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Live Free or Die. Nearly 1.4 million people are free to ski, hike, and stare at the breathtaking beauty of the New Hampshire sunrises. All the outdoor activities might leave you hungry for pancakes, steak bombs, or American chop suey. If you can’t take the snowmobile to get something to eat, then you’ve got to take the car.
Here’s our guide to the best and cheapest car insurance quotes in the Granite State.
Here are the cheapest carriers in New Hampshire for the following user profile: a single, 30 year old male with a clean driving record who drives a 2012 Honda Accord and pays a $1,000 deductible for the state’s minimum liability insurance. We averaged rates for the twenty most populous cities in New Hampshire.
| Cheapest Companies | |
|---|---|
 Progressive | $26/mo |
 Allstate | $58/mo |
 GEICO | $71/mo |
 Travelers | $81/mo |
 American Family | $94/mo |
The Insurify Composite Score is calculated by analyzing multiple factors that indicate the quality, reliability, and health of an insurance company. Inputs to the score include financial strength ratings from A.M. Best, Standard & Poor’s, Moody’s, and Fitch; J.D. Power ratings, Consumer Reports customer satisfaction surveys, mobile app reviews, and user-generated carrier reviews. The following are the top rated carriers that offer car insurance in New Hampshire. For the complete list, see Insurify's best car insurance companies.
| Best Companies | ||
|---|---|---|
American Family | $94/mo | |
GEICO | $71/mo | |
 State Farm | $132/mo | |
Allstate | $58/mo | |
 Liberty Mutual | $134/mo | |
Progressive | $26/mo | |
Travelers | $81/mo |
Auto insurance costs will vary between locations and insurance carriers. Insurify analyzed the latest data for the five most populous cities in New Hampshire to find you the cheapest quotes in each of these metropolitan areas.
Manchester is the most populous city in New Hampshire.
| City | Cheapest Carrier | |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester | Progressive | $40/mo |
| Nashua |  GEICO | $84/mo |
| Concord |  Allstate | $62/mo |
| Dover | GEICO | $75/mo |
| Rochester | GEICO | $71/mo |
| Salem | GEICO | $86/mo |
| Merrimack | GEICO | $79/mo |
| Keene | GEICO | $72/mo |
| Derry | Allstate | $75/mo |
| Portsmouth | GEICO | $77/mo |
| Bedford | Allstate | $69/mo |
| Goffstown | GEICO | $81/mo |
| Laconia | GEICO | $77/mo |
| Windham | Allstate | $75/mo |
| Lebanon | Progressive | $80/mo |
| Claremont | Allstate | $58/mo |
| Pelham | Allstate | $75/mo |
| Somersworth | Allstate | $59/mo |
| Amherst | Progressive | $26/mo |
| Londonderry | Progressive | $85/mo |
For drivers in New Hampshire, that are looking for the cheapest quote possible, you can consider a state minimum policy for liability insurance.
To simplify finding the cheapest minimum liability quote, Insurify has analyzed rates from top insurance providers in New Hampshire. The following are the cheapest insurance rates from carriers that offer minimum liability auto insurance in New Hampshire.
| Cheapest companies | |
|---|---|
 Midvale Home & Auto | $67/mo |
Travelers | $75/mo |
 Safeco | $90/mo |
Liberty Mutual | $108/mo |
 The General | $128/mo |
For drivers in New Hampshire, that are looking for a full coverage policy that includes comprehensive and collision insurance it’s important that you evaluate all of your potential insurance options to ensure you are finding the best rate.
To simplify comparing companies, Insurify has analyzed rates from top insurance providers in New Hampshire. The following are the best insurance rates from carriers that offer full coverage auto insurance in New Hampshire.
| Cheapest companies | |
|---|---|
Travelers | $106/mo |
Midvale Home & Auto | $109/mo |
Safeco | $142/mo |
Liberty Mutual | $160/mo |
The General | $194/mo |
In the state of New Hampshire, car insurance is not mandatory. The state requires drivers to pay for any injury or property damage arising from their vehicles. To avoid legal repercussions of an unexpected accident, it is recommended that New Hampshire drivers purchase insurance just in case.
New Hampshire's minimum liability car insurance limits are as follows:
Here are the cheapest insurance companies in New Hampshire based on averaged sample rates for four driver profiles that included varied gender, age, driving history, credit, marital status, prior insurance, higher education, employment, and military service. Average rates may vary depending on the profile and background of the policyholder.
For New Hampshire drivers with a clean driving record free of any moving violations, auto insurance rates may be significantly lower. Progressive offers the best options for good drivers in New Hampshire, at $26 a month. With both cheaper premiums and additional safe driving discounts, it can really pay to have a record free of accidents or traffic tickets.
| Insurance Company | |
|---|---|
Progressive | $26/mo |
Allstate | $58/mo |
GEICO | $71/mo |
Travelers | $81/mo |
American Family | $94/mo |
Everybody makes mistakes and has to deal with the fallout. The fallout for a DUI is rough: court fines, reinstatement fees, SR-22 filing, and years of paying more for car insurance to name only a few. Finding affordable rates on car insurance with a DUI is no small feat. If you find yourself really struggling to get an affordable rate, consider only carrying liability coverage as a way to save.
| Insurance Company | |
|---|---|
USAA | $34/mo |
Concord | $40/mo |
MMG | $47/mo |
The sinking feeling after realizing you’ve caused an accident is no exaggeration. Even a tiny fender bender can raise rates to levels that significantly alter your budget. If you’ve paid for accident forgiveness you may have caught a break. If not: discounts, discounts, discounts.
And comparison shopping at least every time your policy is up for renewal: insurance companies look at different time windows for driving history. For example, one company might look at the last five years while the other looks at the last three. Here are the best rates we could find for drivers with one at-fault accident.
| Insurance Company | |
|---|---|
USAA | $26/mo |
Concord Group | $29/mo |
Patriot Group | $29/mo |
The need for speed can soon turn into the need for a new budget. Speeding tickets can affect people differently. But essentially, the more often you speed—and the higher your mph—the more points you’ll receive on your driver’s license. Higher points mean higher prices in the car insurance game. The best way to lower costs? Slow down and find a discount program, like a defensive driving course reduction.
| Insurance Company | |
|---|---|
USAA | $22/mo |
Concord Group | $26/mo |
MMG | $28/mo |
If you’re under 40 years old in the state of New Hampshire, you will likely pay more for auto insurance coverage than the average driver. Since inexperienced drivers pose a higher risk for insurance providers, their rates are often significantly higher. GEICO offers the cheapest car insurance rates for young drivers, averaging $12 a month. New drivers must abide by special driving restrictions, including curfews, electronic device limitations, and passenger age restrictions. Be sure to familiarize yourself with these rules before hitting the road.
Insurance policies for 21-year-olds generally run higher than the national average by a significant margin. Even though they’re no longer considered teen-drivers, 21-year-olds are still regarded as high-risk to insurers. Unlike most states, New Hampshire 21-year-olds benefit from the state’s ban on using gender, education level, and credit score as factors when calculating premiums. This will generally help young New Hampshirites lower their monthly payments. To find the cheapest car insurance for 21-year-olds, use a car insurance quotes comparison site like Insurify.
| Insurance Company | |
|---|---|
GEICO | $12/mo |
USAA | $17/mo |
Concord | $25/mo |
If your license has been suspended or revoked, these car insurance companies will file an SR-22 with the state of New Hampshire on your behalf.
The New Hampshire Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has 15 locations open from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The DMV is walk-in friendly, but you must schedule an appointment for driver license road tests. The online portal lets you skip the drive if you need to renew your driver’s license or pay a ticket.
If you’re new to the state:
New residents must register their vehicles and get a license within 60 days of establishing residency. To register your vehicle, you must take the following to the town or city clerk’s office:
If you own your car:
You can transfer your out-of-state license if it is not expired, suspended, or revoked. You must go to any DMV office with the following:
You then must pass a vision test, pay your license fee, and have your picture taken.
Drawing from their database of over 4 million car insurance shopper applications, the data scientists at Insurify have published various reports on driver behavior and car ownership — including how New Hampshire drivers measure up to their fellow motorists across the United States in the rankings above.
From driver performance across different geographical locations and demographics to patterns in motor vehicle ownership and auto insurance coverage, Insurify Insights publishes data-driven articles, trend analyses, and national and local rankings each week on all factors related to cars and those who drive them.
While car accidents are a sadly unavoidable feature of time spent on the road, rates of accidents do vary from city to city and from state to state. Among all fifty states, New Hampshire drivers rank 8 in the number of car accidents per driver.
Exceeding the speed limit can endanger others and leave a permanent stain on your driving record. New Hampshire drivers rank 33 in the number of speeding infractions per driver across all fifty states.
While driving while intoxicated is never acceptable, it’s a more common offense than many assume. New Hampshire drivers rank 32 in the number of DUI’s per driver across all fifty states.
Some car models are just more popular than others and trends can vary from place to place. The most popular vehicle in New Hampshire is the Honda Civic.
The Insurify team classifies rude drivers as those who commit the following driving offenses: failure to yield or failure to stop, improper backing, passing where prohibited, tailgating, street racing, or hit-and-runs. Among all fifty states, New Hampshire drivers rank 15 in rude driving infractions.
Having a squeaky-clean driving record is an accomplishment to be proud of. Some states have safer drivers than others; New Hampshire drivers rank 27 in clean driving records across all fifty states.
Street racing might seem like something straight out of a Fast and Furious movie, but it’s a real issue that threatens public safety. Among all fifty states, New Hampshire drivers rank 39 in street racing violations per driver.
Failing to yield the right of way isn’t just frustrating for other drivers; it’s dangerous, too. New Hampshire drivers rank 48 in failure to yield violations per driver across all fifty states.
Reckless driving refers to a specific traffic violation: when drivers willfully act dangerously in spite of the risks they’re imposing on both themselves and others. Among all fifty states, New Hampshire drivers rank 9 in the number of reckless driving offenses per driver.
As auto manufacturers increasingly turn towards producing greener car models, more and more motorists are embracing hybrids and EV’s. New Hampshire drivers rank 37 in hybrid and electric vehicle ownership across all fifty states.
The EPA reports that the United States' transportation sector accounts for 27% of national greenhouse gas emissions. In a country of over 263 million registered vehicles, many communities are taking action to reduce their environmental impact and vehicular carbon footprint. This city has been named the "greenest" in the state by Insurify.
The state of New Hampshire offers many green driver incentives, including federal tax credits and discounts through some car insurance carriers.
Beginning in 2018, Insurify launched the Most Patriotic Cities Awards, which salute the community in each state with the highest percentage of individuals who currently serve in the military or identify as armed service veterans.
Nashua won Insurify's Most Patriotic Cities Award for the state of New Hampshire. In 1775, many minutemen from the area (then called Dunstable) fought in the Battle of Bunker Hill during the Revolutionary War.
Insurify used a recent report from TripNet to rank twenty-five states by roads in poor condition, structurally deficient bridges, and fatality rate per 100 million vehicle miles traveled (VMT) on rural roads. Knowledge of infrastructure in New Hampshire is vital for all car insurance shoppers hitting the road in The Granite State.
The car insurance quotes, statistics, and data visualizations on this page are derived from Insurify’s proprietary database of over 4 million car insurance applications from ZIP codes across the United States. Insurify’s data science team performs a comprehensive analysis of the various factors car insurance providers take into account while setting rates to provide readers insight into how car insurance quotes are priced.
