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Non-owner auto insurance in Arkansas costs $440 annually, which is $46 less than the average nationally, according to an Insure.com rate analysis.

In Arkansas, non-owner policies are available from companies such as Auto-Owners, Shelter Insurance and Southern Farm Bureau.

“Non-owner policies provide the minimum coverage required by the state, as well as some optional add-ons, but there are specific requirements by the insurance carriers to provide this coverage in lieu of a traditional auto insurance policy,” says Patti Clement, senior vice president of private client services at HUB International, a leading personal insurance brokerage.

Learn more about the various requirements, what non-owner insurance is, which companies offer it and how much it costs in Arkansas.

Key Takeaways

  • The average non-owner car insurance cost in Arkansas is $37 per month for a 40-year-old male with a good driving record.
  • Car insurance rates vary by age. For instance, a 16-year-old male in Arkansas pays an average of $1,726 for non-owner car insurance, whereas a 25-year-old male pays $513 a year for the same coverage.
  • Auto-Owners offers most affordable rates for non-owner car insurance in Arkansas at $98.

How much does non-owner auto insurance cost in Arkansas?

Non-owner insurance is usually less expensive than full coverage auto insurance-insurers view non-owner policyholders as less of a risk because they have minimal access to a vehicle.

On average in the U.S., it costs a driver with a clean driving record and good credit score $2,578 annually for a 100/300/100 full coverage insurance policy-$100,000 for injuries you cause in an accident, up to $300,000 per accident, and $100,000 for property damage. Full coverage car insurance is $2,942 in Arkansas.

Alternatively, non-owner car insurance is $486 a year on average in the United States and $440 in Arkansas.

But actual rates are based on your age and driving history and also where in state you live.

Which insurer offers the cheapest non-owner insurance rates in Arkansas?

With an average annual cost of $98, Auto-Owners non-owner insurance policy is Arkansas’s most affordable.

At $794 a year, Nationwide charges the highest rate for non-owner insurance in the state.

A good rule of thumb is to compare quotes from many different insurance companies to get the best price. Below you’ll find a list of the cheapest non-owner policies offered in Arkansas.

Cheapest non-owner insurance rates in Arkansas

CompanyAverage annual premium
Auto-Owners$98
Shelter Insurance$109
Southern Farm Bureau$360
Alfa Insurance$470
GEICO$500
Progressive$547
Farmers$643
Nationwide$794
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How much is non-owner car insurance in Arkansas by age?

Older drivers have been driving longer than younger, inexperienced drivers and are less likely to be in an accident. Their rates are usually cheaper than those of younger drivers. On average, Arkansas non-owner insurance costs $426 a year for a 45-year-old, while it’s $1,726 for a 16-year-old driver.

Average non-owner auto insurance rates in Arkansas by age and gender

AgeRates for male driversRates for female drivers
16$1,765$1,688
17$1,459$1,388
18$1,268$1,216
19$866$838
20$769$755
21$595$587
22$553$549
23$525$525
24$510$514
25$502$525
30$458$471
35$439$462
40$424$457
45$415$437
50$407$419
55$401$403
60$410$404
65$429$416
70$469$448
75$519$482
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Which Arkansas cities have the cheapest non-owner auto insurance?

Rates differ from ZIP code to ZIP code. Insurers consider the number of thefts, collisions and vandalism in an area when calculating rates.

The tables below display the cities in Arkansas that have the least and most expensive non-owner auto insurance rates.

The 20 Arkansas cities with the lowest non-owner auto insurance rates

CityNon-owner car insurance rates
Lavaca$382
Greenwood$385
Barling$387
Bentonville$389
Clarksville$389
London$390
Bella Vista$391
Branch$391
Russellville$391
Centerton$392
Lowell$392
Magazine$392
Pottsville$392
Rogers$392
Hiwasse$393
Pea Ridge$394
Caulksville$395
Dardanelle$395
Hagarville$395
Havana$395
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The 20 Arkansas cities with the highest non-owner car insurance rates

CityNon-owner car insurance rates
Barton$509
Crossett$506
Helena-West Helena$506
Hamburg$505
Portland$505
Lexa$503
Sweet Home$500
Wrightsville$499
Eudora$499
Poplar Grove$498
Wilmot$497
Pine Bluff$497
Elaine$497
Parkdale$496
Oneida$496
Montrose$495
Lambrook$495
La Grange$494
Wabash$493
Marvell$491
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How much is non-owner car insurance in Arkansas’s 10 biggest cities?

The most populous cities in Arkansas have varying non-owner insurance rates. The cost of non-owner insurance in Pine Bluff is the highest at $497; Bentonville has the cheapest rates of the largest cities in the state at $389.

Non-owner car rates in Arkansas’s 10 largest cities

10 largest citiesNon-owner car insurance rates
Bentonville$389
Rogers$392
Springdale$403
Conway$404
Fort Smith$405
Fayetteville$409
Jonesboro$436
North Little Rock$464
Little Rock$474
Pine Bluff$497
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How non-owner insurance rates in Arkansas compare to rates in other states

Non-owner auto insurance rates also differ from state to state. Arkansas’s average non-owner insurance rate is $440 a year, lower than the $486 national average.

Non-owner car insurance rates in the 10 most populous states

State NameAverage annual premium
California$500
Texas$564
Florida$668
New York$606
Pennsylvania$279
Illinois$518
Ohio$291
Georgia$510
North Carolina$681
Michigan$855
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What does non-owner auto insurance cover?

Non-owner auto insurance provides coverage when you are driving a vehicle you don’t own. “If someone with non-owner auto insurance is involved in an accident while driving a rental car or a friend’s car, the policy typically covers liability for damages and injuries to others,” says Golnoush Goharzad, a personal injury attorney in California.

An important caveat is these policies don’t cover damage to the car you are driving. “That would be covered under the car owner’s policy or possibly through optional insurance purchased from the rental agency,” Goharzad says.

Goharzad adds that non-owner auto insurance policies may provide extra coverage. “Non-owner policies may also provide supplementary liability over and above what the car owner’s policy covers, filling in gaps if the primary policy’s limits are exhausted.”

How to get non-owner car insurance in Arkansas

Getting a non-owner insurance policy is as simple as providing your driver’s license and a credit or debit card.

To purchase a policy, follow these steps:

  1. Contact a car insurance agent about the coverage
  2. Supply your basic driving history
  3. Review the information you receive on the insurers and rates
  4. Choose the policy that best meets your needs
  5. Put down a payment to begin coverage

Often, you’ll receive proof of insurance very quickly. Below are a few insurers with phone numbers to call for a non-owner insurance quote.

  • State Farm: 800-782-8332
  • GEICO: 800-207-7847
  • Progressive: 888-671-4405
  • Allstate: 800-726-6033
  • USAA: 800-531-8722

Methodology

Insure.com gathered rates from Quadrant Information Services for all 51 states, including Washington, D.C., to analyze non-owners auto insurance pricing.

This data is based on a sample driving profile of a 40-year-old male and female with a good insurance score and no violations, opting for a non-owners policy on a Honda Accord with a 12-mile commute and 10,000 annual mileage. We analyzed over 65 million insurance quotes from 195 companies (73 company groups) across 29,159 cities and 34,595 ZIP codes. The national average annual premium is $486.

Read more about our research standards and methodology.

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What our expert says

Q: Does a non-owner policy cover damage to your car?

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Golnoush GoharzadPersonal injury attorney, California.
These policies don’t cover damage to the car you are driving, Goharzad says. “That would be covered under the car owner’s policy or possibly through optional insurance purchased from the rental agency.”

Frequently asked questions

Who needs non-owner car insurance in Arkansas?

Non-owner car insurance is ideal for individuals who frequently rent cars or borrow others’ vehicles but do not own a car themselves. It’s also necessary for those who need to maintain continuous insurance coverage to avoid lapses.

Is non-owner car insurance available to everyone?

Non-owner car insurance is generally available if you do not own a vehicle, do not have regular access to a vehicle, and have a valid driver’s license. It is not available if you can be covered as a driver under another household member’s policy.

Can I get non-owner car insurance if I live with someone who owns a car?

If you live with someone who owns a car, you are generally expected to be listed on their car insurance policy. However, if you are not listed, non-owner car insurance could provide you with liability coverage when driving other vehicles.

What is the difference between non-owner and standard car insurance?

Non-owner car insurance only covers liability for bodily injury and property damage inflicted on others, not damages to the vehicle you are driving or injuries to yourself, which are typically covered under standard auto insurance policies.

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Leslie Kasperowicz is an insurance educator and content creation professional with nearly two decades of experience first directly in the insurance industry at Farmers Insurance and then as a writer, researcher, and educator for insurance shoppers writing for sites like ExpertInsuranceReviews.com and InsuranceHotline.com.

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