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Drivers in Oregon pay $171 per month for full coverage car insurance, or $2,048 per year. Carrying only your state’s minimum required liability coverage brings the average down to $69 per month or $834 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
$2,048

Average per month cost
$171

Average cost for state minimum coverage
$922 / Year

Cheapest car insurance company
Progressive

$1,539 / Year

Average cost for young drivers
$3,012 / Year

Average cost for Senior drivers
$1,970 / Year

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How much does car insurance cost in Oregon?

On average, Oregon drivers pay $171 a month ($2,048 a year) for full coverage, compared to $69 a month ($834 a year) for state minimum coverage.

The chart below shows average car insurance rates in Oregon 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
$922$2,048$644$834
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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 Oregon:

  • 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 Oregon?

Drivers in Oregon 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

$20,000

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Who has the cheapest car insurance in Oregon?

Progressive has the cheapest rates, at an average of $1,539 per year or $128 a month for a full coverage policy with 100/300/100 limits and $500 collision and comprehensive deductibles.

Travelers also stands out for its affordable premiums, with an average premium of $141 per month or $1,690 annually.

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

Affordable car insurance providers in Oregon

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Company GroupAvg. Annual PremiumAvg. Monthly Premium
Progressive$1,539$128
Travelers$1,690$141
Nationwide$1,912$159
GEICO$2,041$170
State Farm$2,194$183
Country Financial$2,388$199
Farmers$2,655$221
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How much does car insurance cost by city in Oregon?

Where you live in Oregon makes a real difference in what you pay. Drivers in Corvallis and Springfield see rates between $1,839 and $1,864 a year, while Gresham, Portland, and Beaverton 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
Corvallis$1,839
Springfield$1,864
Eugene$1,869
Medford$1,889
Bend$1,913
Salem$2,140
Hillsboro$2,156
Beaverton$2,172
Portland$2,378
Gresham$2,433
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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 Oregon?

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 Oregon based on your age and gender.

Car insurance rates for young drivers in Oregon

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 Oregon pay an average of $4,275 per year for car insurance, while females of the same age pay $3,925.

But by the time you turn 25, insurance premiums drop to $2,433 a year on average for male drivers and $2,366 for female drivers.

Age of driverAverage annual cost for Male driversAverage annual cost for Female drivers
20$4,275$3,925
21$3,140$2,982
22$2,852$2,703
23$2,682$2,545
24$2,539$2,426
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Car insurance rates for adults in Oregon

On average, an adult male driver in Oregon pays $2,023 a year for full coverage or $169 per month. Women pay $2,063 a year or $172 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$2,433$2,366
30$2,151$2,191
35$2,056$2,122
40$2,010$2,087
45$1,969$2,054
50$1,905$1,964
55$1,833$1,874
60$1,824$1,848
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Car insurance rates for senior drivers in Oregon

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 $1,840 per year, while women pay $1,831. But by age 70, average annual premiums rise to $1,956 for men and $1,929 for women. At 75, rates increase even further – $2,173 for male drivers and $2,093 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$1,840$1,831
70$1,956$1,929
75$2,173$2,093
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Which cars are the cheapest and most expensive to insure in Oregon?

Jeep Wrangler is the most affordable vehicle to insure in Oregon, at $2,008 a year, while BMW M8 Gran Coupe tops the list as the priciest, at $5,318 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 Oregon

Topping the list for affordability is Jeep Wrangler, averaging $2,008 a year, followed closely by Subaru Crosstrek at $2,039 a year. Here’s a look at the cheapest cars to insure in Oregon and their average annual premiums:

Make ModelAvg. Annual Premium
Jeep Wrangler$2,008
Subaru Crosstrek$2,039
Volkswagen Tiguan$2,041
Subaru Outback$2,050
Mazda CX-5$2,060
Honda CR-V$2,061
Subaru Forester$2,066
Mazda CX-30$2,090
Buick Envista$2,093
Chevrolet Express$2,099
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Most expensive cars to insure in Oregon

No vehicle costs more to insure in Oregon than BMW M8 Gran Coupe, which averages $5,318 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$5,318
BMW M5 Touring$5,183
BMW M5$5,172
Audi RS7$5,024
BMW M8$5,018
Audi e-tron GT$4,923
Audi S8$4,888
Mercedes-Maybach S-Class$4,849
Audi RS6$4,809
Mercedes-Benz S-Class$4,704
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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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