Cheap Auto Insurance Quotes in Wilmington, NC (2023)

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More than 123,000 seafood-loving residents call Wilmington home, and driving is the main mode of transportation. When you're always fishing for the next big bass, grouper, or snapper, why not reel in a car insurance deal that's worth bragging rights?

Over 90 percent of Wilmington households own cars. With all the beautiful greenery, it's no wonder people want to put some green back into their wallets when they buy an auto insurance policy in the Tar Heel State.

Car Insurance in Wilmington, NC

The average cost of North Carolina car insurance will vary from city to city and between insurance companies. Insurify analyzed the latest insurance rates in Wilmington, NC to find you the cheapest quotes in the area.

Quick Facts
  • The average cost of car insurance in Wilmington is $112 per month, or $1344 annually.

  • Car insurance in Wilmington is $33 less than the average cost of car insurance in North Carolina.

  • The cheapest car insurance provider in Wilmington on average is Direct Auto, but you should always compare quotes to find your best personal rate.

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Cheapest Car Insurance in Wilmington, NC

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 WilmingtonQuotes
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.
Progressive$50 /mo
GEICO$58 /mo
Travelers$75 /mo
Nationwide$109 /mo
American Family$120 /mo

Best Car Insurance in Wilmington, NC

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 company reviews. The following are the top rated companies that offer car insurance in Wilmington. For the complete list, see Insurify's best car insurance companies .

Best CompaniesScoreQuotes
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.
American Family89$95 /mo
Safeco86$135 /mo
Travelers80$124 /mo

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Average Car Insurance Cost

North Carolina Cities
Charlotte$96/mo
Raleigh$93/mo
Greensboro$88/mo
Durham$68/mo
Wilmington$93/mo
North Carolina$88/mo
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Minimum Car Insurance Requirements in North Carolina

All motor vehicles operated or parked on North Carolina 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 North Carolina[1] are:

  • $30,000 per person for bodily injury

  • $60,000 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. North Carolina 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.

  • $25,000 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.

  • $60,000 per accident for uninsured/underinsured motorist bodily injury

  • $25,000 per accident for uninsured/underinsured motorist property damage

Uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage pays for costs caused by a driver with little or no insurance after a car accident. In North Carolina, drivers are required to cover bodily injury and property damage with this coverage.

Wilmington Car Insurance Rates by Driver Age

Car insurance premiums for teens are higher than for any other motorist in Wilmington. Why? Age is an insurance variable that can move your rates up or down. With age come better judgment and more driving experience. Because less-experienced drivers tend to make more claims, insurance companies make up for this by charging them more. In Wilmo, teens pay $158 per month in car insurance—33 percent more than drivers do in their 20s.

Driver's AgeAvg. Monthly Cost
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teens$159
20s$120
30s$98
40s$152
50s$91
60s$99
70s$76
80s$111

Wilmington Car Insurance Rates by Driving and Accident History

Wilmington drivers can enjoy their best insurance rates by keeping their records clear of any accidents or other driving offenses. Why? Because when you make mistakes, insurance rates increase. While the differences in car insurance rates between the clean-record crowd and those with offenses aren’t drastic, they do add up over time. Conscientious drivers pay just $113 for car insurance monthly. Drivers with a failure-to-stop violation on their record pay $123 for the same coverage.

Driving HistoryAvg. Monthly Cost
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No Violation$114
Speeding Ticket$111
At-Fault Accident$114
Failure to Stop for Red Light / Stop Sign$124

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Wilmington Car Insurance Rates by Credit Tier

If you’ve ever wondered why car insurance companies ask so many questions, it’s partly to find out how reliable you are. They can determine reliability (and future risk) by considering your credit score. If you manage your money well, you’re likely reliable and less of a driving risk. The less chance of you making a claim, the cheaper your car insurance will be. Premiums for drivers with a good credit score in Wilmington average out to $91 per month.

Credit TierAvg. Monthly Cost
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.
Excellent$120
Good$92
Average$113
Poor$133

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Find local Wilmington agents

  • George Chadwick Insurance

    3301 Wrightsville Ave,
    Wilmington, NC 28403
  • Sheally Insurance Group

    34 Covil Ave,
    Wilmington, NC 28403
  • James E. Moore Insurance Agency, Inc.

    1508 Military Cutoff Rd,
    Wilmington, NC 28403-5730
  • Heinberg Insurance

    720 Market Street,
    Wilmington, NC 28401
  • Coastal Shield Insurance

    1601 S College Rd #207,
    Wilmington, NC 28403
  • Nationwide Insurance: Owens Insurance Agency & Financial Services, Inc.

    5704 Oleander Dr Ste 101,
    Wilmington, NC 28403
  • Able Auto & Cycle Insurance

    4008 Oleander Dr,
    Wilmington, NC 28403
  • Atlantic Coast Insurance Agency 

    29 S Kerr Ave,
    Wilmington, NC 28403
  • Able Auto & Cycle Insurance

    1929 Carolina Beach Rd,
    Wilmington, NC 28401
  • Direct Auto Insurance

    4210 Oleander Dr,
    Wilmington, NC 28403
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Wilmington, NC DMV Information

Wilmington has at least six locations to serve you. Most are open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. You can find offices at Market Plaza Shopping Center, Wilmington North Driver License Office, South Square Plaza, Hampstead Plaza, and Burgaw Driver License Office.

Public Transportation in Wilmington, NC

Most people in Wilmington drive, and interstates, U.S. routes, and state highways snake through the city. Also, the city provides public transportation. Cape Fear Public Transportation Authority operates buses for passengers under the name Wave Transit. Paratransit is available to eligible riders. If the bus is not your cup of tea, you can choose rideshare services such as Uber or Lyft. Traditional taxis serve the community from companies like Wilmington NC Taxi and Port City Taxi. If you want to see the great outdoors, the Gary Shell Cross-City Trail has a bicycle path to help you explore Wilmington.

How to get the best and cheapest car insurance in Wilmington, NC

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FAQs - Wilmington, NC Car Insurance

  • Why is car insurance so expensive in Wilmington?

    North Carolina exceeds the national average deaths per 100 million miles driven, and the cost of repairs has continued to increase in North Carolina. Insurers try to match the premium with the level of risk.

  • How can I get the cheapest car insurance in Wilmington?

    Buy state minimum coverage, and you're on your way to the lowest rate. It's the least amount of insurance North Carolina allows. If you've financed your car, you may need comprehensive and collision coverage. In that case, to lower your bill, raise your deductibles to the most you can afford out of pocket if an accident happens.

  • Who offers the cheapest car insurance in Wilmington?

    Car insurance rates differ by city, company, and driver. If you're looking for prices customized to your driver profile, try Insurify to compare up to 10+ real quotes. You'll unlock savings and discounts and get the coverage you deserve and a rate you can afford.

Insurify Insights

How Wilmington 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 Wilmington, North Carolina 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 Wilmington drivers measure up to their fellow motorists across North Carolina 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.

honda

Honda Accord

Most Popular Car in Wilmington

#66

City with the Most Speeding Tickets Rank in North Carolina

#48

City with the Most Moving Violations Rank in North Carolina

#10

City with the Most DUIs Rank in North Carolina

#58

City with the Most Suspended Licenses in North Carolina

  • 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. Wilmington drivers rank 46 in the number of car accidents per driver across all cities in North Carolina.

    • Rank within state: #46
    • Percent of drivers in Wilmington with an accident: 10.3%
  • While driving while intoxicated is never acceptable, it’s a more common offense than many assume. Wilmington drivers rank 10 in the number of DUI’s per driver across all cities in North Carolina.

    • Rank within state: #10
    • Percent of drivers in Wilmington with a DUI: 2.5%
  • 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 North Carolina, Wilmington drivers rank 35 in the number of reckless driving offenses per driver.

    • Rank within state: #35
    • Percent of drivers in Wilmington with a reckless driving offense: 1.4%
  • 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 North Carolina, Wilmington drivers rank 26 in rude driving infractions.

    • Rank within state: #26
    • Percent of drivers in Wilmington with a reckless driving violation: 1.8%
  • Exceeding the speed limit can endanger others and leave a permanent stain on your driving record. When compared to other cities in North Carolina, Wilmington drivers rank 66 in the number of speeding infractions per driver.

    • Rank within state: #66
    • Percent of drivers in Wilmington with a speeding ticket: 8.5%
  • Having a squeaky-clean driving record is an accomplishment to be proud of. Some cities have safer drivers than others; Wilmington drivers rank 46 in clean driving records across all cities in North Carolina.

    • Rank within state: #46
    • Percent of drivers in Wilmington with clean record: 76.5%
  • As auto manufacturers increasingly turn towards producing greener car models, more and more motorists are embracing hybrids and EV’s. Wilmington drivers rank 51 in hybrid and electric vehicle ownership across all cities in North Carolina.

    • Rank within state: #51
    • Percent of drivers in Wilmington with a hybrid/electric vehicle: 0.54%
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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
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.

Sources

  1. North Carolina Department of Transportation. "State Minimum Car Insurance Requirements." Accessed May 27, 2022
Olivia Oksenhorn
Olivia OksenhornInsurance 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.

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