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If you’re in Maryland, your monthly cost for full coverage car insurance is $189, which adds up to $2,273 per year. For minimum coverage, expect to pay an average of $68 monthly, or $815 a year.

Insurance companies calculate your premiums based partly on where you live. They consider factors such as traffic and accident rates, the number of car thefts in your area, and how expensive it is to repair your vehicle.

If you live in a busy city with heavy traffic and high theft rates, you’ll likely pay more for car insurance than someone in a rural area with fewer cars on the road and lower accident risks.

Other than location, your age, driving history, credit score and ZIP code also influence your insurance rates.

Average annual cost
$2,273

Average per month cost
$189

Average cost for state minimum coverage
$840 / Year

Cheapest car insurance company
GEICO

$1,545 / Year

Average cost for young drivers
$3,876 / Year

Average cost for Senior drivers
$2,133 / Year

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Average car insurance cost in Maryland

If you live in Maryland can expect to pay an average of $189 per month for full coverage car insurance – that’s $2,273 per year. If you opt for your state’s minimum required coverage, your insurance cost drops to $68 monthly or $815 annually. Just keep in mind that opting for minimum coverage means significantly less protection if you’re in an accident.

However, how much you actually pay for coverage can vary based on several factors, such as your age, driving history, credit score, ZIP code and the type of car you drive.

Cheapest car insurance companies in Maryland

GEICO provides the lowest full coverage rates, for an average cost of $1,545 per year or $129 monthly for a policy with 100/300/100 liability limits and $500 collision and comprehensive deductibles.

Nationwide also offers affordable insurance coverage to Maryland drivers at an average cost of $1,834 a year or $153 per month.

Although these insurers offer some of the most affordable average rates in Maryland, your exact insurance cost may vary. Be sure to shop around and compare quotes to get the best deal on auto coverage.

Affordable car insurance providers in Maryland

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Company nameAverage per month costAverage annual cost
GEICO$129$1,545
Nationwide$153$1,834
Erie Insurance$159$1,906
Travelers$163$1,957
State Farm$201$2,415
Progressive$216$2,588
Penn National Insurance$261$3,129
Allstate$335$4,019
USAA*$109$1,311
*USAA is only available to military community members and their families.
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Average cost of car insurance by coverage levels in Maryland

The cost of your car insurance also depends on the coverage levels you choose.

If you opt for just the minimum coverage required by your state, you’ll pay $68 per month, or $815 per year. It’s a low-cost option, but keep in mind that it won’t pay for any repairs to your own car if you’re in an accident.

For solid protection, full coverage might be the right choice. It includes liability coverage along with collision and comprehensive insurance. Collision coverage covers damage to your vehicle from accidents, irrespective of fault. Comprehensive coverage protects against non-collision events like theft, vandalism or weather events.

In Maryland, the average cost for full coverage is $189 per month, or $2,273 per year

While it’s more than what you’d pay for minimum coverage, the added protection can be worth it, especially if your car is of significant value.

Coverage limitsAverage annual cost
State minimum liability-only$815
Liability only$840
Full coverage$2,273
Non-owner state minimum liability$471
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Average car insurance cost in Maryland by city

Car insurance rates can vary widely depending on where you live, even within Maryland.

Cities like Baltimore, College Park, or Laurel tend to have higher premiums due to heavier traffic, more frequent accidents, and a greater risk of theft or damage.

On the other hand, car insurance is generally more affordable in cities like Hagerstown or Salisbury, with average annual premiums between $1,974 and $2,011.

This is largely because these cities have fewer accidents, less traffic, and lower rates of vehicle theft or vandalism.

CityAverage annual cost
Hagerstown$1,974
Salisbury$2,011
Frederick$2,021
Annapolis$2,144
Rockville$2,172
Gaithersburg$2,275
Bowie$2,492
Laurel$2,522
College Park$2,736
Baltimore$3,322
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Average car insurance cost in Maryland by age

Insurers consider age a key risk factor when determining car insurance rates. Our data shows that young drivers typically pay higher premiums due to their limited experience behind the wheel.

Generally, rates are highest for teens, begin to drop after age 25 and rise again once drivers reach their early 70s.

Let’s take a closer look at how much you might pay in Maryland for a full coverage policy based on your age and gender.

Average car insurance cost in Maryland for young drivers

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 Maryland pay an average of $5,628 per year for car insurance, while females of the same age pay $4,722.

But by the time you turn 25, insurance premiums drop to $2,820 a year on average for male drivers and $2,630 for female drivers.

Age of driverAverage annual cost for Male driversAverage annual cost for Female drivers
20$5,628$4,722
21$4,460$3,732
22$4,019$3,490
23$3,499$3,053
24$3,221$2,947
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Average car insurance cost in Maryland for adult drivers

On average, an adult male driver in Maryland pays $2,288 a year for full coverage or $191 per month. Women pay $2,226 a year or $186 per month for the same coverage.

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$2,820$2,630
30$2,477$2,434
35$2,383$2,349
40$2,299$2,247
45$2,247$2,182
50$2,102$2,083
55$1,972$1,936
60$1,948$1,908
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Average car insurance cost in Maryland for senior drivers

If you’re a senior driver, your car insurance costs go up as you get older. At age 65, men pay about $2,159 per year, while women pay $2,093. But by age 70, average premiums rise to $2,159 for men and $2,093 annually for women. At 75, rates increase even further – $2,181 for male drivers and $2,110 for female drivers.

Insurers charge more because older drivers are seen as a higher risk due to slower reaction times and changes in vision. But 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$2,159$2,093
70$2,159$2,093
75$2,181$2,110
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Minimum car insurance requirements in Maryland

Whether you’re buying your first insurance policy or just moved to Maryland, it’s important to understand the state’s car insurance requirements.

To stay on the right side of the law, drivers in Maryland must carry at least the following minimum liability coverage:

  • Bodily injury per person: $30,000
  • Bodily injury per accident: $60,000
  • Property damage liability: $15,000

Cheapest cars to insure in Maryland

Insurance premiums vary significantly depending on the type of vehicle you drive. Cars that are more expensive to repair, have higher theft rates, or are statistically involved in more accidents typically cost more to insure. On the other hand, vehicles with excellent safety ratings, affordable repair costs, and fewer claims history tend to have lower insurance premiums.

Honda HR-V has the lowest premium, at an average of $1,772 a year, closely followed by Volkswagen Tiguan, with an average annual car insurance cost of $1,782.

The table below shows the cheapest cars to insure and their average annual rates.

Make ModelAverage annual premium
Honda HR-V$1,772
Volkswagen Tiguan$1,782
Honda CR-V$1,799
Subaru Forester$1,806
Subaru Outback$1,814
Hyundai Venue$1,827
Chevrolet TrailBlazer$1,849
Volkswagen Taos$1,874
Mini Cooper Countryman JCW$1,878
Mazda CX-5$1,889
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Most expensive cars to insure in Maryland

Maserati Quattroporte is one of the most expensive vehicles to insure in Maryland, with an average annual cost of $6,012.

Below is a list of the costliest vehicles to insure in Maryland and their average premiums.

Make ModelAverage annual premium
Maserati Quattroporte$6,012
Audi e-tron GT$5,752
Maserati Ghibli$5,556
BMW i7$5,544
Nissan GT-R$5,357
Tesla Model S$5,357
Audi RS7$5,270
Audi RS6$5,251
Tesla Model X$5,189
Mercedes-AMG GT$5,131
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Premiums vary based on where you live and your driving history. To make sure you’re getting the right coverage at a fair price, it’s important to compare quotes from different insurers. Shopping around can help you find coverage that fits your needs and budget.

Methodology

Insure.com commissioned Quadrant Information Service to get 2025 car insurance data. Our team of data analysts and expert editors has analyzed 78,451,280 insurance quotes from 170 insurance companies across 34,588 ZIP codes to determine the average premiums. The insurance rates are based on a sample profile of a 40-year-old male and female drivers with a clean driving record and a good insurance score. Quotes premiums are for different coverage limits, including

  • Full coverage policy limits of $100,000 per person for bodily injury, $300,000 total for all bodily injuries per accident and $100,000 for property damage per accident.
  • State minimum limits
  • Liability-only policy with limits of $50,000 per person for bodily injury, $100,000 in bodily injury per accident and $100,000 for property damage per accident.

We also collected average car insurance rates for drivers of different age groups:

  • Teen drivers aged 16-19
  • Young drivers aged 20-24
  • Adult drivers aged 25-60
  • Senior drivers aged 65-75

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

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Quotes reviewed

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Shivani Gite
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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.

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