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Car Insurance in Santa Fe, NM
The average cost of New Mexico car insurance will vary from city to city and between insurance companies. Insurify analyzed the latest insurance rates in Santa Fe, NM to find you the cheapest quotes in the area.
Quick Facts
- The average cost of car insurance in Santa Fe is $146 per month, or $1752 annually.
- Car insurance in Santa Fe is $10 less than the average cost of car insurance in New Mexico.
- The cheapest car insurance provider in Santa Fe on average is GAINSCO, but you should always compare quotes to find your best personal rate.
Quotes by Top Companies
Progressive$32
State Farm$57
Travelers$116
Nationwide$117
The General$135
Cheapest Car Insurance in Santa Fe, NM
The cost of car insurance can vary depending on the insurance provider. That’s because every insurance provider values information like your driving history and your credit score a little bit differently. Although the following car insurance companies offer the cheapest auto insurance premiums on average, it’s always important to compare quotes. Use Insurify to find your best rate today!
| Insurance Provider in Santa Fe | Quotes |
|---|---|
| Progressive | $32 /mo |
| State Farm | $57 /mo |
| Travelers | $116 /mo |
| Nationwide | $117 /mo |
| The General | $135 /mo |
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Average Car Insurance Cost
| New Mexico Cities | |
|---|---|
| Albuquerque | $131/mo |
| Las Cruces | $77/mo |
| Rio Rancho | $119/mo |
| Roswell | $103/mo |
| Santa Fe | $99/mo |
| New Mexico | $106/mo |
Las Cruces$77
Santa Fe$99
Roswell$103
Average for NM$106
Rio Rancho$119
Albuquerque$131
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Minimum Car Insurance Requirements in New Mexico
All motor vehicles operated or parked on New Mexico roadways are required to be insured. Proof of insurance must be carried in your car at all times and must be available when:
- Requested by law enforcement
- Renewing vehicle registration
- The vehicle is involved in a car accident
The minimum liability insurance requirements for private passenger vehicles in New Mexico[1] are:
- $25,000 per person for bodily injury
- $50,000 per accident for bodily injury
As a major part of your liability insurance, bodily injury coverage covers medical bills for people other than the policyholder who are injured during an accident. New Mexico is an at-fault state, meaning the driver who is responsible for the collision is also responsible for paying for any resulting expenses, either through their car insurance provider or out of pocket.
- $10,000 per accident for property damage
If it’s determined that an insured driver is at fault for an accident, this coverage pays for repairs to the property of the other involved parties. Additionally, property damage coverage can cover legal costs if the insured driver is involved in a lawsuit following the accident.
Find local Santa Fe agents
Blue Chip Insurance Agency, Inc.
1040 Don Diego,
Suite 1, Santa Fe, NM 87505George Gandy Insurance, LLC
1730 Cerrillos Rd ,
Santa Fe, NM 87505George Gandy Insurance, LLC
6417 Airport Road,
Suite 101, Santa Fe, NM 87507Ortega Insurance Services
2019 Galisteo Street Suite C-2,
Santa Fe, NM 87505Rio Grande Insurance
1231 S. St. Francis Drive,
Suite A, Santa Fe, NM 87505HUB International Insurance Services
2905 Rodeo Park Drive East,
Building 6, Suite 100, Santa Fe, NM 87505Silas T Garcia Agency & Associates, LLC
1443 S. St. Francis Drive,
Santa Fe, NM 87505Arthur J. Gallagher RMS, Inc.
400 Kiva Court,
Santa Fe, NM 87505Rio Grande Insurance Services of Santa Fe, Inc.
1231 S. Saint Francis Drive Suite A,
Santa Fe, NM 87505Casita Insurance, Inc.
3600 Rodeo Lane Suite B-4,
Santa Fe, NM 87507
FAQs - Santa Fe, NM Car Insurance
Insurance companies weigh multiple factors when calculating your car insurance rates, including your age, driving history, type of vehicle, and even your marital status. Not only do states have different laws and limits surrounding minimum liability coverage, but where you live within your state could also affect your driver risk profile. Insurance companies use your ZIP code to analyze your area’s weather patterns, rates of vehicle theft, likelihood of vandalism, average traffic congestion, and other factors that might lead you to file an insurance claim. If you want to pay the lowest possible rate on your car insurance policy, opt for state minimum coverage. This is the cheapest level of car insurance coverage your state will allow. Comparing real, ready-to-purchase quotes on a car insurance comparison site like Insurify can find you the lowest rates for your area, risk profile, and financial needs. Car insurance rates vary by state, driver, and company. Click here to find the cheapest car insurance quotes and companies in your area. If you’re looking for rates tailored to you, use Insurify to compare up to 10+ real quotes for your specific driver profile and unlock savings and discounts.
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How Santa Fe Drivers Measure Up
While most drivers know that car insurance quotes are determined in part by your personal driving history, many may be unaware that rates are also impacted by the average risk of the drivers around you as well. Check out Insurify's latest analysis of driving records in Santa Fe, New Mexico below:
Methodology
Drawing from an internal database of over 4 million car insurance applications, the research team at Insurify analyzes patterns in car ownership and driver behavior - including how Santa Fe drivers measure up to their fellow motorists across New Mexico in areas including speeding, DUIs, and more.
Insurify Insights publishes data-driven articles, trend analyses, and national rankings each week on all factors related to cars and those who drive them.
Ford F-Series Pickup
Most Popular Car in Santa Fe
#8
City with the Most Speeding Tickets Rank in New Mexico
#11
City with the Most Moving Violations Rank in New Mexico
#9
City with the Most DUIs Rank in New Mexico
#7
City with the Most Suspended Licenses in New Mexico
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. Santa Fe drivers rank 1 in the number of car accidents per driver across all cities in New Mexico.
- Rank within state: #1
- Percent of drivers in Santa Fe with an accident: 10.03%
- Drivers in Santa Fe, NM with an accident in their driving history pay on average 30.47% more than drivers with a clean record
Exceeding the speed limit can endanger others and leave a permanent stain on your driving record. When compared to other cities in New Mexico, Santa Fe drivers rank 8 in the number of speeding infractions per driver.
- Rank within state: #8
- Percent of drivers in Santa Fe with a speeding ticket: 10.73%
- Drivers in Santa Fe, NM with a speeding ticket in their driving history pay on average 16.41% more than drivers with a clean record
While driving while intoxicated is never acceptable, it’s a more common offense than many assume. Santa Fe drivers rank 9 in the number of DUI’s per driver across all cities in New Mexico.
- Rank within state: #9
- Percent of drivers in Santa Fe with a DUI: 1.69%
- Drivers in Santa Fe, NM with a DUI in their driving history pay on average 12.5% more than drivers with a clean record
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 cities in New Mexico, Santa Fe drivers rank 1 in rude driving infractions.
- Rank within state: #1
- Percent of drivers in Santa Fe with a reckless driving violation: 2.26%
- Drivers in Santa Fe, NM with a reckless driving violation in their driving history pay on average 15.63% more than drivers with a clean record.
Having a squeaky-clean driving record is an accomplishment to be proud of. Some cities have safer drivers than others; Santa Fe drivers rank 3 in clean driving records across all cities in New Mexico.
- Rank within state: #3
- Percent of drivers in Santa Fe with clean record: 79.66%
Failing to yield the right of way isn’t just frustrating for other drivers; it’s dangerous, too. Santa Fe drivers rank 1 in failure to yield violations per driver across all cities in New Mexico.
- Rank within state: #1
- Percent of drivers in Santa Fe with a failure to yield violation: 0.71%
- Drivers in Santa Fe, NM with a failure to yield violation in their driving history pay on average 0% more than drivers with a clean record
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 cities in New Mexico, Santa Fe drivers rank 2 in the number of reckless driving offenses per driver.
- Rank within state: #2
- Percent of drivers in Santa Fe with a reckless driving offense: 0%
Some car models are just more popular than others and trends can vary from place to place. The most popular vehicle in Santa Fe is the Ford F-Series Pickup.
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Insurance Writer
Olivia Oksenhorn is an insurance writer at Insurify. With a special focus in auto insurance and personal finance, Olivia works to help policyholders make informed decisions about their insurance. She received a bachelor's degree from the University of Colorado. Before starting at Insurify, she worked as a writer and in newsrooms and nonprofits across Colorado, including Aspen Public Radio and the Aspen Sojourner. You can connect with Olivia on LinkedIn.
Sources
- New Mexico Motor Vehicle Department. "State Minimum Car Insurance Requirements." Accessed May 28, 2022