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The average Nebraska driver pays $2,095 a year, or $175 a month, for full coverage car insurance. Choosing only the state’s minimum liability requirement instead brings that number down to $515 a year, or $43 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
$2,095

Average per month cost
$175

Average cost for state minimum coverage
$585 / Year

Cheapest car insurance company
Farmers Mutual of Nebraska

$1,625 / Year

Average cost for young drivers
$3,315 / Year

Average cost for Senior drivers
$2,038 / Year

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How much does car insurance cost in Nebraska?

On average, Nebraska drivers pay $175 a month ($2,095 a year) for full coverage, compared to $43 a month ($515 a year) for state minimum coverage.

The chart below shows average car insurance rates in Nebraska 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
$585$2,095$402$515
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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 Nebraska:

  • 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 Nebraska?

Drivers in Nebraska 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 Nebraska?

Drivers in Nebraska tend to find the best rates with Farmers Mutual of Nebraska, which averages $1,625 a year, or $135 a month, for full coverage with 100/300/100 limits and $500 collision and comprehensive deductibles.

Auto-Owners follows closely with affordable premiums of its own, averaging $136 a month, or $1,626 a year.

While both insurers rank among the cheapest in Nebraska, your actual rate depends on your own profile – it’s worth comparing quotes before you decide.

Affordable car insurance providers in Nebraska

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Company GroupAvg. Annual PremiumAvg. Monthly Premium
Farmers Mutual of Nebraska$1,625$135
Auto-Owners$1,626$136
Shelter Insurance$2,152$179
Progressive$2,389$199
Allstate$2,602$217
GEICO$2,653$221
Iowa Farm Bureau$4,149$346
USAA*$1,563$130
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How much does car insurance cost by city in Nebraska?

Where you live in Nebraska makes a real difference in what you pay. Drivers in Fremont and Bellevue see rates between $1,873 and $1,928 a year, while Omaha, Columbus, and Papillion 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
Fremont$1,873
Bellevue$1,928
Lincoln$1,949
Kearney$1,990
Hastings$2,006
Norfolk$2,016
Grand Island$2,020
Papillion$2,025
Columbus$2,042
Omaha$2,140
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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 Nebraska?

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 Nebraska based on your age and gender.

Car insurance rates for young drivers in Nebraska

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 Nebraska pay an average of $4,408 per year for car insurance, while females of the same age pay $3,971.

But by the time you turn 25, insurance premiums drop to $2,648 a year on average for male drivers and $2,569 for female drivers.

Age of driverAverage annual cost for Male driversAverage annual cost for Female drivers
20$4,408$3,971
21$3,572$3,268
22$3,314$3,085
23$3,061$2,852
24$2,902$2,710
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Car insurance rates for adults in Nebraska

On average, an adult male driver in Nebraska pays $2,136 a year for full coverage or $178 per month. Women pay $2,084 a year or $174 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$2,648$2,569
30$2,457$2,406
35$2,227$2,173
40$2,124$2,066
45$2,081$2,009
50$1,894$1,871
55$1,827$1,792
60$1,810$1,777
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Car insurance rates for senior drivers in Nebraska

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 $1,830 per year, while women pay $1,792. But by age 70, average annual premiums rise to $2,073 for men and $1,945 for women. At 75, rates increase even further – $2,372 for male drivers and $2,185 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$1,830$1,792
70$2,073$1,945
75$2,372$2,185
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Which cars are the cheapest and most expensive to insure in Nebraska?

Jeep Wrangler is the most affordable vehicle to insure in Nebraska, at $2,289 a year, while BMW M8 Gran Coupe tops the list as the priciest, at $7,473 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 Nebraska

Topping the list for affordability is Jeep Wrangler, averaging $2,289 a year, followed closely by Volkswagen Tiguan at $2,304 a year. Here’s a look at the cheapest cars to insure in Nebraska and their average annual premiums:

Make ModelAvg. Annual Premium
Jeep Wrangler$2,289
Volkswagen Tiguan$2,304
Subaru Crosstrek$2,321
Honda CR-V$2,346
Fiat 500e$2,355
Chevrolet Trax$2,356
Mazda CX-5$2,359
Chevrolet TrailBlazer$2,368
Honda HR-V$2,377
Mazda CX-30$2,378
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Most expensive cars to insure in Nebraska

No vehicle costs more to insure in Nebraska than BMW M8 Gran Coupe, which averages $7,473 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$7,473
BMW M5 Touring$7,256
BMW M5$7,127
BMW M8$6,887
Audi RS7$6,872
Audi e-tron GT$6,860
Audi S8$6,781
BMW i7$6,698
Audi RS6$6,566
Porsche 911 Turbo$6,546
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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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