Cheap Auto Insurance Quotes in Portland, OR (2023)

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The City of Roses

Wedged between the Colubmia and Willamette Rivers, Oregon’s capital city, Portland, prides itself on their eco-forward culture, weirdness, and plethora of microbreweries and craft coffeehouses.

This hipster haven has a bike culture unparalleled by any other American city, but 86 percent of car-owning households still use their vehicles on a daily basis. With that many cars on the road, the right auto insurance policy for you and your lifestyle is a vital step towards safe driving in Portland. Compare and save on the best and cheapest car insurance quotes in Portland, Oregon.

Car Insurance in Portland, OR

The average cost of Oregon car insurance will vary from city to city and between insurance companies. Insurify analyzed the latest insurance rates in Portland, OR to find you the cheapest quotes in the area.

Quick Facts

  • The average cost of car insurance in Portland is $191 per month, or $2292 annually.

  • Car insurance in Portland is $38 more than the average cost of car insurance in Oregon.

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

Quotes by Top Companies

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Cheapest Car Insurance in Portland, OR

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 PortlandQuotes
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$39 /mo
Allstate$126 /mo
Travelers$146 /mo
Nationwide$157 /mo
The General$241 /mo

Average Car Insurance Cost

Oregon Cities
Salem$155/mo
Eugene$119/mo
Gresham$169/mo
Hillsboro$139/mo
Portland$142/mo
Oregon$145/mo
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Minimum Car Insurance Requirements in Oregon

All motor vehicles operated or parked on Oregon 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 Oregon[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. Oregon 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.

  • $20,000 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.

  • $15,000 per accident for PIP

Personal injury protection coverage, also referred to as PIP coverage, will cover the policyholder for medical payments they incur in the event of an accident. Depending on your plan, you may also receive non-medical benefits, compensating you for lost wages, household expenses, and even funeral costs.

  • $25,000 per person for uninsured/underinsured motorist bodily injury

  • $50,000 per accident for uninsured/underinsured motorist bodily injury

Uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage pays for costs caused by a driver with little or no insurance after a car accident. In Oregon, this coverage applies to bodily injury caused by uninsured drivers.

- $50,000 per accident for uninsured/underinsured motorist bodily injury

Uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage pays for costs caused by a driver with little or no insurance after a car accident. In Oregon, this coverage applies to bodily injury caused by uninsured drivers.

Find local Portland agents

  • Timmco Insurance Inc 

    1615 NE Broadway,
    Portland, OR 97232

  • Assurety Insurance & Consulting 

    11000 SW Barbur Blvd,
    Suite 100, Portland, OR 97219

  • J.B. Nibley Insurance, Inc. 

    1800 SW First Ave #10,
    Portland, OR 97201

  • Caerus Insurance 

    2545 Sw Spring Garden St Ste 210,
    Portland, OR 97219

  • Ed Malone Agency 

    7822 SW Capitol Hwy Suite #1,
    Portland, OR 97219

  • Rogers, Fitzwalter & Powell, Inc. 

    1521 SW Salmon St,
    Portland, OR 97205

  • MVW Insurance Inc 

    7412 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy #112,
    Portland, OR 97225

  • Durham & Bates Ins Brokers & Agents 

    720 SW Washington St,
    Ste 250, Portland, OR 97205-3554

  • PRL Insurance 

    14150 SE Stark St,
    Portland, OR 97233-2157

  • Cox Insurance 

    5755 NE Glisan St,
    Portland, OR 97213-3749
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Portland DMV Information

The Beaver State capital has multiple DMV outposts around the city in Downtown, Southeast, and North Portland. Their operating hours are 8 AM to 5 PM with varying morning and weekend hours. You may be able to skip your visit altogether and utilize their online portal to get the answers and services you need without needing to wait in line.

Public Transit in Portland

Portland offers visitors and residents a multitude of bike friendly commute and adventure options. If you’re not able to get to your destinations on two wheels, there's lots of public transit choices throughout the City of Roses. The TriMet System is an expansive and affordable system including light rail and bus network. Amtrak and Greyhound provide train and long haul bus services at stations in and near Portland. Ridesharing services like Uber and Lyft, plus traditional taxis also operate across the city.

For more detailed Oregon city level guides, check out these below.

How to get the best and cheapest car insurance in Portland

As American drivers know too well, enough of their precious time is wasted sitting in traffic each year. There’s no need to waste more time finding the perfect auto insurance policy.

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There are millions of registered vehicles in Oregon. and with an estimated 13 percent of Oregon vehicles driving uninsured, with driving comes huge risk. Don’t become just one more uninsured motorist—use Insurify to get the best coverage and rates for your car at a price that works for you

FAQs - Portland, OR Car Insurance

  • Is my car covered if damaged in a natural disaster?

    With Mother Nature, it’s best to expect the unexpected. If you want to ensure your vehicle is covered if damaged after a storm, earthquake, or flood, it’s important to get full coverage car insurance, including comprehensive coverage. This coverage will bring peace of mind during extreme weather events.

  • What is non-owner car insurance? Do I need it in Oregon?

    Non-owner car insurance provides liability coverage if you’re driving a car you don't own. If you regularly rent or borrow cars, non-owner car insurance may be a good option for you. Though it’s not legally required in Oregon, non-owner car insurance can be a lifesaver for a driver caught up in an accident while driving a car that doesn’t belong to them.

  • Which company offers the cheapest car insurance in Portland?

    The best way to get the cheapest car insurance in Portland and save on your insurance premiums is to compare quotes from all companies in your area. Use a car insurance quotes comparison site like Insurify to compare up to 10+ real quotes for your specific driver profile and unlock savings and discounts. Rates can fluctuate greatly based on whether you're a safe driver or a high risk one, but you should never overpay. Insurify.com provides the cheapest car insurance quotes and companies in your area in just a few seconds.

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How Portland 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 Portland, Oregon 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 Portland drivers measure up to their fellow motorists across Oregon 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.

toyota

Toyota Camry

Most Popular Car in Portland

#20

City with the Most Speeding Tickets Rank in Oregon

#24

City with the Most Moving Violations Rank in Oregon

#38

City with the Most DUIs Rank in Oregon

#44

City with the Most Suspended Licenses in Oregon

  • 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. Portland drivers rank 22 in the number of car accidents per driver across all cities in Oregon.

    • Rank within state: #22
    • Percent of drivers in Portland with an accident: 10.1%

  • While driving while intoxicated is never acceptable, it’s a more common offense than many assume. Portland drivers rank 38 in the number of DUI’s per driver across all cities in Oregon.

    • Rank within state: #38
    • Percent of drivers in Portland with a DUI: 1.6%

  • 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 Oregon, Portland drivers rank 32 in the number of reckless driving offenses per driver.

    • Rank within state: #32
    • Percent of drivers in Portland 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 Oregon, Portland drivers rank 31 in rude driving infractions.

    • Rank within state: #31
    • Percent of drivers in Portland with a reckless driving violation: 1.7%

  • Exceeding the speed limit can endanger others and leave a permanent stain on your driving record. When compared to other cities in Oregon, Portland drivers rank 20 in the number of speeding infractions per driver.

    • Rank within state: #20
    • Percent of drivers in Portland with a speeding ticket: 11.2%

  • Having a squeaky-clean driving record is an accomplishment to be proud of. Some cities have safer drivers than others; Portland drivers rank 31 in clean driving records across all cities in Oregon.

    • Rank within state: #31
    • Percent of drivers in Portland with clean record: 74.5%

  • As auto manufacturers increasingly turn towards producing greener car models, more and more motorists are embracing hybrids and EV’s. Portland drivers rank 5 in hybrid and electric vehicle ownership across all cities in Oregon.

    • Rank within state: #5
    • Percent of drivers in Portland with a hybrid/electric vehicle: 1.93%
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Methodology

Data scientists at Insurify analyzed more than 40 million real-time auto insurance rates from our partner providers across the United States to compile the car insurance quotes, statistics, and data visualizations displayed on this page. The car insurance data includes coverage analysis and details on drivers' vehicles, driving records, and demographic information. Quotes for Allstate, Farmers, GEICO, State Farm, and USAA are estimates based on Quadrant Information Service's database of auto insurance rates. With these insights, Insurify is able to offer drivers insight into how companies price their car insurance premiums.

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  1. Oregon Driver & Motor Vehicle Services. "State Minimum Car Insurance Requirements." Accessed June 1, 2022
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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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