Non-owner auto insurance in North Carolina: Which company has the cheapest rates?

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Non-owner auto insurance in North Carolina costs $581 per year, which is $174 more than the rest of the country on average, according to a rate analysis by Insure.com.

In North Carolina, non-owner policies are available from companies such as Erie Insurance, State Farm 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 North Carolina.

How much does non-owner auto insurance cost in North Carolina?

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 $2,513 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 North Carolina, full coverage car insurance costs $2,587.

Alternatively, non-owner car insurance is $407 a year on average in the United States and $581 in North Carolina.

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

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

With an average annual cost of $307, Erie Insurance non-owner insurance policy is North Carolina’s most affordable.

At $893 a year, GEICO 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 North Carolina.

Cheapest non-owner insurance rates in North Carolina

How much is non-owner car insurance in North Carolina 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 North Carolina, a 45-year-old will pay an average of $569 annually for a non-owner insurance policy compared to a 16-year-old driver who will pay an average of $666.

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

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Which North Carolina 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 North Carolina that have the least and most expensive non-owner auto insurance rates.

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

The 20 North Carolina cities with the highest non-owner car insurance rates

How much is non-owner car insurance in North Carolina’s 10 biggest cities?

The most populous cities in North Carolina have varying non-owner insurance rates. The cost of non-owner insurance in Fayetteville is the highest at $729; Cary has the cheapest rates of the largest cities in the state at $529.

Non-owner car rates in North Carolina’s 10 largest cities

How non-owner insurance rates in North Carolina compare to rates in other states

Non-owner car insurance rates also differ from state to state. The average non-owner insurance rate in North Carolina is $581 a year, which is higher than the national average of $407.

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

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 North Carolina

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.

What our expert says

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

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.”

Leslie Kasperowicz

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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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