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Full coverage car insurance in New Hampshire runs about $141 a month, or $1,689 a year, for the average driver. If you stick to your state’s minimum required liability coverage instead, that average drops to $47 a month, or $567 a year. Keep in mind these are statewide averages – your personal rate could be higher or lower.

Your actual premium depends on several factors – where you live, your age, your driving history, your credit score, and the type of vehicle you drive. Insurers also factor in state-level risks, such as accident frequency, repair and medical costs, theft rates, and weather patterns. That’s part of why drivers in busy cities pay more than drivers in rural areas.

Not everything is out of your hands. Keeping a clean driving record, building your credit score, bundling your policies, or shopping around for quotes can all help bring your rate down.

Average annual cost
$1,689

Average per month cost
$141

Average cost for state minimum coverage
$608 / Year

Cheapest car insurance company
GEICO

$1,216 / Year

Average cost for young drivers
$3,124 / Year

Average cost for Senior drivers
$1,842 / Year

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How much does car insurance cost in New Hampshire?

Full coverage in New Hampshire costs drivers $141 a month, or $1,689 a year, on average, while state minimum coverage averages $47 a month, or $567 a year.

Check the table below for a breakdown of average rates in New Hampshire, based on different coverage levels. Since these numbers are statewide averages, your own premium may differ.

Liability onlyFull coverageNon-owner state minimum liabilityState minimum liability-only
$608$1,689$437$567
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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: Made for drivers without a vehicle of their own who borrow cars now and then and need liability coverage in place.

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Averages are a starting point, not your actual rate. Follow these four steps to get closer to your real number:

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Data last refreshed in 2026
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Ways to bring your rate down in New Hampshire:

  • Shop at least three insurers before deciding, since the first quote rarely turns out to be the best one
  • Combine your home and auto coverage with one insurer to often unlock savings
  • Ask about every discount you might be eligible for
  • Stay violation-free, since a clean record signals lower risk and keeps premiums in check
  • Pay out of pocket for minor damage instead of filing a claim, which helps protect your rate from rising

How much car insurance coverage do you need in New Hampshire?

In New Hampshire, drivers aren’t legally required to carry auto insurance but must demonstrate financial responsibility in case of an accident. For those choosing to buy coverage, the state minimums include:

  • Bodily injury per person: $25,000
  • Bodily injury per accident: $50,000
  • Property damage liability: $25,000

Alternatively, drivers can satisfy the financial responsibility requirement by depositing $100,000 in cash or securities with the state. While these minimums meet legal standards, you should consider getting higher liability limits and additional coverages, such as collision and comprehensive insurance, for better financial protection.

Who has the cheapest car insurance in New Hampshire?

Drivers in New Hampshire tend to find the best rates with GEICO, which averages $1,216 a year, or $101 a month, for full coverage with 100/300/100 limits and $500 collision and comprehensive deductibles.

Auto-Owners follows closely with affordable premiums of its own, averaging $123 a month, or $1,470 a year.

While both insurers rank among the cheapest in New Hampshire, your actual rate depends on your own profile – it’s worth comparing quotes before you decide.

Affordable car insurance providers in New Hampshire

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Company GroupAvg. Annual PremiumAvg. Monthly Premium
GEICO$1,216$101
Auto-Owners$1,470$123
Nationwide$1,480$123
Progressive$1,548$129
Safety Insurance$1,587$132
MMG Insurance$1,606$134
Allstate$1,920$160
State Farm$2,307$192
Farmers$2,656$221
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How much does car insurance cost by city in New Hampshire?

Car insurance rates shift noticeably by city across New Hampshire. In Keene and Lebanon, drivers pay between $1,620 and $1,645 a year, while Nashua, Manchester, and Concord come in well above that.

That’s because insurers price risk based on location. Cities with dense traffic, elevated accident rates, or more frequent theft and vandalism carry higher premiums, while quieter, less populated areas with fewer claims tend to stay cheaper.

CityAverage annual cost
Keene$1,620
Lebanon$1,645
Laconia$1,664
Rochester$1,680
Claremont$1,706
Dover$1,706
Portsmouth$1,711
Concord$1,719
Manchester$1,789
Nashua$1,842
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How does age affect car insurance rates in New Hampshire?

Few factors influence your premium as much as age. Premiums tend to run highest for teens, drop once drivers hit 25, remain fairly flat through adulthood, and shoot back up in the early 70s. That pattern reflects how insurers assess risk – younger drivers lack experience, while older drivers may face slower reaction times and changes in vision.

Below is a closer look at what New Hampshire drivers might pay by age and gender.

Car insurance rates for young drivers in New Hampshire

If you’re a young driver, expect to pay more than average – insurers see less experience behind the wheel as more risk, and price accordingly.

For example, a 20-year-old male driver in New Hampshire pays $4,566 a year, while a 20-year-old female driver pays $3,895. That changes by age 25, when average rates fall to $2,331 a year for men and $2,137 for women.

Age of driverAverage annual cost for Male driversAverage annual cost for Female drivers
20$4,566$3,895
21$3,226$2,775
22$3,186$2,808
23$2,997$2,658
24$2,729$2,332
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Car insurance rates for adults in New Hampshire

In New Hampshire, the average adult male driver pays $1,786 a year, or $149 a month, for full coverage, while adult female drivers average $1,738 a year, or $145 a month. Adults typically land lower rates than teens, who lack experience, and seniors, who may face slower reaction times, since insurers view them as the lower-risk group.

That said, individual rates can vary quite a bit, so it pays to compare quotes and find the best deal for your vehicle.

Age of driverAverage annual cost for Male driversAverage annual cost for Female drivers
25$2,331$2,137
30$1,889$1,862
35$1,758$1,738
40$1,693$1,685
45$1,654$1,646
50$1,674$1,642
55$1,655$1,602
60$1,645$1,591
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Car insurance rates for senior drivers in New Hampshire

Senior drivers typically see their premiums rise with age, since insurers consider older drivers higher risk – slower reaction times and vision changes can both increase accident risk.

Men pay about $1,692 a year on average at 65, compared to $1,650 for women. That climbs to $1,848 for men and $1,803 for women by 70, and further still by 75, to $2,061 for men and $2,000 for women.

Rates rising doesn’t mean you’re out of options – a clean driving record and senior discounts can both help offset the increase.

Age of driverAverage annual cost for Male driversAverage annual cost for Female drivers
65$1,692$1,650
70$1,848$1,803
75$2,061$2,000
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Which cars are the cheapest and most expensive to insure in New Hampshire?

In New Hampshire, Jeep Wrangler is the cheapest car to insure at $1,432 a year, while BMW M5 Touring is the most expensive at $5,217 a year. The type of car you drive has a big impact on your premium – vehicles with strong safety ratings, affordable repair costs and fewer claims cost less to insure, while cars that are pricier to repair, more frequently stolen, or more often involved in accidents cost more.

Cheapest cars to insure in New Hampshire

Jeep Wrangler has the lowest average premium in New Hampshire at $1,432 a year, closely followed by Subaru Crosstrek at $1,445 a year. Here are the cheapest cars to insure and their average annual rates:

Make ModelAvg. Annual Premium
Jeep Wrangler$1,432
Subaru Crosstrek$1,445
Chevrolet TrailBlazer$1,472
Honda CR-V$1,474
Honda HR-V$1,483
Subaru Outback$1,494
Jeep Gladiator$1,496
Hyundai Kona$1,497
Hyundai Venue$1,497
Buick Encore GX$1,501
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Most expensive cars to insure in New Hampshire

BMW M5 Touring is the most expensive car to insure in New Hampshire, averaging $5,217 a year. Here are the most expensive vehicles to insure and their average annual premiums:

Make ModelAvg. Annual Premium
BMW M5 Touring$5,217
BMW M8 Gran Coupe$5,211
Mercedes-Maybach S-Class$5,170
BMW M5$5,133
BMW M8$5,059
Audi RS7$5,058
Audi e-tron GT$4,970
Audi RS6$4,957
Mercedes-AMG EQS$4,952
Porsche 911 Turbo$4,872
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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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