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Full coverage car insurance in Kansas runs about $208 a month, or $2,496 a year, for the average driver. If you stick to your state’s minimum required liability coverage instead, that average drops to $58 a month, or $698 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
$2,496

Average per month cost
$208

Average cost for state minimum coverage
$781 / Year

Cheapest car insurance company
Travelers

$1,834 / Year

Average cost for young drivers
$4,079 / Year

Average cost for Senior drivers
$2,403 / Year

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How much does car insurance cost in Kansas?

On average, Kansas drivers pay $208 a month ($2,496 a year) for full coverage, compared to $58 a month ($698 a year) for state minimum coverage.

The chart below shows average car insurance rates in Kansas 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
$781$2,496$408$698
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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.

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How to lower your rate in Kansas:

  • 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 Kansas?

Drivers in Kansas 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 Kansas?

Travelers offers the lowest rates in Kansas, averaging $1,834 a year, or $153 a month, for a full coverage policy with 100/300/100 limits and $500 collision and comprehensive deductibles.

GEICO is also worth a look for its competitive pricing, averaging $161 a month, or $1,936 a year.

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

Affordable car insurance providers in Kansas

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Company GroupAvg. Annual PremiumAvg. Monthly Premium
Travelers$1,834$153
GEICO$1,936$161
Farmers$2,021$168
Progressive$2,031$169
Shelter Insurance$2,349$196
State Farm$3,101$258
Allstate$3,595$300
Iowa Farm Bureau$4,263$355
USAA*$1,394$116
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How much does car insurance cost by city in Kansas?

Where you live in Kansas makes a real difference in what you pay. Drivers in Salina and Lenexa see rates between $2,166 and $2,178 a year, while Kansas City, Wichita, and Topeka run considerably higher.

Location shapes your rate because insurers assess risk differently city by city. Places with heavier traffic, more accidents, or higher theft and vandalism cost more to insure, while less densely populated areas with fewer claims typically cost less.

CityAverage annual cost
Salina$2,166
Lenexa$2,178
Olathe$2,178
Manhattan$2,199
Shawnee$2,202
Overland Park$2,215
Lawrence$2,216
Topeka$2,306
Wichita$2,544
Kansas City$2,733
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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 Kansas?

Age is one of the biggest factors insurers use to determine how much you pay for coverage. Generally, premiums are highest for teen drivers, drop after age 25, stay relatively stable through adulthood, then rise again once drivers reach their early 70s. That’s because insurers view both very young and older drivers as higher risk – younger drivers due to limited experience, and older drivers due to slower reaction times and changes in vision.

Here’s a closer look at what you might pay in Kansas based on your age and gender.

Car insurance rates for young drivers in Kansas

If you’re a young driver, you can expect to pay above-average premiums. Insurers see young drivers as high-risk, which means higher premiums until you gain more experience behind the wheel.

For instance, 20-year-old male drivers in Kansas pay an average of $5,763 per year for car insurance, while females of the same age pay $4,818.

But by the time you turn 25, insurance premiums drop to $3,005 a year on average for male drivers and $2,878 for female drivers.

Age of driverAverage annual cost for Male driversAverage annual cost for Female drivers
20$5,763$4,818
21$4,629$3,918
22$4,170$3,645
23$3,795$3,365
24$3,524$3,163
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Car insurance rates for adults in Kansas

On average, an adult male driver in Kansas pays $2,483 a year for full coverage or $207 per month. Women pay $2,472 a year or $206 per month for the same coverage. Compared to teens who are just starting out and seniors who may have slower reaction times, adults are seen as less risky to insure, which is why their rates are typically lower.

However, exact rates can vary widely from driver to driver, so it’s helpful to compare quotes to find the best price for your vehicle.

Age of driverAverage annual cost for Male driversAverage annual cost for Female drivers
25$3,005$2,878
30$2,632$2,668
35$2,561$2,595
40$2,481$2,512
45$2,452$2,460
50$2,312$2,294
55$2,229$2,201
60$2,214$2,171
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Car insurance rates for senior drivers in Kansas

If you’re a senior driver, your car insurance costs go up as you age, as insurers see older drivers as higher risk due to factors like slower reaction times and vision changes, which can increase the chance of an accident.

At age 65, men pay about $2,277 per year, while women pay $2,217. But by age 70, average annual premiums rise to $2,406 for men and $2,319 for women. At 75, rates increase even further – $2,675 for male drivers and $2,527 for female drivers.

Despite rates going up for seniors, you can still keep costs down 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$2,277$2,217
70$2,406$2,319
75$2,675$2,527
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Which cars are the cheapest and most expensive to insure in Kansas?

In Kansas, Honda CR-V costs the least to insure, at $2,171 a year, while Audi e-tron GT costs the most, at $7,065 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 Kansas

Honda CR-V holds the lowest average premium in Kansas, at $2,171 a year, with Subaru Crosstrek close behind at $2,175 a year. Below are the cheapest cars to insure and their average annual rates:

Make ModelAvg. Annual Premium
Honda CR-V$2,171
Subaru Crosstrek$2,175
Buick Envista$2,199
Subaru Outback$2,212
Toyota Corolla Cross$2,212
Hyundai Venue$2,227
Fiat 500e$2,232
Volkswagen Tiguan$2,233
Honda HR-V$2,241
Jeep Wrangler$2,243
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Most expensive cars to insure in Kansas

Audi e-tron GT tops the list as the most expensive vehicle to insure in Kansas, averaging $7,065 a year. Below are the most expensive vehicles to insure and their average annual premiums:

Make ModelAvg. Annual Premium
Audi e-tron GT$7,065
BMW M5 Touring$6,978
Lucid Air$6,935
BMW M5$6,835
BMW i7$6,718
Audi RS7$6,541
BMW M8 Gran Coupe$6,527
Porsche 911 Turbo$6,508
Audi RS6$6,298
BMW M8$6,294
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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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