Two day car insurance

The price of two day car insurance depends on several factors, including your age, driving history, location, the vehicle you want to insure, and when you need cover.

Insurers also consider how long you need the policy for: in this case, just two days, which can help keep the cost lower compared to longer-term policies.

If you only need to drive a car for a couple of days, a two day temporary car insurance policy could be a cost-effective solution. It gives you the flexibility to get behind the wheel without committing to a full annual policy.

You can take out multiple short term car insurance policies throughout the year, but if you're regularly using the same car, switching to an annual policy may work out cheaper in the long run.

Getting two day car insurance really couldn't be easier!

Forget the days of filling out pages of relentless questions for your annual car insurance quote. With our simple quote process, you can get a quote for two days car insurance in a couple of minutes in just a few simple steps...

Need to borrow a car for a couple of days? Our two day car insurance gives you comprehensive cover fast, ideal for short term use of your own car or someone else’s. Whether you’re helping a friend move house, taking a weekend road trip, or need cover while your main car is in the garage, we’ve got you covered.

You can buy your 2 day car insurance policy online in minutes. It can start instantly or on a future date within the next 30 days. You only pay for the time you need - no long term commitment required.

With Covertime’s two day car insurance, you’ll be protected against damage to your car, other vehicles, and other people... all with one simple policy.

Short term car insurance can be seriously handy for lots of different situations such as:

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 Covertime 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!

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.