Average car insurance cost in Columbus, Ohio

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Based on our data, Columbus drivers pay an average of $1,997 annually for car insurance. It’s $258 more than the Ohio state average and $516 less than the national average.

Insurance rates can vary significantly depending on where you live. Factors such as population density and accident and theft rates influence premium costs, making some areas more expensive or affordable than others.

Understanding how rates in Columbus compare to state and national averages can help you spot a good deal, or know when it’s time to shop around. Below, we’ll break down local trends, show how rates vary, and explain how to save.

Cheap car insurance companies in Columbus

Grange Insurance offers the cheapest full coverage car insurance in Columbus at $1,555 per year with coverage limits of $100,000 in bodily injury per person, $300,000 total per accident and $100,000 for property damage.

The second most affordable option in Columbus is Erie Insurance, with an average annual premium of $1,793.

Car insurance rates differ from one company to another because each insurer has its own underwriting process to determine premiums. That’s why shopping around and comparing quotes from multiple insurance companies is key to finding affordable coverage that meets your needs.

The following table compares average yearly and monthly car insurance costs from different companies in Columbus.

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Average car insurance cost in Columbus by coverage limits

Here’s a breakdown of average car insurance rates in Columbus by coverage type.

• State minimum coverage: $485 per year (limits are $25,000 bodily injury liability per person, $50,000 total bodily injury liability per accident and $25,000 property damage liability per accident).
• Liability only coverage: $591 per year (limits are $50,000 bodily injury liability per person, $100,000 total bodily injury liability per accident and $50,000 property damage liability per accident).
• Full coverage: $1,997 per year (limits are $100,000 bodily injury liability per person, $300,000 total bodily injury liability per accident and $100,000 property damage liability per accident).
• Non-owners coverage: $308 per year

While liability insurance is required in nearly every state to drive legally, the minimum coverage limits differ by state. This coverage protects you financially if you’re responsible for injuring someone or damaging their property in a crash.

Minimum liability insurance only covers damage or injuries you cause to others – it won’t help with your own medical bills or car repairs. You should consider adding collision and comprehensive coverage for adequate protection.

Average car insurance rates by gender in Columbus

In Columbus, female drivers pay an average of $1,997 per year for car insurance. In comparison, male drivers pay $1,996 annually, which is $1 less than what female drivers pay. Most states consider gender when calculating premiums. However, states such as California, Hawaii, Massachusetts, Michigan, Montana, North Carolina and Pennsylvania don’t allow insurers to use gender as a rating factor to determine insurance rates.

According to the Insurance Information Institute, or Triple-I, women tend to be safer drivers than men and are less likely to be involved in severe accidents. Insurers account for this risk by charging male drivers higher premiums.

Read more on how gender affects car insurance rates.

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Average car insurance rates by age in Columbus

Teen drivers in Columbus face the highest car insurance rates, at $5,818 per year or $485 per month. According to the Insurance Information Institute, insurance costs are higher for teens aged 16 to 19 due to their increased risk of accidents and limited driving experience. On average, teen drivers pay $2,528 more for car insurance than young adults.

Car insurance premiums typically drop as teens age and gain more experience behind the wheel. On average, young adults (ages 20 to 24) pay $3,290 annually for coverage – that’s $2,528 less than what teens usually pay.

Adults between 25 and 55 and senior drivers between 60 and 75 in Columbus pay an average of $2,000 and $1,999 per year for car insurance, respectively.

Read more on auto insurance for seniors.

Below is a breakdown of average annual full coverage car insurance rates by age group.

Car insurance rate trends in Columbus

Car insurance premiums in Columbus showed an upward trend between 2023 to 2025, with average rates changing by 25% or about $400.

The graph below tracks insurance costs from 2022 to 2025, highlighting long-term trends that help explain today’s rate changes.

How drivers can save on insurance even with higher rates

Drivers in Columbus pay higher than the state average for car insurance. The good news? You can often cut costs by comparing quotes from several insurers and using discounts – like bundling policies, safe driver rewards, or low-mileage savings.

Methodology

Insure.com commissioned car insurance rates in 2025 from Quadrant Information Services. To determine the average premiums, our team of data analysts and expert editors analyzed 53,409,632 insurance quotes from 170 insurance companies across 34,588 ZIP codes.

The insurance rates are based on a sample profile of a 40-year-old male and female driver with a clean driving record and a good insurance score. Quotes premiums are for a full coverage policy with limits:

• $100,000 bodily injury per person
• $300,000 bodily injury per accident
• $100,000 property damage per accident
• $500 comprehensive and collision deductible

The quoted insurance rates are for comparison purposes, and your rates may vary.

Shivani Gite

Contributing Writer

 

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Shivani Gite is a personal finance and insurance writer with a degree in journalism and mass communication. She is passionate about making insurance topics easy to understand for people and helping them make better financial decisions.