover longer	Car, learner	Learners practising in a family car
GoShorty	Hours to 28 days	Car, van, impound	Impound release and van hire
Dayinsure	Hours to 30 days	Car, van, learner	Short-term van cover
Marmalade	Weeks to months; annual policies	Car, learner	Young and learner drivers
Zego	Pay-as-you-go to annual	Car, van, scooter	Delivery and courier work
By Miles	Annual, billed per mile	Car	Low-mileage drivers who want annual cover

Provider details are summarised from their public websites and change often, including age limits and prices. Check the provider's own terms before you buy. Links marked sponsored are commercial partners.