Temporary Student Car Insurance
We strive to help University students save on their car insurance

Why choose Howden for Temporary Student Insurance?
As a specialist motor insurance broker, we pride ourselves on doing the heavy lifting, so you don’t have to. Thanks to the great relationships our team has with our selected panel of standard and specialist motor insurers, we make the process of comparing different insurance policies, on your behalf, simple and easy. What’s not to like?
The team here at Howden knows that each temporary student car policy needs to be as individual as its owner and their vehicle, and that’s why we provide a bespoke, personalised service, focused on getting to know you and finding out exactly what you want from your insurance.
Whether you need to make a claim, purchase a new student vehicle policy, or renew an existing one, just know that we’re only a phone call away.
Benefits of choosing Howden:
- Pay for the cover you want, from 1 to 28 days.
- Drive away cover while waiting for your annual policy.
- Protects your no claims discount.
- Fully comp insurance for peace of mind.
- You can trust us – we’re rated Excellent on Trustpilot.
- Benefit from a tailored service that comparison sites can’t provide.
- We’re right by your side in the event of a claim.
University students can save on car insurance
Given the already considerable costs associated with higher education, burdening oneself with costly car insurance is an unwelcome prospect for any student driver. Mitigate the financial impact of driving during your university tenure or when returning home for holidays by opting for temporary student car insurance, which allows you to pay only for the necessary coverage.
Exclusive temporary car insurance for students
Our exclusive temporary car insurance designed for students, whether aged 18-21 or mature students, ensures affordability. This policy is tailored specifically for university students. To obtain a quote for temporary student car insurance, you must meet the following criteria:
- Be a university or mature student with a valid university email address.
- Be at home from university and intending to drive a parent or other relative's car.
If these conditions do not apply to you or if you are seeking car insurance for international students, we may still be able to provide coverage through our standard car scheme or expat cover. For students learning to drive, we offer flexible learner driver insurance for any private lessons you may need with friends or family while at home from university.
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