Can I drive a friend’s car for a week in Britain?
What you need to know
A week-long visit is a typical situation in which people consider temporary insurance, but eligibility is not automatic.
The car owner should also check whether letting another person drive affects anything under their own policy.
Short-term insurance is a separate contract. Do not assume it changes or replaces the owner’s existing policy.
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.