One-Day Van
Insurance

One-Day Van Insurance Short term van insurance that's flexible

Why choose our one-day van 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 one-day van insurance?

One-day van insurance is an insurance policy that covers you to use another van for 24 hours.

In these situations, taking out a costly and lengthy insurance policy is often a waste of time and money. The good news is that you can get cover for a van for just a day. This means that you avoid the cost and hassle of arranging annual insurance.

Getting a van insurance policy for one day is so easy – just follow these three simple steps:

  1. Enter a few details about yourself and the van
  2. Confirm that you’re happy with the price and details of your policy
  3. Pay for your policy and get your documents emailed instantly

If you think that you’ll need longer than a day, you can still get a temporary van insurance policy to suit your needs. With policies from just one hour, to a few weeks, up to one month, you can find the perfect van insurance for you.

Benefits of our one-day van insurance

It's cost-effective

When you only want one-day van cover, save money by only paying for insurance on the day that you need it.

It's fast

Get your online quote for one-day van insurance in under 2 minutes or in the Tempcover App. Receive super-fast temporary van cover as soon as possible!

It's flexible

You'll find temporary one-day van insurance that is fully flexible with no long-term contracts. Take advantage of convenient cover ranging from 24 hours to 28 days!

No impact on NCD

Protect your No Claims Discount with one-day van insurance and save money in the long and short term.

For more information on how we can help you get temporary van insurance, get in touch with us at a time that’s convenient for you. Apart from Bank Holidays, we’re open seven days a week!

How does our van insurance day cover work?

If you insure a van for a day, you get all the comprehensive cover of a yearly policy without the hefty price tag. Annual insurance is time-consuming and expensive – it may work out cheaper per day but you’ll end up paying far more for cover that you just don’t need.

One-day van insurance is a cost-effective option with long-term benefits. Temporary van cover will generally last for 24 hours and is separate, standalone policy so the owner of the van’s No Claims Discount is protected and there are no long-term contracts. This means that you’re not tied to anything.

Why use one-day van insurance?

Temporary van insurance is a quick and straightforward option when you need cover for a short period of around 24 hours. There are some occasions on which you’ll benefit more from 1-day van cover than opting for annual cover, including:

  • Moving house and you need to drive for a day or two.
  • The van that you need for work is in for repairs.
  • Carrying one-off large items.
  • Insuring a new employee for a short period.
  • Transporting family members to university.
  • Test-driving a new van.

Because of the flexibility of temporary van insurance, it’s perfect for domestic or business use. Most of us don’t have a van to hand but getting the right insurance to borrow one is simple and straightforward with 1-day van cover.

It’s also ideal for small businesses, van fleets and tradespeople because one-day van insurance is so quick and easy to buy. Even if you need it at the last minute, you can rely on it.

What does one-day van insurance cover?

With comprehensive cover as standard on one-day van insurance from Tempcover, you’re covered for any damage to yourself, your van and any third parties involved in an accident.

What’s covered with daily van insurance

  • Fully comprehensive insurance on policies from 1 hour to 28 days 
  • Accidental and malicious damage to your van 
  • Loss or damage to your van caused by fire, theft, or attempted theft
  • Legal liabilities for injury or damage to another person or their property
  • Personal belongings (definitions may differ by insurer)
  • Driving in the UK
  • In some instances driving in the EU with the third-party or equivariant level

What's optional with daily van insurance

  • Excess Reduction Cover, reducing your policy excess to as close as £100 as possible

What's not covered with daily van insurance

  • The excess you agreed to pay
  • Release from an impound (unless you buy a specific temporary impounded van policy)
  • Additional drivers – we can only cover the driver named on the policy
  • Cover for the loss or damage to a vehicle, trailer, trailer-caravan or broken-down vehicle when being towed by the insured van
  • A sole claim or separate cover for broken/damaged glass including the windscreen

Tempcover works with a panel of insurers to ensure we can provide temporary van insurance for 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 purchasing to confirm what is specifically covered in your policy.

Need to know more about getting the right temporary van insurance policy for you? Simply get in touch with our friendly team today. Ready to get your quote? You can get this now in under 2 minutes.

Am I eligible for daily van insurance?

To get daily van insurance, you must:

  • Be aged 17-77 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 daily van insurance, your van must:

  • Be valued between £1,500 and £65,000.
  • Be taxed and in a roadworthy condition with a valid MOT.
  • Have no modifications other than the addition of the manufacturer’s optional extras (signage, roof racks, ply lining, interior storage) or those designed to aid disabled drivers.
  • Be a right-hand drive car with no more than 5 seats.
  • Not weigh more than 7.5 tonnes.

Each insurer on our panel has its own eligibility criteria. Please pay close attention to the Proposer’s Declaration.

Unfortunately, there are instances when even drivers with the above details may be unable to get a temp van insurance quote with us – these include:

  • Vans used for exportation – any vehicle that leaves the UK must return within the period of cover and this would only cover them in the EU.
  • Looking to insure a hire or loan vehicle.

One-day van insurance to suit you

The details you will need:

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  • The van'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

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It couldn't be simpler to get a short term insurance policy.

You can buy a policy online anytime you need it, and with our straightforward quote process, you can get a price in under 2 minutes!

The price for your selected duration is from:

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Prices based on the average price 19,765 policies for the displayed durations (January 2023)

You can pay for your short term insurance policy in several ways. Using our secure payment system, you can use the following payment methods:

VISA, Mastercard, AMEX

After you’ve bought your policy, your documents will be emailed to you instantly so there’s no waiting around.

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