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 $470 annually, which is $145 more than the average nationally, according to an Insure.com rate analysis.

In North Carolina, non-owner policies are available from companies such as State Farm, North Carolina Farm Bureau and Nationwide.

“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?

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 $1,895 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 $1,741 in North Carolina.

Alternatively, non-owner car insurance is $325 a year on average in the United States and $470 in North Carolina.

But actual rates are based on your age and driving history and also where in state you live.

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

In North Carolina, State Farm’s non-owner insurance policy is the cheapest at $285 a year.

At $846 a year, Erie Insurance 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 North Carolina

Note that USAA only offers coverage to military members, veterans and their families.

Which North Carolina cities have the cheapest non-owner car insurance?

Rates differ from city to city. Insurers consider the number of thefts, collisions and vandalism in an area when calculating rates.

Below are the cheapest and most expensive cities for non-owner car insurance in North Carolina.

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 largest cities in North Carolina have different non-owner insurance rates. The cost of non-owner insurance in Fayetteville is the highest at $559. Winston-Salem has the least expensive rates of the largest cities in the state at $457.

Non-owner auto 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 $470 a year, which is higher than the national average of $325.

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 2023 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.”

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Leslie Kasperowicz

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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 and managing content, now at Insurance.com.