Weekly car insurance from £45.11
Our fully comprehensive weekly car insurance is perfect for borrowing a car from someone, or insuring your own car while you’re in-between annual policies.
It's a quick alternative to being added as a named driver to someone else’s policy, and it’s all sorted via an app on your phone in minutes.
What is weekly car insurance?
1 week’s car insurance is a clever way to drive someone else’s car or van, without the faff of being added to their policy. It’s ideal for when you need a car for a little while - like when you’re going on a trip, in-between annual policies, moving to university, or getting your new car home without worrying about sorting longer-term cover at the dealership.
Because 1 week policies are completely standalone, if something happens and you need to make a claim, it won’t impact the car owner’s no-claims bonus. And with a week’s fully comprehensive price starting from £45.11 with Cuvva, it can be a wallet-friendly and commitment-free way to hit the road with total peace of mind.
How much does 1 week’s car insurance cost?
The price is unique to you and varies depending on the driver, vehicle type, and the time or day you buy it. But to give you a ballpark figure, the average Cuvva driver pays around £88.11 for 1 week’s insurance and £127.38 for 2 weeks’ insurance. These average prices are true as of September 2024, and is based on the previous six months of data.
Where could you go in your week?
Oh the places you’ll go! Here are some ideas of how you could use your 7 days of car insurance:
Lands’s End to John O’Groats
A classic British drive. At 930 miles, you could take your time and stop off in Launceston, Glastonbury, Hereford, Nantwich, Kendal, Moffatt, Perth and Grantown-on-Spey. Try to suppress the superior feeling you get as you meet exhausted cyclists on the way.
University
It never takes just a day to move to university, with all those back and forths from home collecting extension leads, can openers, fans and toothbrush chargers. 7 day’s car insurance on Dad’s motor should cover it.
Scotland
Explore Scotland’s Highlands and islands! Extraordinary scenery, friendly people and world-famous whisky. What’s not to love?
How to buy 1 week's car insurance
It's just a few taps away:
1
Download the Cuvva app
It just takes a few taps to get started, and it's free.
2
Get a 7 day quote
Select '7 days' in the 'short-term' section of the app, and enter your details for a quote.
3
Check your cover and pay
With fully comprehensive coverage of your own.
4
Extend whenever you need
For when a week just isn't enough.
A few things you might want to know
Is it cheaper to hire a car, or borrow a car for a week with Cuvva?
From 27th July to the 3rd August 2024, the average UK Car Rental price was £366 for 7 days (according to This is Money).
Borrowing a car and insuring it with Cuvva could be way cheaper.
The average price paid for a week’s insurance with Cuvva during the same period was £87.14 - a saving of £278.86, or 76%. The average price figure included all types of vehicles and ages of drivers. So if you can, it makes sense to borrow a car with a week's insurance, rather than renting one.
Can I insure someone’s car for a week?
Need a car to move house, go on a staycation or simply get from A to B? With Cuvva, you can borrow a car with no faff and just a few swipes. Just download the app, fill in your details and select ‘7 Days’. It only takes a few minutes.
Fancy a week’s driving holiday in Europe?
In the event that you plan to drive in the EU with our temporary insurance, your fully comprehensive cover will switch to minimum third party once you cross the border. Only damage to other people and their property will be covered. Make sure your weekly car insurance policy ends and starts when you're in the UK, as policies cannot be extended or bought overseas.
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The expert's view
Adam Kent, Cuvva's Senior Underwriting Lead and Insurance Expert, said: ‘It’s getting easier and easier to lend your car to a friend - but some drivers understandably have concerns over what it might mean for their insurance. Things used to be fairly complicated and sharing cars could be a bit of a headache. Luckily, times have changed. With Cuvva’s temporary insurance, the car owner’s no claims bonus is completely protected. If there is an accident, the vehicle will be repaired at no cost or excess to the owner. The legal owner will be paid in the event of a total loss, not the person borrowing the car.’
Any questions?
Got a question? Our tireless customer support team is on hand every single day of the year, between 9am and 9pm. Let's have a chat.
Weekly car insurance alternatives
Looking for something else?
Learner driver insurance
Hourly cover for learners with a provisional licence
Up to 3 hours per day with a supervisor
For practising in someone else’s car or your own
Owner’s NCB protected
Usually cheaper than being added to your parent's insurance
Temporary van insurance
For commuting, driving to sites, and carrying your own equipment
Lend to a friend or colleague
Carriage of own goods cover
Business class 1 cover
Fully comprehensive
Drive away insurance
Drive your car home from a dealership
Insurance for when you've bought a used car
Suitable when you are inbetween annual insurance policies
Terms apply