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Founded in 2019, Mile Auto is a relatively new insurer in the increasingly popular pay-per-mile insurance market. The company offers an attractive proposition: If you drive less than 10,000 miles per year, you could save up to 40% off your current car insurance rates with its coverage.
But Mile Auto comes with some downsides. Mile Auto issues policies in only seven states: Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Ohio, Oregon, Tennessee, and Texas. The company also doesn’t offer any additional discounts and has poor customer satisfaction ratings.
Here’s a closer look at how Mile Auto car insurance works.
Mile Auto customers pay a monthly average of $62 for liability coverage and $99 for full coverage.
The company doesn’t use telematics or an app, so you’ll have to manually report your monthly mileage to Mile Auto.
Mile Auto customers report challenges reaching customer service and delays in claims processing and payouts.
How Mile Auto compares to other insurance companies
If you’re a low-mileage driver and live in one of the seven states where the company offers coverage, Mile Auto’s rates are generally cheaper than similar companies that provide usage-based insurance, like Root and Chubb.
Its low monthly base rate and per-mile rate offer savings up front, but unlike other traditional car insurance companies, Mile Auto doesn’t offer discounts or bundling opportunities. Customers also find Mile Auto representatives challenging to reach and report issues with claims processing and payments.
User Reviews | 4.2 |
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IQ Score The Insurify Quality (IQ) Score uses more than 15 criteria to objectively rate insurance companies on a one-to-ten scale. The Insurify editorial team researches insurer data to determine the final scores. | 8.8 /10 |
Liability Only Liability-only insurance, sometimes called minimum-coverage insurance, pays for bodily injury and property damage to others in an accident the policyholder causes. It does not pay for the insured’s own damages. | $62/mo |
Full Coverage Full-coverage car insurance generally includes liability, collision, and comprehensive coverage, and may include other optional coverages such as uninsured motorist coverage. Collision covers a policyholder’s repair or replacement costs in case of an accident. Comprehensive covers damages caused by non-accident events. The average quote displayed here reflects policies with the following coverage limits: $50,000 bodily injury liability per person; $100,000 bodily injury liability per accident; $50,00 property damage liability per accident; $1,000 collision deductible; and a $1,000 comprehensive deductible. | $99/mo |
Drivers appreciate the quality service but find the rates high and claim processing slow.
Drivers appreciate the quality service but find the rates high and claim processing slow.
Betty
June 11, 2025
Loving it with bumps...
Beverly
June 10, 2025
I think I just did that.
Hector
May 28, 2025
Very nice and Happy.
Operating since 2019, Mile Auto is a pay-per-mile car insurance company that opts out of telematics technology and instead requires you to send a picture of your vehicle’s odometer once a month. You’ll have to pay a monthly base rate plus a per-mile charge.
Mile Auto also offers both liability and full-coverage insurance, besides optional coverages like rental car reimbursement and roadside assistance.
Low-mileage drivers may see significant savings
Doesn’t monitor driving habits
Optional coverages available
Available in only seven states
No bundling or discount opportunities
No scores from J.D. Power or the National Association of Insurance Commissioners
How Mile Auto insurance works
Mile Auto offers coverage under a usage-based insurance model.[1] Customers pay a base rate every month of about $48. And for each mile that you drive, Mile Auto bills an additional $0.08.
Keep in mind that Mile Auto doesn’t use telematic devices or mobile apps to record information about your driving habits. Instead, the company sends a monthly email with a link to submit a photo of your car’s odometer reading.
How Mile Auto rates compare to competitors
Mile Auto’s rates are lower than many other usage-based and pay-per-mile companies. See how its monthly full-coverage rates compare to several competitors below.
Full-Coverage Rates by Insurance Company
Average cost of Mile Auto insurance
Your car insurance costs will depend on numerous factors, including your age, location, driving record, the type of car you drive, and the coverage levels you choose. You’ll pay more for car insurance if you have an incident on your record, such as an accident, speeding ticket, or DUI.
The table below shows how Mile Auto’s monthly liability-only rates compare to the national averages for drivers with a clean record and with different driving incidents.
Driver | Mile Auto Average Quote | National Average |
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Drivers with a clean record | $62 | $107 |
Drivers with a speeding ticket | $70 | $138 |
Drivers with an at-fault accident | $80 | $140 |
Drivers with a DUI | $91 | $157 |
Teen drivers | $139 | $209 |
Senior drivers | $42 | $90 |
Mile Auto car insurance cost by state
Your monthly Mile Auto rate depends on many different factors, including your location.[2] Rates can vary widely between states, even for people with similar driver profiles.
Here’s how much the average Mile Auto customer pays each month for liability insurance in seven of the states where coverage is available, compared to the overall state average.
State | Mile Auto Average Quote | State Average |
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Arizona | $60 | $95 |
Florida | $115 | $155 |
Georgia | $89 | $166 |
Ohio | $38 | $73 |
Oregon | $69 | $98 |
Tennessee | $42 | $72 |
Texas | $69 | $125 |
Mile Auto car insurance discounts
Mile Auto doesn’t offer any discounts. In fact, the word “discount” doesn’t appear anywhere on the company’s website. Most insurers — even Mile Auto’s pay-per-mile competitor, Root — offer discounts if you’re a student driver or have a clean driving record.
So if you’re looking for discounts to save on insurance rates, you’ll need to go with another insurer.
How customers feel about Mile Auto
Given that Mile Auto is a relatively new (and limited) insurer, it doesn’t have much of a track record when it comes to people sharing their experiences. But of the reviews that are available, opinions don’t skew much in favor of the company:
Trustpilot: 3.0 out of 5 stars based on 205 reviews
Mile Auto customer reviews
Here’s what actual, verified consumers are saying about what it’s like to work with Mile Auto and its pay-per-mile program:
Loving it with bumps...
I think I just did that.
Very nice and Happy.
Not bad
Mile Auto ratings
When choosing a car insurance company, it’s important to make sure you’re working with a reliable, helpful, and financially stable company that’ll be able to pay out your claims when you need it.
Normally, it’s a good idea to check an insurance company’s consumer ratings on trusted sites like AM Best, J.D. Power, or the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) Consumer Complaint Index.
But unfortunately, you won’t find any data reported for Mile Auto since the insurer is so new.
Mile Auto car insurance coverage options
Mile Auto offers the standard state-minimum coverage in each state where it operates. This typically includes liability insurance, which covers bodily injuries and property damage if you cause an accident. You can also choose a full-coverage policy with comprehensive and collision insurance.
Mile Auto also provides roadside assistance and car rental reimbursement. But it doesn’t go into any details on how these policies work or what deductibles and coverage limits you can choose from, nor does it outline any other type of coverage. This means if you’re a Florida-based driver, Mile Auto may also offer personal injury protection (PIP) since that’s required for all Florida policies.
You’ll have better luck choosing from a wider range of policy options with competitors, which also generally tell you more about how the different coverage options work. Root, for example, also offers uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage and medical payments coverage, which Mile Auto doesn’t mention on its site.
Mile Auto insurance FAQs
If you’re looking for an alternative to traditional auto insurance and considering a pay-per-mile option, the following information might give you a better idea if Mile Auto is a good choice.
What is the average cost of Mile Auto car insurance?
The average customer has a monthly payment of $62 for liability-only insurance through Mile Auto. The company can be a good option if you drive fewer than 10,000 miles each year.
Is Mile Auto good at paying claims?
Unfortunately, independent data isn’t available about how good Mile Auto is at paying claims. Many consumers report having issues with Mile Auto processing claims and payments on review sites.
How do I cancel my Mile Auto insurance policy?
Mile Auto doesn’t mention how to cancel your current policy on its site. But if you reach out to the customer service team, they should be able to take action to process your request, or at least tell you how to cancel this type of policy on your own. You can contact customer service at 1 (888) 645-3001 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Is pay-per-mile insurance worth it?
The average driver travels 13,476 miles per year, according to Federal Highway Administration data.[3] Pay-per-mile policies can be a good choice if you drive less than that. But many seniors, students, and other people who don’t drive often may be able to save money with a pay-per-mile policy.
How does pay-per-mile insurance work?
Pay-per-mile insurance measures how many miles you drive each month and uses that as the main factor to determine your monthly premium. Besides the company’s per-mile charge, you’ll also pay a monthly base rate.
Can you pay less for car insurance if you drive less?
That depends. If you opt for pay-per-mile insurance and drive less each month, the company’s per-mile charge generally reflects that. But it’s important to keep in mind that your driver profile can affect how much you pay, as pay-per-mile insurers also factor in your driving history, age, location, and more when setting your monthly premium.
Methodology
Insurify data scientists analyzed more than 90 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
- 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.
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Lindsay VanSomeren is a freelance personal finance writer living in Suquamish, WA. Her work has appeared with FICO, Credit Karma, The Balance, and more. She enjoys helping people learn how to manage their money better so they can live the life they want.
Lindsay has been a contributor at Insurify since October 2022.
Elena Stratoberdha is an Editorial Assistant at Insurify. Before joining the content team at Insurify, Elena earned her bachelor’s degree in English Literature and Writing from Simmons University, where she collaborated as a copy editor and led the layout design for two student-run magazines: Sidelines and MindScope Magazine.
In her free time, Elena enjoys writing creative and short fiction, knitting, running near the beach, and exploring new music genres.
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30+ years in financial services
Clinical Professor of Finance, University of San Diego
Dan is a well-recognized and widely quoted financial services expert, regularly appearing in a variety of national and local media as a subject matter expert.