Looking for daily car insurance? We have plenty of short term insurance options that will suit. You can purchase cover for up to 24 hours or day by day, all the way up to 28 days of cover. And if one day car insurance isn’t short enough for you, we offer hourly car insurance options too.
Your insurance documents will be delivered straight to your inbox so you can get on the road and make the most of your daily insurance policy as soon as you have it. Easily borrow a car or share a long drive with our one day insurance options…
MID: Please note that all our Short Term Insurance policies are submitted to the Motor Insurance Database (MID) twice a day, every day. We recommend always having a copy of your Insurance Certificate with you during the period of cover.
Daily car insurance is an insurance policy that lasts for 24 hours. If you don’t need to drive all that often, it can be a great alternative to an annual policy – allowing you to get cover day-by-day, when you need it. Perfect for car sharing or when you need to borrow someone else’s car.
We offer 24-hour insurance, two day insurance, weekend insurance options and so much more. We have plenty of flexible options so you should always be able to find yourself the perfect policy. If you need a one day insurance policy for moving house and the boot of a car doesn’t quite cut it, you can also get one day van insurance to make your move a lot smoother.
If you are borrowing someone’s car, taking out a temporary insurance policy is a much better alternative to being added as a named driver on the owner’s policy. If you only need to borrow the car for the odd day it will be cheaper, plus it means their no claims discount will be protected whilst you are driving – a better option for both of you.
At GoShorty we are all about flexibility, so you can find hourly insurance options, weekly insurance, and monthly cover, as well as our daily insurance offering.
To take out a one day insurance policy, you will need the registration of the car you are insuring and a valid driving licence.
We have a wide acceptance criteria for our temporary insurance policies, but to avoid frustration during the quoting process, review our eligibility criteria below, and explore our who we cover page for more information:
Vehicles:
Drivers:
To take out a 24 hour insurance policy, you will need to have permission from the car owner if you are borrowing a vehicle and to go through our quoting process. The form is quick and easy, and can be completed with a quote returned to you in under two minutes.
The information you will need for a complete quote includes:
Car insurance costs will always vary on an individual basis, due to the criteria insurance compaines use to decide on your quote. There are many factors that affect the price of insurance from the type of car you are insuring to your age. However, choosing a daily insurance policy will definitely be cheaper than an annual one or being added to a policy, if you don’t use the car frequently.
The average cost of a 24 hour policy is £20.44 – you can use our calculator tool below to see other average costs and decide which short-term policy is right for you.
We offer flexible policies for learner drivers, van drivers, and specific cover for those who have had their car impounded. Our one day policies and the rest of our flexible options can be used for a number of purposes including…
Car Sharing: Especially if you’re going on a long journey and want to share the driving load with a friend or family member.
Learner Driver Practise: Getting in the extra hours outside a lesson without breaking the bank can be crucial to a speedy pass. You will require temporary learner insurance for this, not a regular car insurance policy – unless you are the one supervising the practice.
Test Driving Multiple Cars: When you’re buying a car second hand and having private test drives, it’s a great way to get behind the wheel without the risk of not being covered. Hourly car insurance could also be great for this.
Emergencies: Need to be somewhere quickly, but you’re not insured on someone’s car? Daily insurance could be just the ticket.
Borrowing a Car: Need to run one short errand? Daily insurance is ideal for short term use. Rather than adding someone to an annual policy (costly!!), add an additional driver by getting them a temporary policy and be on your way!
Driving A New Car Home: Once you’ve bought a new car you need to insure it, however you might not have an annual policy lined up. Daily insurance, or driveaway insurance, will allow you to drive away in your new car without issue, and keep you covered for the rest of the day.
Yes you can! Simply fill out our quoting form to get a quote in minutes. You will be on your way in no time.
Opting for daily insurance cover is a far cheaper option than adding someone to your annual policy. If you need to borrow a car for a couple of days there is no need to fork out 100’s of pounds to be added to a policy. You can get temporary daily cover for exactly how long you need for a much cheaper price. And a bonus is that the car owners’ no claims discount will actually be protected this way.
Yes, you are able to get three day temporary cover. Whether you are borrowing someone’s car, or they are borrowing yours – daily car insurance is here to provide you with a flexible, reliable temporary insurance option. Get a quote today to find out how much three day temporary car insurance cover will cost you.
You will need details about the vehicle you want to cover, the policy duration you require and details about you and your driving history. For a full breakdown, see our Temporary Car Insurance page.
You can insure someone else on your car for a day with daily car insurance from GoShorty. Rather than you having to go through the faff of calling up your insurance provider and adding them to your existing policy. Get the person looking to borrow your car to take out a temporary policy with our quick and easy quoting form. In under 90 seconds they can have a quote for a policy that covers them for driving your car. Which importantly protects your no claims discount.
You cannot drive a car anywhere without insurance. If you need to drive a car to an MOT appointment that you don’t annually insure, taking out a temporary day insurance policy to get it there and back is a great solution. Driving to a booked MOT appointment with temporary insurance is possible. However, driving without a valid MOT may impact your temporary insurance cover so it is best to check the details of your chosen policy before driving without an MOT.
You can take out daily car insurance on cars up to a maximum value of £65,000. The car must not have undergone any modifications and not be used for commercial use. You can also get daily insurance for vans. Cars and vans are the two vehicle types we can offer daily insurance cover for.
When you get temporary car insurance with GoShorty, you instantly get fully comprehensive car insurance. Comprehensive cover for temporary car insurance covers:
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Phil Evans – Commercial Director
“We know insurance here at GoShorty, we also know that drivers are looking for alternatives to traditional car insurance options more and more. We are proud to offer daily car insurance that allows our customers to keep their annual costs low and allows flexibility when it comes to driving.
All our policies are here to give customers more freedom when it comes to getting from A to B. Want to borrow a mate’s car to visit someone for a day? Or share the driving on a long trip? That’s what our daily cover and other policies are there for!
Want to learn more about daily short term cover? Discover if you’re eligible and take a look at our blogs to see if temporary car insurance is right for you.
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