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Non-owner auto insurance in Texas costs $564 per year, which is $78 more than the rest of the country on average, according to a rate analysis by Insure.com.

In Texas, non-owner policies are available from companies such as State Farm, Auto Club Enterprises (AAA) and Farmers.

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 Texas.

Key Takeaways

  • The average non-owner car insurance cost in Texas is $47 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 Texas pays an average of $2,402 for non-owner car insurance, whereas a 25-year-old male pays $661 a year for the same coverage.
  • State Farm offers most affordable rates for non-owner car insurance in Texas at $375.

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

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 $2,578 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 Texas, full coverage car insurance costs $3,106.

Alternatively, non-owner car insurance is $486 a year on average in the U.S. and $564 in Texas.

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 Texas?

State Farm offers Texas’s least expensive non-owner insurance policy at $375 a year.

At $843 a year, the Progressive 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 Texas

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CompanyAverage annual premium
State Farm$375
Auto Club Enterprises (AAA)$477
Farmers$615
GEICO$798
Progressive$843
USAA*$280
*USAA is only available to military community members and their families.
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How much is non-owner car insurance in Texas by age?

Age plays an important role in pricing because young people who haven’t been driving for a long time are seen as higher risk and are more likely to cause an accident. So older and more experienced drivers usually enjoy lower rates. On average, non-owner insurance costs $2,402 a year for a 16-year-old and $556 for a 45-year-old in Texas.

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

AgeRates for male driversRates for female drivers
16$2,482$2,322
17$1,876$1,750
18$1,650$1,549
19$1,152$1,093
20$1,040$987
21$918$912
22$799$788
23$737$737
24$699$699
25$658$663
30$579$598
35$564$584
40$557$572
45$549$564
50$542$546
55$543$545
60$545$545
65$561$556
70$605$588
75$679$640
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Which Texas 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 Texas.

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

CityNon-owner car insurance rates
Marfa$465
Van Horn$468
Troy$470
Pendleton$474
Valentine$474
Little River-Academy$475
Riviera$475
Gatesville$477
Presidio$478
Rogers$478
Sierra Blanca$478
Temple$478
Eddy$480
Holland$480
Kamay$480
Kingsville$480
Heidenheimer$481
Big Bend National Park$482
Chilton$482
Bruceville$483
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The 20 Texas cities with the highest non-owner car insurance rates

CityNon-owner car insurance rates
Alief$721
North Houston$707
Jacinto City$706
La Villa$701
Progreso$690
Houston$688
Galena Park$687
Los Ebanos$685
Salineno$677
South Houston$674
Falcon Heights$673
Hutchins$671
Lozano$668
Los Indios$667
Santa Maria$664
Lancaster$663
Combes$660
Dallas$660
Humble$659
Hufsmith$658
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How much is non-owner car insurance in Texas’s 10 biggest cities?

The most populous cities in Texas have varying non-owner insurance rates. The cost of non-owner insurance in Houston is the most expensive at $688; El Paso has the cheapest rates of the largest cities in the state at $539.

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

10 largest citiesNon-owner car insurance rates
El Paso$539
Corpus Christi$549
Austin$555
Plano$575
Fort Worth$583
Arlington$599
Lubbock$600
San Antonio$604
Dallas$660
Houston$688
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How non-owner insurance rates in Texas compare to rates in other states

Non-owner auto insurance rates also differ from state to state. Texas’s average non-owner insurance rate is $564 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 Texas

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 Texas?

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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