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Temporary Van Insurance

Temporary van insurance provides you with comprehensive short-term cover to drive a van, motorhome or campervan. If you don’t have an annual van insurance policy in place, temporary van insurance is a flexible option with cover from 1 hr and 30 days. It only takes 15 minutes to activate and covers you to drive your own van or one that you’ve borrowed.

Saves you money

Only pay for the days you need

Quick & easy

Get covered in 15 minutes and extend online 24/7

Fully comprehensive

It covers you as well as others


What is temporary van insurance?


Temporary van insurance covers you for driving short and long wheelbase vans, and you can also upgrade to cover a motorhome or campervan as well.
 

You could use it to drive a van for any of the following:

 Sharing a trip for a holiday, festival, staycation or going camping
 Moving house or helping someone move house
Taking unwanted items to the tip
Transporting large or awkward items, such as furniture, DIY or gardening materials
Test driving a van before you purchase

 

Covers travel for business and leisure but not commercial use/hire and reward.

 

Who is temporary van insurance for?

 

• General public – whether you’re a family moving to a new home or a student heading off to university, temporary insurance means you can use a van and move all your items in safely and practically

• Sole trader – likewise, a trade worker may only need a van on the odd occasion, in which case a temporary policy can save time and money

• Small businesses – not all businesses require vans 24/7, but they may need them from time to time. When they are needed, a temporary policy can prove more cost effective than an annual policy

 


What's covered by temporary van insurance?

What's covered
 Loss, theft, fire or vandalism

 Legal liability if another person is injured or dies, or their property’s damaged

 Damage after an accident

 New car replacement

 Accident recovery and an approved repair service

 Legal expenses cover up to £100,000

What's optional
+ RAC Breakdown Cover
RAC breakdown assistance with Onward Travel options

+ European car insurance cover
Comprehensive cover while you’re on the road in the EU

+ Excess Protection
So you're not out of pocket if you need to make a claim

Read more about our optional cover.


Looking for other short-term insurance?

Temporary car insurance
If you need to borrow a car and aren’t covered by an existing policy, temporary car insurance covers you for 1 hour to up 30 days

Temporary business car insurance
Travelling for business? Temporary business car insurance provides cover from 1 hour to 30 days.

Test drive insurance
Short-term cover in case you want to test drive a car before buying. Or – if you’re the seller – you can cover potential buyers.

Other flexible car insurance options include: Black Box Car Insurance, Learner Driver Insurance and Pay by Mile car insurance.


Frequently Asked Questions about temporary van insurance

Q. How does short term van insurance work?

A temporary van insurance policy allows you to drive a van for a short period of time, with no need to take out an annual policy or add van usage to your existing policy. You’ll need to get the vehicle owner's permission. You can take out a policy from as little as 1 hour up to 30 days.

Q. What are the benefits of temporary van insurance?

• comprehensive cover

• your No Claims Discount (NCD) won’t be affected on any annual policies

• only pay for the time you need

• policies available from 1 hour to 30 days. The more days you buy the cheaper the day rate

Q. Can I insure a van for a day, week or month?

With RAC Temporary Van Insurance you can get cover from as little as 1 hour up to 30 days. There’s no limit to the amount of times you can take out a policy in a year.

Q. Can I get temporary motorhome or campervan insurance?

Yes, you can. Our temporary van insurance covers motorhomes and campervans too.

 


Looking for Commercial or Fleet Insurance?

RAC Business Motor Insurance can provide cover for fleets, the motor trade, taxi’s, trucks and more. Visit our RAC Business Motor Insurance page for more information.

 


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