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Quick Facts
  • Country Financial has the cheapest liability-only quotes for drivers with an incident, at $62 per month.

  • NJM has the cheapest full-coverage car insurance quotes, at $84 monthly.

  • Liability-only car insurance is generally the cheapest type of coverage but offers less financial protection than full-coverage car insurance.

Cheapest car insurance companies

Country Financial has the cheapest average liability-only car insurance rates. NJM is the cheapest national insurer for full coverage, averaging $84 per month. But the cheapest car insurance policy for you will depend on several factors, from the type of car you drive to your age.

Insurify data scientists analyzed more than 250 million quotes to find the cheapest car insurance companies for every type of driver. Here’s an overview of average monthly liability-only and full-coverage quotes from the 10 cheapest auto insurance companies.

The below national rates are estimated rates current as of: Monday, August 31 at 5:00 PM PDT. 
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Insurance Company
Liability Only
Full Coverage
IQ Score
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Country Financial$44$900.0
Auto-Owners$47$888.2
State Farm$53$1039.3
GEICO$79$1449.2
Safeco$85$1378.1
National General$88$1747.0
Allstate$91$1598.9
Dairyland$101$2477.7
Root$111$1807.9
Disclaimer: Table data sourced from real-time quotes from Insurify's 500+ partner insurance providers and quote estimates from Quadrant Information Services. Actual quotes may vary based on the policy buyer's unique driver profile.
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    We rate each company on a 1 to 10 scale based on five categories: financial ratings, customer satisfaction, affordability, customer support and transparency, and availability. Insurify updates ratings once a year or as more recent information becomes available.

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    • Customer satisfaction: To calculate this score, Insurify analyzed more than 55,000 customer reviews across 155 car insurance companies. We also consider third-party ratings from J.D. Power, the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, and Trustpilot.
    • Affordability: Our data scientists analyzed more than 90 million real-time auto insurance rates from our partners across the U.S., as well as available discounts, to calculate an affordability score.
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    • Availability and reach: Insurify scores availability and reach by identifying the number of states in which insurers offer coverage and company size by market share.

Agent Tip: Why you should consider more than just the lowest rate

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Cheapest car insurance by driver profile

Car insurance companies consider multiple rating factors when setting rates, from local accident rates to your age, driving record, and, in some states, your gender and credit history.[1] Auto insurance rates can vary widely among drivers with different profiles because each factor indicates a different level of risk.

Here’s a look at the insurance companies offering cheap car insurance quotes for a few driver categories. Rates shown are for liability-only policies, the cheapest type of coverage available.

Driver Category
Cheapest Insurance Company
Cheapest Monthly Quote
Drivers with a clean recordCountry Financial$44
Drivers with an incidentCountry Financial$62
Drivers with bad creditCountry Financial$52
Military members and their familiesUSAA$51
Teen driversCountry Financial$58
Senior driversCountry Financial$32
Disclaimer: Table data sourced from real-time quotes from Insurify's 500+ partner insurance providers and quote estimates from Quadrant Information Services. Actual quotes may vary based on the policy buyer's unique driver profile.

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Cheapest car insurance for drivers with a clean record: Country Financial

A driving record free of speeding tickets, at-fault accidents, DUIs, and other driving violations can help you find the lowest car insurance rates available to you. Avoiding those risky driving behaviors can reduce your risk of filing a claim someday.

Here are the insurers with the lowest rates for drivers with a clean record and their average monthly costs:

The below national rates are estimated rates current as of: Monday, August 31 at 5:00 PM PDT. 
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Insurance Company
Full Coverage
Liability Only
NJM$84$48
Auto-Owners$88$47
Country Financial$90$44
USAA$102$51
State Farm$103$53
Erie$118$67
Progressive$132$78
Safeco$137$85
Mile Auto$138$74
GEICO$144$79
Allstate$159$91
American Family$160$82
Direct Auto$168$90
Mercury$171$95
National General$174$88
Elephant$175$103
AssuranceAmerica$178$104
Commonwealth Casualty$179$82
Root$180$111
Plymouth Rock$182$118
Travelers$190$97
Liberty Mutual$207$127
Bristol West$208$106
Farmers$209$106
GAINSCO$209$97
Clearcover$214$118
The General$214$86
Chubb$225$118
CSAA$234$154
The Hartford$235$132
Shelter$239$132
Dairyland$247$101
Anchor$250$115
21st Century$257$134
State Auto$291$152
Amica$403$230
Disclaimer: Table data sourced from real-time quotes from Insurify's 500+ partner insurance providers and quote estimates from Quadrant Information Services. Actual quotes may vary based on the policy buyer's unique driver profile.

Cheapest car insurance for drivers with an incident: Country Financial

Country Financial offers the lowest rates for drivers with moving violations on their records, averaging $62 per month for liability-only coverage.

Having an incident on your record can raise your premium because insurers see that information as a risk factor for future accidents.[2] Some insurance companies weigh certain incidents less heavily than others, so comparing quotes can help you find the best auto policy for you.

These are the cheapest insurance companies for drivers with different incidents:

The cheapest overall insurers also tend to have the cheapest rates for drivers with incidents because their base rates are lower to begin with. Discounts, which aren’t reflected in quoted amounts, can also reduce rates significantly.

The following table shows the cheapest insurers and their national average monthly liability-only rates for drivers with common infractions.

The below national rates are estimated rates current as of: Monday, August 31 at 5:00 PM PDT. 
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Insurance Company
Speeding Ticket
At-Fault Accident
DUI
Country Financial$63$63$60
Auto-Owners$63$63$61
USAA$67$70$73
State Farm$68$71$76
Mile Auto$87$102$106
Erie$92$92$96
Commonwealth Casualty$94$108$115
GEICO$108$105$114
American Family$109$113$108
National General$109$118$126
GAINSCO$111$120$139
Direct Auto$114$127$129
Safeco$117$124$145
The General$123$123$116
Elephant$123$134$147
Dairyland$123$133$145
Root$125$132$159
Travelers$129$135$139
AssuranceAmerica$135$139$149
Bristol West$135$141$152
Farmers$138$145$152
Anchor$140$147$163
Mercury$143$158$153
Clearcover$152$180$158
Chubb$153$161$169
Plymouth Rock$164$130$184
Liberty Mutual$164$170$182
Shelter$183$187$191
21st Century$185$191$180
The Hartford$197$197$205
CSAA$209$233$221
State Auto$212$217$202
Amica$334$335$348
Disclaimer: Table data sourced from real-time quotes from Insurify's 500+ partner insurance providers and quote estimates from Quadrant Information Services. Actual quotes may vary based on the policy buyer's unique driver profile.

Cheapest car insurance for teen drivers: Country Financial

Country Financial offers the cheapest liability-only insurance for teen drivers, averaging $58 per month, according to Insurify data. Country Financial has the lowest full-coverage rates for teens, at $119 per month, on average.

Insurance companies charge teen drivers higher rates because of their lack of experience and tendency toward risky driving behaviors. Most insurers offer a good student discount and one for taking a driver’s education course.

Teens have the costliest premiums by age group. But if you keep a clean record, rates typically decrease once you turn 20 years old and continue decreasing from there, according to Insurify data. Insuring young drivers on an existing family policy could save you money and qualify you for a multi-vehicle discount.

Here are the average liability-only car insurance quotes from the cheapest companies for teen drivers insured on their own policy.

The below national rates are estimated rates current as of: Monday, August 31 at 5:00 PM PDT. 
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Insurance Company
Average Monthly Quote
Country Financial$58
Auto-Owners$103
State Farm$107
Root$132
GEICO$141
The General$153
Dairyland$164
Bristol West$180
National General$187
Safeco$190
Liberty Mutual$212
Travelers$223
Farmers$227
Chubb$264
The Hartford$347
Amica$425
State Auto$444
CSAA$452
Disclaimer: Table data sourced from real-time quotes from Insurify's 500+ partner insurance providers and quote estimates from Quadrant Information Services. Actual quotes may vary based on the policy buyer's unique driver profile.

Cheapest car insurance for senior drivers: Country Financial

Country Financial provides the lowest minimum-coverage rates for senior drivers, with a monthly average of $32. The cheapest full-coverage insurer for senior drivers is Country Financial, averaging $65 per month.

Insurance premiums typically decrease as you age and gain driving experience. But rates start to rise for drivers in their 70s, as accident risks increase. Since 2014, senior traffic fatalities have increased 33%.[3]

If you’re a senior driver, shopping around can help you find the best policy since some insurers offer discounts for senior drivers. For example, with GEICO, senior drivers in 30 U.S. states can apply for a guaranteed renewal policy, so you don’t have to worry about an insurance company deciding not to renew.

Below are the average minimum-coverage quotes from the cheapest companies for senior drivers.

The below national rates are estimated rates current as of: Monday, August 31 at 5:00 PM PDT. 
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Insurance Company
Average Monthly Quote
Country Financial$32
Auto-Owners$34
State Farm$37
GEICO$57
National General$62
Travelers$71
The General$72
Safeco$75
The Hartford$76
Chubb$76
Farmers$76
Dairyland$84
Bristol West$85
CSAA$95
State Auto$98
Liberty Mutual$101
Root$109
Amica$163
Disclaimer: Table data sourced from real-time quotes from Insurify's 500+ partner insurance providers and quote estimates from Quadrant Information Services. Actual quotes may vary based on the policy buyer's unique driver profile.

Cheapest car insurance for drivers with bad credit: Country Financial

Country Financial offers the lowest minimum-coverage car insurance rates for drivers with poor credit, at $52 per month. Country Financial has the cheapest full-coverage rates for drivers with poor credit, averaging $106 monthly.

Insurance companies typically use information from your consumer credit reports to generate a proprietary credit-based insurance score. This score helps them estimate your likelihood of filing a car insurance claim.

Generally, negative information in your credit history, like collections or overdue balances, can lower your credit-based insurance score and lead to higher car insurance rates.[4]

Here are average monthly liability-only rates from top insurers for drivers with poor credit.

The below national rates are estimated rates current as of: Monday, August 31 at 5:00 PM PDT. 
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Insurance Company
Average Monthly Quote
Country Financial$52
USAA$63
Auto-Owners$83
State Farm$88
Mile Auto$91
American Family$96
GEICO$97
Commonwealth Casualty$101
Safeco$105
The General$106
Travelers$108
National General$109
Direct Auto$111
Erie$113
Mercury$113
GAINSCO$120
Dairyland$125
Elephant$127
AssuranceAmerica$128
Bristol West$131
Farmers$131
Root$137
Plymouth Rock$138
Anchor$142
Liberty Mutual$145
Clearcover$146
Shelter$163
21st Century$165
The Hartford$173
CSAA$190
State Auto$190
Chubb$229
Amica$284
Disclaimer: Table data sourced from real-time quotes from Insurify's 500+ partner insurance providers and quote estimates from Quadrant Information Services. Actual quotes may vary based on the policy buyer's unique driver profile.

How to get cheap car insurance

You have several ways to get cheaper rates on your car insurance. Start with the strategies below.

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    Compare car insurance rates

    • Potential savings: 30%

    • Effort: Very low

    Different insurers may offer better coverage options for your driving habits, credit history, and lifestyle. Shopping around will help you find the best car insurance quote. With 120+ partner insurers and more than 250 million quotes served, Insurify is the best place to compare car insurance rates.

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    Apply for discounts

    • Potential savings: 2%–34%

    • Effort: Low

    Safe driver, good student, multi-car, and multi-policy discounts could lower your car insurance bill. You can also get a discount for bundling home (or renters) and auto policies with the same insurer, which often results in substantial savings.

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    Maintain a clean driving record

    • Potential savings: 34%

    • Effort: Moderate

    Practice safe driving habits by wearing your seat belt, using your turn signal, and avoiding speeding, tailgating, distracted driving, and hard braking. Keeping your driving record clean is the best way to qualify for lower rates.

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    Consider adjusting your coverage

    • Potential savings: 51%

    • Effort: Moderate

    If you’ve paid off your vehicle, dropping a full-coverage policy for liability-only insurance could save you a lot on premiums. You may also consider reducing your liability coverage to state-minimum limits. An Insurify survey found that more than 5% of Americans have dropped full coverage and more than 12% have lowered their coverage limits to combat rising car insurance prices.

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    Equip your vehicle with safety features

    • Potential savings: 3%–40%

    • Effort: Moderate

    Improve your and your car’s safety with anti-theft systems, anti-lock brakes, and daytime running lights. Some insurers will reward you with discounts.

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    Consider usage-based insurance

    • Potential savings: 34%

    • Effort: Moderate

    If you’re an infrequent or low-mileage driver, usage-based options like pay-as-you-go and pay-per-mile insurance may be the cheapest.

Agent Tip: Why it‘s important to disclose all household members

Be sure to account for all household members when you‘re seeking a quote to make sure the insurance company can rate and cover them properly. Besides helping you get an accurate quote, disclosing your household members protects you from a ‘material misrepresentation incident,‘ which could mean your insurer denies a claim or cancels your policy.


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Cheapest cars to insure

Your vehicle choice affects your car insurance costs. An older or lower-value vehicle typically costs less to insure than a brand-new one, a luxury model, or a high-value vehicle, like a vintage collector’s car. Insurers charge higher rates for vehicles that would cost more to repair or replace to account for the higher cost of any potential claim.

Insurers also assign lower rates to vehicles with strong safety features. Here are the five cheapest cars to insure, based on Insurify quote data.

Make and Model
Average Monthly Quote: Full Coverage
Starting MSRP
Dodge Caravan$102Discontinued
Honda Fit$113$16,000–$18,000
Subaru Outback$117$36,445
Subaru Forester$119$31,445
Fiat 500$120Discontinued
Disclaimer: Table data is based on real-time quotes from Insurify’s network of 500+ insurance partners. Actual rates may vary depending on the policyholder’s individual profile and coverage needs.

Cheapest car insurance by state

Location is an important factor in car insurance costs.[5] Population density, road and weather conditions, vehicle vandalism and theft rates, and claims that other drivers file in your area can all affect your car insurance rate. Rates can vary significantly from state to state and between different ZIP codes in the same city.

Car insurance in Florida is typically on the more expensive side, at $142 per month for liability coverage. Here are the average monthly rates in every state (including Washington, D.C.).

State
Full Coverage 
Liability Only 
Alabama$141$66
Arizona$163$91
Arkansas$151$74
California$202$97
Colorado$218$97
Connecticut$225$162
Delaware$262$166
Florida$237$142
Georgia$259$156
Hawaii$126$62
Idaho$107$64
Illinois$162$83
Indiana$129$65
Iowa$111$56
Kansas$155$79
Kentucky$194$121
Louisiana$209$107
Maine$139$74
Maryland$303$192
Massachusetts$138$103
Michigan$228$130
Minnesota$183$93
Mississippi$185$89
Missouri$180$92
Montana$139$62
Nebraska$133$69
Nevada$259$163
New Hampshire$84$52
New Jersey$256$182
New Mexico$135$65
New York$221$145
North Carolina$113$69
North Dakota $114$66
Ohio$117$64
Oklahoma$169$83
Oregon$156$91
Pennsylvania$161$90
Rhode Island $299$177
South Carolina$256$159
South Dakota$152$62
Tennessee$132$60
Texas$204$110
Utah$146$93
Vermont $143$58
Virginia$207$117
Washington$183$95
Washington, D.C.$247$143
West Virginia$155$82
Wisconsin$126$57
Wyoming$94$50
Disclaimer: Table data is based on real-time quotes from Insurify’s network of 500+ insurance partners. Actual rates may vary depending on the policyholder’s individual profile and coverage needs.

Cheapest regional car insurance companies

It’s well worth considering regional insurers when you’re looking for affordable car insurance rates. If you prefer to handle buying coverage one-on-one with an insurance agent, smaller companies may offer more personalized service and have more local knowledge than large insurers.

Regional insurers are more limited and usually only offer policies in certain states, but depending on where you live, they may be the cheapest option.

These are the average liability-only and full-coverage car insurance quotes from the cheapest regional insurance companies.

Insurance Company
States Served
Full Coverage
Liability Only
COUNTRY Financial Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Tennessee, Washington, and Wisconsin$90$44
NJM Connecticut, Maryland, New Jersey, Ohio, and Pennsylvania$93$57
Mile Auto Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Ohio, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, and Utah$138$74
Erie Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, Washington, D.C., West Virginia, and Wisconsin$118$67
American Family Arizona, Colorado, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, and Wisconsin$160$82
Mercury Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Oklahoma, Texas, and Virginia$171$95
Direct Auto Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia$168$90
Clearcover Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin$214$118
Disclaimer: Table data is based on real-time quotes from Insurify’s network of 500+ insurance partners. Actual rates may vary depending on the policyholder’s individual profile and coverage needs.

Cheap car insurance discounts

Most insurers offer discounts that can help drivers save on their premiums. If you qualify for multiple discounts, you can save even more. Many insurers allow policyholders to stack discounts together for maximum savings, although some may cap the number you can stack.

You can find the discounts below from top insurers, including State Farm, USAA, GEICO, Progressive, and more. Ask an insurance agent which discounts you’re eligible for.

Car Insurance Discount
Potential Savings
Safe driver/good driver22%
Bundling7%–25%
Multi-car7%–25%
Good student10%–15%
Passive restraint30%
Telematics10%–30%
Military15%–25%
Anti-theft23%
Pay-in-fullVaries
Low-mileageVaries
Defensive driver course5%
New car10%–15%
Anti-lock brakes5%
Student-away-from homeVaries
HomeownersVaries
LoyaltyVaries
Early birdVaries
PaperlessVaries

Cheapest recent rates

Insurify’s drivers have found rates ranging from $41/mo. to $126/mo. in the last few days

*Quotes generated for Insurify users within the last 10 days. Last updated on September 3, 2026. Actual quotes may vary based on the policy buyer’s unique driver profile.

Rates shown are real-time Insurify user quotes from 500+ insurance companies and Quadrant Information Services data. Insurify’s algorithm excludes anomalous quotes and anonymizes personal details, then displays refined quotes by price, date, and insurer popularity up to 10 days ago from September 3, 2026. Actual quotes may vary based on the policy buyer’s unique driver profile.

*Quotes generated for Insurify users within the last 10 days. Last updated on September 3, 2026. Actual quotes may vary based on the policy buyer’s unique driver profile.

Rates shown are real-time Insurify user quotes from 500+ insurance companies and Quadrant Information Services data. Insurify’s algorithm excludes anomalous quotes and anonymizes personal details, then displays refined quotes by price, date, and insurer popularity up to 10 days ago from September 3, 2026. Actual quotes may vary based on the policy buyer’s unique driver profile.

Is cheap car insurance worth it? Risks to watch for

No one wants to pay more than they have to for car insurance, but it’s important to buy enough coverage to fully protect you financially. And you should weigh company reputation, customer service ratings and reviews, claims processing, and coverage options against price.

Making a solely price-driven decision about car insurance comes with some significant risks, including:

  • You might end up underinsured. State-minimum coverage is usually the cheapest option. But if you cause an accident that results in serious injuries and totaled cars, your financial liability for all the damages could exceed your state’s minimum requirements.

  • Your own car might not be protected. If you buy only liability coverage because it’s the cheapest option, you won’t have help repairing or replacing your own car. Full coverage is more expensive, but it provides collision and comprehensive coverages to protect your vehicle.

  • You could run afoul of your lender’s requirements. Lenders and leasing companies typically require borrowers to buy full coverage to fully protect their investment in the vehicle.

  • A high deductible could hit your wallet. Choosing a higher deductible is one way to keep full-coverage car insurance costs down. But a higher deductible also means you have a greater financial risk if something happens to your vehicle.

Agent Tip: How to decide what‘s the best car insurance coverage for you

Sometimes the cheapest option isn’t the best one for your needs. Say you bought a new car for cash. With no lienholder telling you that you’ve got to buy full coverage, you might consider going for the cheaper option, which is liability only. But in your situation, liability-only coverage would leave you exposed to a big financial loss if you total your new car.


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Cheap car insurance FAQs

Car insurance is an important investment, so it’s a good idea to research companies carefully and compare quotes before making a decision. To get you started, here are some answers to commonly asked questions about car insurance.

  • Liability-only insurance is the cheapest type of coverage you can buy, and it averages $98 per month, according to Insurify data. Country Financial is the cheapest car insurance company overall, with an average monthly liability premium of $44.

  • No. Getting a car insurance quote won’t affect your credit because insurance companies use a “soft” inquiry.

  • Cheap car insurance and bad car insurance aren’t the same thing. Cheap car insurance can provide you with adequate financial protection at an affordable cost. Bad car insurance leaves you underinsured or improperly protected, regardless of cost. It’s even possible for bad car insurance to be very expensive.

  • Country Financial is the cheapest car insurance company and has an average liability-only rate of $44 per month. The cheapest insurance company for you could be different. Regional insurers sometimes have lower rates, and companies consider many factors to determine your rates. But they’re less broadly available than national companies like State Farm, Progressive, or GEICO.

  • NJM has the cheapest rates for full coverage, at $84 per month. The next cheapest are Auto-Owners and Country Financial, at $88 and $90 per month, respectively.

    Regional insurers often offer competitive rates, so the cheapest overall insurers may not be available in every state. Various factors can affect the full-coverage rates available to you, so shopping around is one of the best ways to find the cheapest available policy.

  • The best way to get cheap car insurance is by comparing quotes from at least three different car insurance companies. You can also ask if you qualify for any discounts, which could lower your premiums even more.

    Other ways to get cheaper car insurance include increasing your deductible amount, taking a defensive driving course, and opting for liability-only coverage if your car is paid off or if you have an older vehicle.

  • You can get cheap car insurance directly from national insurance companies, from regional insurers, or by using a quote-comparison tool like Insurify to gather multiple quotes at once. No single company offers the cheapest car insurance to every driver.

    Insurify data shows that Country Financial, Auto-Owners, and NJM offer cheap liability-only policies.

  • Comprehensive car insurance is already a comparatively cheap part of a full-coverage car insurance policy. With a $1,000 deductible, comprehensive adds only about $17 per month to your premium, Insurify data shows. Of course, your actual cost will vary based on factors like your driving record, age, gender, location, and vehicle.

  • The best way to compare cheap car insurance companies is to use an online quote-comparison website. You’ll enter some personal information once, then you’ll be able to compare quotes from multiple insurers in one place.

    You can also compare quotes on individual insurance company websites, but this is more time-consuming and requires you to enter your personal information multiple times.

  • Car insurance typically starts to get cheaper after you pass age 25. Rates continue to decline, leveling off in middle age, as long as you maintain a clean driving record. Rates begin to climb again slightly for drivers in their 70s as accident risks increase with age.

  • You need to buy enough insurance coverage to fully protect you financially, including at least enough liability coverage to meet your state’s minimum requirements. If you have a brand-new, financed, leased, or high-value vehicle, you’ll need collision and comprehensive coverage in addition to liability. And, if you have significant assets, you should consider higher bodily injury and property damage liability limits.

  • A used Dodge Caravan is the cheapest vehicle to insure, averaging $102 per month for full coverage, according to Insurify data. The Honda Fit, Subaru Outback, and Subaru Forester are the three next-cheapest vehicles to insure, with full-coverage averages of $113, $117, and $119 per month, respectively.

    Generally, vehicles with moderate value, older vehicles, or newer ones with safety features are the cheapest to insure.

Sources

  1. National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC). "Auto Insurance."
  2. Experian. "How Do Traffic Tickets Affect Insurance?."
  3. National Safety Council. "Road Users: Older Drivers."
  4. NAIC. "Credit-Based Insurance Scores Aren’t the Same as a Credit Score. Understand How Credit and Other Factors Determine Your Premiums."
  5. Insurance Information Institute. "What determines the price of an auto insurance policy?."

Methodology

Insurify data scientists analyzed more than 250 million quotes served to car insurance applicants in Insurify’s proprietary database to calculate the premium averages displayed on this page. These premiums are real quotes that come directly from Insurify’s 500+ partner insurance companies in all 50 states and Washington, D.C. Quote averages represent the median price for a quote across the given coverage level, driver subset, and geographic area.

Unless otherwise specified, quoted rates reflect the average cost for drivers between 20 and 70 years old with a clean driving record and average or better credit (a credit score of 600 or higher).

Liability-only premium averages correspond to policies with the following coverage limits:

  • Bodily injury limits between state-minimum rates and $50,000 per person, $100,000 per accident
  • Property damage limits between $10,000 and $50,000
  • No additional coverage
Full-coverage premium averages correspond to the same bodily injury and property damage limits in addition to:
  • Comprehensive coverage with a $1,000 deductible
  • Collision coverage with a $1,000 deductible

Quotes for Allstate, Farmers, GEICO, State Farm, and USAA are estimates based on Quadrant Information Services’ database of auto insurance rates.

Julia Taliesin
Written byJulia TaliesinEconomic Analyst, Licensed Insurance Agent
Julia Taliesin
Julia TaliesinEconomic Analyst, Licensed Insurance Agent
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Julia is a economic analyst and licensed insurance agent. She co-launched Insurify‘s podcast “No Dumb Questions“ in 2025.

Julia is a economic analyst and licensed insurance agent. She co-launched Insurify‘s podcast “No Dumb Questions“ in 2025.

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John is Insurify’s Chief Copy Editor, helping ensure the accuracy and readability of Insurify’s content. He’s a licensed agent specializing in home and car insurance topics.

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Mark FriedlanderSenior Director, Media Relations, Insurance Information Institute
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  • 20+ years in insurance and communications

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As Senior Director, Media Relations, for Insurance Information Institute, Mark serves as the non-profit’s national spokesperson, sharing information and education on a wide array of insurance issues.

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