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Car insurance for teens in Georgia 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 Georgia. 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
$9,534 Average rate
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Most expensive companies for auto insurance in ()

Company Average annual rate
Safeway Insurance $17,453
Mercury Insurance $17,099
GEICO $11,146

Least expensive companies for auto insurance in ()

Company Average annual rate
Central Insurance $4,393
Auto-Owners $4,618
Country Financial $5,436

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Average car insurance costs for teens in Georgia

Car insurance costs an average of $6,397 per year for teen drivers in Georgia with coverage limits of 100/300/100-that’s $100,000 for one person’s injuries, $300,000 for all injuries in an accident, and $100,000 for property damage-plus $500 deductibles for collision and comprehensive coverage.

Teen drivers face higher car insurance rates than young adults or older drivers because they lack experience on the road. Insurers see them as higher risk, which leads to steeper premiums.

Insurance rates in Georgia also vary based on the coverage limits you choose, the type of car you drive, and the ZIP code you live in. Georgia families can lower costs by taking advantage of good student discounts, enrolling teens in a driving program and adding teens to an existing family policy rather than buying a separate one.

Teen car insurance rates in Georgia, broken down by age

Car insurance costs for teens in Georgia vary depending on age. For instance, a full coverage car insurance policy for a 16-year-old in Georgia costs $8,258 per year. Once teens reach 19, the average cost falls to $4,658 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 Georgia.

AgeAverage annual premium
16$8,258
17$6,881
18$5,947
19$4,658
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Teen car insurance rates in Georgia, by gender

In most states, insurers set rates differently for male and female drivers, though California, Hawaii, Massachusetts, Michigan, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania prohibit this. In Georgia, a 16-year-old male pays around $8,642 per year, compared to $7,887 for a female – a difference of $755.

Crash data helps explain the gap. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, 3,048 teens ages 13-19 lost their lives in motor vehicle crashes in 2023, and two out of three were male. Because young men are more likely to be in serious accidents, insurers factor that risk into their rates.

The table below shows average teen car insurance rates in Georgia by gender.

AgeAverage annual premium for maleAverage annual premium for female
16$8,642$7,887
17$7,232$6,541
18$6,367$5,533
19$5,005$4,320
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Cheapest car insurance companies for teen drivers in Georgia

Car insurance for teens is expensive everywhere, but some companies consistently offer lower rates. That’s why comparing quotes is the best way to find the most affordable coverage for your family.

In Georgia, Central Insurance offers the lowest rates for drivers ages 16-19, averaging $3,857 per year for full coverage with 100/300/100 limits and $500 deductibles.

The next lowest average premium comes from Auto-Owners, at $3,950.

See the table below for the cheapest companies offering teen car insurance in Georgia.

CompanyAverage annual premium
Central Insurance$3,857
Auto-Owners$3,950
Country Financial$4,787
State Farm$6,764
Allstate$6,947
GEICO$7,036
Progressive$7,855
Safeway Insurance$9,680
Mercury Insurance$10,614
USAA*$4,626
*USAA is only available to military community members and their families.
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Minimum car insurance requirements for teens in Georgia

Like adults, teen drivers in Georgia 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.

Giving your teen a safe start on the road

Adding a teen driver to your policy will raise costs at first, but rates typically decline as they gain experience.

You can keep expenses under control by comparing quotes, bundling policies, and taking advantage of discounts. More importantly, the right coverage helps your teen build confidence and keeps your family financially protected as they start driving.

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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