evidence: Temporary car insurance can be the ideal solution for many drivers looking to hit the open road while travelling abroad. Whether you’re visiting friends somewhere far away or just on holiday for a week or two, short-term cover could not only save you money but also save you from the hassle of having to alter your existing policy to cover you while you’re away. [...] A temporary policy covers you to drive anywhere in the UK as standard but, with temporary European car insurance, you are insured to drive across all EU member states as well as the following places: [...] All our temporary car, van and motorbike insurance policies give you third-party equivalent European cover – the minimum level of cover required in any EU country.