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The average Utah driver pays $2,356 a year, or $196 a month, for full coverage car insurance. Choosing only the state’s minimum liability requirement instead brings that number down to $850 a year, or $71 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
$2,356

Average per month cost
$196

Average cost for state minimum coverage
$916 / Year

Cheapest car insurance company
GEICO

$1,550 / Year

Average cost for young drivers
$3,678 / Year

Average cost for Senior drivers
$2,515 / Year

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How much does car insurance cost in Utah?

Full coverage in Utah costs drivers $196 a month, or $2,356 a year, on average, while state minimum coverage averages $71 a month, or $850 a year.

Check the table below for a breakdown of average rates in Utah, based on different coverage levels. Since these numbers are statewide averages, your own premium may differ.

Liability onlyFull coverageNon-owner state minimum liabilityState minimum liability-only
$916$2,356$658$850
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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: Made for drivers without a vehicle of their own who borrow cars now and then and need liability coverage in place.

See what you’d actually pay

Averages are a starting point, not your actual rate. Follow these four steps to get closer to your real number:

  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 covering state minimum, liability only, and full coverage.

Data last refreshed in 2026
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Ways to bring your rate down in Utah:

  • Shop at least three insurers before deciding, since the first quote rarely turns out to be the best one
  • Combine your home and auto coverage with one insurer to often unlock savings
  • Ask about every discount you might be eligible for
  • Stay violation-free, since a clean record signals lower risk and keeps premiums in check
  • Pay out of pocket for minor damage instead of filing a claim, which helps protect your rate from rising

How much car insurance coverage do you need in Utah?

Drivers in Utah 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)

$30,000

Bodily injury liability (per accident)

$65,000

Property damage liability

$25,000

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Who has the cheapest car insurance in Utah?

GEICO has the cheapest rates, at an average of $1,550 per year or $129 a month for a full coverage policy with 100/300/100 limits and $500 collision and comprehensive deductibles.

Dairyland also stands out for its affordable premiums, with an average premium of $172 per month or $2,059 annually.

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

Affordable car insurance providers in Utah

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Company GroupAvg. Annual PremiumAvg. Monthly Premium
GEICO$1,550$129
Dairyland$2,059$172
Auto-Owners$2,097$175
Progressive$2,260$188
United Insurance Co$2,590$216
Allstate$2,919$243
Farmers$2,967$247
Iowa Farm Bureau$3,143$262
State Farm$4,472$373
USAA*$1,354$113
*USAA is only available to military community members and their families.
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How much does car insurance cost by city in Utah?

Car insurance rates in Utah vary by city – drivers in St. George and Layton pay $2,205 to $2,347 a year, while those in West Valley City, Salt Lake City and West Jordan 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
St. George$2,205
Layton$2,347
Ogden$2,422
Provo$2,429
Sandy$2,459
Orem$2,503
South Jordan$2,506
West Jordan$2,580
Salt Lake City$2,602
West Valley City$2,748
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How does age affect car insurance rates in Utah?

Few factors influence your premium as much as age. Premiums tend to run highest for teens, drop once drivers hit 25, remain fairly flat through adulthood, and shoot back up in the early 70s. That pattern reflects how insurers assess risk – younger drivers lack experience, while older drivers may face slower reaction times and changes in vision.

Below is a closer look at what Utah drivers might pay by age and gender.

Car insurance rates for young drivers in Utah

If you’re a young driver, expect to pay more than average – insurers see less experience behind the wheel as more risk, and price accordingly.

For example, a 20-year-old male driver in Utah pays $5,157 a year, while a 20-year-old female driver pays $4,607. That changes by age 25, when average rates fall to $2,774 a year for men and $2,740 for women.

Age of driverAverage annual cost for Male driversAverage annual cost for Female drivers
20$5,157$4,607
21$3,957$3,612
22$3,603$3,342
23$3,323$3,117
24$3,079$2,943
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Car insurance rates for adults in Utah

In Utah, the average adult male driver pays $2,308 a year, or $192 a month, for full coverage, while adult female drivers average $2,365 a year, or $197 a month. Adults typically land lower rates than teens, who lack experience, and seniors, who may face slower reaction times, since insurers view them as the lower-risk group.

That said, individual rates can vary quite a bit, so it pays to compare quotes and find the best deal for your vehicle.

Age of driverAverage annual cost for Male driversAverage annual cost for Female drivers
25$2,774$2,740
30$2,441$2,488
35$2,349$2,446
40$2,280$2,431
45$2,213$2,358
50$2,165$2,204
55$2,115$2,139
60$2,133$2,128
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Car insurance rates for senior drivers in Utah

Senior drivers typically see their premiums rise with age, since insurers consider older drivers higher risk – slower reaction times and vision changes can both increase accident risk.

Men pay about $2,293 a year on average at 65, compared to $2,228 for women. That climbs to $2,517 for men and $2,372 for women by 70, and further still by 75, to $2,987 for men and $2,675 for women.

Rates rising doesn’t mean you’re out of options – a clean driving record and senior discounts can both help offset the increase.

Age of driverAverage annual cost for Male driversAverage annual cost for Female drivers
65$2,293$2,228
70$2,517$2,372
75$2,987$2,675
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Which cars are the cheapest and most expensive to insure in Utah?

In Utah, Mazda MX-5 Miata is the cheapest car to insure at $1,826 a year, while BMW M8 Gran Coupe is the most expensive at $4,835 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 Utah

Mazda MX-5 Miata has the lowest average premium in Utah at $1,826 a year, closely followed by Subaru Crosstrek at $1,834 a year. Here are the cheapest cars to insure and their average annual rates:

Make ModelAvg. Annual Premium
Mazda MX-5 Miata$1,826
Subaru Crosstrek$1,834
Subaru Forester$1,838
Subaru Outback$1,846
Honda CR-V$1,849
Fiat 500e$1,873
Mazda CX-5$1,884
Mazda CX-30$1,886
Volkswagen Tiguan$1,898
Honda HR-V$1,903
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Most expensive cars to insure in Utah

BMW M8 Gran Coupe is the most expensive car to insure in Utah, averaging $4,835 a year. Here are the most expensive vehicles to insure and their average annual premiums:

Make ModelAvg. Annual Premium
BMW M8 Gran Coupe$4,835
BMW M5 Touring$4,604
BMW M5$4,604
Audi S8$4,565
Audi RS7$4,557
BMW M8$4,421
Mercedes-AMG G63$4,366
BMW i7$4,359
Audi RS6$4,329
Audi e-tron GT$4,326
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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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