Daily
Car Insurance
Temporary car insurance by the day
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 temporary car insurance by the day
Follow these 3 quick and easy steps to get insured by the day with our comprehensive and affordable short-term car insurance:
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 Day
Secure affordable and reliable car insurance for your short-term driving needs with One Day Insurance. Get temporary car insurance for your own car or someone else’s vehicle for as little as one day with our flexible insurance policies. Our comprehensive cover caters to individuals seeking coverage for only brief durations, providing temporary insurance for the specific number of days you need. One Day Insurance spares you the expenses and inconveniences of conventional annual car insurance policies whilst still offering you the same level of cover and preserving the owner’s No Claims Discount.
For those seeking short-term car insurance, daily car insurance is the answer. Whether you’re insuring your own car or borrowing a friend or family member’s, One Day Insurance offers flexible car insurance that can cover you by the day. If you’re needing short-term cover for drive-away coverage or any emergency situations, daily car insurance can get you sorted. It is important you are always insured, no matter how short your drive, so you are protected should anything happen whilst you’re behind the wheel.
Daily car insurance is perfect for:
Borrowing someone else's car
One-day road trips
Drive away coverage for taking home your new car
Test driving a new car before you buy
That IKEA trip
Car sharing
Emergency situations
What is daily car insurance?
Temporary car insurance that covers you 1 day at a time. Let us know how many days you need short-term cover and we will offer you a temporary car insurance policy that meets your specific needs and protects you and the vehicle from any accidents or mishaps.
What does daily insurance cover?
A short-term car insurance policy from One Day Insurance provides you with the same fully comprehensive cover as annual car insurance but without the faff.
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.
Complete our quick and easy online form and get temporary car insurance the same day!
Who is eligible for daily 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
What information is required for daily short-term car insurance?
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 daily temporary insurance cover cost?
Get temporary car insurance cover starting from just 31.81 and save yourself the cost and hassle that comes with annual car insurance policies, whilst still receiving the same level of cover. Through One Day Insurance, find a flexible and affordable temporary car insurance policy that works for you. The pricing of our car insurance policies is dependent on several factors that collectively establish the overall cost you are quoted.
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 short-term car 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
Use our car insurance quote tool to quickly find out the cost for you to get insured through One Day Insurance. Whatever your needs, we can provide the temporary car insurance cover that is right for you!
Find the right temporary 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
Weekend Insurance
Need cover for a weekend trip away? Get fully comprehensive cover with One Day Insurance’s weekend short-term cover
Weekly Insurance
Whether you’re off on a road trip or need a car for work travel, insure a car for a week with our weekly car insurance
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 an 1 day car insurance policy?
Our daily 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 insurance 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 hourly car insurance cover learner drivers?
No, at One Day Insurance we cannot provide daily short-term cover for learner drivers.
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