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Full coverage car insurance in Florida runs about $326 a month, or $3,916 a year, for the average driver. If you stick to your state’s minimum required liability coverage instead, that average drops to $102 a month, or $1,228 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
$3,916

Average per month cost
$326

Average cost for state minimum coverage
$1,635 / Year

Cheapest car insurance company
Travelers

$2,448 / Year

Average cost for young drivers
$5,973 / Year

Average cost for Senior drivers
$3,670 / Year

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How much does car insurance cost in Florida?

Full coverage in Florida costs drivers $326 a month, or $3,916 a year, on average, while state minimum coverage averages $102 a month, or $1,228 a year.

Check the table below for a breakdown of average rates in Florida, 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
$1,635$3,916$668$1,228
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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.

See what you’d actually pay

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

  1. Enter your vehicle’s year
  2. Select your state
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  4. Choose your vehicle’s model

You’ll get instant estimates covering state minimum, liability only, and full coverage.

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

  • 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 Florida?

Florida’s insurance laws differ from most states. Drivers aren’t required to carry bodily injury liability coverage. Instead, to legally drive in Florida, you must carry:

  • Personal injury protection (PIP): $10,000
  • Property damage liability (PDL): $10,000

Under Florida’s no-fault insurance system, your PIP coverage pays for your medical expenses after a crash, regardless of who was responsible. While these minimum requirements satisfy state law, purchasing higher liability limits and optional coverages, such as collision and comprehensive insurance, can provide greater financial protection.

Who has the cheapest car insurance in Florida?

Travelers has the cheapest rates, at an average of $2,448 per year or $204 a month for a full coverage policy with 100/300/100 limits and $500 collision and comprehensive deductibles.

State Farm also stands out for its affordable premiums, with an average premium of $230 per month or $2,758 annually.

While these companies have some of the lowest average rates in Florida, your actual premium may vary. It’s always worth comparing quotes to find the best deal.

Affordable car insurance providers in Florida

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Company GroupAvg. Annual PremiumAvg. Monthly Premium
Travelers$2,448$204
State Farm$2,758$230
UAIC$2,837$236
GEICO$2,974$248
Mercury Insurance$3,643$304
Allstate$5,064$422
Progressive$5,676$473
AIG$6,137$511
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How much does car insurance cost by city in Florida?

Car insurance rates in Florida vary by city – drivers in Tallahassee and Cape Coral pay $3,407 to $3,539 a year, while those in Tampa, Fort Lauderdale and Miami 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
Tallahassee$3,407
Cape Coral$3,539
Port St. Lucie$3,885
Jacksonville$3,932
Orlando$4,013
St. Petersburg$4,491
Hialeah$4,518
Miami$4,672
Fort Lauderdale$4,871
Tampa$5,034
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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 Florida?

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 Florida drivers might pay by age and gender.

Car insurance rates for young drivers in Florida

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 Florida pays $7,849 a year, while a 20-year-old female driver pays $7,005. That changes by age 25, when average rates fall to $4,559 a year for men and $4,560 for women.

Age of driverAverage annual cost for Male driversAverage annual cost for Female drivers
20$7,849$7,005
21$6,571$5,990
22$6,011$5,661
23$5,462$5,172
24$5,104$4,897
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Car insurance rates for adults in Florida

In Florida, the average adult male driver pays $3,890 a year, or $324 a month, for full coverage, while adult female drivers average $3,947 a year, or $329 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$4,559$4,560
30$4,122$4,267
35$4,028$4,184
40$3,854$3,977
45$3,873$3,985
50$3,677$3,701
55$3,550$3,498
60$3,464$3,403
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Car insurance rates for senior drivers in Florida

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 $3,493 a year on average at 65, compared to $3,405 for women. That climbs to $3,681 for men and $3,501 for women by 70, and further still by 75, to $4,147 for men and $3,792 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$3,493$3,405
70$3,681$3,501
75$4,147$3,792
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Which cars are the cheapest and most expensive to insure in Florida?

In Florida, Subaru Crosstrek costs the least to insure, at $2,821 a year, while BMW M5 Touring costs the most, at $6,818 a year. Your choice of vehicle has a major impact on your premium – cars with strong safety ratings, low repair costs, and fewer claims cost less to insure, while cars that are expensive to fix, frequently stolen, or often in accidents cost more.

Cheapest cars to insure in Florida

Subaru Crosstrek holds the lowest average premium in Florida, at $2,821 a year, with Ford Transit close behind at $2,831 a year. Below are the cheapest cars to insure and their average annual rates:

Make ModelAvg. Annual Premium
Subaru Crosstrek$2,821
Ford Transit$2,831
Volvo XC40$2,840
Subaru Outback$2,867
Subaru Forester$2,891
Mazda CX-5$2,903
Volkswagen Taos$2,908
Volkswagen Tiguan$2,909
Mazda MX-5 Miata$2,919
Subaru Impreza$2,920
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Most expensive cars to insure in Florida

BMW M5 Touring tops the list as the most expensive vehicle to insure in Florida, averaging $6,818 a year. Below are the most expensive vehicles to insure and their average annual premiums:

Make ModelAvg. Annual Premium
BMW M5 Touring$6,818
BMW M5$6,802
BMW M8 Gran Coupe$6,546
Audi S8$5,964
Audi e-tron GT$5,889
Porsche Taycan$5,879
Mercedes-AMG G63$5,850
BMW M8$5,840
Tesla Model S$5,838
Tesla Model X$5,726
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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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