Weekend van insurance
Cover in no time
Takes less than 60 seconds!
Why choose Covertime?
Comprehensive van cover
Docs available immediately after purchase
Quick and flexible
Cover from one hour to 28 days
Protect existing No Claims Discount
Do everything online
Insure only for the time you need
Get on the road in minutes
What is temporary weekend van insurance?
Temporary van insurance is an easy and efficient way to get comprehensive insurance on a van for a couple of days over the weekend.
Weekends and errands go hand in hand and sometimes your day-to-day car just won't cut it, and you find yourself needing to borrow a van for a couple of days - this is where a temporary van insurance policy could really help out.
A weekend van insurance policy is perfect for those weekends where you're looking to be productive - whether that's moving house, helping a friend move house, picking up a larger purchase like furniture pieces, or picking up supplies for redecorating.
When you're borrowing someone else's van for the weekend, it's not just your No Claims Bonus that's protected under a temporary insurance policy, theirs will be too, so there's advantages all around.
Likewise, maybe it's just a van that you drive occasionally when it's needed and an annual policy might be an expense that could be avoided. Either way, temporary van insurance is a great way to get comprehensive cover for as long as you need, whenever you need it - whatever the reasons:
Driving a friend's or family member's van on the weekends
Moving house or helping someone else move
Transporting large furniture or items
Business use including carriage of goods for that business
Emergency use if your van is off the road for the weekend
Driving a new van home before you arrange an annual policy
Test driving a new van before you buy it
Our weekend van insurance policies are Comprehensive
What is covered?
Damage to the van you're driving
Theft or attempted theft
Fire damage
Third party: damage to other vehicles / property / injury to others
What isn't covered?
More than one driver on a temporary policy
Delivery, courier or taxi work
Theft or damage due to neglect; such as leaving the van unlocked
Wear and tear or windscreen
How to get van insurance for the weekend
Getting a temporary van insurance policy for the weekend really couldn't be any more simple.
You can get a quote online anytime but just letting us know a few details about yourself, the van registration and how long you need it for - whether that's just cover for Saturday & Sunday, or a long weekend!
Covertime is proudly faff-free so we're not wasting your time with a long, complicated online form - it's better to keep things simple.
Need van insurance for the weekend quickly? You can select your cover to start straight away without any waiting around. If you're being organised and looking at getting insurance for a weekend in the future, you can select anytime up to 30 days in advance.
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Let us know the van's reg and a few details about yourself
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Then we need to know when you need the cover and how long for
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Get your quote, check the terms, choose how you want to pay and you're off!
Do I need temporary weekend van insurance?
Weekend van insurance is a convenient option for drivers who like a little flexibility in their lives.
You may be borrowing someone else's van to run errands on the weekend, moving house or picking up large items you've bought online. If you've recently bought a new van over the weekend and sorting an annual policy feels more like a Monday problem, then temporary van cover could be a great way to bridge the gap over the weekend, so you can just focus on enjoying your brand new van.
Whatever the reason, being able to take out temporary cover for the weekend can really come in handy.
One of the biggest advantages of temporary van insurance is that it could save time and money. Instead of being added to someone else's annual policy, which can be expensive and affect their no claims discount, you get your own comprehensive cover. This keeps things simpler and ensures you're protected without the added hassle or cost.
So, if you're borrowing a van, lending one out, or just need occasional access to a van for personal reasons, temporary van insurance is a smart, cost-effective solution.
You may need to add a driver for your van for van for a specific job for a one day or one week. Perhaps you need to borrow a van for a larger load. Temporary van insurance is perfect for business usage and carrying good that are related to your business. It's not suitable for carriage or other people's good, such as delivery or courier work.
It gives you instant cover, total peace of mind, and complete flexibility... exactly when you need it.
Who is temporary van cover suitable for?
Carriage of own goods
Ages 23-69
Full UK licence holders
Max value £40,000
*Other terms and conditions apply.
How much does temporary van insurance cost?
The premium you’ll pay for your short-term van insurance will depend on several factors, including your age, driving experience, location, the time and date you need cover, the van you’ll be driving, and how long you need to be insured for.
If you only need to drive a van for a short period, a temporary van insurance policy can be an affordable and flexible option. However, keep in mind that the longer the duration of your cover, the higher the cost is likely to be.
You can take out multiple temporary van insurance policies throughout the year, especially if your driving needs are occasional or vary. But if you find yourself regularly using the same van, switching to an annual van insurance policy could work out more cost effective in the long run.
You can get temporary van insurance by the hour, daily, weekly or even up to 28 days.
How can you get the cheapest weekend van insurance?
In order to get the cheapest van insurance for the weekend: only pay for the time you actually need to drive.
One of the biggest advantages of a weekend insurance policy is its flexibility. You can start your cover at the exact moment you need to drive and set it to end as soon as you're done. This way, you're not paying for unused time, keeping your costs as low as possible.
By insuring yourself on a van only for the weekend; whether it’s for a quick delivery, a weekend move, or a short work project, you avoid the higher costs of unnecessary, longer-term policies.
Need more time on the road? Simply take out another temporary van insurance policy, it’s quick, easy, and designed to work around your schedule.
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Weekend van insurance
Takes less than 60 seconds!
Benefits of temporary van insurance
Quick, easy and affordable
Get a quote quickly, with a minimal amount of questions for just the length of time you need to drive the van to keep costs to a minimum.
Great for short term tasks
Need to move house or pick up some large large furniture or item? Short term van insurance is perfect
Choose your time
You decide when your cover starts and ends, providing complete control and flexibility.
Comprehensive cover
Our short term van insurance protects you, your passengers, your van as well as other people, property and vehicles.
Pay securely and easily
Weekend van insurance FAQs
Did you know?
Driving other cars using an annual policy usually only insures you for Third Party claims, meaning damage to the car you are driving is not covered.