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The average Missouri driver pays $2,151 a year, or $179 a month, for full coverage car insurance. Choosing only the state’s minimum liability requirement instead brings that number down to $563 a year, or $47 a month. Since these figures reflect statewide averages, your own quote may land above or below them.

A number of variables shape what you’ll actually pay, including your location, age, driving record, credit score, and vehicle type. Insurers additionally weigh risks specific to your state, such as accident frequency, medical and repair costs, theft, and weather exposure. This is one reason urban drivers usually see higher premiums than those in less populated areas.

Some factors are within your control, though. A clean driving record, a stronger credit score, bundled policies, and comparing quotes across insurers can all work in your favor to lower your premium.

Average annual cost
$2,151

Average per month cost
$179

Average cost for state minimum coverage
$616 / Year

Cheapest car insurance company
Travelers

$1,692 / Year

Average cost for young drivers
$3,678 / Year

Average cost for Senior drivers
$2,066 / Year

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How much does car insurance cost in Missouri?

Drivers in Missouri pay an average of $179 per month ($2,151/year) for full coverage, or $47 per month ($563/year) for state minimum coverage.

The chart below shows average car insurance rates in Missouri 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
$616$2,151$346$563
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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: Designed for those who don’t own a vehicle but occasionally borrow one and want liability coverage.

See what you’d actually pay

Averages only get you so far. To see what you should actually expect to pay, use the calculator below to get an estimate in four steps:

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

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

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How to lower your rate in Missouri:

  • Compare quotes from at least 3 insurers, since the first quote is rarely the best deal
  • Bundle home and auto policies to often qualify for a discount
  • Ask about available discounts and how you can qualify for them
  • Maintain a clean driving record, since fewer violations signal lower risk to insurers, which keeps your rate down
  • Avoid filing small claims, since paying minor costs out of pocket can help keep your rate from rising

How much car insurance coverage do you need in Missouri?

Drivers in Missouri 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 Missouri?

Travelers has the cheapest rates, at an average of $1,692 per year or $141 a month for a full coverage policy with 100/300/100 limits and $500 collision and comprehensive deductibles.

Auto-Owners also stands out for its affordable premiums, with an average premium of $152 per month or $1,825 annually.

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

Affordable car insurance providers in Missouri

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Company GroupAvg. Annual PremiumAvg. Monthly Premium
Travelers$1,692$141
Auto-Owners$1,825$152
Shelter Insurance$1,923$160
GEICO$1,952$163
Missouri Farm Bureau Insurance$2,772$231
Nationwide$2,814$235
Auto Club Enterprises (AAA)$2,980$248
USAA*$1,273$106
*USAA is only available to military community members and their families.
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How much does car insurance cost by city in Missouri?

Car insurance rates in Missouri vary by city – drivers in O’Fallon and Columbia pay $1,932 to $1,933 a year, while those in St. Louis, Kansas City and Independence 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
O’Fallon$1,932
Columbia$1,933
St. Charles$1,974
Springfield$2,005
Lee’s Summit$2,043
Blue Springs$2,049
St. Joseph$2,076
Independence$2,217
Kansas City$2,349
St. Louis$2,528
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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 Missouri?

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 Missouri based on your age and gender.

Car insurance rates for young drivers in Missouri

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 Missouri pay an average of $5,287 per year for car insurance, while females of the same age pay $4,352.

But by the time you turn 25, insurance premiums drop to $2,780 a year on average for male drivers and $2,566 for female drivers.

Age of driverAverage annual cost for Male driversAverage annual cost for Female drivers
20$5,287$4,352
21$4,078$3,450
22$3,728$3,177
23$3,503$3,009
24$3,308$2,879
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Car insurance rates for adults in Missouri

On average, an adult male driver in Missouri pays $2,184 a year for full coverage or $182 per month. Women pay $2,136 a year or $178 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$2,780$2,566
30$2,320$2,288
35$2,225$2,206
40$2,159$2,143
45$2,109$2,091
50$2,017$1,992
55$1,942$1,914
60$1,924$1,890
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Car insurance rates for senior drivers in Missouri

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 $1,926 per year, while women pay $1,884. But by age 70, average annual premiums rise to $2,088 for men and $2,019 for women. At 75, rates increase even further – $2,291 for male drivers and $2,187 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$1,926$1,884
70$2,088$2,019
75$2,291$2,187
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Which cars are the cheapest and most expensive to insure in Missouri?

In Missouri, Volkswagen Taos is the cheapest car to insure at $2,034 a year, while BMW M5 Touring is the most expensive at $8,956 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 Missouri

Volkswagen Taos has the lowest average premium in Missouri at $2,034 a year, closely followed by Buick Envista at $2,109 a year. Here are the cheapest cars to insure and their average annual rates:

Make ModelAvg. Annual Premium
Volkswagen Taos$2,034
Buick Envista$2,109
Toyota Corolla Cross$2,114
Volkswagen Tiguan$2,123
Honda HR-V$2,123
Mazda CX-5$2,148
Honda CR-V$2,150
Chevrolet TrailBlazer$2,182
Fiat 500e$2,182
Chevrolet Trax$2,185
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Most expensive cars to insure in Missouri

BMW M5 Touring is the most expensive car to insure in Missouri, averaging $8,956 a year. Here are the most expensive vehicles to insure and their average annual premiums:

Make ModelAvg. Annual Premium
BMW M5 Touring$8,956
BMW M5$8,735
Audi e-tron GT$8,377
BMW M8 Gran Coupe$7,953
Mercedes-AMG G63$7,861
Mercedes-AMG E53$7,621
Porsche 911 Turbo$7,495
Audi RS7$7,116
BMW M8$7,097
Mercedes-Maybach S-Class$6,960
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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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