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Non-owner auto insurance in Vermont costs $317 per year, which is $90 less than the rest of the country on average, according to a rate analysis by Insure.com.

In Vermont, non-owner policies are available from companies such as Vermont Mutual, Progressive 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 Vermont.

Key Takeaways

  • The average non-owner car insurance cost in Vermont is $26 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 Vermont pays an average of $635 for non-owner car insurance, whereas a 25-year-old male pays $330 a year for the same coverage.
  • Vermont Mutual offers most affordable rates for non-owner car insurance in Vermont at $192.

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

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 Vermont, full coverage car insurance costs $1,504.

Alternatively, non-owner car insurance is $407 a year on average in the United States and $317 in Vermont.

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 Vermont?

Vermont Mutual offers Vermont’s least expensive non-owner insurance policy at $192 a year.

At $623 a year, the 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 Vermont

CompanyAverage annual premium
Vermont Mutual$192
Progressive$318
State Farm$369
Nationwide$406
GEICO$447
Farmers$623
USAA*$97
*USAA is only available to military community members and their families.
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How much is non-owner car insurance in Vermont 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 Vermont, a 45-year-old will pay an average of $316 annually for a non-owner insurance policy compared to a 16-year-old driver who will pay an average of $635.

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

AgeRates for male driversRates for female drivers
16$656$614
17$628$586
18$577$546
19$522$497
20$485$474
21$405$392
22$389$382
23$372$371
24$361$362
25$329$332
30$316$325
35$318$326
40$314$319
45$315$317
50$319$316
55$330$330
60$333$330
65$334$317
70$323$311
75$358$329
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Which Vermont 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 Vermont that have the least and most expensive non-owner auto insurance rates.

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

CityNon-owner car insurance rates
East Thetford$294
Thetford Center$297
Enosburg Falls$297
Bakersfield$298
Fairfield$298
East Fairfield$298
Fairlee$298
St. Albans$299
Montgomery Center$299
Richford$299
Strafford$299
Tunbridge$300
Franklin$300
Vershire$300
Randolph$300
Highgate Center$300
Swanton$300
Eden$301
Concord$302
East Berkshire$302
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The 20 Vermont cities with the highest non-owner car insurance rates

CityNon-owner car insurance rates
Essex Junction$392
Killington$351
Cuttingsville$350
Burlington$342
Winooski$342
Pownal$341
Bennington$341
Stamford$341
North Bennington$340
Montpelier$340
South Burlington$339
Readsboro$339
Shaftsbury$338
Barre$338
Belmont$338
North Pownal$337
East Arlington$337
Arlington$337
West Rupert$337
North Clarendon$336
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How much is non-owner car insurance in Vermont’s 10 biggest cities?

The most populous cities in Vermont have varying non-owner insurance rates. The cost of non-owner insurance in Essex Junction is the most expensive at $392; St. Albans has the cheapest rates of the largest cities in the state at $299.

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

10 largest citiesNon-owner car insurance rates
St. Albans$299
Newport$304
Rutland$313
Bellows Falls$315
Barre$338
South Burlington$339
Montpelier$340
Burlington$342
Winooski$342
Essex Junction$392
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How non-owner insurance rates in Vermont compare to rates in other states

Non-owner car insurance rates also differ from state to state. The average non-owner insurance rate in Vermont is $317 a year, which is lower than the national average of $407.

Non-owner auto 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 Vermont

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 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 Vermont?

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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