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Drivers in Arkansas pay $245 per month for full coverage car insurance, or $2,942 per year. Carrying only your state’s minimum required liability coverage brings the average down to $57 per month or $689 per year. These are statewide averages, so your own rate may land higher or lower.

What you’ll actually pay depends on where you live, your age, driving record, credit score and the type of car you drive. Insurers also weigh state-specific risks like accident frequency, repair and medical costs, theft rates and weather, which is why drivers in busy urban areas typically pay more than those in rural ones.

Some of these factors are within your control. You can lower your rate by maintaining a clean driving record, improving your credit score, bundling policies or comparing quotes from multiple insurers.

Average annual cost
$2,942

Average per month cost
$245

Average cost for state minimum coverage
$753 / Year

Cheapest car insurance company
GEICO

$1,918 / Year

Average cost for young drivers
$4,529 / Year

Average cost for Senior drivers
$2,762 / Year

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How much does car insurance cost in Arkansas?

Full coverage in Arkansas costs drivers $245 a month, or $2,942 a year, on average, while state minimum coverage averages $57 a month, or $689 a year.

Check the table below for a breakdown of average rates in Arkansas, 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
$753$2,942$440$689
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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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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 Arkansas:

  • 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 Arkansas?

Drivers in Arkansas 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)

$25,000

Bodily injury liability (per accident)

$50,000

Property damage liability

$25,000

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Who has the cheapest car insurance in Arkansas?

GEICO offers the lowest rates in Arkansas, averaging $1,918 a year, or $160 a month, for a full coverage policy with 100/300/100 limits and $500 collision and comprehensive deductibles.

Shelter Insurance is also worth a look for its competitive pricing, averaging $161 a month, or $1,934 a year.

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

Affordable car insurance providers in Arkansas

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Company GroupAvg. Annual PremiumAvg. Monthly Premium
GEICO$1,918$160
Shelter Insurance$1,934$161
Auto-Owners$2,580$215
Nationwide$2,681$223
Farmers$2,760$230
Southern Farm Bureau$3,190$266
Progressive$3,619$302
Allstate$3,798$316
Alfa Insurance$4,008$334
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How much does car insurance cost by city in Arkansas?

Car insurance rates in Arkansas vary by city – drivers in Bentonville and Rogers pay $2,582 to $2,616 a year, while those in Pine Bluff, Little Rock and North Little Rock 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
Bentonville$2,582
Rogers$2,616
Springdale$2,658
Fayetteville$2,699
Fort Smith$2,699
Conway$2,707
Jonesboro$2,751
North Little Rock$3,064
Little Rock$3,107
Pine Bluff$3,131
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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 Arkansas?

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 Arkansas might expect to pay based on age and gender.

Car insurance rates for young drivers in Arkansas

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

In Arkansas, 20-year-old male drivers average $6,397 a year, while 20-year-old female drivers average $5,524. By age 25, though, rates drop to an average of $3,592 a year for men and $3,439 for women.

Age of driverAverage annual cost for Male driversAverage annual cost for Female drivers
20$6,397$5,524
21$4,875$4,368
22$4,486$4,080
23$4,173$3,830
24$3,930$3,630
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Car insurance rates for adults in Arkansas

Adult male drivers in Arkansas pay an average of $2,916 a year for full coverage, or $243 a month. Female drivers average $2,905 a year, or $242 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$3,592$3,439
30$3,171$3,166
35$3,038$3,071
40$2,898$2,987
45$2,792$2,846
50$2,676$2,673
55$2,599$2,553
60$2,565$2,509
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Car insurance rates for senior drivers in Arkansas

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 $2,653 a year, and women average $2,531. By 70, those averages rise to $2,808 for men and $2,645 for women. At 75, rates climb further still, to $3,118 for men and $2,818 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$2,653$2,531
70$2,808$2,645
75$3,118$2,818
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Which cars are the cheapest and most expensive to insure in Arkansas?

In Arkansas, Jeep Wrangler is the cheapest car to insure at $2,456 a year, while Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV is the most expensive at $10,218 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 Arkansas

Jeep Wrangler has the lowest average premium in Arkansas at $2,456 a year, closely followed by Mazda CX-30 at $2,473 a year. Here are the cheapest cars to insure and their average annual rates:

Make ModelAvg. Annual Premium
Jeep Wrangler$2,456
Mazda CX-30$2,473
Chevrolet Trax$2,492
Volkswagen Taos$2,504
Mazda CX-5$2,514
Honda HR-V$2,521
Buick Envista$2,532
Jeep Compass$2,535
Fiat 500e$2,548
Jeep Gladiator$2,562
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Most expensive cars to insure in Arkansas

Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV is the most expensive car to insure in Arkansas, averaging $10,218 a year. Here are the most expensive vehicles to insure and their average annual premiums:

Make ModelAvg. Annual Premium
Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV$10,218
BMW M8 Gran Coupe$8,354
Mercedes-AMG E53$8,340
Audi e-tron GT$8,029
BMW M5 Touring$7,942
BMW M5$7,929
BMW i7$7,851
Audi RS7$7,838
BMW M8$7,665
Audi S8$7,655
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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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