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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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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 rates in Louisiana, by age

Rates change quickly as teens get older. For example, a full coverage policy for a 16-year-old in Louisiana averages $10,471 per year. At 19, the average falls again to $6,176.

Premiums are still higher than those for adult drivers, but the steady decline shows how experience behind the wheel helps bring costs down over time.

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

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

In most states, car insurance rates differ by gender, though California, Hawaii, Massachusetts, Michigan, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania prohibit the practice. In Louisiana, a 16-year-old male pays about $11,209 per year, compared to $9,760 for a female of the same age – a difference of $1,449.

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 Louisiana.

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 teen car insurance companies in Louisiana

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

The next lowest average premium comes from Safeway Insurance at $7,912.

The table below lists the cheapest insurers for teen drivers 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 coverage requirements for teens in Louisiana

In Louisiana, teen drivers must meet the same minimum liability requirements as adults:

  • $15,000 for bodily injury liability per person
  • $30,000 for bodily injury liability per accident
  • $25,000 for property damage liability

These limits are designed as a baseline, but they may not be enough to cover serious accidents. Many families choose higher limits for more protection when adding a teen driver.

If the car is financed or leased, comprehensive and collision coverage are also required. These cover damage to your own car from accidents, theft, or 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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