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Non-owner auto insurance in Colorado costs $506 annually, which is $20 more than the average nationally, according to an Insure.com rate analysis.

In Colorado, non-owner policies are available from companies such as Auto-Owners, Southern Farm Bureau and Progressive.

“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 Colorado.

Key Takeaways

  • The average non-owner car insurance cost in Colorado is $42 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 Colorado pays an average of $2,309 for non-owner car insurance, whereas a 25-year-old male pays $579 a year for the same coverage.
  • Auto-Owners offers most affordable rates for non-owner car insurance in Colorado at $141.

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

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 $3,181 in Colorado.

Alternatively, non-owner car insurance is $486 a year on average in the United States and $506 in Colorado.

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 Colorado?

In Colorado, Auto-Owners’s non-owner insurance policy is the cheapest at $141 a year.

At $884 a year, American National charges the highest rate for non-owner insurance in the state.

Experts recommend comparing quotes from many different insurance companies so that you can find the best rate available. The cheapest non-owner insurance policies in the state are listed below.

Cheapest non-owner insurance rates in Colorado

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CompanyAverage annual premium
Auto-Owners$141
Southern Farm Bureau$439
Progressive$467
State Farm$483
GEICO$494
Farmers$697
California Casualty$764
American National$884
USAA*$193
*USAA is only available to military community members and their families.
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How much is non-owner car insurance in Colorado 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, Colorado non-owner insurance costs $498 a year for a 45-year-old, while it’s $2,309 for a 16-year-old driver.

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

AgeRates for male driversRates for female drivers
16$2,402$2,217
17$1,835$1,717
18$1,492$1,391
19$1,027$969
20$915$857
21$742$718
22$682$661
23$626$613
24$583$583
25$562$595
30$508$523
35$496$523
40$489$524
45$482$513
50$470$494
55$463$474
60$468$468
65$470$465
70$537$514
75$623$571
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Which Colorado cities have the cheapest non-owner auto insurance?

Rates differ from city to city. When insurance companies set rates, they consider the frequency of thefts, collisions and vandalism in an area.

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

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

CityNon-owner car insurance rates
Fruita$371
Grand Junction$374
Loma$375
Redlands$375
Glade Park$379
Orchard Mesa$380
Clifton$381
Mack$382
Palisade$391
Gateway$392
Whitewater$393
Delta$403
Montrose$403
Olathe$403
Austin$411
Eckert$412
De Beque$414
Cory$418
Parachute$419
Mesa$422
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The 20 Colorado cities with the highest non-owner car insurance rates

CityNon-owner car insurance rates
Yoder$602
Cimarron Hills$596
Matheson$594
Ramah$592
Fort Lyon$591
Deer Trail$590
Simla$587
Rush$586
Agate$586
Byers$578
Calhan$578
Seibert$576
Otis$575
Akron$573
Kit Carson$572
Strasburg$572
Eckley$572
Ordway$572
Wild Horse$571
Cope$571
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How much is non-owner car insurance in Colorado’s 10 biggest cities?

The most populous cities in Colorado have varying non-owner insurance rates. The cost of non-owner insurance in Colorado Springs is the highest at $565; Fort Collins has the cheapest rates of the largest cities in the state at $447.

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

10 largest citiesNon-owner car insurance rates
Fort Collins$447
Greeley$473
Arvada$490
Westminster$496
Thornton$513
Lakewood$537
Denver$552
Pueblo$557
Aurora$563
Colorado Springs$565
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How non-owner insurance rates in Colorado compare to rates in other states

Non-owner auto insurance rates also differ from state to state. Colorado’s average non-owner insurance rate is $506 a year, higher 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 Colorado

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 Colorado?

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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