Young driver insurance
Young drivers car insurance from only £504*
Get a young driver insurance quote*10% of customers under 26 years old paid £504 or less in December 2025.
Why choose Hastings Direct for young drivers insurance?
One of the UK’s cheapest car insurance providers for young drivers, with over 3 million car customers and over 25 years' experience.
Here when you need us - that’s why we accepted 99% of our customers motor claims in 2024 and have a 24/7 emergency claims helpline.
Our easy-to-use app makes it simple to manage your policy, make a claim and renew online. We'll even give you tips on how to drive better if you’re a YouDrive customer.
Great cover at a great price
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Hastings Direct YouDrive – Get a great price from day one – and a great price every year if you drive well
Hastings Direct – Defaqto 5 Star rated cover that includes courtesy car, windscreen cover and uninsured driver promise
Hastings Essential – straightforward cover that includes a courtesy car and EU cover as standard
Hastings Premier – Our Defaqto 5 Star rated cover includes motor legal expenses, RAC breakdown and a courtesy car
Hastings Direct YouDrive – Get a great price from day one – and a great price every year if you drive well
Hastings Direct – Defaqto 5 Star rated cover that includes courtesy car, windscreen cover and uninsured driver promise
Hastings Essential – straightforward cover that includes a courtesy car and EU cover as standard
Hastings Premier – Our Defaqto 5 Star rated cover includes motor legal expenses, RAC breakdown and a courtesy car
Optional extras
Take out vehicle breakdown cover with Hastings Direct and you can boost protection with our range of optional extras.
RAC breakdown cover
Motor legal expenses
Enhanced personal accident cover
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