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In Maine, Auto-Owners offers the cheapest average premium at $707 per year. For comparison, the statewide average monthly cost is $98, though individual rates vary depending on your driving profile, location, and vehicle.

Every state sets its own car insurance rules. In Maine, the minimum liability requirement is $50,000 for bodily injury per person, $1,00,000 for bodily injury per accident, and $25,000 for property damage per accident.

For drivers who want greater protection, full coverage can be a smart investment. It combines liability with both collision and comprehensive coverage, ensuring that your own car is also covered in the event of an accident, theft, weather damage, or other unexpected events.

Below, we highlight which insurers provide the most affordable rates across different driver categories.

Key Takeaways

  • Auto-Owners offers the lowest car insurance rates in Maine, at $707 per year, which is about 40% the state average.
  • Auto-Owners has the lowest car insurance rates for drivers with a history of at-fault accidents, with an average annual cost of $1,051.
  • The ZIP code 4096 has the low-cost car insurance rates in Maine, at an average annual rate of $1,048.

Low-cost car insurance companies in Maine

Among all insurers in Maine, Auto-Owners comes in lowest at $707 per year – 40% less than the statewide average. Keep in mind that your actual premium depends on factors like age, driving history, ZIP code, and the type of car you drive.

Comparing quotes from multiple companies is the best way to make sure you’re getting a competitive rate.

Below are the annual premiums from the cheapest car insurance companies in Maine.

CompanyAverage annual rates
Auto-Owners$707
Travelers$853
Progressive$1,106
Allstate$1,147
GEICO$1,228
State Farm$1,262
MMG Insurance$1,461
Frankenmuth Insurance$1,492
Farmers$1,664
USAA*$827
*USAA is only available to military community members and their families.
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ZIP codes with the cheapest car insurance in Maine

Drivers in the 4096 ZIP code pay the lowest average annual premium in Maine, at $1,048. See which other areas of the state offer more affordable rates below.

ZIP codeCityAverage annual rates
4096Yarmouth$1,048
4017Chebeague Island$1,053
4110Cumberland Foreside$1,059
4021Cumberland Center$1,061
4043Kennebunk$1,062
4005Biddeford$1,065
4769Presque Isle$1,065
4032Freeport$1,070
4740Easton$1,072
4107Cape Elizabeth$1,074
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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.

Car insurance rates in Maine by city

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Low-cost car insurance in Maine by age

Teenagers pay significantly more for car insurance than adults in Maine. For instance, a 16-year-old driver pays $3,713 more on average than a 40-year-old.

The following table shows car insurance rates by age group in Maine.

Age groupFull coverage annual premiums
Teens (16-19)$4,082
Young Adults (20-24)$2,145
Adults (25-60)$1,201
Seniors (65-75)$1,126
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Low-cost car insurance in Maine by driver history

Your driving record is one of the biggest factors in your insurance price. Tickets or accidents will raise your premium, while drivers with clean records are considered lower risk and typically receive more affordable coverage.

Low-cost car insurance after a speeding ticket in Maine

One speeding ticket in Maine can cause your insurance rates to jump by 31%, or roughly $358 per year. Combined with the cost of the fine, a violation can get expensive fast. The table below highlights insurers with lower-priced options even after a ticket.

CompanyAverage annual premiumNew rate after accident% Increase$ Increase
Auto-Owners$707$81215%$105
Allstate$1,147$1,28112%$134
Travelers$853$1,30553%$452
State Farm$1,262$1,3598%$97
Progressive$1,106$1,46232%$356
GEICO$1,228$1,87753%$649
Frankenmuth Insurance$1,492$1,88927%$397
Farmers$1,664$2,39944%$735
USAA*$827$93413%$107
*USAA is only available to military community members and their families.
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Low-cost car insurance after an accident in Maine

After an at-fault accident, premiums increase significantly, but some insurers still offer cheaper options. Auto-Owners has the lowest average rate at $1,051 per year.

If you’ve been in an accident, shopping around can help reduce costs. The table below highlights companies in Maine with the most affordable rates for drivers with an accident on their record.

CompanyAverage annual premiumNew rate after accident% Increase$ Increase
Auto-Owners$707$1,05149%$344
Travelers$853$1,27650%$423
State Farm$1,262$1,47317%$211
Allstate$1,147$1,63442%$487
Progressive$1,106$1,83065%$724
Frankenmuth Insurance$1,492$1,88026%$388
GEICO$1,228$1,97561%$747
Farmers$1,664$2,62558%$961
USAA*$827$1,25552%$428
*USAA is only available to military community members and their families.
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Low-cost car insurance after a DUI in Maine]

A DUI often places drivers in the high-risk driver category, resulting in much higher rates. Still, some companies in Maine keep their premiums lower than others. The table below shows the most affordable options available after a DUI.

CompanyAverage annual premiumNew rate after accident$ Increase% Increase
Auto-Owners$707$1,179$47267%
Progressive$1,106$1,269$16315%
State Farm$1,262$1,359$978%
Travelers$853$1,363$51060%
Allstate$1,147$1,573$42637%
Farmers$1,664$2,627$96358%
GEICO$1,228$3,187$1,959160%
Frankenmuth Insurance$1,492$6,696$5,204349%
USAA*$827$1,678$851103%
*USAA is only available to military community members and their families.
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Average cost of car insurance Maine

Full coverage costs more than liability-only, but for most drivers, the additional protection is worth it. Liability-only policies cover injuries and damage you cause to others, but don’t pay for your own vehicle. Full coverage adds collision and comprehensive, protecting you against accidents, theft, weather damage, and more.

In Maine, the average cost of full coverage is $720 less compared to the national average

We recommend carrying coverage limits of 100/300/100 – $100,000 in bodily injury per person, $300,000 per accident, and $100,000 in property damage liability. These higher limits help protect you financially in severe accidents.

What is full coverage car insurance?

Full coverage includes liability, collision, and comprehensive coverage. Collision covers your car if it’s damaged in an accident, while comprehensive applies to damage from non-collision events such as theft, fire, or hail.

If you finance or lease your vehicle in Maine, your lender may require both collision and comprehensive coverage in addition to state-mandated liability insurance.

The bottom line on saving and staying protected

When it comes to car insurance, everyone is looking for ways to save. However, skimping on coverage to save a few dollars now could end up costing you more down the road.

Ensure you’re adequately protected and consider your specific needs before buying an auto insurance policy. Car insurance rates vary, so compare quotes from at least three different companies to find low-cost coverage in Maine.

Methodology

Insure.com gathered data from Quadrant Information Services to get car insurance rates in Maine. The rates are based on a sample profile of a 40-year-old male and female driving a Honda Accord LX with a good insurance score and no violations on record for a full coverage insurance policy with limits 100/300/100 and $500 comprehensive and collision deductibles..

We analyzed 53,409,632 insurance quotes from 170 insurance companies across 34,588 ZIP codes nationwide.

To determine car insurance rates for high-risk drivers with a history of traffic violations, we used a sample profile of a 40-year-old male and female driver who own a Honda Accord LX.

We also used sample profiles of drivers from different age groups: Teen drivers (Age 16-19), young drivers (Age 20-24), adult drivers (Age 25-60) and senior drivers (Age 65-75)

We determined the premiums for a high-risk driver with the following incidents applied

  1. 1 At-fault property damage accident over $2K
  2. 1 At-fault property damage accident under $2K
  3. At-fault bodily injury accident
  4. Poor credit
  5. DUI/DWI first offense
  6. Speeding 30+ over limit
  7. Speeding ticket 1-10 MPH over limit
  8. Speeding ticket 11-29 MPH over the limit

These are sample rates, and your exact rates may vary.

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Shivani Gite
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Shivani Gite is a personal finance and insurance writer with a degree in journalism and mass communication. She is passionate about making insurance topics easy to understand for people and helping them make better financial decisions.

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