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Why commit to being added as a named driver if you only need the car for a week? Whether you’re borrowing a car for a road trip, using a courtesy vehicle, or moving house, we provide comprehensive cover that protects the owner’s no-claims discount in under 2 minutes. Get the flexibility you need without the long-term commitment.
Get a quote for weekly insurance for one week up to four.
Sometimes, an annual policy, or being added to one, is too much, and a daily insurance policy just isn’t enough. That’s where weekly car insurance comes in. It’s the perfect middle ground for those in-between moments in life. Whether you need 7-day car insurance, two-week car insurance, or more, we have the temporary car insurance solutions for you. Our short-term weekly options provide you with standalone, comprehensive protection that doesn’t mess with anyone else’s existing cover.
We’ve designed our weekly cover to be as simple as possible. There’s no need to call up your annual provider and pay a hefty admin fee and premium adjustments just to add a driver for a few days. Instead, you can take out a separate policy that starts exactly when you need it and ends when you’re done. Seven days of cover can be the perfect fit if you’re between policies or borrowing someone else’s car – it keeps you protected and gives any other policyholders on the vehicle peace of mind.
Life moves fast, and your insurance should keep up. Here are some of the most common situations where our customers find that insurance by the week is the best fit for them:
When you’re planning a trip for a week or two, you might be tempted to do all the driving yourself if you’re going with people who aren’t insured on your car. However, sharing the drive is one of the best ways to stay safe and make the overall trip more enjoyable. According to Brake’s road safety data, driver fatigue is a factor in up to 20% of all road accidents.
By having others take out weekly car insurance on the vehicle being used, you can all easily take turns driving without anyone getting fatigued. You aren’t just making the trip more fun, you’re making it safer. Having a second insured driver means you can swap over whenever you feel tired, ensuring everyone arrives at the destination refreshed and ready for the holiday.
We aren’t just any other insurance provider or broker. We’re experts in temporary insurance; we work with a specialist insurance panel to provide you with the best options for insurance by the week, and we endlessly work to ensure getting cover is as quick and easy as possible for you:
If you’re insuring a car for a week, for whatever reason, you’re likely to encounter many ANPR cameras. If this happens and your insurance isn’t on the MID, you could be at risk of being pulled over. However, thanks to our frequent MID updates, weekly policies will appear on the MID in no time, saving you from any headaches. In the UK, the Motor Insurers’ Bureau’s (MIB) Continuous Insurance Enforcement (CIE) laws mean that a vehicle must have insurance at all times unless it has been declared SORN. When you take out a weekly policy with GoShorty, we update the MID as quickly as possible, so you’re never left short.
Please remember, though, you do not need to wait for insurance to appear on the MID to drive – once you’re insured and have your insurance certificate, you can set off on your journey.
To get temporary car insurance by the week, you and the car you’re insuring need to meet some criteria, for full details visit our who we cover page or review specific insurer requirements for all eligibility criteria:
Car Driver Criteria:
Car Criteria:
It’s really that easy to take out a week or two of comprehensive insurance. Our streamlined process keeps everything simple.
If you’re borrowing someone else’s car, you will also need their permission, of course.
We don’t think insurance should be one-size-fits-all. Different drivers have different needs, which is why our weekly car insurance is designed for flexibility. If you’re a driver aged 19 to 75, we can help you get insurance for one week, two weeks, or more…
Student Drivers: If you’re a student returning home for a week’s reading break, you don’t need to be on your parents’ policy all year. Just get cover for the week you’re actually home with our student car insurance.
Young Drivers: We know that young driver insurance can be pricey. A weekly policy is a great way to build up road experience in a borrowed car without the massive price tag of an annual premium.
Because we know you’re looking for cheap weekly car insurance, we work with a panel of leading insurers to find you the best prices. The exact price of weekly car insurance varies from person to person, as insurers use criteria to set premiums. Prices will vary based on age, experience, location and the vehicle itself.
Based on our car insurance calculator, the average cost for a one-week policy for a car is £29.46. Please note that your price may differ depending on your details.
When people look for cheap weekly car insurance, they often think about just adding a driver to their existing annual policy. However, this can be surprisingly expensive. Many insurers charge an admin fee (often upwards of £15) every time you make a change to your policy, such as adding a temporary driver.
By the time you’ve paid that fee plus any premium adjustments for the new driver, a standalone GoShorty weekly policy is often the much cheaper and faster option. Plus, there’s no risk to the main policyholder’s NCD if the temporary driver has a bump. It’s a win-win.
Matt Wood – Director of Pricing & Data
We know that sometimes you need a little extra flexibility when it comes to car insurance. That’s why we offer weekly car insurance, giving you seven days of cover without the hassle of a long-term commitment. Whether you’re borrowing a car while yours is in the garage, using one for work, or heading off on a road trip, our policies are designed to keep you covered – without any long-term commitment. Our goal is to make insurance work around you, not the other way around. With comprehensive cover and a quick, hassle-free setup, you can sort a week’s insurance in just a few minutes.
If weekly isn’t right for you, we also offer temporary car insurance for other durations:
Yes! Our temporary options and easy quoting process let you choose the exact duration you need, so you can get 7 days of insurance. You could also get two weeks’ insurance, up to four if needed.
Yes, that’s what temporary insurance is perfect for. You can drive someone else’s car for a week with the help of a temporary policy, as long as you have the owner’s permission. This won’t affect their premiums or their NCD if you have a bump.
Yes, weekly insurance could be used for a driving holiday in Europe, as long as your journey starts and ends in the UK. Check out our European car insurance page for more specific details on EU cover.
Reviewed by Chris Penfold, Director of Underwriting – Jan 2026
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