Weekly
Car Insurance
Temporary car insurance by the week
1 hour to 4 weeks
Instant temporary
cover in minutes
Drivers age
range 21-74
From
1hr-28 days
Flexible
pay-as-you-go cover
How to get weekly car insurance
It’s quick and easy to get a one-week car insurance policy for your own or someone else’s car.
Get temporary car insurance in just 3 steps:
Complete our quick and simple online form
Get a quote and choose the right one for you
Pay online for instant short-term car insurance
Car Insurance
By the Week
With One Day Insurance, you can get flexible car insurance from 1 to 4 weeks. Get short-term insurance for your own or someone else’s vehicle for as short as one week with our temporary car insurance cover. Our fully comprehensive cover caters to individuals seeking coverage for brief timeframes. Weekly insurance is quick and easy to obtain, and protects you and the vehicle for the precise number of weeks you need, eliminating the expense and inconvenience of standard annual car insurance policies, whilst safeguarding the owner’s No Claims Discount.
Weekly car insurance is the answer for drivers requiring temporary car insurance for their own car or those borrowing a car from a friend or family member. Whether you’re off on a road trip with friends and want to share the driving, or are a uni student coming back for the holidays, get short-term cover for the exact duration you need. No matter how long or short you’re behind the wheel, it is important that you are insured with a reliable and valid policy. With One Day Insurance, you will get a comprehensive insurance policy that protects you from any bumps along the way.
Weekly car insurance is ideal for:
Borrowing someone else's car
Road-tripping around the UK
Students back from university for the summer
Using a car for work travels
Car sharing/ share the driving on long journeys
Courtesy cars
So whether you’re off on a road trip or traveling for work, get covered today with One Day Insurance’s weekly car insurance.
What is weekly car insurance?
It is simply temporary car insurance that can cover you from 1, up to 4, weeks. You receive the same comprehensive cover as standard but you only pay for the cover you need. Short-term cover is flexible for your specific requirements and doesn’t tie you into any complicated, annual car insurance policies.
What does weekly insurance cover?
Weekly insurance provides comprehensive cover as standard, allowing you to drive easy, knowing your car insurance protects you and the vehicle from accidental damages.
Insure cars from 1 hour to up to 28 days
Protect owner's No Claims Discount
Covers vehicle Value Indemnity £1,000 minimum and £50,000 maximum
Insurance for the UK only
Read our temporary car insurance policy in full for more information.
Securing temporary car insurance through One Day Insurance is quick and easy. Fill out our online form and get short-term cover in minutes!
Who is eligible for weekly car insurance?
To be eligible for our temporary car insurance policies, you and your vehicle must meet the following requirements:
Drivers
Aged 21-74
UK resident for 2+ years
Have full UK Licence for 6+ months
ABI group 1-45
<6 points on your licence
No previous driving bans
Has a current permanent UK address
Vehicles
Vehicle is owned by family or friend, is a courtesy or lease car
Vehicle is not a hire or rental vehicle
Your usual vehicle is not impounded by the police
Minimum car value £1000
Maximum car value £50,000
SDP, SDP+C, Class 1 business use only
Read more about the eligibility criteria for our short-term car insurance
What information is required to get temporary car insurance for one week?
In order to get you on the road as quickly as possible, we will need the following information:
UK
Driving Licence
Valid UK driving licence (for 6+ months)
Choose Duration
Choose your car insurance duration, from 1hr to 28 days
Details
About You
Your personal details; name, date of birth, home address and driver’s licence number
Details
About Vehicle
Vehicles details; registration number, make and model,
How much does weekly car insurance cover cost?
Temporary insurance offers cost-effective and flexible coverage, aligning with your precise duration requirements. Get weekly car insurance starting from just £42.05, providing an affordable solution to your specific car needs. The pricing for temporary insurance is influenced by a range of variables that will determine the overall cost of your short-term car insurance quote.
Prior accidents:
Previous claims will affect the cost for temporary car insurance policies via One Day Insurance
Personal info:
Certain personal factors, including age and driving experience, are considered in your quote
Vehicle type:
The size and model of your vehicle can impact the cost for temporary insurance
Location:
Certain areas are deemed higher risk, therefore, location is taken into account for your quote
Policy length:
The length of cover you require will impact the cost of your short-term insurance quote
One Day Insurance can provide tailored short-term car insurance so you are covered for only the time you need!
Find the right short-term car insurance for you
One Day Insurance offers hourly, daily, weekend and weekly insurance. Find which one is right for you!
Hourly Insurance
Get insurance for as little as one hour with our flexible hourly insurance policy, so you only pay for the time you need
Daily Insurance
One Day Insurance makes it quick and easy to get temporary insurance by the day with our day car insurance cover
Weekend Insurance
Need cover for a weekend trip away? Get fully comprehensive cover with One Day Insurance’s weekend short-term cover
Monthly car insurance
Get temporary car insurance for up to a month, and remain free from the constraints of an annual car insurance policy.
Temporary Car Insurance FAQs
What is covered by a weekend car insurance policy?
Our weekend policies include comprehensive coverage as standard, ensuring protection not only for damage to other vehicles but also for the car you are driving. This encompasses accidents, theft, fire, vandalism, and natural disasters, providing a broader financial safeguard for the policyholder compared to third-party or third-party, fire and theft policies.
How is temporary car insurance different from an annual car insurance policy?
The primary difference between annual and temporary car insurance is in the name – annual car insurance is a policy that covers you over the course of a year, whilst temporary car insurance provides cover during a specific time period, ranging from an hour to a month. The key benefit of this temporary coverage is its flexibility and freedom, ideal for borrowing a friend or family member’s car, test drives, road trips, or any situation requiring temporary vehicle protection without the obligations of a long-term commitment. There are a host of other differences and benefits for annual vs temporary car insurace which you can read about in our blog comparing the two types of car insurance policies.
Can I extend or cancel my temporary car insurance policy?
Whilst you cannot extend your One Day Insurance policy, should you need comprehensive cover for longer than you planned, you are able to arrange a new short-term policy quick and simple by completing the online form. You may cancel your temporary insurance policy before the end of the cover period, although no refund will be given.
When will your information appear on the Motor Insurance Database?
We ensure the timely upload of new policy data to the Motor Insurance Database (MID) daily, even on holidays and weekends. The information should become available on the MID within just 2-3 hours after we have submitted your information. Read more about the MID and why it is relevant to your temporary car insurance policy.
Will getting temporary car insurance through One Day Insurance affect the vehicle owner's No Claims Discount?
Since temporary insurance is short-term and separate from your regular annual insurance policy, any claims made under temporary coverage should not affect the No-Claims Discount associated with your main policy.
Does One Day Insurance's weekly car insurance cover learner drivers?
No, at One Day Insurance we cannot provide weekly short-term cover for learner drivers.
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