Weekend van insurance
Instant, comprehensive van insurance for the weekend.
Get a price in under 60 seconds!
Why choose
Covertime?
- Do everything online
- Comprehensive cover
- Protect existing No Claims Discount
- Get on the road in minutes
- Insure only for the time you need
- Docs available right after purchase
- Cover from one hour to 28 days
- Quick and flexible
What is
weekend van insurance?
Weekend 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:
How much does weekend van insurance cost?
The premium you’ll pay for your weekend 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 weekend 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 weekend 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 weekend van insurance by the hour, daily, weekly or even up to 28 days.
How can you get cheap 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.
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 weekend van insurance
Getting a 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.
Do I need 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 weekend 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, weekend 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. Weekend 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.
Covertime's weekend van insurance is only suitable for drivers with a maximum of three penalty points with no previous claims in the last three years.
It gives you instant cover, total peace of mind, and complete flexibility... exactly when you need it.
Who is
temporary van cover suitable for?
Benefits of weekend 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.
Weekend van insurance FAQs
Can you get weekend van insurance on a van you hire?
No you can't take out weekend van insurance on a hired van. Short term weekend insurance allows you to borrow a van and insure it, rather than insure a hired van.
Can I use a weekend policy to make deliveries?
You’re only insured for the carriage of your own goods. This means it's suitable for personal use or transporting your own tools and equipment. It does not cover any form of hire or reward, including courier work, delivery driving, or using the van as part of a delivery service. If you're earning money from transporting goods, you'll need specialist commercial or courier insurance instead.
Can I drive a van I've just bought without getting insurance?
You cannot legally drive a new van home without insurance. If you have an accident you won't be insured, even if it is new and you haven't sorted a new policy yet. Short term weekend van insurance is very easy to set up from anywhere, so you want to avoid ever driving without the appropriate insurance required by law.
Can I get temporary commercial vehicle insurance as a new driver?
To get weekend van insurance from us at Covertime, you'll need to have a full UK driving licence for at least 12 months.
What happens if I need to extend my cover past the weekend?
Need more than the weekend? No problem - currently our policies are not able to be extended or renewed, but if you need more time you can get a fresh quote anytime online for however long you need!
Can I take out multiple weekend van insurance policies in one year?
Yes you can take out multiple weekend van insurance policies in a year, but there will come a point that if you're always insuring the same van, that an annual policy would be more cost-effective.
What isn't weekend van insurance suitable for?
It’s important to know what weekend van insurance does not cover. You’re only insured for the carriage of your own goods. This means it's suitable for personal use or transporting your own tools and equipment. It does not cover any form of hire or reward, including courier work, delivery driving, or using the van as part of a delivery service. If you're earning money from transporting goods, you'll need specialist commercial or courier insurance instead.
You’re also not covered if you're driving a hired or rental van, a specific rental vehicle insurance policy is required for that.
The van must be physically located in the UK at both the start and end of the policy. Weekend van insurance is not valid for importing or exporting vehicles or for driving outside of the UK, EU, or EEA.
Can I use temporary insurance to get an MOT on my van?
Yes you can use weekend van insurance to get an MOT on your van, but it must be for a pre-booked MOT appointment.
Does weekend van insurance include breakdown cover?
The short answer is no - our temporary van insurance policies do not include breakdown cover.
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.