Two-Week Car Insurance
Find 2 weeks car insurance quotes online in under 2 minutes
- From 1-28 days. You only pay for the cover you want and only when you need it.
- Drive away cover while waiting for your annual policy.
- Protects your no claims discount. Fully comp insurance for peace of mind.
What is temporary 2-week car insurance?
Two-week car insurance is car insurance designed to fit around your needs. If you need flexible car insurance for a holiday, for students home from uni, or just to borrow a car, temporary insurance for 2 weeks could be the insurance option for you.
Temporary car insurance gives you car insurance for 2 weeks so you only pay for what you want. There’s no need to adjust any existing policy and you’re not tied into anything long term.
You get the car insurance you need and only pay for the time you want.
When would I need 2-week car insurance?
Two week car insurance can be all you need for many everyday situations. Here are just some occasions when two week car insurance could be right for you:
- Driving holidays
- Borrowing during car repairs
- Visiting friends and family
- Students home from University
- Driving away a new car
- Moving house
- Looking after a car for a week or two
How much does it cost to insure a car for 2 weeks?
The cost to insure your car for 2 weeks will depend on a number of different factors. The details you provide when getting a temporary car insurance quote will be used to calculate how much your insurance will cost.
The details that your 2 weeks car insurance will be calculated on include:
- Your age
- Your location
- Your driving history and experience
- The type of licence you have
- The make and model of your car
- The value of your car
Can I get car insurance for 2 weeks?
Yes, you can find car insurance for 2 weeks if you and the vehicle you want to insure meet the following criteria:
To get new driver insurance, you must
- Be aged 17 and older
- Hold a UK or EU driving licence
- Have been a permanent UK resident for the last 12 months or a British expatriate
- Have no more than 7 licence points in the last 3 years
- Have not been disqualified from driving for the last 2 years
- Have had no more than 2 fault claims in the last 3 years
- Have no criminal convictions
- Not have had a previous policy of insurance declared void by an insurer
To get new driver insurance, your car must
- Be valued between £1,500 and £65,000.
- Be in a roadworthy condition with a current and valid MOT (unless you are using the insurance policy to take the vehicle to a pre-booked MOT)
- The vehicle must be taxed (unless you are using the insurance policy to obtain tax for the vehicle immediately after purchase)
- Not be modified in any way except for those designed to aid disabled drivers
- Be a right-hand drive car
- Have no more than 8 seats
- Not be declared SORN
Please be aware that each insurer on our panel has its own eligibility criteria and so you should pay close attention to their Proposer’s Declaration.
Can I get a cheap two-week car insurance quote?
You can find cheap two-week car insurance with Tempcover. It’s quick and easy to get a quote, you will just need to meet the above criteria and provide some basic information about you and the car you want to insure – the whole process takes under 2 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Temporary insurance is always the best option. If you’re planning to drive long term, you could find that annual cover is more affordable option.
We’d also recommend looking for alternative insurance if you’re planning to use a hire or rented vehicle or use your vehicle as a taxi or delivery driver as we are unable to provide insurance for these purposes.
There are certain drivers that are unlikely to find temporary car insurance. These include drivers who have:
- Had their full UK licence less than 6 months
- Have over 7 driving licence penalty points in the last 3 years
- Have been disqualified from driving in the past 2 years
- Have pending criminal convictions
We are also unable to provide cover for drivers looking to insure cars worth less than £1,500 or more than £65,000.
Yes, you can find temporary insurance for a wide range of vehicles including vans. Find out more about our range of temporary insurance cover:
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We work directly with insurers to provide you with short-term insurance to suit your needs
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
Full cover, no impact
Get fully comprehensive cover on our standard short term policies - plus it won't affect your no claims discount
Hourly, daily, weekly
Choose the duration you want with 1-12 hour and 1-28 day cover available - don't pay for cover you don't need
All customised, nothing added
Customise your policy to suit your specific situation - get the policy you want and even choose the minute you want your policy to begin
