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Non-owner auto insurance in Georgia costs $510 per year, which is $24 more than the rest of the country on average, according to a rate analysis by Insure.com.

In Georgia, non-owner policies are available from companies such as Auto-Owners, GEICO and Progressive.

Non-owner car insurance is a policy for people who don’t own a car but often borrow or rent a vehicle. It provides liability coverage for bodily injury and property damage in case you get in an accident while driving a car owned by someone else.

“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 Georgia.

Key Takeaways

  • The average non-owner car insurance cost in Georgia is $43 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 Georgia pays an average of $3,259 for non-owner car insurance, whereas a 25-year-old male pays $623 a year for the same coverage.
  • Auto-Owners offers most affordable rates for non-owner car insurance in Georgia at $125.

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

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 $2,503 in Georgia.

Alternatively, non-owner car insurance is $486 a year on average in the United States and $510 in Georgia.

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 Georgia?

With an average annual cost of $125, Auto-Owners non-owner insurance policy is Georgia’s most affordable.

At $1,211 a year, Mercury Insurance 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 Georgia.

Cheapest non-owner insurance rates in Georgia

CompanyAverage annual premium
Auto-Owners$125
GEICO$180
Progressive$785
Mercury Insurance$1,211
USAA*$250
*USAA is only available to military community members and their families.
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How much is non-owner car insurance in Georgia 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, Georgia non-owner insurance costs $518 a year for a 45-year-old, while it’s $3,259 for a 16-year-old driver.

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

AgeRates for male driversRates for female drivers
16$3,262$3,255
17$2,661$2,621
18$2,245$2,157
19$1,579$1,402
20$1,290$1,175
21$1,018$907
22$894$818
23$731$682
24$668$634
25$599$647
30$560$570
35$545$549
40$503$518
45$510$526
50$488$493
55$477$468
60$464$461
65$497$495
70$577$536
75$711$602
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Which Georgia 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 Georgia that have the least and most expensive non-owner auto insurance rates.

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

CityNon-owner car insurance rates
Stockton$341
Statenville$352
Naylor$353
St. Marys$355
Lake Park$357
Fargo$358
Homerville$358
Jekyll Island$362
Quitman$362
Argyle$364
Moody AFB$366
Valdosta$367
Woodbine$367
Du Pont$370
Morven$373
Lakeland$376
Manor$376
White Oak$377
Folkston$378
St. Simons$378
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The 20 Georgia cities with the highest non-owner car insurance rates

CityNon-owner car insurance rates
Clarkston$876
Candler-McAfee$825
Lithonia$817
Scottdale$815
Redan$814
College Park$760
Riverdale$756
Decatur$752
Union City$751
East Point$750
Stone Mountain$749
Ellenwood$729
Sargent$721
Jonesboro$716
Forest Park$712
Fairburn$705
Conley$693
Morrow$689
Austell$688
Clarkdale$680
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How much is non-owner car insurance in Georgia’s 10 biggest cities?

The most populous cities in Georgia have varying non-owner insurance rates. The cost of non-owner insurance in Atlanta is the highest at $669; Athens has the cheapest rates of the largest cities in the state at $478.

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

10 largest citiesNon-owner car insurance rates
Athens$478
Augusta$487
Columbus$495
Roswell$543
Sandy Springs$548
Savannah$549
Johns Creek$581
Macon$585
Atlanta$669
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How non-owner insurance rates in Georgia compare to rates in other states

Non-owner auto insurance rates also differ from state to state. Georgia’s average non-owner insurance rate is $510 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 Georgia

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 Georgia?

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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