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Check car cover for the day you need to drive.
Get your quote online.
One-day car insurance may suit a day trip, a visit or borrowing a car for a specific occasion. Check the quote’s start and end times: a 24-hour period can span two calendar dates.
The price shown in your quote is for the driver, vehicle and period you select. Compare the options available for the time you need, including any excess and optional extras.
Temporary insurance may suit occasional use; an annual policy may be better value if you drive the vehicle regularly.
Have the vehicle registration and the driver’s details ready. Choose when you need cover, then review the price, eligibility and policy terms before buying.
Choose exactly how long you need, from one hour to 28 days. No need to pay for time you won't use.
Daily car insurance from Daycover covers you, your passengers, the car you're driving, and any third-party damage or injury.
Need to drive a new purchase home? A daily policy gives you cover from the moment you take the keys, while you sort something longer-term.
Review the price and policy terms before you buy.
Plan the full period during which you may use the car, including collection and return.
Vehicle purchases need a separate check of DayCover’s existing-insurance requirement before you rely on this option.
They are different in intent, even though the underlying product is the same.
One day car insurance is occasion-driven: you have a specific day in mind and a specific reason. The date matters, and the 24-hour window starts and ends on a calendar day.
Daily car insurance is rate-driven: you want to pay by the day and choose exactly how many days you need – one, three, a week. It suits recurring or multi-day arrangements more than a single defined event.
24 hour car insurance is clock-driven: you set an exact start time and cover runs for precisely 24 hours from that moment. That makes it the right choice when your window crosses midnight or when you are thinking in hours rather than dates.
Yes. Temporary car insurance can be taken out from one hour up to 28 days. A one day policy gives you 24 hours of comprehensive cover, starting at the time you choose. You receive proof of insurance documents immediately.
Temporary cover is a separate policy for the named driver and vehicle. A claim under that policy is handled separately from the owner’s annual insurance, subject to the policy terms. This does not mean an incident can never affect future premiums: drivers and owners must still answer insurers’ questions accurately and meet any reporting requirements.
Yes. You can take out one day insurance on a car you do not own. You need the registration number, your driving licence details, and confirmation that the car owner is happy for you to drive it. The policy is in your name and the owner’s annual cover is unaffected.
One-day and 24-hour cover can describe the same duration. The quote and policy documents determine the times and cover, rather than a different product being created by the page name.
Yes. All Daycover temporary policies are comprehensive, including one day cover. Damage to the car you are driving, third party liability, fire, and theft are all covered. You are not limited to third-party-only cover.
Daycover provides a quote in 60 seconds. You enter the car’s registration, confirm your details, choose a start time, check the terms and conditions, then pay. Documents are available on screen immediately and emailed to you. Cover is available to start the same day, including evenings and weekends.
Driving someone else's car on your own annual policy usually only provides third-party cover. A one day temporary policy gives you comprehensive protection — and leaves the owner's no-claims bonus completely untouched.