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The national average rate for full coverage car insurance is $1,895, but how much you’ll pay depends largely on where you live. The state you reside in is one of the biggest factors influencing the price of your auto insurance premium.

Louisiana is the most expensive state for car insurance with an average auto insurance premium of $2,883 annually. Maine’s average insurance premium for full coverage is $1,175 annually, making this the cheapest state for car insurance in 2024.

Below is the detailed list of the top 10 most and least expensive states for car insurance, along with their rates.

RankTop 10 most expensive states for car insuranceTop 10 cheapest states for car insurance
1Louisiana: $2,883Maine: $1,175
2Florida: $2,694New Hampshire: $1,265
3California: $2,416Vermont: $1,319
4Colorado: $2,337Ohio: $1,417
5South Dakota: $2,280Idaho: $1,428
6Michigan: $2,266Virginia: $1,469
7Kentucky: $2,228Indiana: $1,515
8Montana: $2,193Hawaii: $1,517
9Washington, D.C.: $2,157Illinois: $1,532
10Oklahoma: $2,138Washington: $1,608 

Key Takeaways

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Maine is the cheapest state for car insurance at $1,175 annually, or $97 monthly, for a full coverage policy.

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Louisiana is the most expensive state for car insurance at $2,883 annually for a full coverage policy.

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Car insurance premium spikes have been attributed to inflation, weather and accident claims, poor driving habits and population density.

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How much car insurance costs by state

Behind Louisiana, Florida, California, Colorado and South Dakota followed as the most expensive states in the country for auto insurance. 

In general, rates have increased due to inflation affecting the cost of parts and repairs, but other factors that spike car insurance rates include higher population, crime rates and weather trends. Additionally, more uninsured drivers and costly lawsuits always push up premiums.

Rates in Louisiana have seen a significant increase this year, with a $189 difference between the Pelican State and Florida, the second-most expensive state for full coverage car insurance. Louisiana’s rates have ticked to the top of the list mainly due to inflation and national car insurance premium hikes.

“If driving in one state is more dangerous than another, insurance companies will charge higher rates for their policies,” says Jim Brau, Joel C. Peterson professor of finance at Brigham Young University’s Marriott School of Business. 

When it comes to the most affordable car insurance full coverage premiums, Maine has the cheapest rates in 2023. New Hampshire came in second, followed by Vermont, Ohio and Idaho.

In Maine, the average full coverage premium is $1,175 annually, 38% less than the national average of $1,895. With a lower population density and fewer car insurance claims, Maine residents benefit from more affordable car insurance options. 

Average car insurance rates by state

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StateFull coverage ratesLiability-only ratesState-minimum rates
Alabama$1,860$639$433
Alaska$1,676$508$398
Arizona$1,812$764$516
Arkansas$1,957$589$397
California$2,416$864$551
Colorado$2,337$717$437
Connecticut$1,725$783$704
Delaware$2,063$1,022$788
Florida$2,694$1,629$993
Georgia$1,970$789$577
Hawaii$1,517$572$396
Idaho$1,428$440$357
Illinois$1,532$471$421
Indiana$1,515$498$417
Iowa$1,630$320$260
Kansas$1,900$471$434
Kentucky$2,228$810$606
Louisiana$2,883$1,266$722
Maine$1,175$341$335
Maryland$1,746$756$727
Massachusetts$1,726$655$511
Michigan$2,266$645$604
Minnesota$1,911$512$475
Mississippi$2,008$637$463
Missouri$1,982$582$488
Montana$2,193$540$350
Nebraska$1,902$373$331
Nevada$2,060$1,042$720
New Hampshire$1,265$416$397
New Jersey$1,902$915$853
New Mexico$2,049$658$421
New York$1,870$827$731
North Carolina$1,741$523$476
North Dakota$1,665$370$349
Ohio$1,417$446$362
Oklahoma$2,138$657$408
Oregon$1,678$710$641
Pennsylvania$1,872$504$375
Rhode Island$2,061$808$646
South Carolina$2,009$925$720
South Dakota$2,280$338$307
Tennessee$1,677$547$442
Texas$2,043$774$572
Utah$1,825$756$582
Vermont$1,319$324$306
Virginia$1,469$477$428
Washington$1,608$731$438
Washington, D.C.$2,157$785$558
West Virginia$2,005$585$510
Wisconsin$1,664$425$365
Wyoming$1,758$331$288
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The most expensive states for car insurance

According to data analysis by Insure.com, Louisiana tops the list of most expensive states for car insurance in 2024 with an average annual premium of $2,883, followed closely by Florida at $2,694 and California at $2,416.

Other high-cost states include Colorado and South Dakota, with averages of $2,337 and $2,280, respectively.

Top 10 states with highest car insurance rates

RankStateAverage annual rate (full coverage)
1Louisiana$2,883
2Florida$2,694
3California$2,416
4Colorado$2,337
5South Dakota$2,280
6Michigan$2,266
7Kentucky$2,228
8Montana$2,193
9Washington, D.C.$2,157
10Oklahoma$2,138

The cheapest states for car insurance

While car insurance rates are increasing across the country, residents in some states still get to enjoy affordable prices — for now. Residents of Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont see the cheapest rates across the country.

Top 10 states with cheapest car insurance rates

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RankStateAverage annual rate (full coverage)
1Maine$1,175
2New Hampshire$1,265
3Vermont$1,319
4Ohio$1,417
5Idaho$1,428
6Virginia$1,469
7Indiana$1,515
8Hawaii$1,517
9Illinois$1,532
10Washington$1,608

The cheapest state for car insurance: Maine

The average premium in the Pine Tree State is $1,175. 

“Maine’s historically low auto insurance losses have helped to keep premiums low, as has the state’s competitive auto insurance market,” says Judi Watters, consumer outreach specialist with the Maine Bureau of Insurance. 

Low density and plenty of insured drivers help drive low insurance rates. Maine ranks 42nd for population density, leading to fewer accidents and claims when compared to our most expensive states.

New Hampshire and Vermont follow at average annual premiums of $1,265 and $1,319, respectively.

How have car insurance rates changed over the past two years?

Car insurance rates saw an uptick in 2023 — more than 19% from 2022, according to analysis from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. While inflation impacts the cost of repairs and parts, medical and insurance claims have also increased since the pandemic as noted in a recent study by the American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA). 

Pennsylvania, South Dakota and Ohio all had increases of more than 40% from 2022 to 2023. See more year-over-year increases in the chart below.

State2023 rates2022 ratesPercent increase from 2022-2023Dollar increase from 2022-2023
Alabama$1,860$1,45128%$409
Alaska$1,676$1,35424%$322
Arizona$1,812$1,48022%$332
Arkansas$1,957$1,42338%$534
California$2,416$2,11015%$306
Colorado$2,337$1,80729%$530
Connecticut$1,725$1,736-1%-$11
Delaware$2,063$2,135-3%-$72
Florida$2,694$2,5834%$111
Georgia$1,970$1,57025%$400
Hawaii$1,517$1,30616%$211
Idaho$1,428$1,04537%$383
Illinois$1,532$1,37811%$154
Indiana$1,515$1,18428%$331
Iowa$1,630$1,31924%$311
Kansas$1,900$1,52924%$371
Kentucky$2,228$1,86919%$359
Louisiana$2,883$2,53514%$348
Maine$1,175$1,1007%$75
Maryland$1,746$1,48617%$260
Massachusetts$1,726$1,52813%$198
Michigan$2,266$2,1585%$108
Minnesota$1,911$1,46331%$448
Mississippi$2,008$1,49434%$514
Missouri$1,982$1,9482%$34
Montana$2,193$1,75125%$442
Nebraska$1,902$1,955-3%-$53
Nevada$2,060$1,9784%$82
New Hampshire$1,265$1,2680%-$3
New Jersey$1,902$1,928-1%-$26
New Mexico$2,049$1,51635%$533
New York$1,870$2,072-10%-$202
North Carolina$1,741$1,32431%$417
North Dakota$1,665$1,28530%$380
Ohio$1,417$99842%$419
Oklahoma$2,138$1,70026%$438
Oregon$1,678$1,24934%$429
Pennsylvania$1,872$1,25649%$616
Rhode Island$2,061$1,71720%$344
South Carolina$2,009$1,9026%$107
South Dakota$2,280$1,55347%$727
Tennessee$1,677$1,31328%$364
Texas$2,043$1,79614%$247
Utah$1,825$1,42828%$397
Vermont$1,319$1,08122%$238
Virginia$1,469$1,22420%$245
Washington$1,608$1,21333%$395
Washington, D.C.$2,157$1,84517%$312
West Virginia$2,005$1,53631%$469
Wisconsin$1,664$1,31127%$353
Wyoming$1,758$1,6179%$141

Factors impacting the top five most expensive states for car insurance

1st most expensive state: Louisiana sees rate hikes by state regulators

Louisiana saw an average premium increase of 14% in 2023, jumping $348 from 2022 to 2023, from $2,535 to $2,883 for full coverage car insurance. Rates in Louisiana increased a whopping 73% from 2019.

While the Pelican State has been in the top three most expensive states for car insurance since 2017, it rose to first place this year for several reasons. 

State regulators approved Louisiana car insurers to increase rates across the board in August 2023. According to Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon, significant rate increases have been seen as inflation impacts increase the cost of parts and labor. 

Additionally, Louisiana has statistically high numbers of uninsured and underinsured drivers. In a 2019 report, the state had an estimated 11.7% uninsured driver rate. This high percentage creates an increased risk of lawsuits and uninsured motorist claims, which will cause car insurance rates to spike. 

Florida drops from the most expensive state for car insurance to the second-most expensive in 2024 — with Louisiana seeing $189 more annually than the Sunshine State. The average 2023 premium for full coverage in Florida was up 4%, or $111, from $2,583 in 2022 to $2,694 annually. 

Florida is no stranger to high car insurance premiums. The state sits in “hurricane alley” — a prime location for consistent high winds, flooding and property damage. Weather-related claims from hail and water damage in Florida led to substantial underwriting losses, which caused premiums in Florida to spike. Some insurers left the market altogether. 

With 12 universities, an enrollment of more than 300,000 students, and many more colleges and trade and art schools, there are a lot of young drivers on the road in the state. This poses a high risk for accidents and claims, which increases car insurance premiums. 

Florida also has a high number of uninsured drivers on the road: more than 20%. This is one of the highest rates in the country for uninsured drivers, 9% less than Mississippi’s 29% — the highest rate for uninsured motorists in the U.S. 

3rd most-expensive state: California sees state-approved rate increases and insurer policy approval slow down 

California’s insurance premiums climbed from an annual average of $2,110 in 2022 to $2,416 in 2023, making the state the top three most expensive in the country for full coverage car insurance. This 15% increase can be attributed to state-mandated car insurance changes, car insurance company processes and inflation increases in auto parts and labor services.

In 2023, the state insurance department approved 111 car insurance rate increases. Residents also saw a slowdown in new car insurance approvals as California auto insurers aimed to stem losses by discouraging, delaying and denying customer access to insurance, according to California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara. 

Nearing the end of 2023, Lara said that the “insurers’ passive-aggressive tactics are unacceptable, dangerous, and will not be tolerated.” The state Insurance Commissioner’s office will continue to monitor insurers’ processes and take action against them if laws are not being followed. 

4th most-expensive state: Colorado rates increase 29% with inflation, poor driving habits and legality issues

Coloradans are seeing hikes in their car insurance premiums due to a perfect storm of rising costs, risky driving behaviors and murky car insurance policy laws. Rising 29% to an average annual rate of $2,337 from $1,807 — Colorado drivers saw an increase of $530 full coverage insurance in 2023. 

According to the Rocky Mountain Insurance Association, insurance rates have seen a 53% increase over the past decade, and recent hikes in costs can be attributed to inflation, higher claims and legal factors. The report highlights a sharp 40% increase in bodily injury claim severity between 2018 and 2022, attributed to medical inflation, legal system abuse and a rise in fatalities. 

Additionally, legal transparency and clarity in insurance policies are needed as policyholders have double-dipped on medical payment coverages and lawsuits have followed some market-based incidents. These factors also impact premium increases.

5th most-expensive state: South Dakota rates rise 47% as accidents and claims see a sharp uptick

In 2023, South Dakota full coverage car insurance premiums nearly doubled, from $1,553 to $2,280 annually. This sharp increase can be attributed to rising inflation costs, increased road accidents and claims and more driving miles. 

State Farm Agent Ryan Reiner recently stated to Dakota News Now the state has seen more drivers on the road since 2020, which is causing an uptick in accidents. These claims, mixed with inflation increasing the cost of labor and parts, contribute to the increase in insurance premiums. Additionally, some insurers are increasing their rates for driving miles — a 7% to 8% increase from 7,500 miles to 10,000 miles per year, Reiner says.

The most expensive states for liability-only car insurance

Liability-only insurance provides bare-bones liability coverage. Drivers can add additional coverage options to their policy to ensure their vehicle and health are covered during an accident. Before opting for additional protections, you should know how your state ranks for liability-only car insurance. 

Find out which states ranked the highest for the most expensive liability-only car insurance below. 

1. Florida: $1,629 annually

2. Louisiana: $1,266 annually

3. Nevada: $1,042 annually

4. Delaware: $1,022 annually

5. South Dakota: $925 annually

Most expensive liability-only rates by state

State Average annual rate (50/100/50 liability-only)
Florida$1,629 
Louisiana$1,266 
Nevada$1,042 
Delaware$1,022 
South Carolina$925 
New Jersey$915 
California$864 
New York$827 
Kentucky$810 
Rhode Island$808 
Georgia$789 
Washington, D.C.$785 
Connecticut$783 
Texas$774 
Arizona$764 
Maryland$756 
Utah$756 
Washington$731 
Colorado$717 
Oregon$710 
New Mexico$658 
Oklahoma$657 
Massachusetts$655 
Michigan$645 
Alabama$639 
Mississippi$637 
Arkansas$589 
West Virginia$585 
Missouri$582 
Hawaii$572 
Tennessee$547 
Montana$540 
North Carolina$523 
Minnesota$512 
Alaska$508 
Pennsylvania$504 
Indiana$498 
Virginia$477 
Illinois$471 
Kansas$471 
Ohio$446 
Idaho$440 
Wisconsin$425 
New Hampshire$416 
Nebraska$373 
North Dakota$370 
Maine$341 
South Dakota$338 
Wyoming$331 
Vermont$324 
Iowa$320 

Cheapest states for liability-only car insurance

Some states have much lower liability-only car insurance than others. Residents of Iowa, Vermont and Wyoming see the cheapest rates nationwide for liability-only policies with limits of 50/100/50.

1. Iowa: $320

2. Vermont: $324 

3. Wyoming: $331 

4. South Dakota: $338

5. Maine: $341

Rank State Average annual rate (50/100/50 liability-only)
1Iowa$320 
2Vermont$324 
3Wyoming$331 
4South Dakota$338 
5Maine$341 
6North Dakota$370 
7Nebraska$373 
8New Hampshire$416 
9Wisconsin$425 
10Idaho$440 
11Ohio$446 
12Kansas$471 
13Illinois$471 
14Virginia$477 
15Indiana$498 
16Pennsylvania$504 
17Alaska$508 
18Minnesota$512 
19North Carolina$523 
20Montana$540 
21Tennessee$547 
22Hawaii$572 
23Missouri$582 
24West Virginia$585 
25Arkansas$589 
26Mississippi$637 
27Alabama$639 
28Michigan$645 
29Massachusetts$655 
30Oklahoma$657 
31New Mexico$658 
32Oregon$710 
33Colorado$717 
34Washington$731 
35Utah$756 
36Maryland$756 
37Arizona$764 
38Texas$774 
39Connecticut$783 
40Washington, D.C.$785 
41Georgia$789 
42Rhode Island$808 
43Kentucky$810 
44New York$827 
45California$864 
46New Jersey$915 
47South Carolina$925 
48Delaware$1,022 
49Nevada$1,042 
50Louisiana$1,266 
51Florida$1,629 

Most expensive states for state minimum liability-only car insurance

Nearly every state requires drivers to carry a minimum amount of car insurance coverage — typically liability-only. This type of car insurance generally provides both bodily injury and property damage coverages for other drivers should you be involved in a car accident. 

The priciest states for state-minimum-only car insurance:

  1. Florida: $993 annually
  2. New Jersey: $853 annually
  3. Delaware: $788 annually
  4. New York: $731 annually
  5. Maryland: $727 annually

While this insurance is mandatory, it often doesn’t cover the full financial obligations resulting from an accident. Find out which states have the most expensive liability-only car insurance below. 

Rank State State minimum liability-only car insurance rates
1Florida$993 
2New Jersey$853 
3Delaware$788 
4New York$731 
5Maryland$727 
6Louisiana$722 
7South Carolina$720 
8Nevada$720 
9Connecticut$704 
10Rhode Island$646 
11Oregon$641 
12Kentucky$606 
13Michigan$604 
14Utah$582 
15Georgia$577 
16Texas$572 
17Washington, D.C.$558 
18California$551 
19Arizona$516 
20Massachusetts$511 
21West Virginia$510 
22Missouri$488 
23North Carolina$476 
24Minnesota$475 
25Mississippi$463 
26Tennessee$442 
27Washington$438 
28Colorado$437 
29Kansas$434 
30Alabama$433 
31Virginia$428 
32Illinois$421 
33New Mexico$421 
34Indiana$417 
35Oklahoma$408 
36Alaska$398 
37New Hampshire$397 
38Arkansas$397 
39Hawaii$396 
40Pennsylvania$375 
41Wisconsin$365 
42Ohio$362 
43Idaho$357 
44Montana$350 
45North Dakota$349 
46Maine$335 
47Nebraska$331 
48South Dakota$307 
49Vermont$306 
50Wyoming$288 
51Iowa$260 

Cheapest states for state minimum liability-only car insurance

Iowa, Wyoming, Vermont, South Dakota and Nebraska residents pay the least for the state minimum car insurance in the U.S. Find the cheapest states for liability-only car insurance below. 

The cheapest states for state-minimum-only car insurance:

  1. Iowa: $260 annually
  2. Wyoming: $288 annually
  3. Vermont: $306 annually
  4. South Dakota: $307 annually
  5. Nebraska: $331 annually
Rank State State minimum liability-only car insurance rates
1Iowa$260 
2Wyoming$288 
3Vermont$306 
4South Dakota$307 
5Nebraska$331 
6Maine$335 
7North Dakota$349 
8Montana$350 
9Idaho$357 
10Ohio$362 
11Wisconsin$365 
12Pennsylvania$375 
13Hawaii$396 
14Arkansas$397 
15New Hampshire$397 
16Alaska$398 
17Oklahoma$408 
18Indiana$417 
19New Mexico$421 
20Illinois$421 
21Virginia$428 
22Alabama$433 
23Kansas$434 
24Colorado$437 
25Washington$438 
26Tennessee$442 
27Mississippi$463 
28Minnesota$475 
29North Carolina$476 
30Missouri$488 
31West Virginia$510 
32Massachusetts$511 
33Arizona$516 
34California$551 
35Washington, D.C.$558 
36Texas$572 
37Georgia$577 
38Utah$582 
39Michigan$604 
40Kentucky$606 
41Oregon$641 
42Rhode Island$646 
43Connecticut$704 
44Nevada$720 
45South Carolina$720 
46Louisiana$722 
47Maryland$727 
48New York$731 
49Delaware$788 
50New Jersey$853 
51Florida$993 

Why do car insurance costs vary by state?

Each state has regulations regarding premiums determined by certain factors such as population density, weather and driving incident data. When looking at driving data, insurance companies consider what collision and claims records state and identify risk areas and prices accordingly. There are also state-mandated insurance laws that insurance companies must abide by and provide insurance coverage options for. These can vary in cost. 

For example, some states are tort states — where the at-fault driver’s insurance pays for the other driver’s injuries and property damage. On the other hand, some states are no-fault states — where your insurance pays for your medical costs when you’re involved in an accident, regardless of who is at fault. 

What your state requires you to carry coverage for — liability minimum, medical coverage or personal injury protection (PIP) — can impact insurance premiums.

Which states don’t require car insurance?

All U.S. states except New Hampshire require drivers to carry some form of coverage. Drivers in the Granite State are not mandated to carry car insurance. Still, they must prove they have sufficient funds to meet the state’s financial responsibility requirements should they be in an accident. Additionally, Virginia drivers can opt out of the state’s insurance requirements if they pay the uninsured motorist fee annually. They will still be responsible for at-fault accident damages. 

How can moving states affect your car insurance premiums?

Relocation has been trending for several years as more people seek new opportunities and affordable living. However, it’s important to consider how your car insurance could be impacted when setting up a new life in a new state. 

Before you pack the moving truck, calculate the cost of living in your soon-to-be new home state. Knowing how your everyday expenses will vary from ZIP code to ZIP code and how much you can anticipate spending (or saving!) on home and car insurance is valuable. 

Typically, car insurance rates are partially based on an area’s claims history — thefts, break-ins, accidents — and crime rates in your new hometown help determine car insurance premiums. It will also help to consider your potential commute and how that may impact your premium (or provide a low-mileage discount!).

How to save money on auto insurance rates in any state

One easy way to find cheap car insurance in your state is to ask your insurance company about available discounts. Here are several common cost-saving discount options:

  • Receive a good or safe driver discount by keeping your driving record clear of any violations or accidents.
  • Purchase your home, auto and life insurance policies from the same insurance company to bundle your premiums and save.
  • Students can receive good student discounts for good grades. 
  • Sign up for online statements and automatic bill pay often discounts a small amount from your monthly bill. 
  • Drivers who travel less than 10,000 miles can apply for a low-mileage discount. 
  • Take courses, such as defensive driving or training classes, to earn a safe driver discount.
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What our expert says

Q: Why do car insurance rates vary so much from state to state?

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Dr. James BrauJoel C. Peterson Professor of Finance Brigham Young University
It all comes down to risk. If driving in one state is more dangerous than another, insurance companies will charge higher rates for their policies. For example, suppose most of the population in one state lives in a very large city where there are relatively more wrecks and thefts. In that case, insurance rates will be higher than in another state where maybe there aren’t as many people and the rural areas don’t have these problems as much.

Frequently asked questions

What states have the highest car insurance rates?

Our data finds that the 10 most expensive states for car insurance in 2024 are: 

  • Louisiana: $2,883 a year
  • Florida: $2,694 a year
  • California: $2,416 a year
  • Colorado: $2,337 a year
  • South Dakota: $2,280 a year
  • Michigan: $2,266 a year
  • Kentucky: $2,228  a year
  • Montana: $2,193 a year
  • Washington, D.C.: $2,157 a year
  • Oklahoma: $2,138 a year

How are car insurance rates determined?

Car insurance rates are set based on numerous factors and vary by state. Some of the top factors include the following:

  • Driving record: One of the essential elements in determining rates is a driver’s record. Accidents, claims and violations raise your premiums. For the best rates, drive safely and obey all traffic rules. 
  • Gender and age: When calculating insurance rates, the driver’s gender and age matter in most states. When an insurance company assesses risk, these two factors can spike rates if the driver is in a high-risk group. For example, male teen drivers’ rates are typically higher because they have an increased risk of being in an accident and are likely to file a claim. 
  • Location: If you live in a populated city with higher rates of crime and traffic violations, you’ll likely pay more. Insurers evaluate local data and make risk-based decisions based on where you live. Increased crime or claim frequencies will result in higher premiums. Weather is also considered, as is where you park your car at night. For example, your rate may be lower if you park in a garage.
  • Credit score: Your credit score is used by insurance companies in most states. It is a big component of many insurers’ scores. Typically, if your credit score is lower or you show high revolving accounts and missed payments, your car insurance premium can be higher. Currently, insurance companies are not permitted to consider your credit score in the following states: California, Hawaii, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Oregon and Utah. 
  • The type of vehicle you drive: The car you drive will impact your insurance premium. Again, insurance companies are assessing risk and potential claims costs. If you drive a luxury vehicle with premium parts, you may be looking at a higher insurance premium as a collision with your car could be an expensive claim.

How to get the best car insurance rates

While there’s no one way to get the best car insurance rates, there are some money-saving strategies you can try. In addition to maintaining safe driving habits, you can shop around for new premiums a couple of times a year, inquire about available discounts and improve your credit report.

  • One way to improve your driving habits would be to avoid speeding tickets and drive defensively to avoid accidents. Some insurance companies also offer usage-based safe driving programs that monitor your driving habits and reward you with discounts or a monthly decrease in your premium rate. 
  • Improve your credit rating by consistently paying down debts and not accruing new debts, contacting debtors to work on payment plans, making on-time payments and monitoring your account for fraudulent activity. 
  • Talk to your insurance company about bundling your car insurance and inquire about available discounts. You may be able to bundle your car insurance policy with another vehicle in your home or add it to your home insurance policy for a discount. 

Some insurance companies offer pay-per-mile insurance coverage — where you pay a monthly base rate plus a per-mile fee. This billing type is great for drivers who don’t drive frequently or travel far from home.

Methodology

Insure.com editors in 2023 collected rates from Quadrant Information Services for a 40-year-old driving a Honda Accord LX with a good insurance score and no violation on record with a 12-mile commute and 10,000 annual mileage. We analyzed 51,088,003 records, 34,588 ZIP codes and 167 insurance companies nationwide.

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