7+ years writing insurance and personal finance content
Contributor to top media, including USA Today
A passionate personal finance advocate, Sarah’s writing has graced the pages of many of the personal finance and insurance industries’ top web publications.
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Sara Getman is an Associate Editor at Insurify and has been with the company since 2022. Prior to joining Insurify, Sara completed her undergraduate degree in English Literature at Simmons University in Boston. At Simmons, she was the Editor-in-Chief for Sidelines Magazine (a literary and art publication), and wrote creative non-fiction.
Outside of work, Sara is an avid reader, and loves yoga and knitting.
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David Marlett is the Managing Director of the Brantley Risk and Insurance Center. He is a professor in the Department of Finance, Banking, and Insurance at Appalachian State University and holds the IIANC Distinguished Professorship. David also serves on the Board of Directors for the Invest program and previously chaired the Loman Advisory Committee for the CPCU Society.
David has taught courses in Risk Management and Insurance for the last 25 years, starting at Florida State University while in the doctoral program. Prior to graduate school, David worked as a commercial lines underwriter for USF&G in Tampa.
He serves as a resource on insurance issues and is a frequent media contributor. He has been quoted by a wide range of outlets, including The New York Times, CNN, Reuters, and NPR.
David has been reviewing articles for Insurify since March 2025.
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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.
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Average cost of car insurance in Amarillo, TX
Amarillo drivers pay an average of $103 per month for liability-only coverage and $207 per month for full coverage. Overall, Amarillo’s car insurance costs are similar to the Texas averages of $117 for liability coverage and $208 for full coverage.
When compared to the much larger city of Dallas, which has average car insurance costs of $187 per month, Amarillo’s costs seem more palatable. Amarillo’s costs are on par with its southern neighbor Lubbock, where drivers pay an average of $157 per month for car insurance.
The relatively low costs are in part due to Amarillo’s significantly lower population and its landlocked location, which makes it much less vulnerable to hurricanes.
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Cheapest Amarillo car insurance by coverage level
In general, Amarillo drivers pay slightly cheaper rates than the Texas average. State Farm offers Amarillo drivers the most affordable car insurance rates, at an average of $54 per month for liability-only coverage. For full-coverage car insurance, State Farm offers the lowest average rate for Amarillo drivers, at $95 per month.
Although Amarillo drivers don’t have to contend with hurricanes, high winds and tornadoes are a real risk.[1] To help protect against wind damage, Amarillo drivers might prefer the extra security that comes with a full-coverage policy.
In order to drive on Amarillo’s roads legally, you’ll need a minimum amount of liability coverage. Texas drivers must carry at least $30,000 in bodily injury coverage per person, $60,000 in bodily injury coverage per accident, and $25,000 in property damage coverage.[2]
The table below highlights the cheapest liability-only and full-coverage rates by insurance companies for Amarillo drivers.
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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.
Insurance Company | Average Monthly Quote: Liability Only | Average Monthly Quote: Full Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| State Farm | $54 | $95 |
| Mile Auto | $69 | $146 |
| Progressive | $75 | $129 |
| Allstate | $76 | $133 |
| GEICO | $89 | $169 |
| USAA | $97 | $169 |
| Mercury | $105 | $161 |
| Dairyland | $114 | $324 |
| Root | $114 | $196 |
| The General | $115 | $225 |
| Commonwealth Casualty | $115 | $271 |
| Bristol West | $117 | $235 |
| GAINSCO | $120 | $241 |
| Nationwide | $121 | $212 |
| AssuranceAmerica | $126 | $259 |
| Clearcover | $127 | $207 |
| Sun Coast | $130 | $246 |
| Safeco | $133 | $202 |
| Direct Auto | $137 | $210 |
| National General | $137 | $235 |
| Elephant | $141 | $222 |
| Chubb | $164 | $287 |
| 21st Century | $190 | $331 |
| Liberty Mutual | $247 | $319 |
Average car insurance rates in other TX cities
As a smaller city with more than 203,000 residents and a lower population density than major metropolitan areas like Dallas and Houston, Amarillo drivers face lower rates than drivers in either of these major cities.
Instead, Amarillo’s car insurance costs are on par with those of nearby Lubbock, both of which have slightly lower insurance premiums than the Lone Star State average of $163 per month.
You can explore the average car insurance costs by Texas cities in the table below.
City | Average Monthly Quote |
|---|---|
| Abilene | $133 |
| Amarillo | $155 |
| Arlington | $171 |
| Austin | $169 |
| Beaumont | $174 |
| Brownsville | $161 |
| Corpus Christi | $167 |
| Dallas | $187 |
| Denton | $157 |
| El Paso | $147 |
| Fort Worth | $165 |
| Galveston | $163 |
| Garland | $183 |
| Grand Prairie | $177 |
| Houston | $220 |
| Huntsville | $150 |
| Irving | $175 |
| Killeen | $150 |
| Laredo | $164 |
| Lubbock | $157 |
| McAllen | $177 |
| Mesquite | $189 |
| Midland | $155 |
| Odessa | $166 |
| Plano | $166 |
| San Antonio | $173 |
| San Marcos | $164 |
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Tips for driving in Amarillo
For drivers in this Texas Panhandle city, safety is a top priority. But staying safe on its congested roads, like I-40 and I-27, can be challenging, especially when you throw the area’s dangerously high winds into the mix.
If you notice high wind conditions, consider avoiding the roads. If you can’t avoid driving in high winds, make sure to keep both hands on the wheel and watch for debris blowing across the road. Additionally, consider avoiding bridges and overpasses during high winds.
As Amarillo sits at an intersection of two major interstates, a lot of the traffic congestion in town comes from freight trucks rolling through. When driving in heavy trucking traffic, especially near Amarillo Boulevard, be careful and leave extra space when passing.
Car insurance quotes in Amarillo by driving record
As an at-fault state, Texas requires drivers to pay for the auto accidents they cause.[3] But after an incident on the road, like a speeding ticket or car accident, the costs don’t end with a fine. Insurers will take driving records into account and charge more for people with incidents on their driving record.
Amarillo drivers with an incident pay an average of $184 per month for coverage.
Insurify data shows that 3.8% of Amarillo drivers have tickets, 0.4% have a driving while intoxicated (DWI) conviction, and 4.3% were found at fault in an accident. In 2024, Amarillo’s Police Department made more than 612 DWI arrests, signaling strict enforcement of drunk driving rules.
Explore average rates for Amarillo drivers by driving record in the table below.
Driving Record | Average Monthly Quote |
|---|---|
| Clean driving record | $155 |
| Speeding ticket | $193 |
| At-fault accident | $204 |
| DUI | $213 |
Amarillo car insurance rates by age
When determining car insurance costs in Amarillo, car insurance companies consider the driver’s age. In the Lone Star State, 16-year-olds can get behind the wheel with a provisional license after completing the required driver education steps.[4]
In 2023, there were 460 teen driver fatalities in Texas.[5] As a result of risky driving behavior and lack of experience, teen drivers in Amarillo will see the highest rates, at an average of $306 per month.
Although car insurance costs tend to fall for Amarillo drivers as they age, rates might start to increase again as senior drivers age. Seniors make up around 15% of Amarillo’s drivers, and they pay an average rate of $132 per month.
The table below highlights the average costs by age for Amarillo drivers.
Age | Average Monthly Quote |
|---|---|
| Teens | $201 |
| 20s | $136 |
| 30s | $110 |
| 40s | $104 |
| 50s | $95 |
| 60s | $86 |
| 70+ | $90 |
Cheapest recent car insurance quotes in Texas
Drivers in and around Amarillo, Texas have found policies from Bristol West, Mercury, Dairyland, and more, through Insurify in the last few days.
*Quotes generated for Insurify users in and around Amarillo, Texas within the last 10 days. Last updated on March 24, 2026. Actual quotes may vary based on the policy buyer’s unique driver profile.
*Quotes generated for Insurify users in and around Amarillo, Texas within the last 10 days. Last updated on March 24, 2026. Actual quotes may vary based on the policy buyer’s unique driver profile.
Auto insurance in Amarillo FAQs
If you’re looking for more information on how to secure the best car insurance rates in Amarillo, check out the answers below.
What is the average cost of car insurance in Amarillo?
Amarillo drivers pay an average of $155 per month for car insurance, according to Insurify data.
Which company has the cheapest car insurance in Amarillo?
State Farm offers Amarillo drivers the cheapest car insurance, with quotes at $54 per month. Mile Auto and Progressive follow closely behind, with respective liability rates of $69 and $75 per month.
What factors affect car insurance rates in Amarillo, TX?
A few factors that affect Amarillo car insurance costs include your driving history, vehicle type, and the risk of severe weather, such as tornadoes, windstorms, and hailstorms in the area.[6]
Is GEICO or Progressive cheaper in Amarillo?
Progressive tends to offer Amarillo drivers cheaper car insurance than GEICO. Its liability policies average $76 per month in Amarillo, while GEICO’s liability policies average $89.
How can you find affordable car insurance in Amarillo, TX?
Amarillo drivers looking for cheap car insurance should shop around to compare rates across multiple insurance companies. You should also seek out discounts wherever possible, improve your credit, and consider bundling car insurance with other insurance policies, like home insurance.[7]
Methodology
Insurify data scientists analyzed more than 190 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 500+ 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.
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7+ years writing insurance and personal finance content
Contributor to top media, including USA Today
A passionate personal finance advocate, Sarah’s writing has graced the pages of many of the personal finance and insurance industries’ top web publications.
Featured in
A passionate personal finance advocate, Sarah’s writing has graced the pages of many of the personal finance and insurance industries’ top web publications.
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Sara Getman is an Associate Editor at Insurify and has been with the company since 2022. Prior to joining Insurify, Sara completed her undergraduate degree in English Literature at Simmons University in Boston. At Simmons, she was the Editor-in-Chief for Sidelines Magazine (a literary and art publication), and wrote creative non-fiction.
Outside of work, Sara is an avid reader, and loves yoga and knitting.
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David Marlett is the Managing Director of the Brantley Risk and Insurance Center. He is a professor in the Department of Finance, Banking, and Insurance at Appalachian State University and holds the IIANC Distinguished Professorship. David also serves on the Board of Directors for the Invest program and previously chaired the Loman Advisory Committee for the CPCU Society.
David has taught courses in Risk Management and Insurance for the last 25 years, starting at Florida State University while in the doctoral program. Prior to graduate school, David worked as a commercial lines underwriter for USF&G in Tampa.
He serves as a resource on insurance issues and is a frequent media contributor. He has been quoted by a wide range of outlets, including The New York Times, CNN, Reuters, and NPR.
David has been reviewing articles for Insurify since March 2025.
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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.
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