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Non-owner auto insurance in Idaho costs $209 per year, which is $198 less than the rest of the country on average, according to a rate analysis by Insure.com.

In Idaho, non-owner policies are available from companies such as Auto-Owners, GEICO and State Farm.

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 Idaho.

Key Takeaways

  • The average non-owner car insurance cost in Idaho is $17 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 Idaho pays an average of $429 for non-owner car insurance, whereas a 25-year-old male pays $234 a year for the same coverage.
  • Auto-Owners offers most affordable rates for non-owner car insurance in Idaho at $42.

How much does non-owner car insurance cost in Idaho?

Insurance companies view non-owner policyholders as less of a risk due to their minimal access to a car, and therefore, it’s usually less expensive to buy non-owner insurance than full coverage auto insurance.

On average in the United States, it costs a driver with a clean driving record and good credit score $2,513 per year 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. In Idaho, full coverage car insurance costs $1,791.

Alternatively, non-owner car insurance is $407 a year on average in the U.S. and $209 in Idaho.

But various factors affect individual rates, such as where in state you live, your age and driving history and other factors.

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

In Idaho, Auto-Owners’s non-owner insurance policy is the cheapest at $42 a year.

At $355 a year, Farmers 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 Idaho

CompanyAverage annual premium
Auto-Owners$42
GEICO$138
State Farm$198
Travelers$276
Nationwide$283
Sentry Insurance$298
Farmers$355
USAA*$76
*USAA is only available to military community members and their families.
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How much is non-owner car insurance in Idaho by age?

Age is an important factor when it comes to pricing. Statistically, young drivers are a higher risk because they haven’t been driving for long and are more likely to cause an accident than older, more experienced drivers. In Idaho, a 45-year-old will pay an average of $205 annually for a non-owner insurance policy compared to a 16-year-old driver who will pay an average of $429.

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

AgeRates for male driversRates for female drivers
16$455$403
17$389$348
18$346$317
19$298$277
20$287$274
21$292$273
22$277$259
23$251$242
24$243$236
25$231$236
30$217$217
35$212$212
40$209$208
45$206$204
50$200$197
55$197$194
60$196$194
65$201$198
70$216$206
75$233$221
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Which Idaho 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 Idaho that have the least and most expensive non-owner auto insurance rates.

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

CityNon-owner car insurance rates
Leadore$181
Grangeville$183
Kooskia$185
Stites$185
Pollock$185
Elk City$186
Mullan$188
Yellow Pine$189
Wallace$189
McCall$190
Naples$191
Calder$192
Lucile$192
Osburn$192
New Meadows$192
Santa$192
St. Charles$192
Cottonwood$192
Moyie Springs$192
Bonners Ferry$192
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The 20 Idaho cities with the highest non-owner car insurance rates

CityNon-owner car insurance rates
Nampa$258
Eagle$255
Caldwell$253
Kuna$250
Star$250
Meridian$245
Middleton$244
Boise City$243
Idaho Falls$241
Garden City$240
Ammon$240
Greenleaf$238
Chubbuck$236
Pocatello$236
Wilder$235
Iona$234
Melba$234
Letha$233
Coeur d’Alene$228
Parma$227
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How much is non-owner car insurance in Idaho’s 10 biggest cities?

The most populous cities in Idaho have varying non-owner insurance rates. The cost of non-owner insurance in Nampa is the highest at $258; Rexburg has the cheapest rates of the largest cities in the state at $222.

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

10 largest citiesNon-owner car insurance rates
Rexburg$222
Post Falls$223
Twin Falls$226
Coeur d’Alene$228
Pocatello$236
Idaho Falls$241
Boise City$243
Meridian$245
Caldwell$253
Nampa$258
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How non-owner insurance rates in Idaho compare to rates in other states

Non-owner auto insurance rates also differ from state to state. Idaho’s average non-owner insurance rate is $209 a year, lower than the $407 national average.

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

StateAverage annual premium
California$394
Florida$925
Georgia$407
Illinois$395
Michigan$462
North Carolina$581
New York$661
Ohio$245
Pennsylvania$352
Texas$418
National Average$407
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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 Idaho

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 in 2025 compiled non-owner insurance rates from Quadrant Information Services for a 40-year-old male with a good driving record looking for a state minimum, liability-only policy.

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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 Idaho?

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 expert and the executive editor of Insurance.com. Before joining QuinStreet, she was managing editor at Quote.com has a decade of experience writing about insurance. She also spent four years in customer service with Farmers Insurance.

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