Two-Day Car Insurance

Comprehensive cover for 48 hours

  • Flexible cover that suits your needs
  • No long-term contracts
  • Comprehensive with no impact on no claims discount

Get flexible two-day cover from Tempcover

If you need cover for just a day or two, temporary car insurance can see you through.

This flexible option means you only pay for the time you need. Whether you need to borrow a car while yours is in for repairs or you’re heading off on a weekend away, instant insurance can be the solution.

Can I insure my car for two days?

Tempcover’s policies run from 1 hour to 28 days so, yes, two-day car insurance is a fast and flexible option where you only pay for the cover you need.

When might I need two-day car insurance?

Two-day car insurance is a great way of saving money when paying for a whole year of insurance is unnecessary.

You could take it out on the following occasions:

  • A weekend away – Share the driving duties.
  • Test driving – If the seller lets you, why not take a couple of days to get to know the car?
  • Driving away a new car – Like what you see? Buy a two-day policy to drive away your new car and use this time to arrange your ongoing insurance.
  • Moving home – Borrow a larger car for a couple of days. Need something even bigger? We also offer temporary van insurance.
  • Visiting home for the weekend – Someone staying for the weekend? Give them the keys to your car and let them drive without the cost or hassle of adding them to an existing policy.

Benefits of two-day insurance

  • It’s quick and easy – Quotes in under 2 minutes.
  • Only pay for the cover you need – Tailor the policy to the time you need.
  • Avoid the hassle of adjusting existing policies – Get a stand-alone policy and remove the risk of affecting a no claims discount.
  • The cost-effective insurance solution – Especially if you’re only going to be driving for two days.
  • Fully comprehensive cover as standard – Should an accident happen, your vehicle and any third parties are covered.

How do I get 48-hour car insurance?

48-hour car insurance is quick and easy to get with Tempcover.

It takes just 3 simple steps:

  1. Enter a few details about yourself and the car
  2. Confirm you’re happy with the price and details
  3. Pay for your policy

Am I eligible for two-day insurance?

We’re confident we can offer two-day insurance to most drivers aged 17-78.

However, you and your car must meet the following criteria:

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

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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.

The cover you need for the duration you want