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El Paso is located on the western tip of Texas, sharing a border with New Mexico. Because of El Paso’s inland location, the city is spared from many of Texas’ biggest weather risks, like tornadoes and tropical cyclones that form in the Gulf of Mexico.
Its relatively sheltered location could be one reason why El Paso drivers pay slightly less for car insurance than the average driver in the Lone Star State. Full-coverage car insurance in El Paso averages $200 per month, while liability-only coverage averages $99. By comparison, the state-level averages are $232 and $121, respectively.
Rates vary based on your age, credit history, vehicle type, and other factors, so it's a good idea to compare car insurance quotes to find the best deal available to you.
With a population of 868,763, El Paso had 16,232 traffic accidents in 2022, according to Texas Department of Transportation data.
El Paso drivers must carry at least 30/60/25 in liability insurance.
Teen drivers pay the highest car insurance rates in El Paso, averaging $288 per month overall.
3 of the cheapest car insurance companies in El Paso
Many car insurance companies insure drivers in El Paso. But the best car insurance company is different for every driver. The right insurer for you depends on your individual situation and coverage needs. To kick off your search, here are some of the best car insurance companies in El Paso.
Insurance Company | IQ Score The Insurify Quality (IQ) Score uses more than 15 criteria to objectively rate insurance companies on a one-to-ten scale. The Insurify editorial team researches insurer data to determine the final scores. | Full Coverage | Liability Only | Best For |
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State Farm | 9.3 | $74 | $40 | Cheap rates |
USAA | 9.4 | $133 | $72 | Military families |
GEICO | 9.0 | $81 | $44 | Discounts |
Our editorial team spent more than 350 hours developing the Insurify Quality (IQ) Score and scoring insurance companies. The IQ Score objectively analyzes and calculates a score for insurers using more than 15 crucial criteria. The team weighted criteria by importance to the consumer — factors such as customer reviews and affordability influence the score more than availability and third-party ratings.
We rate each company on a 1 to 10 scale based on five categories: financial ratings, customer satisfaction, affordability, customer support and transparency, and availability. Insurify updates ratings once a year or as more recent information becomes available.
- Third-party financial ratings: Insurify uses data from AM Best, S&P, Moody’s, and more to compare insurance companies’ credit and ability to pay out future claims.
- Customer satisfaction: To calculate this score, Insurify analyzed more than 55,000 customer reviews across 155 car insurance companies. We also consider third-party ratings from J.D. Power, the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, and Trustpilot.
- Affordability: Our data scientists analyzed more than 90 million real-time auto insurance rates from our partners across the U.S., as well as available discounts, to calculate an affordability score.
- Customer support and transparency: This measures coverage options, ease of claims filing, and the insurer's transparency surrounding discounts, coverages, and claims process.
- Availability and reach: Insurify scores availability and reach by identifying the number of states in which insurers offer coverage and company size by market share.
Best insurer for cheap rates: State Farm
User Reviews | 4.2 |
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IQ Score The Insurify Quality (IQ) Score uses more than 15 criteria to objectively rate insurance companies on a one-to-ten scale. The Insurify editorial team researches insurer data to determine the final scores. | 9.3 /10 |
Liability Only Liability-only insurance, sometimes called minimum-coverage insurance, pays for bodily injury and property damage to others in an accident the policyholder causes. It does not pay for the insured’s own damages. | $33/mo |
Full Coverage Full-coverage car insurance generally includes liability, collision, and comprehensive coverage, and may include other optional coverages such as uninsured motorist coverage. Collision covers a policyholder’s repair or replacement costs in case of an accident. Comprehensive covers damages caused by non-accident events. The average quote displayed here reflects policies with the following coverage limits: $50,000 bodily injury liability per person; $100,000 bodily injury liability per accident; $50,00 property damage liability per accident; $1,000 collision deductible; and a $1,000 comprehensive deductible. | $62/mo |
Customers appreciate the insurer’s excellent customer service and personal attention but dislike the high prices and frequent rate increases. They also express frustration with the claims process.
Customers appreciate the insurer’s excellent customer service and personal attention but dislike the high prices and frequent rate increases. They also express frustration with the claims process.
Sandra
April 13, 2025
Better than Progressive
Daphne
April 13, 2025
Policy Inflated for Agent Benefits
Julie
April 13, 2025
Epic Fail with the Claims Department
State Farm has some of the cheapest average car insurance rates in El Paso. But State Farm offers more than just low prices. It’s highly rated for overall customer satisfaction by J.D. Power, and it offers a big selection of discounts for even more savings. State Farm also offers several discounts for young drivers, who typically pay the highest premiums.
Some of the cheapest average auto insurance rates in El Paso
Wide variety of discounts
Limited coverage options
Gap insurance not available
Best insurer for military families: USAA
User Reviews | 4.9 |
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IQ Score The Insurify Quality (IQ) Score uses more than 15 criteria to objectively rate insurance companies on a one-to-ten scale. The Insurify editorial team researches insurer data to determine the final scores. | 9.4 /10 |
Liability Only Liability-only insurance, sometimes called minimum-coverage insurance, pays for bodily injury and property damage to others in an accident the policyholder causes. It does not pay for the insured’s own damages. | $59/mo |
Full Coverage Full-coverage car insurance generally includes liability, collision, and comprehensive coverage, and may include other optional coverages such as uninsured motorist coverage. Collision covers a policyholder’s repair or replacement costs in case of an accident. Comprehensive covers damages caused by non-accident events. The average quote displayed here reflects policies with the following coverage limits: $50,000 bodily injury liability per person; $100,000 bodily injury liability per accident; $50,00 property damage liability per accident; $1,000 collision deductible; and a $1,000 comprehensive deductible. | $111/mo |
Customers appreciate the insurer’s reliable customer service and claim handling but express concerns about high rates and frequent price increases. Some also find the insurer’s security protocols and communication methods frustrating.
Customers appreciate the insurer’s reliable customer service and claim handling but express concerns about high rates and frequent price increases. Some also find the insurer’s security protocols and communication methods frustrating.
Kate
April 13, 2025
Happy with USAA
Stellar
April 13, 2025
Very Cheap Car Insurance
Pat
April 12, 2025
Long Time USAA Policy Holder
USAA sells car insurance to active-duty military service members, veterans, and eligible family members. USAA has some of the best third-party ratings in the industry, and it offers below-average rates to drivers in El Paso. USAA also offers many savings opportunities, including savings for storing a vehicle during deployment.
Excellent third-party ratings
Good selection of discounts
Must be a military member, veteran, or family member to be eligible for coverage
Few add-on coverages
Best insurer for discounts: GEICO
User Reviews | 4.0 |
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IQ Score The Insurify Quality (IQ) Score uses more than 15 criteria to objectively rate insurance companies on a one-to-ten scale. The Insurify editorial team researches insurer data to determine the final scores. | 9 |