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Non-owner auto insurance in Minnesota costs $352 annually, which is $134 less than the average nationally, according to an Insure.com rate analysis.

In Minnesota, non-owner policies are available from companies such as Auto-Owners, North Star Mutual and State Farm.

“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 Minnesota.

Key Takeaways

  • The average non-owner car insurance cost in Minnesota is $29 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 Minnesota pays an average of $892 for non-owner car insurance, whereas a 25-year-old male pays $365 a year for the same coverage.
  • Auto-Owners offers most affordable rates for non-owner car insurance in Minnesota at $117.

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

Insurers consider non-owner policyholders as less risky due to their limited access to a vehicle, and therefore, it’s usually less expensive to buy a non-owner insurance policy than full coverage auto insurance.

On average in the U.S., it costs a driver with a clean driving record and good credit score $2,578 a 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 Minnesota, full coverage car insurance costs $2,591.

Alternatively, non-owner car insurance is $486 a year on average in the United States and $352 in Minnesota.

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 Minnesota?

In Minnesota, Auto-Owners’s non-owner insurance policy is the cheapest at $117 a year.

At $564 a year, Travelers 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 Minnesota

CompanyAverage annual premium
Auto-Owners$117
North Star Mutual$270
State Farm$365
GEICO$444
Travelers$564
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How much is non-owner car insurance in Minnesota 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 Minnesota, a 45-year-old will pay an average of $350 annually for a non-owner insurance policy compared to a 16-year-old driver who will pay an average of $892.

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

AgeRates for male driversRates for female drivers
16$915$868
17$856$817
18$776$696
19$534$512
20$494$488
21$443$433
22$424$419
23$393$396
24$380$386
25$353$377
30$346$350
35$348$355
40$349$355
45$347$352
50$337$345
55$335$340
60$337$339
65$328$331
70$335$339
75$359$363
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Which Minnesota 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 Minnesota that have the least and most expensive non-owner auto insurance rates.

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

CityNon-owner car insurance rates
Fairmont$298
Albert Lea$300
Eagle Lake$300
Granada$300
Welcome$300
Conger$301
Waseca$301
Freeborn$302
Hayward$302
Mankato$302
New Richland$302
Northrop$302
Truman$302
Owatonna$303
Alden$304
Clarks Grove$304
Janesville$304
Sherburn$304
Blue Earth$306
Elmore$306
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The 20 Minnesota cities with the highest non-owner car insurance rates

CityNon-owner car insurance rates
Lastrup$433
Lake Hubert$431
Ah Gwah Ching$430
West Union$430
Brooklyn Center$427
Bowstring$423
Melrude$421
Nett Lake$419
Minneapolis$419
Brooklyn Park$418
St. Paul$417
Ranier$417
South International Falls$417
Maplewood$414
Pease$409
Grandy$409
Gilman$408
Almelund$406
Hillman$405
Robbinsdale$404
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How much is non-owner car insurance in Minnesota’s 10 biggest cities?

The most populous cities in Minnesota have varying non-owner insurance rates. The cost of non-owner insurance in Minneapolis is the most expensive at $419; Rochester has the cheapest rates of the largest cities in the state at $319.

Non-owner auto rates in Minnesota’s 10 largest cities

10 largest citiesNon-owner car insurance rates
Rochester$319
Lakeville$325
Duluth$328
Woodbury$330
Blaine$388
Plymouth$391
Bloomington$394
St. Paul$417
Brooklyn Park$418
Minneapolis$419
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How non-owner insurance rates in Minnesota compare to rates in other states

Non-owner auto insurance rates also differ from state to state. Minnesota’s average non-owner insurance rate is $352 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 Minnesota

Your driver’s license number and a credit or debit card are all you’ll need to get a non-owner insurance policy. To purchase a policy, follow these steps:

  1. Contact an auto insurance agent about the coverage
  2. Share 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. Here are a few insurance companies 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 Minnesota?

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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