Weekly 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 weekly van insurance?
Need to insure a van on a weekly basis? We have a clever solution...
Weekly car insurance is a quick and simple way to get insurance to drive a van on a temporary basis. It's perfect for people who need to keep things flexible.
Taking out an insurance policy for a week or two means you'll have comprehensive van insurance when you need it, for however long you need it - why should you have to pay more if you don't need to?
With flexible, faff-free, weekly options available you can drive a van with peace of mind, knowing you're protected for exactly the time you need.
Much like a temporary insurance policy, having a van around can be super helpful in a number of situations:
Moving house or helping out a friend when they move house
A weekly staycation with a lot of luggage in tow
Business use including carriage of own goods for own business
Emergency use if your van is off the road for a week or two
Bridging a gap between annual insurance policies
Borrowing a friend's or family member's van (with permission of course)
Our van 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
What to know about getting weekly van insurance
The good news is that taking out flexible weekly van insurance is quick and easy.
You can get a quote for weekly van insurance quote in a minute or two with our easy, simple online quote process.
If you need your monthly cover to start ASAP then you can select you need your cover to start right away and you'll be insured from payment.
If however you're super organised and are setting up cover to start in the future, you can select the exact day and time you'd like it to start 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 weekly van insurance?
It is a legal requirement that you ensure you have the appropriate insurance to drive on public roads in the UK. Weekly van insurance is ideal for those moments you only need to be insured to drive a van for a short time.
Rather than committing to an annual policy, weekly cover gives you the flexibility to insure a van for just the time you need.
If you don't need cover for the week, we can still help! You can get temporary van insurance hourly, daily or even monthly!
One of the biggest advantages of temporary van insurance by the week 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 looking for weekly temporary van insurance to move house, move some large furniture or head out on an exciting stay-cation with just a little more luggage than your car can handle - van insurance for the week could be just what you need.
Covertime's temporary 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?
Carriage of own goods
Ages 25-69
Full UK licence holders
Max value £40,000
*Other terms and conditions apply.
How much does weekly van insurance cost?
The way our insurers calculate the premium for your 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.
Temporary van insurance 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.
How can you get the cheapest temporary van insurance?
In order to get the cheapest temporary van insurance for you: only pay for the time you actually need to drive.
One of the biggest advantages of temporary van insurance 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 specific period you need it; 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.
You can choose cover from as little as one hour, up to 28 days. If you need more time later, simply take out another temporary van insurance policy, it’s quick, easy, and designed to work around your schedule.
Do everything from your phone easily & quickly
Weekly van insurance
Takes less than 60 seconds!
Benefits of weekly 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? Weekly 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
Weekly van insurance FAQs
No you can't take out temporary van insurance on a hired van. Short term insurance allows you to borrow a van and insure it, rather than insure a hired van.
Yes you can insure a van for just one week. Temporary car insurance is completely flexible, not only does it allow you to drive the van of a family member or friend, it allows you to choose the exact amount of time you need to use the van for.
You can insure a van for as little as one hour to 28 days.
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 van insurance is very easy to set up from anywhere, so you want to avoid ever driving without the appropriate insurance required by law.
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.
If you need more time on the road, we won't stay in your way! Our policies are currently not able to be extended or renewed, but you are able to get a new insurance quote anytime, for how ever long you need it up to 28 days.
As detailed in our terms of business and our refund policy, you are able to cancel your policy at anytime.
Whether you are entitled to a refund depends on whether your cover has started. Unlike annual insurance, short period insurance policies of less than one months’ duration are not subject to the 14-day cooling off period. This is in line with the rules set by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
Policies not yet started - if you contact us before the policy starts asking us to cancel your policy you may be entitled to receive a full refund. Please contact us as soon as possible.
Policies where the cover has started - if you contact us after the policy has started and the cover is in force, whilst we can cancel the policy for you there will be no refund due to you.
If you need to cancel your policy you can get in touch with the team today.
To get temporary van insurance from us at Covertime, you'll need to have a full UK driving licence for at least 12 months.
The van must be physically located in the UK at both the start and end of the policy. Temporary van insurance is not valid for importing or exporting vehicles or for driving outside of the UK, EU, or EEA.
Yes you can take out multiple temporary 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.
Yes you can use temporary van insurance to get an MOT on your van, but it must be for a pre-booked MOT appointment.
You’re not covered if you're driving a hired or rental van, a specific rental vehicle insurance policy is required for that.
Did you know?
Weekly van insurance protects you, your passengers, your van as well as other people, property and vehicles.