Weekend Car
Insurance
Weekend car insurance to suit your Saturday and Sunday plans
Why choose our weekend car insurance?
- 1 From 1-28 days. You only pay for the cover you want and only when you need it.
- 2 Drive away cover while waiting for your annual policy.
- 3 Protects your No Claims Discount. Fully comp insurance for peace of mind.
What is weekend car insurance?
Whether you’re a student looking for cover on your parents’ car for moving day or you’re borrowing a vehicle for a weekend break, our two day car insurance can give you the level of cover you need almost instantly.
Available for the entire weekend or just a few hours, these insurance policies are flexible and comprehensive. This gives you the peace of mind to focus less on insurance admin and more on your exciting plans. Not only can our short-term cover save you money but you don’t have to deal with the hassle of altering your existing annual policy.
Benefits of weekend car insurance cover
It's flexible
If you only need to drive occasionally or are borrowing a car for a week, you can get covered for when you’re actually driving with no long-term commitments.
It's cost-effective
For one-off driving when all you need is weekly car insurance, you can save money by not paying any more than you need to.
It's fast
You can find out how much one week of car insurance will cost in under 2 minutes online or even quicker once you're set up in the Tempcover app.
No impact on No Claims Discount
Get the highest level of cover available and peace of mind that there’s no impact on their existing No Claims Discount.
For more information on how we can help you get temporary car insurance, get in touch with us seven days a week!
How do I apply for weekend car insurance?
Getting cover for your car over the weekend has never been easier thanks to the straightforward process at Tempcover. Take these simple steps to get your comprehensive weekend insurance:
1. Check you’re eligible
Simply check whether you are eligible against our criteria listed above
2. Get a quick quote
Just enter a few details such as the reg number and how long you need to be insured for
3. Check your quote
Confirm you’re happy with your quote and take the time to check the declaration
4. Get covered
Buy your policy and we’ll email all your documents to you straight away – that’s it you’re covered!
When would I need car insurance for the weekend?
If you’re planning a weekend away or just need to borrow a vehicle at the end of the week, weekend car insurance could be the best way to ensure you’re properly covered.
Only paying for the time you need means you’re not forking out for expensive and unnecessary long-term cover.
Weekends are a great opportunity to meet friends, go on trips, or spend time with your family. If you’re using a car you’re not already insured to drive, you’ll want cover that’s fast and flexible to suit whatever you’ve got planned.
Borrowing a friend’s car for the weekend
Using a friend’s car is cheaper than hiring a vehicle. Also, when you insure with temporary insurance, your friend's policy and No Claims Discount won’t be affected.
Having a weekend away
Having flexible insurance for just the time you’re away is ideal for keeping costs down. Make sure you only pay for the day or two you need with Tempcover.
Getting car repairs on the weekend
If your vehicle ends up off the road longer than expected, even up to a month, you can get cover to use another vehicle without a long-term commitment.
Driving away a new car
If you’re picking up a new car over the weekend, you’ll need insurance to drive it home – get it for a few hours, days, or weeks while you arrange your annual insurance.
What does weekend car insurance cover?
As with all our temporary policies, our weekend car insurance means you get comprehensive cover as standard. This means you’re insured against any damage to the vehicle you’re using and any other third parties.
- Fully comprehensive insurance on policies from 1 hour to 28 days
- Accidental and malicious damage to your car
- Cover for injury or damage to another person or their property
- Driving in the UK
- In some instances driving in the EU with the third-party or equivariant level
What’s optional with weekend insurance
- Legal Expenses Cover providing up to £100,000 cover for legal costs including uninsured loss recovery for accidents that are not your fault
- Excess Reduction Cover, reducing your policy excess to as close as £100 as possible
What’s not covered with weekend insurance
- The excess you agreed to pay
- Release from an impound (unless you buy a specific temporary impounded vehicle policy)
- Additional drivers – we can only cover the driver named on the policy
- A sole claim or separate cover for broken/damaged glass including the windscreen
To find the cheapest weekend car insurance, we work with a panel of insurers. This means we provide a range of cover, find you the best possible prices, and cover 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 buying to confirm what your policy specifically covers.
Can I get car insurance for a weekend?
Yes, you can get car insurance that only lasts over the weekend. By taking advantage of insurers’ short-term insurance options, you’ll find a cheap and comprehensive policy that will give you peace of mind and let you drive a different car on Saturday and Sunday.
To ensure you qualify for weekend car insurance, check out our simple guide to eligibility.
To get temporary car insurance, you must
- Be aged 17-78 years old.
- Hold a full UK or EU driving licence with no more than 7 points in the last 3 years.
- Have been a permanent UK resident for the last 12 months or be a British expatriate.
- Have no criminal convictions.
- Not had a previous policy of insurance declared void by an insurer.
To get temporary car insurance, your car must
- Be valued between £1,500 and £65,000.
- Be taxed and in a roadworthy condition with a valid MOT.
- Not be modified in any way except if designed to aid disabled drivers.
- Be a right-hand drive car with no more than 8 seats.
- Not be declared SORN.
Each insurer on our panel has its own eligibility criteria. Please pay close attention to the Proposer’s Declaration.
Quick and easy insurance, built around you
The details you will need:
- The car's reg number
- Your details (name, address, D.O.B etc)
- Your licence type and how long you've held it
- The value of the vehicle
- Your email/phone number (to send policy documents)
- When you'd like the policy to start and end
Temporary car insurance calculator
You can pay for your short term insurance policy in several ways. Using our secure payment system, you can use the following payment methods:
After you’ve bought your policy, your documents will be emailed to you instantly so there’s no waiting around.
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