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Car insurance for teens in Alabama costs more than it does for older drivers, but the price depends on factors like age, gender, coverage limits, and the insurer you choose. Knowing the state averages can help you budget, compare quotes, and figure out what’s realistic for your family.

Use our calculator to estimate what you might pay to insure your teen in Alabama. Getting a personalized estimate can help you budget with confidence, compare against state averages, and decide which coverage and insurer are the best fit.

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Average annual rates for state teen drivers
$7,968 Average rate
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Most expensive companies for auto insurance in ()

Company Average annual rate
Farmers $14,830
Progressive $12,010
Allstate $10,096

Least expensive companies for auto insurance in ()

Company Average annual rate
Country Financial $4,022
GEICO $5,844
USAA $5,902

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Average teen car insurance costs in Alabama

On average, insuring a teen driver in Alabama costs $5,995 per year for a policy with 100/300/100 coverage limits – that’s $100,000 for one person injured in an accident, $300,000 for all injuries in a single accident, and $100,000 for property damage – plus $500 deductibles for collision and comprehensive.

Because teens are new to the road, insurers view them as higher risk, which makes their premiums much steeper than those of adults.

Your rate may also change based on the coverage you select, the type of car your teen drives, and where you live. Families in Alabama can save money by asking about good student discounts, signing up teens for a driving course, or adding them to an existing family policy.

Teen car insurance rates in Alabama, broken down by age

Car insurance costs for teens in Alabama vary depending on age. For instance, a full coverage car insurance policy for a 16-year-old in Alabama costs $7,503 per year. Once teens reach 19, the average cost falls to $4,072 annually.

Although these premiums are still much higher than those for adult drivers, the steady decline shows that coverage becomes more affordable as teens gain more experience driving.

Below you’ll find car insurance rates for teen drivers by age in Alabama.

AgeAverage annual premium
16$7,503
17$6,660
18$5,746
19$4,072
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Average teen car insurance costs in Alabama, by gender

In most states, car insurance rates differ by gender, though California, Hawaii, Massachusetts, Michigan, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania prohibit the practice. In Alabama, a 16-year-old male pays about $7,968 per year, compared to $7,038 for a female of the same age – a difference of $930.

According to the most recent data from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, a total of 3,048 teenagers ages 13-19 lost their lives in motor vehicle crashes in 2023, with two of every three teenagers who died in crashes in 2023 being males.

These crash trends help explain why teen boys usually face higher insurance costs than girls. Because young men are more likely to be in serious accidents, insurers factor that added risk into their rates.

The table below shows car insurance rates for teens by gender in Alabama.

AgeAverage annual premium for maleAverage annual premium for female
16$7,968$7,038
17$7,086$6,233
18$6,133$5,359
19$4,360$3,785
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Cheapest teen car insurance companies in Alabama

Teen car insurance is expensive everywhere, but rates vary widely from one company to another. Shopping around is the best way to find the lowest price.

In Alabama, Country Financial offers the cheapest coverage for drivers ages 16-19, averaging $3,260 per year for full coverage with 100/300/100 limits and $500 deductibles.

The next lowest average premium comes from GEICO at $4,247.

The table below lists the cheapest insurers for teen drivers in Alabama.

CompanyAverage annual premium
Country Financial$3,260
GEICO$4,247
Travelers$4,371
Nationwide$4,833
State Farm$4,971
Auto-Owners$5,755
Allstate$7,455
Progressive$10,073
Farmers$10,911
USAA*$4,084
*USAA is only available to military community members and their families.
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Minimum car insurance requirements for teens in Alabama

Like adults, teen drivers in Alabama must carry at least the state’s minimum liability coverage:

  • $25,000 per person for bodily injury
  • $50,000 per accident for bodily injury
  • $25,000 for property damage

These minimums provide only basic protection, and medical care or repairs costs can quickly exceed them. That’s why many families choose higher coverage – especially when adding a teen driver.

Lenders will also require comprehensive and collision coverage if your car is financed or leased. These cover damage to your own vehicle after an accident, theft, or severe weather.

Smart ways to save on car insurance for your teen

There’s no avoiding the fact that insuring a teen driver costs more, but you can take steps to manage the expense while keeping them safe on the road:

  • Check state averages. Knowing what families typically pay in your state gives you a ballpark figure to budget and compare against quotes.
  • Choose the right car. A safe, reliable sedan is far cheaper to insure than a luxury or sports car.
  • Consider full coverage. Liability is cheaper, but full coverage offers better protection against accidents, injuries, and costly repairs.
  • Ask about discounts. Many insurers reward good grades, defensive driving courses, or low mileage with lower rates.
  • Talk with your teen. Driving isn’t just freedom – it’s responsibility. Open conversations about risks and safety can encourage habits that save lives.
  • Review your rates each year. Premiums usually drop as your teen gains experience and keeps a clean record, so it’s worth checking annually.

Helping your teen start off safely on the road

Adding your teen to your car insurance policy will raise your rates at first-but it won’t last forever. As they gain experience and prove themselves as safe drivers, premiums usually go down year by year.

You can ease the cost by comparing quotes, bundling policies, and asking about discounts. More importantly, insuring your teen isn’t just about following state rules. It’s about giving them a safe, confident start on the road while protecting your family financially.

Methodology

Insure.com analyzed rates collected from Quadrant Information Services for teen male and female drivers aged 16-19 for a full coverage policy with limits of 100/300/100 and $500 collision and comprehensive deductibles.

To evaluate the premiums, our data experts compared rates 53,409,632 insurance quotes from 170 insurance companies across 34,588 ZIP codes. The rates are for comparison purposes only; your exact rates may vary.

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Shivani Gite
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Shivani Gite is a personal finance and insurance writer with a degree in journalism and mass communication. She is passionate about making insurance topics easy to understand for people and helping them make better financial decisions.

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