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Full coverage car insurance in Virginia runs about $153 a month, or $1,835 a year, for the average driver. If you stick to your state’s minimum required liability coverage instead, that average drops to $58 a month, or $693 a year. Keep in mind these are statewide averages – your personal rate could be higher or lower.

Your actual premium depends on several factors – where you live, your age, your driving history, your credit score, and the type of vehicle you drive. Insurers also factor in state-level risks, such as accident frequency, repair and medical costs, theft rates, and weather patterns. That’s part of why drivers in busy cities pay more than drivers in rural areas.

Not everything is out of your hands. Keeping a clean driving record, building your credit score, bundling your policies, or shopping around for quotes can all help bring your rate down.

Average annual cost
$1,835

Average per month cost
$153

Average cost for state minimum coverage
$706 / Year

Cheapest car insurance company
Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance

$1,240 / Year

Average cost for young drivers
$2,994 / Year

Average cost for Senior drivers
$1,897 / Year

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How much does car insurance cost in Virginia?

On average, Virginia drivers pay $153 a month ($1,835 a year) for full coverage, compared to $58 a month ($693 a year) for state minimum coverage.

The chart below shows average car insurance rates in Virginia 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
$706$1,835$549$693
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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 Virginia:

  • 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 Virginia?

Drivers in Virginia 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)

$50,000

Bodily injury liability (per accident)

$100,000

Property damage liability

$25,000

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Who has the cheapest car insurance in Virginia?

Drivers in Virginia tend to find the best rates with Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance, which averages $1,240 a year, or $103 a month, for full coverage with 100/300/100 limits and $500 collision and comprehensive deductibles.

Travelers follows closely with affordable premiums of its own, averaging $117 a month, or $1,403 a year.

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

Affordable car insurance providers in Virginia

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Company GroupAvg. Annual PremiumAvg. Monthly Premium
Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance$1,240$103
Travelers$1,403$117
GEICO$1,623$135
Erie Insurance$1,733$144
Allstate$2,310$193
State Farm$2,532$211
Progressive$2,660$222
USAA*$1,180$98
*USAA is only available to military community members and their families.
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How much does car insurance cost by city in Virginia?

Where you live in Virginia makes a real difference in what you pay. Drivers in Roanoke and Newport News see rates between $1,673 and $1,815 a year, while Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Richmond 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
Roanoke$1,673
Newport News$1,815
Suffolk$1,820
Virginia Beach$1,833
Chesapeake$1,853
Hampton$1,855
Alexandria$1,915
Richmond$1,926
Portsmouth$1,953
Norfolk$2,031
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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 Virginia?

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 Virginia drivers might pay by age and gender.

Car insurance rates for young drivers in Virginia

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 Virginia pays $4,014 a year, while a 20-year-old female driver pays $3,557. That changes by age 25, when average rates fall to $2,172 a year for men and $2,135 for women.

Age of driverAverage annual cost for Male driversAverage annual cost for Female drivers
20$4,014$3,557
21$3,306$2,961
22$3,003$2,742
23$2,770$2,575
24$2,575$2,439
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Car insurance rates for adults in Virginia

In Virginia, the average adult male driver pays $1,823 a year, or $152 a month, for full coverage, while adult female drivers average $1,841 a year, or $153 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$2,172$2,135
30$1,940$1,984
35$1,868$1,920
40$1,812$1,858
45$1,785$1,826
50$1,699$1,711
55$1,651$1,645
60$1,659$1,645
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Car insurance rates for senior drivers in Virginia

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 $1,718 a year on average at 65, compared to $1,699 for women. That climbs to $1,859 for men and $1,810 for women by 70, and further still by 75, to $2,245 for men and $2,035 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$1,718$1,699
70$1,859$1,810
75$2,245$2,035
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Which cars are the cheapest and most expensive to insure in Virginia?

In Virginia, Volkswagen Tiguan is the cheapest car to insure at $1,865 a year, while Mercedes-Maybach S-Class is the most expensive at $6,348 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 Virginia

Volkswagen Tiguan has the lowest average premium in Virginia at $1,865 a year, closely followed by Hyundai Venue at $1,865 a year. Here are the cheapest cars to insure and their average annual rates:

Make ModelAvg. Annual Premium
Volkswagen Tiguan$1,865
Hyundai Venue$1,865
Fiat 500e$1,866
Chevrolet Express$1,869
Volkswagen Taos$1,886
Chevrolet TrailBlazer$1,915
Mazda CX-5$1,920
Jeep Wrangler$1,922
Subaru Crosstrek$1,927
Mazda MX-5 Miata$1,933
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Most expensive cars to insure in Virginia

Mercedes-Maybach S-Class is the most expensive car to insure in Virginia, averaging $6,348 a year. Here are the most expensive vehicles to insure and their average annual premiums:

Make ModelAvg. Annual Premium
Mercedes-Maybach S-Class$6,348
Mercedes-Maybach GLS-Class$5,960
BMW M8 Gran Coupe$5,949
BMW M5 Touring$5,806
Porsche 911 Turbo$5,640
BMW M8$5,627
Audi RS7$5,622
BMW M5$5,605
Audi e-tron GT$5,591
Audi RS6$5,565
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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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