Licence & legal basics
Can I drive in Great Britain on my foreign licence? and related practical questions.
Browse guides →Visiting Great Britain and need to drive?
Understand the rules before you take the keys.
Clear help for overseas visitors driving in Britain and, where a particular policy allows it, travelling farther afield — foreign licences, borrowing a UK car, bringing your own vehicle and short-term insurance when it is appropriate.
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Borrowing a UK car
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Browse guides →Short-term insurance
Can a visitor get temporary car insurance in Britain? and related practical questions.
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Browse guides →Common visitor questions
Can I drive in Great Britain on my foreign licence?Do I need an International Driving Permit to drive in Britain?Can I borrow a relative’s car while visiting Britain?Can I drive my parents’ car while visiting Great Britain?Can I drive a friend’s car for a week in Britain?Can I drive from the airport in a family member’s car?Can I share the driving on a road trip in Britain?Can a visitor get temporary car insurance in Britain?
When short-term insurance may help
If you are borrowing a relative’s or friend’s UK car, collecting a vehicle you have bought, or need cover for a short visit, temporary insurance may be one option if you meet the provider’s acceptance criteria.
Need short-term car insurance?
If you are eligible and need temporary cover, you can compare available short-term insurance quotes and check the territorial limits of the policy offered before you buy.
Compare short-term car insurance quotesQuotes are provided by Ramasis Limited, with whom Prudent Plus Limited has a trading agreement. Ramasis Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN 306294). Prudent Plus Limited may receive a commission for each policy purchased following an introduction; this does not affect the premium you pay.
Check the territorial limits
Ramasis/Safely Insured offers more than one short-term product, and territorial cover can differ between them. Some policy wordings may include Northern Ireland and minimum legal cover in specified European countries. Always check the acceptance criteria, Insurance Product Information Document, policy wording and certificate for the particular quote offered.