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Car insurance for teens in Louisiana is more expensive than it is for older drivers, but costs depend on several factors, including age, gender, coverage limits, and the insurer you choose. Knowing the averages in your state can help you budget, compare quotes, and find the best option for your family.

Use our calculator to estimate what car insurance might cost for your teen in Louisiana. Having a ballpark figure makes it easier to budget, compare quotes, and choose the coverage that works best for your family.

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Full coverage – 100/300/100 liability, $500 collision and $500 comprehensive deductibles. State minimum liability – Liability coverage limits vary by state, no coverage for physical damage to your vehicle. Liability only – 100/300/100 liability, no coverage for physical damage to your vehicle.
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Average annual rates for state teen drivers
$12,697 Average rate
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Most expensive companies for auto insurance in ()

Company Average annual rate
Allstate $16,491
GEICO $16,280
Progressive $15,829

Least expensive companies for auto insurance in ()

Company Average annual rate
Southern Farm Bureau $6,305
USAA $7,643
Safeway Insurance $9,420

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Average car insurance costs for teens in Louisiana

Car insurance costs an average of $8,376 per year for teen drivers in Louisiana 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 Louisiana also vary based on the coverage limits you choose, the type of car you drive, and the ZIP code you live in. Louisiana 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 costs in Louisiana, by age

Premiums drop as teens gain experience. For example, a 16-year-old in Louisiana with full coverage pays an average of $10,471 per year. By 19, the average rate is $6,176.

Though still higher than adult premiums, the steady decline shows how added years of driving lead to more affordable coverage.

See the table below for average teen car insurance costs in Louisiana by age.

AgeAverage annual premium
16$10,471
17$9,117
18$7,885
19$6,176
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Teen car insurance in Louisiana, by gender

In most states, insurers can use gender when setting rates. California, Hawaii, Massachusetts, Michigan, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania are the exceptions. In Louisiana, a 16-year-old male driver pays about $11,209 annually, while a female of the same age pays $9,760 – a difference of $1,449.

Crash statistics back up this difference. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety reports that 3,048 teenagers ages 13-19 died in vehicle crashes in 2023, and two out of three were male. Because young men are more often involved in serious accidents, insurers factor that risk into premiums.

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

AgeAverage annual premium for maleAverage annual premium for female
16$11,209$9,760
17$9,727$8,536
18$8,460$7,323
19$6,609$5,770
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Cheapest car insurance companies for teen drivers in Louisiana

Car insurance for teen drivers is expensive, but some insurers offer more affordable rates than others, which is why comparing quotes from multiple insurers is the best way to find the cheapest coverage for your teen.

In Louisiana, Southern Farm Bureau offers the lowest rates for drivers ages 16-19, averaging $4,538 per year for full coverage with 100/300/100 limits and $500 deductibles for collision and comprehensive.

The second-cheapest option for teen drivers in Louisiana is Safeway Insurance, with an average annual premium of $7,912.

The table below highlights the cheapest car insurance companies for teens in Louisiana.

CompanyAverage annual premium
Southern Farm Bureau$4,538
Safeway Insurance$7,912
Louisiana Farm Bureau$8,833
State Farm$9,805
Progressive$9,849
GEICO$10,586
Farmers$11,215
Auto Club Enterprises (AAA)$11,240
Allstate$14,679
USAA*$5,083
*USAA is only available to military community members and their families.
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Minimum car insurance requirements for teens in Louisiana

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

  • $15,000 per person for bodily injury
  • $30,000 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.

Ways to save on teen car insurance in Louisiana

While teen premiums are high, there are steps you can take to lower costs without cutting back on safety:

  • Check averages first. Knowing what others pay in your state helps you budget and spot quotes that are too high.
  • Choose a practical car. A safe, modest sedan is much cheaper to insure than a luxury or sports model.
  • Go beyond liability. Full coverage is pricier but offers better protection against accidents, injuries, and damage.
  • Use discounts. Good grades, safe driving programs, and low mileage can all reduce premiums.
  • Talk about responsibility. Help your teen understand that safe driving protects both lives and finances.
  • Review each year. Rates usually drop as teens gain experience and keep a clean record, so revisit your policy annually.

Helping your teen start off safely on the road

Adding a teen to your policy will raise your rates at first, but those costs don’t stay high forever. With each year of safe driving, premiums generally go down.

You can lower expenses by comparing quotes, bundling policies, and asking about discounts. More importantly, insuring your teen isn’t just about following state rules – it’s about protecting your finances and giving your young driver a safe, confident start on the road.

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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