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Connecticut drivers spend an average of $279 per month on car insurance coverage, which is higher than the national monthly average of $151.
That’s because location-specific factors can affect your insurance premium. For example, Connecticut drivers typically deal with dangerous driving conditions when it snows heavily in the winter, which could lead to filing more claims and increased rates.[1]
Here’s what you need to know about comparing quotes and finding cheap car insurance in Connecticut.
State Farm, GEICO, and USAA offer the cheapest liability car insurance in Connecticut.
On average, Connecticut drivers pay $214 per month for liability insurance and $343 for full-coverage insurance.
Connecticut drivers must carry a minimum of $50,000 in bodily injury liability per accident, $25,000 in property damage liability, and $50,000 in uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage per accident.
3 of the cheapest car insurance companies in Connecticut
The car insurance company you choose to buy coverage from can play a major role in how much you pay for your policy. While it’s tempting to look for the insurer that offers the cheapest possible policy, it’s a good idea to consider which one has the insurance products and customer experience you’re looking for.
Here are a few of the best car insurance options for Connecticut drivers.
State Farm
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. | 9.3 /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. | $55/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. | $88/mo |
Customers appreciate the insurer’s excellent customer service and personal attention but dislike the high prices and frequent rate increases. They also express frustration with the claims process.
Customers appreciate the insurer’s excellent customer service and personal attention but dislike the high prices and frequent rate increases. They also express frustration with the claims process.
Brent
March 26, 2025
Underwhelmed
James
March 26, 2025
Good
Michael
March 26, 2025
Your rate increases for no apparent reason. My agent is never available for direct communication. They don't live up to the hype.
You can save on your car insurance policy with an insurer like State Farm, which offers a wide variety of discounts. Because car insurance costs more in Connecticut than in some other states, it’s a good idea to ask about potential discounts with State Farm, including those for having safety features in your car, finishing a defensive driving course, or earning good grades.
AM Best financial strength rating of A++ (Superior)
Many potential discounts
Can’t enroll online
Doesn’t offer gap insurance
GEICO
User Reviews | 4.0 |
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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. | 9.0 /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. | $67/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. | $107/mo |
Customers appreciate the reliability and customer service but find the rates to be high and increase frequently, even without claims or accidents. The app has improved, but some find the claims process lacking.
Customers appreciate the reliability and customer service but find the rates to be high and increase frequently, even without claims or accidents. The app has improved, but some find the claims process lacking.
Edith
March 26, 2025
Honesty is Key
Sandra
March 26, 2025
Insurance
David
March 26, 2025
Not Competitive
Connecticut is one of the most expensive states to live in. To save on coverage, Connecticut residents may appreciate GEICO’s option to bundle multiple insurance products — like homeowner, condo, and mobile home insurance — with their auto policy at a discount. The company has an AM Best financial strength rating of A++ (Superior).
Highly rated mobile app
Top customer satisfaction rating in New England in J.D. Power’s 2024 U.S. Auto Insurance Study
Gap insurance not available
Rideshare coverage not available
USAA
User Reviews | 4.9 |
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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. | 9.4 /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. | $75/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. | $120/mo |
Customers appreciate the insurer’s reliable customer service and claim handling but express concerns about high rates and frequent price increases. Some also find the insurer’s security protocols and communication methods frustrating.
Customers appreciate the insurer’s reliable customer service and claim handling but express concerns about high rates and frequent price increases. Some also find the insurer’s security protocols and communication methods frustrating.
Donald
March 26, 2025
Unsatisfactory Experience for Veterans
Tammie
March 26, 2025
USAA
Michael
March 25, 2025
Other than that, they're great
Veterans and their family members can potentially save on car insurance with USAA. This insurer caters to military members, veterans, and their families with competitive rates and policies customized to their unique needs. For example, USAA offers discounts for customers who store their vehicles on a military base during a deployment.
Specialized military discounts
AM Best financial strength rating of A++ (Superior)
Requires membership to be eligible for coverage
Doesn’t offer gap insurance
How to get the cheapest car insurance in Connecticut
Insurance companies consider various factors when determining your car insurance premium. Having a clean driving record often leads to lower premiums. The level of coverage you choose and the type of vehicle you own — including its make, model, and year — can also affect insurance costs.
To help you find more affordable car insurance in Connecticut, consider the following tips:
Compare quotes. Ask for quotes from multiple insurers to find the best rates. Make sure you request quotes for the same type and amount of coverage to get an accurate idea of which insurance company can offer you the best price.
Bundle policies. Combining auto and home insurance with the same insurer often leads to discounts.
Drive safely. Good drivers tend to save on car insurance. Avoid accidents and traffic violations to maintain a clean driving record and lower rates.
Ask about discounts. Many car insurance companies offer a variety of discounts. Before purchasing a policy, ask insurance agents from each company you’re considering about which discounts you may qualify for.
Cheapest liability-only car insurance quotes in Connecticut: State Farm
Liability-only car insurance provides coverage for bodily injury and property damage if you cause an accident. It doesn’t cover your medical bills or vehicle damage. While it offers limited protection, it can be a cost-effective option for drivers looking to fulfill legal obligations without the added expense of comprehensive or collision coverage.[2]
In Connecticut, liability-only policies cost an average of $214 per month. The following table highlights the other cheapest car insurance policies in Connecticut.
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Insurance Company | Average Monthly Quote |
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State Farm | $55 |
GEICO | $67 |
USAA | $75 |
Progressive | $104 |
CSAA | $106 |
Travelers | $110 |
Nationwide | $121 |
Allstate | $128 |
Safeco | $131 |
Root | $161 |
Direct Auto | $222 |
Bristol West | $246 |
Foremost | $263 |
National General | $265 |
Amica | $270 |
Cheapest full-coverage car insurance quotes in Connecticut: State Farm
The main difference between liability-only and full-coverage car insurance is how much protection you have. Full-coverage insurance includes liability, comprehensive, and collision coverage, offering protection for your vehicle as well.
If you lease your vehicle or have a new or expensive car, you may benefit from full-coverage insurance. In Connecticut, the average cost for a full-coverage policy is $343 per month.
The table below shows the cheapest monthly quotes for full-coverage policies.
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Insurance Company | Average Monthly Quote |
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State Farm | $88 |
GEICO | $107 |
USAA | $120 |
Safeco | $141 |
CSAA | $163 |
Progressive | $166 |
Travelers | $176 |
Nationwide | $193 |
Allstate | $205 |
Root | $235 |
Foremost | $275 |
Direct Auto | $399 |
Bristol West | $401 |
National General | $428 |
Amica | $432 |
Cheapest recent car insurance quotes in Connecticut
Drivers in and around Connecticut have found policies from Safeco, State Farm, Direct Auto, and more, through Insurify in the last few days.
*Quotes generated for Insurify users within the last 10 days. Last updated on March 27, 2025. 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 March 27, 2025. Actual quotes may vary based on the policy buyer’s unique driver profile.
The average cost of car insurance fluctuates with age. Teen drivers pay higher car insurance premiums due to their lack of driving experience and greater accident risk.
Rates generally decrease around age 25 but start to increase again around age 70. Although senior drivers still pay lower-than-average rates, they may see an uptick in their rates because of age-related risk factors.
Age GroupAverage Monthly Quote: Liability OnlyAverage Monthly Quote: Full CoverageTeen drivers $392 $629 Adult drivers $200 $320 Senior drivers $165 $264 Disclaimer: Table data sourced from real-time quotes from Insurify's 50-plus partner insurance providers. Actual quotes may vary based on the policy buyer's unique driver profile.
Car insurance requirements in Connecticut
Connecticut drivers must carry a minimum amount of insurance to drive legally in the state, including liability insurance and uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage.
To better understand which types of insurance coverage you need in Connecticut, check out the following table:[3]
Coverage | Minimum Requirements |
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Bodily injury liability | $25,000 per person / $50,000 per accident |
Property damage liability | $25,000 per accident |
Uninsured/underinsured motorist | $25,000 per person / $50,000 per accident |
To more fully protect your vehicle, you should also consider buying one or more of the following optional insurance policies:
Collision coverage
When you have collision insurance, it pays for vehicle repair costs when you get in a car accident and damage another car or even a stationary object, no matter who’s at fault.
Comprehensive coverage
Comprehensive insurance helps pay for vehicle damages and loss from non-collision incidents, like fires, vandalism, natural disasters, or theft.
Uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage
If you want coverage for damages and injuries caused by a driver who doesn’t have adequate car insurance coverage, uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage can help.
Gap coverage
A gap insurance policy will pay the difference between the cost of your insurance settlement and the lease balance of an auto loan after your insurer declares the car as a total loss.
Cheapest car insurance in Connecticut by driving record
If you have an incident on your driving record, insurers can raise your car insurance rates. Insurance companies consider driving infractions — such as speeding tickets, driving under the influence (DUI), at-fault accidents, and other moving violations — as indicators of a high-risk driver, leading to increased premiums.
In Connecticut, drivers with a clean record pay an average of $214 per month for liability-only coverage, while drivers with an incident on their record pay an average of $277 for the same policy.
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Insurance Company | With Speeding Ticket | With At-Fault Accident | With DUI/DWI |
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State Farm | $71 | $73 | $89 |
GEICO | $88 | $89 | $108 |
USAA | $98 | $100 | $121 |
Progressive | $136 | $142 | $168 |
CSAA | $141 | $147 | $171 |
Travelers | $145 | $148 | $177 |
Nationwide | $159 | $163 | $195 |
Allstate | $167 | $171 | $206 |
Safeco | $174 | $179 | $203 |
Root | $229 | $233 | $235 |
Direct Auto | $291 | $303 | $358 |
Bristol West | $325 | $329 | $396 |
National General | $346 | $349 | $427 |
Foremost | $366 | $371 | $424 |
Amica | $387 | $398 | $406 |
Where you live in Connecticut can affect your car insurance rate, even down to the ZIP code. If you reside in a densely populated city, you may see higher rates compared to drivers living in rural areas.
The table below shows liability and full-coverage rates for different Connecticut cities.
The below rates are estimated rates current as of: Thursday, March 13 at 12:00 PM PDT.Data reviewed by Konstantin Halachev7+ years experience in data analysis
Ph.D. in Computational Biology
Konstantin has led data teams across multiple industries, including insurance, travel, and biology. He’s led Insurify’s engineering team for more than three years.
CityAverage Quote: Liability OnlyAverage Quote: Full CoverageDanbury $211 $334 New Britain $214 $346 Stamford $221 $366 Waterbury $265 $414 Bridgeport $290 $449 New Haven $310 $481 Hartford $314 $474 Disclaimer: Table data sourced from real-time quotes from Insurify's 50-plus partner insurance providers and quote estimates from Quadrant Information Services. Actual quotes may vary based on the policy buyer's unique driver profile.
Connecticut car insurance FAQs
Before you start shopping around for car insurance, you should determine the right amount of insurance for your needs. The following information should help you find cheap car insurance in Connecticut.
On average, car insurance in Connecticut costs $279 per month. Drivers in the state pay $214 per month for liability-only insurance and $343 for full coverage. The cost of your policy will depend on your driving record, credit history, age, vehicle type, ZIP code, and more.
State Farm has the cheapest liability car insurance in Connecticut, at $55 per month. Other affordable insurers include GEICO and USAA, which offer cheap liability coverage at $67 and $75 per month, respectively. The best way to find cheap car insurance is to compare quotes from multiple auto insurers.
The minimum car insurance requirements in Connecticut include $25,000 per person and $50,000 per accident in bodily injury liability and $25,000 per accident in property damage liability coverage. Drivers must also carry $25,000 per person and $50,000 per accident in uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage.
No. Connecticut is an at-fault state for car insurance. This means the at-fault driver must cover the other driver’s resulting medical expenses and vehicle repairs.
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 50+ 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.
Sources
- Connecticut State Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security. "Winter Weather Awareness."
- Insurance Information Institute. "Auto insurance basics—understanding your coverage."
- Connecticut Insurance Department. "AUTO INSURANCE COVERAGE INFORMATION."
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During college, Jacqueline DeMarco interned at a retirement plan advisory firm and was tasked with creating a presentation on the importance of financial wellness. During her research into how money can affect our health, relationships and career, Jacqueline realized just how important financial education is. Jacqueline is a contributor for Insurify and has worked with more than a dozen financial brands, including LendingTree, Capital One, Credit Karma, Fundera, Chime, Bankrate, Student Loan Hero, ValuePenguin, SoFi, and Northwestern Mutual, providing thoughtful content to give readers insight into complex topics that they likely didn’t learn in school.
Jacqueline 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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Corporate communications director for Insurance Information Institute
20+ years in insurance and communications
As Director, Corporate Communications for Triple-I, Mark serves as the non-profit’s national spokesperson, sharing information and education on a wide array of insurance issues.
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7+ years experience in data analysis
Ph.D. in Computational Biology
Konstantin has led data teams across multiple industries, including insurance, travel, and biology. He’s led Insurify’s engineering team for more than three years.