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Non-owner auto insurance in Wisconsin costs $398 annually, which is $88 less than the average nationally, according to an Insure.com rate analysis.

In Wisconsin, non-owner policies are available from companies such as GEICO, Rural Mutual Insurance and Auto-Owners.

“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 Wisconsin.

Key Takeaways

  • The average non-owner car insurance cost in Wisconsin is $33 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 Wisconsin pays an average of $796 for non-owner car insurance, whereas a 25-year-old male pays $439 a year for the same coverage.
  • GEICO offers most affordable rates for non-owner car insurance in Wisconsin at $156.

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

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 Wisconsin, full coverage car insurance costs $2,343.

Alternatively, non-owner car insurance is $486 a year on average in the U.S. and $398 in Wisconsin.

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 Wisconsin?

GEICO offers Wisconsin’s least expensive non-owner insurance policy at $156 a year.

At $773 a year, the Nationwide 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 Wisconsin

CompanyAverage annual premium
GEICO$156
Rural Mutual Insurance$193
Auto-Owners$205
Acuity Insurance$238
Erie Insurance$251
Farmers$618
West Bend Insurance Company$755
Nationwide$773
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How much is non-owner car insurance in Wisconsin 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 $796 a year for a 16-year-old and $394 for a 45-year-old in Wisconsin.

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

AgeRates for male driversRates for female drivers
16$840$751
17$747$678
18$734$628
19$674$619
20$616$578
21$515$481
22$492$464
23$467$446
24$456$441
25$428$450
30$402$406
35$396$404
40$390$407
45$387$401
50$380$388
55$376$380
60$384$380
65$402$395
70$440$434
75$492$484
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Which Wisconsin cities have the cheapest non-owner auto insurance?

Rates differ from city to city. When insurance companies set rates, they consider the frequency of thefts, collisions and vandalism in an area.

The tables below display the cities in Wisconsin that have the least and most expensive non-owner auto insurance rates.

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

CityNon-owner car insurance rates
Menasha$301
Combined Locks$305
Kimberly$305
Little Chute$306
Neenah$306
Appleton$308
Howard$311
Green Bay$312
Kaukauna$312
Allouez$314
De Pere$316
Suamico$316
Greenville$321
Oshkosh$321
Hobart$322
Waunakee$324
Port Washington$327
Grafton$328
Saukville$328
Cross Plains$329
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The 20 Wisconsin cities with the highest non-owner car insurance rates

CityNon-owner car insurance rates
Milwaukee$521
Mikana$502
Hertel$494
Webster$494
Stone Lake$486
New Post$483
Springbrook$482
Trego$482
Minong$482
Radisson$481
Hayward$481
Birchwood$481
Exeland$480
Ojibwa$479
Danbury$479
Shell Lake$479
Spooner$479
Winter$478
Siren$478
Grantsburg$476
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How much is non-owner car insurance in Wisconsin’s 10 biggest cities?

The most populous cities in Wisconsin have varying non-owner insurance rates. The cost of non-owner insurance in Milwaukee is the most expensive at $521; Appleton has the cheapest rates of the largest cities in the state at $308.

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

10 largest citiesNon-owner car insurance rates
Appleton$308
Green Bay$312
Oshkosh$321
Waukesha$331
Janesville$335
Eau Claire$352
Madison$359
Racine$381
Kenosha$390
Milwaukee$521
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How non-owner insurance rates in Wisconsin compare to rates in other states

Non-owner auto insurance rates also differ from state to state. Wisconsin’s average non-owner insurance rate is $398 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 auto insurance in Wisconsin

Your driver’s license number and a credit or debit card are all you 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. 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. Here are a few car insurance companies with their contact 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 Wisconsin?

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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