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Drivers in Ohio pay $149 per month for full coverage car insurance, or $1,783 per year. Carrying only your state’s minimum required liability coverage brings the average down to $40 per month or $475 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
$1,783

Average per month cost
$149

Average cost for state minimum coverage
$513 / Year

Cheapest car insurance company
Grange Insurance

$1,512 / Year

Average cost for young drivers
$2,910 / Year

Average cost for Senior drivers
$1,840 / Year

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How much does car insurance cost in Ohio?

Drivers in Ohio pay an average of $149 per month ($1,783/year) for full coverage, or $40 per month ($475/year) for state minimum coverage.

The chart below shows average car insurance rates in Ohio 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
$513$1,783$291$475
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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.

Data last refreshed in 2026
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How to lower your rate in Ohio:

  • 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 Ohio?

Drivers in Ohio 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 Ohio?

Grange Insurance offers the lowest rates in Ohio, averaging $1,512 a year, or $126 a month, for a full coverage policy with 100/300/100 limits and $500 collision and comprehensive deductibles.

Travelers is also worth a look for its competitive pricing, averaging $130 a month, or $1,555 a year.

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

Affordable car insurance providers in Ohio

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Company GroupAvg. Annual PremiumAvg. Monthly Premium
Grange Insurance$1,512$126
Travelers$1,555$130
Erie Insurance$1,610$134
Auto-Owners$1,697$141
Allstate$1,914$159
Westfield Insurance$1,993$166
Farmers$2,214$184
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How much does car insurance cost by city in Ohio?

Car insurance rates in Ohio vary by city – drivers in Lorain and Canton pay $1,583 to $1,754 a year, while those in Cleveland, Columbus and Cincinnati 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
Lorain$1,583
Canton$1,754
Parma$1,772
Hamilton$1,860
Akron$1,863
Dayton$1,875
Toledo$1,927
Cincinnati$2,006
Columbus$2,012
Cleveland$2,065
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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 Ohio?

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 Ohio based on your age and gender.

Car insurance rates for young drivers in Ohio

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 Ohio pay an average of $3,887 per year for car insurance, while females of the same age pay $3,278.

But by the time you turn 25, insurance premiums drop to $2,207 a year on average for male drivers and $2,136 for female drivers.

Age of driverAverage annual cost for Male driversAverage annual cost for Female drivers
20$3,887$3,278
21$3,290$2,893
22$3,009$2,659
23$2,718$2,472
24$2,537$2,376
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Car insurance rates for adults in Ohio

On average, an adult male driver in Ohio pays $1,805 a year for full coverage or $150 per month. Women pay $1,777 a year or $148 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$2,207$2,136
30$1,949$1,914
35$1,855$1,846
40$1,780$1,787
45$1,746$1,744
50$1,682$1,649
55$1,618$1,577
60$1,607$1,562
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Car insurance rates for senior drivers in Ohio

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 $1,719 per year, while women pay $1,641. But by age 70, average annual premiums rise to $1,885 for men and $1,754 for women. At 75, rates increase even further – $2,090 for male drivers and $1,968 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$1,719$1,641
70$1,885$1,754
75$2,090$1,968
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Which cars are the cheapest and most expensive to insure in Ohio?

Jeep Wrangler is the most affordable vehicle to insure in Ohio, at $1,495 a year, while BMW M8 Gran Coupe tops the list as the priciest, at $4,562 a year. The vehicle you drive plays a major role in your premium – strong safety ratings, cheaper repairs, and fewer claims all bring costs down, while frequent theft, high repair bills, or higher accident rates push costs up.

Cheapest cars to insure in Ohio

Topping the list for affordability is Jeep Wrangler, averaging $1,495 a year, followed closely by Subaru Crosstrek at $1,512 a year. Here’s a look at the cheapest cars to insure in Ohio and their average annual premiums:

Make ModelAvg. Annual Premium
Jeep Wrangler$1,495
Subaru Crosstrek$1,512
Subaru Outback$1,513
Honda CR-V$1,525
Volkswagen Tiguan$1,545
Fiat 500e$1,553
Mazda CX-5$1,553
Mazda MX-5 Miata$1,560
Chevrolet TrailBlazer$1,572
Acura RDX$1,575
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Most expensive cars to insure in Ohio

No vehicle costs more to insure in Ohio than BMW M8 Gran Coupe, which averages $4,562 a year. Here’s a look at the priciest vehicles to insure and their average annual premiums:

Make ModelAvg. Annual Premium
BMW M8 Gran Coupe$4,562
BMW M5 Touring$4,412
Audi RS7$4,340
BMW M5$4,290
Audi S8$4,228
BMW M8$4,136
Audi e-tron GT$4,074
Lucid Air$4,073
Audi RS6$4,052
BMW i7$4,019
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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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