Can an American visitor drive a relative’s car in Britain?
What you need to know
Do not assume US insurance automatically extends to a UK-registered vehicle.
If seeking temporary insurance, enter the US licence and non-UK residence details exactly as requested.
Country-specific insurance acceptance can change. Use the live quote eligibility rather than an old list copied from another website.
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.