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Plan car cover for two consecutive days.
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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.
You decide when your cover starts and ends, providing complete control and flexibility.
Our short term car insurance protects you, your passengers, your car as well as other people, property and vehicles.
In a hurry? Get on the road in minutes, driving a car you don't own (with the owner's permission of course!).
Get a quote quickly, with a minimal amount of questions for just the length of time you need to drive to keep costs to a minimum.
Two-day insurance may suit a short visit or a weekend using an eligible borrowed car. Set the start and end times for the whole period and check them in the quote. Your cover applies only to the driver, vehicle and uses accepted by the insurer.
Two day car insurance is suited to situations where you need to drive a car for a specific, short period – typically across a weekend or a couple of consecutive days.
Common situations include borrowing a family member’s or friend’s car for a weekend trip, covering yourself on a hire vehicle for a house move, driving a recently purchased car home while you arrange annual insurance, or using a replacement vehicle while your own is off the road.
Taking out your own two day policy means you have Comprehensive cover in your own name for the full duration. You do not need to amend anyone else’s policy and you are not relying on assumptions about what your own annual insurance may or may not cover when driving another vehicle.
For more on the different ways you can cover yourself on a car you do not own, see our guide on whether you can drive someone else’s car.
Taking out your own temporary policy rather than being added as a named driver on the vehicle owner’s annual insurance keeps things straightforward for both parties. Any claim you make does not affect their no claims discount, there is no mid-term amendment to their policy, and their renewal premium is not affected by your use of their car.
If you only need to use a car for two or three days, then choosing a Daycover two day car insurance policy could be more convenient. It also avoids risking the car owner’s No Claims Discount; which will give them peace of mind when you borrow their car. If you need less than two days, you can choose how much cover you need by the hour!
If one day turns out to be enough, one day car insurance covers that single window at the lower price.
The key to finding cheap two day car insurance is simple: only pay for the exact time you need to be insured. 2 day car insurance gives you the flexibility to start your policy whenever you’re ready to drive and end it exactly when you’re done.
By only insuring yourself for two days, you avoid paying for unnecessary cover, which helps keep costs low. It’s ideal if you just need short term use of a vehicle, whether it’s your own or someone else’s.
You can choose cover from just one hour up to 28 days. If you need more time after your two day insurance ends, you can simply take out a new short term policy to stay protected.
You can request a quote for a car you do not own if you have the owner’s permission. The driver, vehicle and existing-insurance requirements still apply.
Yes you can take out multiple two day car policies in a year, but there will come a tipping point that it would make more sense cost-wise to take out an annual policy.
If you passed your driving test within the last six months, temporary car insurance isn’t available to you yet. Most insurers require you to have held a full UK driving licence for at least six months before you’re eligible.
So while brand new drivers can’t get two day car insurance straight away, once you’ve had your licence for six months and gained a bit of experience, you’ll be able to take out a short term policy for the exact time you need. Perfect for when you only need to borrow a car for a couple of days.
Temporary car insurance is perfect for short term needs, but if you require coverage for a longer duration, an annual policy may be more cost effective.
It doesn’t cover you for driving a rental or hired car; you’ll need a specific hire car insurance policy for that.
Short term cover also is not suitable if you’re planning on using it to be a cabbie – you’ll need proper taxi insurance to do that. It’s also not to be used for deliveries or courier work.
Temporary car insurance is also not suitable for releasing a vehicle from a Police or Local Authority impound, learning to drive, driving outside of the EU/EEA and for importing / exporting cars; the vehicle must be in the UK at the start and end of the policy.
With annual insurance you pay for the full 365 days of cover on your car insurance, whereas with two day car insurance you only pay for the time you need. That is why it’s worth checking to see if a short term policy is cheaper for you.
There are also a few ways that you can try and get the cheapest car insurance for two days.
– Don’t purchase adds ons you don’t need; for example, you may have breakdown cover with your bank account
– Have a choice of cars to borrow? It might be worth getting quotes to see which car produces the cheapest quote for you
– Build your experience; the longer you’ve held your licence claim-free, the better
Your annual policy may not insure you to drive another person's car. Where Driving Other Cars cover is included, it often provides third-party-only protection. Check your certificate and policy wording before relying on it.