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Daily Van Insurance

Insure your van for 24 hours or more

Tell us your details: get a quote for 1 day van insurance instantly.

About the van you want to temporarily insure.

Vehicle Registration Logo
Don’t know the reg? Click here.

Get quotes, buy online and be on your way in less than 2 minutes!

Get instant online cover from 1 hour to 28 days, in three quick & easy steps

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Fill out our quick online form

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Get an online quote & choose your options

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Just pay online & you are instantly insured!


What is Daily Van Insurance?

One day van insurance is just one of the many temporary van insurance policies we offer. With our day van insurance options you can get cover from one day to 28 days, in under two minutes. Our one-day van insurance provides comprehensive cover, flexibility, and allows you to get on the road in minutes. Whether you’re borrowing someone else’s vehicle or driving your own, our daily van options are here for you.

Cheap daily van insurance can save you money and time. There’s no need to be added to someone’s existing policy or to tie yourself into expensive annual policies.

Our easy-to-follow quote form does the hard work for you, finding you the best daily van insurance policy available. Get a quote and purchase cover in minutes.


Convenient One-Day Van Insurance


Only need to insure a van for a day occasionally? We’ve got you covered. With GoShorty you only pay for the cover you need. There’s no need for an expensive annual policy or to be added as a named driver to the owner’s policy. Whenever you need to drive the van, just take out a quick and easy day van insurance policy and you can be on the road in minutes. And if you need to insure a van for more or less than a day we also have hourly van insurance and monthly van insurance options available.

Our daily van insurance lets you insure a van from 1 day to 28 days. Make the most of cheap one-day van insurance to run errands, clear out your house or simply let a friend drive your van when they need it.

Using a temporary daily policy when borrowing someone’s van will provide you and the owner peace of mind too. Their no-claims discount will be protected if you have to make a claim whilst driving the vehicle. So daily insurance isn’t just cheaper than being added to a policy, it also has benefits for the owner too.

Customer surveys reveal that UK motorists’ second biggest van-related concern is the cost of insurance. You could save money by opting for a day insurance policy and benefit from the below too…

  • Comprehensive cover
  • 1 hour to 28 days flexible cover
  • Low Excess
  • Drivers aged 21 to 75
  • Maximum van value is £65,000
  • Protect the car owner’s No Claims Discount
  • We update the MID twice a day, every day

What’s Covered by a Daily Van Insurance Policy?

What’s covered may vary slightly between providers, but when purchasing a daily van insurance policy from us, you can generally expect the following:

All our policies, except for van impound release insurance, offer comprehensive cover. Be sure to check your policy documents for specific details on what your chosen temporary van insurance includes.

  • Flexible Duration – You’re covered for the exact duration you choose. For example, if you select a two-day van insurance policy, you’ll be insured for that period. If you need more time, you can easily buy a new policy for however long you need using Your GoShorty account in as quick as 30 seconds. Very convenient!
  • Third-Party Damage – You’ll be covered if you cause damage to another vehicle or property while driving.
  • Damage – Your insured vehicle will be protected against accidental or malicious damage.
  • Theft – Your van is protected in the event of theft, or damage during an attempted theft. Learn more about what to do if your vehicle is stolen for additional guidance.
  • Fire Damage – Your vehicle will be covered in the event of fire-related damage.
  • Driving in the EU – Some of our temporary policies cover trips to the EU, provided the journey starts and ends in the UK. Typically, this cover is third-party only when outside the UK. Get full details on temporary insurance for EU travel and learn more about driving to Europe with our guides.
  • Business Class 1 Insurance – You’re covered for driving to meetings or for work purposes beyond your daily commute (excluding transport of goods, hire & reward and courier/delivery services). Most annual policies only cover commuting, unless you have specifically opted for business cover.

If you are using your van for work purposes outside of what is covered by business class 1 insurance, you will need to opt for a different policy to suit your needs. Whether you are a courier, food delivery driver or contractor we still have daily van insurance options for you…


Optional Extras

While comprehensive cover offers excellent protection for the insured vehicle, there are additional options you might want to include for extra peace of mind on the road:

  • Breakdown Protection Cover – For as little as £1.49, add breakdown protection to your policy. This includes roadside assistance, local recovery, nationwide recovery, and up to £250 towards alternative transport to complete your journey if needed.
  • Excess Protect Cover – All temporary policies have a compulsory excess. This optional add-on will cover up to £500 of your excess in the event of a claim.
  • Legal Protection Cover – If you’re involved in a non-fault accident and need to take legal action to attempt to recover your uninsured losses, this extra can help cover the associated costs in some cases.

Learn more about these optional extras to customise the right policy for your needs.


How Much Does One-Day Van Insurance Cost?

The cost of one-day van insurance will vary depending on a few factors, including your driving history and the model of the van you wish to use. Using our van insurance calculator, you can get an estimated cost for one day of van insurance, which is £22.54 on average. Or review our pricing table below to see where prices start from.

Temporary Van Insurance From:
Policy DurationStarting Price
1 dayFrom £22.54
2 daysFrom £30.78
3 daysFrom £35.73
4 daysFrom £44.49

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We Don’t Only Offer One-Day Van Insurance…

We are all about flexible options at GoShorty, so if daily van insurance isn’t quite right for you we also have the below policy durations available…


When Would You Need Daily Van Insurance?

Daily van insurance has a whole host of uses, it makes borrowing a van simple, meaning many events in life can be handled with ease. The next time you think a van would come in handy don’t hesitate to take out a daily van insurance policy and borrow one, it could help you with…


Moving House or helping someone move


Lending your van to someone else without having to add them to your annual policy


Being able to borrow a van to replace a vehicle that is out of action


Sharing the driving of a van on long journeys


Moving to and from university


Picking up and transporting furniture you’ve bought


Running errands. Just think, trips to the tip, garden centres and DIY stores could all be easier with a van


Driving to festivals, a van makes the journey far less cramped

Can I Insure a Van for a Day – Am I Eligible?

Yes! You can insure a van for a day or more, easily with GoShorty. We offer policies for a short period to help you save money.

However, not everyone is eligible for daily van insurance, so you’ll need to check you meet our criteria first. Anyone looking to get van insurance with GoShorty will need a full UK driving licence, the explicit permission of the van owner, and a few other things.

Check out our daily van insurance criteria below:

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.

Van Eligibility for Day Insurance:

  • Cars and Commercial Vehicles (up to 3.5 tonnes)
  • Minimum value Cars and Vans: £500* subject to age restrictions
  • Maximum value Vans: £65,000
  • Social, Domestic and Pleasure or Social, Domestic and Pleasure + Commercial use only – usage will be restricted to social domestic and pleasure purposes, which includes commuting and personal business use only
  • Foreign use is not permitted
  • Not for exporting – journeys must start and end in the UK
  • Is not imported or left-hand drive and not modified (factory fitted extras or modifications for a disabled driver or passenger, or LPG conversions are acceptable).
  • Has no more than 7 seats and is not a rental or hire vehicle (if commercial – no more than 5 seats)
  • Must not be modified. LPG conversions and Disabled Modified are acceptable
  • Have a valid MOT (if required), is NOT declared as SORN (off-road) with DVLA and has NOT been seized by the police.
  • Not to be used for impounded or seized vehicles (unless specified as impounded cover)
  • Not to be used for any form of motor racing, pacemaking, track days or motor trade usage.
  • Not for carrying hazardous goods or use at a hazardous location
  • There is no cover under this policy for vehicles which are insured, owned by, operated by, supplied by, hired or rented from any Claims, Credit hire or Accident Management Company.

Drivers:

  • Aged 21 to 75
  • Has a current permanent address as stated throughout this application (please note you may be asked to provide proof of residence in the event of a claim)
  • Has not ever been refused insurance, had a policy cancelled or voided
  • No driving ban in the last 60 months

One-day van insurance FAQs

What can I use my van for with a GoShorty policy?

With our van policies, it will depend on the usage you select. But, as standard, you will be covered for social, domestic and pleasure use.

What types of work can I use my van for with a GoShorty policy?

There are some types of work that we can permit under our temporary van insurance policies and some that we cannot.

Types of work we can generally permit under our policies:

  • Tradesman/Tradeswoman
  • Office Worker
  • Dog Walker
  • Couriers and Delivery drivers, if the correct courier or food delivery insurance is selected.

Types of work we cannot permit under our policies:

  • Taxi use or commercial travelling of any kind
  • Use in connection with the Motor trade
  • Use to carry hazardous or dangerous goods
  • We have our own eligibility criteria you’ll need to check for full details.

Is your daily van insurance third party cover or comprehensive?

Our cheap one-day van insurance offers comprehensive cover.

Will my temp van insurance policy appear on the motor insurance database (MID)?

While your temporary policy will eventually show on the MID, it won’t appear instantly. If you are buying a short-term van insurance policy to use immediately, then it’s unlikely to show up when you’re first driving. Keep your policy details to hand. These will be emailed to you straight away. For more information on how long it takes to show on the MID, check our guide. We update the MID twice a day, every day, to ensure policies show up on askMID as much as possible.

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