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Need a car for a short drive? Check hourly cover with DayCover for the time you expect to use it.
Get your quote online.
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.
Choose enough time for the whole journey, including the return trip. Check the quoted start and end times rather than relying on a label such as ‘daily’ or ‘monthly’. If your plans change, make sure valid cover is in place before continuing to drive.
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.
You can now choose how long you need cover, from 1 hour to 28 days - why pay for more?
Our hourly car insurance protects you, your passengers, your car as well as other people, vehicles and property.
Sort out insurance for a new car on a short term basis, quickly and easily, from wherever you bought your new vehicle.
Daycover is proudly faff-free! Get a quote quickly and keep costs to a minimum.
Hourly car insurance is intended for a defined period rather than a full day or year. It may suit a brief visit, a test drive or borrowing a car for an errand. Include the outward and return journeys when choosing your times, and confirm that the quoted policy covers your use.
This type of short but mighty comprehensive insurance is for drivers who need car insurance by the hour and don’t want to pay for more than what they need.
Whatever the reason – whether it’s emergency, spontaneity or necessity – hourly temporary car insurance is a simple and quick way to make sure you have the cover you need.
You don’t even need to own the car to take out a short term policy, you will need the owner’s permission though!
For a full day of cover rather than just a few hours, daily car insurance provides the same instant comprehensive protection.
DayCover’s car insurance pages advertise cover from one hour. Enter the driver and car details to check which durations are available. Only drive once cover has been confirmed and the stated start time has arrived.
Provided that you have their permission, you can absolutely get hourly car insurance to borrow someone else’s car. In fact, it’s actually quite simple and often cost-effective way to get insured, whether that’s for one hour or twelve. It means they can avoid the faff of getting you put as a named driver on their policy and it won’t affect their no claims bonus.
Your DayCover policy documents state the cover dates and times. Keep them available and check the end time before driving. If you need longer, request a new quote and confirm acceptance rather than relying only on an expiry reminder.
A short journey still needs valid insurance. Check that you are insured to drive this particular car before setting off.
DayCover’s published Terms of Business say temporary policies cannot be extended and do not renew automatically. If you need more time, request a new quote before the existing policy ends. A new policy is subject to acceptance; check its start time to avoid a gap.