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The average Alaska driver pays $2,167 a year, or $181 a month, for full coverage car insurance. Choosing only the state’s minimum liability requirement instead brings that number down to $588 a year, or $49 a month. Since these figures reflect statewide averages, your own quote may land above or below them.

A number of variables shape what you’ll actually pay, including your location, age, driving record, credit score, and vehicle type. Insurers additionally weigh risks specific to your state, such as accident frequency, medical and repair costs, theft, and weather exposure. This is one reason urban drivers usually see higher premiums than those in less populated areas.

Some factors are within your control, though. A clean driving record, a stronger credit score, bundled policies, and comparing quotes across insurers can all work in your favor to lower your premium.

Average annual cost
$2,167

Average per month cost
$181

Average cost for state minimum coverage
$605 / Year

Cheapest car insurance company
GEICO

$1,831 / Year

Average cost for young drivers
$3,504 / Year

Average cost for Senior drivers
$2,203 / Year

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How much does car insurance cost in Alaska?

On average, Alaska drivers pay $181 a month ($2,167 a year) for full coverage, compared to $49 a month ($588 a year) for state minimum coverage.

The chart below shows average car insurance rates in Alaska across different coverage levels. These are statewide averages, so your own rate may land higher or lower.

Liability onlyFull coverageNon-owner state minimum liabilityState minimum liability-only
$605$2,167$296$588
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What does each coverage type include?

  • State minimum coverage: Meets your state’s legal requirements, covering liability only. It’s the cheapest option, but leaves you with minimal protection in a serious accident.
  • Liability only: Covers damage and injuries you cause to others, but not your own vehicle or injuries.
  • Comprehensive coverage: Pays for damage to your car from non-collision events, like theft, fire, or weather.
  • Collision coverage: Pays to repair or replace your car after an accident, regardless of who’s at fault.
  • Full coverage: Combines liability with comprehensive and collision coverage, protecting your own vehicle too. It costs more, but offers the most complete protection.
  • Non-owners: Built for people who don’t own a car themselves but sometimes drive borrowed vehicles and still want liability protection.

See what you’d actually pay

Statewide averages can only tell you so much. Get a personalized estimate in four quick steps:

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How to lower your rate in Alaska:

  • Get quotes from at least three insurers, since your first quote usually isn’t your cheapest option
  • Bundling your home and auto policies often unlocks a discount
  • Ask your insurer directly what discounts you may qualify for
  • Keep your driving record clean; fewer violations mean lower perceived risk, and a lower rate
  • Skip filing small claims when you can, since paying minor costs yourself can help prevent your rate from climbing

How much car insurance coverage do you need in Alaska?

Drivers in Alaska must carry at least the state’s minimum liability coverage. This covers damage you cause to others, but not your own car or medical bills – if you’re at fault in a crash, you’d pay those costs yourself unless you have more coverage.

Minimum liability breaks down into two parts:

  • Bodily injury liability pays for others’ medical costs if you injure them. The “per person” limit caps what’s paid for one individual; the “per accident” limit caps the total for everyone.
  • Property damage liability pays to repair or replace others’ property, like their car or a fence.

Many drivers choose full coverage instead, which adds comprehensive and collision on top. It costs more, but protects your own vehicle too – from accidents, theft, or weather. If you’re financing or leasing, your lender likely requires it.

CoverageMinimum required

Bodily injury liability (per person)

$50,000

Bodily injury liability (per accident)

$100,000

Property damage liability

$25,000

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Who has the cheapest car insurance in Alaska?

GEICO offers the lowest rates in Alaska, averaging $1,831 a year, or $153 a month, for a full coverage policy with 100/300/100 limits and $500 collision and comprehensive deductibles.

Progressive is also worth a look for its competitive pricing, averaging $153 a month, or $1,832 a year.

These insurers post some of the lowest average rates in Alaska, but your own premium could differ. Comparing quotes is still the best way to land on the right price.

Affordable car insurance providers in Alaska

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Company GroupAvg. Annual PremiumAvg. Monthly Premium
GEICO$1,831$153
Progressive$1,832$153
Allstate$2,354$196
State Farm$2,548$212
Western National Insurance$2,928$244
USAA*$1,572$131
*USAA is only available to military community members and their families.
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How much does car insurance cost by city in Alaska?

Car insurance rates in Alaska vary by city – drivers in Juneau and Sitka pay $1,799 to $1,822 a year, while those in Palmer, Fairbanks and Anchorage pay significantly more.

Location affects your rate because insurers price risk differently by area. Cities with heavier traffic, higher accident rates, and more theft or vandalism tend to have higher premiums, while areas with lower population density and fewer claims generally see lower rates.

CityAverage annual cost
Juneau$1,799
Sitka$1,822
Ketchikan$1,824
Kenai$2,066
Homer$2,132
Bethel$2,176
Wasilla$2,220
Anchorage$2,278
Fairbanks$2,319
Palmer$2,375
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Auto insurance premiums vary significantly from city to city, so drivers need to be sure they’re getting the best deal. Insure.com has done the research for you. Get more information on auto insurance rates by city below.

How does age affect car insurance rates in Alaska?

Age ranks among the biggest factors insurers use to set your premium. Rates typically peak for teen drivers, fall after age 25, hold steady through most of adulthood, and climb again once drivers reach their early 70s. Insurers view both ends of the age spectrum as higher risk: younger drivers because of inexperience, and older drivers because of slower reaction times and vision changes.

Here’s what drivers in Alaska might expect to pay based on age and gender.

Car insurance rates for young drivers in Alaska

Young drivers pay above-average premiums, since insurers consider them higher risk until they build more experience on the road.

In Alaska, 20-year-old male drivers average $5,054 a year, while 20-year-old female drivers average $4,220. By age 25, though, rates drop to an average of $2,622 a year for men and $2,244 for women.

Age of driverAverage annual cost for Male driversAverage annual cost for Female drivers
20$5,054$4,220
21$3,959$3,465
22$3,569$2,921
23$3,270$2,697
24$3,072$2,512
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Car insurance rates for adults in Alaska

Adult male drivers in Alaska pay an average of $2,162 a year for full coverage, or $180 a month. Female drivers average $2,075 a year, or $173 a month, for the same coverage. Insurers see adults as lower risk than teens, who are just starting out, and seniors, who may have slower reaction times, which is why adult rates run lower.

Rates still vary from driver to driver, so comparing quotes is worth it to land the best price for your vehicle.

Age of driverAverage annual cost for Male driversAverage annual cost for Female drivers
25$2,622$2,244
30$2,301$2,135
35$2,222$2,099
40$2,173$2,162
45$2,138$2,114
50$1,999$2,030
55$1,938$1,965
60$1,914$1,892
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Car insurance rates for senior drivers in Alaska

As you age into your senior years, your car insurance costs tend to climb. Insurers view older drivers as higher risk due to factors like slower reaction times and changes in vision, both of which can raise the odds of an accident.

At 65, men average $2,065 a year, and women average $2,034. By 70, those averages rise to $2,220 for men and $2,184 for women. At 75, rates climb further still, to $2,339 for men and $2,397 for women.

Even with rates trending upward, you can help keep costs in check by maintaining a clean driving record and taking advantage of senior discounts.

Age of driverAverage annual cost for Male driversAverage annual cost for Female drivers
65$2,065$2,034
70$2,220$2,184
75$2,339$2,397
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Which cars are the cheapest and most expensive to insure in Alaska?

Volkswagen Taos is the most affordable vehicle to insure in Alaska, at $2,008 a year, while Porsche 911 Turbo tops the list as the priciest, at $7,212 a year. The vehicle you drive plays a major role in your premium – strong safety ratings, cheaper repairs, and fewer claims all bring costs down, while frequent theft, high repair bills, or higher accident rates push costs up.

Cheapest cars to insure in Alaska

Topping the list for affordability is Volkswagen Taos, averaging $2,008 a year, followed closely by Fiat 500e at $2,058 a year. Here’s a look at the cheapest cars to insure in Alaska and their average annual premiums:

Make ModelAvg. Annual Premium
Volkswagen Taos$2,008
Fiat 500e$2,058
Subaru Forester$2,092
Subaru Crosstrek$2,112
Honda CR-V$2,118
Volkswagen Tiguan$2,129
Mazda CX-30$2,134
Jeep Wrangler$2,151
Mazda CX-5$2,166
Hyundai Venue$2,176
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Most expensive cars to insure in Alaska

No vehicle costs more to insure in Alaska than Porsche 911 Turbo, which averages $7,212 a year. Here’s a look at the priciest vehicles to insure and their average annual premiums:

Make ModelAvg. Annual Premium
Porsche 911 Turbo$7,212
BMW XM$6,952
Mercedes-AMG G63$6,913
Porsche 911 GT3$6,792
BMW M5 Touring$6,742
BMW M5$6,681
Audi e-tron GT$6,609
Mercedes-AMG GT$6,294
Mercedes-AMG SL-Class$6,222
BMW i7$6,204
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Methodology

To determine average premiums, Insure.com commissioned Quadrant Information Services for 2026 car insurance data. Our team of data analysts and editors analyzed quotes from 195 insurance companies across 34,595 ZIP codes.

Rates are based on a sample profile of 40-year-old male and female drivers driving a Honda Accord LX with a clean driving record and a good insurance score. We gathered quotes across three coverage levels:

  • Full coverage: limits of $100,000 per person for bodily injury, $300,000 per accident, and $100,000 for property damage per accident.
  • State minimum: the lowest coverage your state legally allows.
  • Liability only: limits of $50,000 per person for bodily injury, $100,000 per accident, and $100,000 for property damage per accident.

Additionally, we collected average rates for drivers across four age groups:

  • Teen drivers (16-19)
  • Young drivers (20-24)
  • Adult drivers (25-26)
  • Senior drivers (65-75)

To compare costs across vehicles, we also analyzed rates for 1,549 make and model combinations, based on a 40-year-old male driver with the same coverage level (100/300/100 limits with a $500 collision/comprehensive deductible), a 12-mile commute, and 10,000 annual mileage.

The national average comes to $2,578. These rates are for comparison purposes, and your own rates may vary.

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No. of carriers analyzed

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