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Car insurance for teens in Maine 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 Maine. 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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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
$5,226 Average rate
$11,146 Highest
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Most expensive companies for auto insurance in ()

Company Average annual rate
Farmers $11,146
Progressive $7,657
State Farm $5,035

Least expensive companies for auto insurance in ()

Company Average annual rate
Auto-Owners $2,102
Allstate $3,818
Travelers $3,834

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Average car insurance costs for teens in Maine

On average, teen drivers in Maine pay $4,082 per year for coverage with limits of 100/300/100 – that’s $100,000 for one person’s injuries, $300,000 for all injuries in a single accident, and $100,000 for property damage – plus $500 deductibles for collision and comprehensive.

Teens face higher premiums than young adults or older drivers because they lack experience. Insurers see them as higher risk, which makes coverage more expensive.

Costs also vary depending on the coverage you choose, the type of car your teen drives, and your ZIP code. Families in Maine can often save by using good student discounts, enrolling teens in driver training programs, or adding them to an existing family policy instead of buying separate coverage.

Teen car insurance rates in Maine, broken down by age

Car insurance costs for teens in Maine vary depending on age. For instance, a full coverage car insurance policy for a 16-year-old in Maine costs $4,888 per year. Once teens reach 19, the average cost falls to $3,170 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 Maine.

AgeAverage annual premium
16$4,888
17$4,377
18$3,893
19$3,170
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Average teen car insurance costs in Maine, by gender

In most states, car insurance rates differ by gender, though California, Hawaii, Massachusetts, Michigan, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania prohibit the practice. In Maine, a 16-year-old male pays about $5,225 per year, compared to $4,551 for a female of the same age – a difference of $674.

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 Maine.

AgeAverage annual premium for maleAverage annual premium for female
16$5,225$4,551
17$4,699$4,055
18$4,200$3,587
19$3,479$2,860
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Cheapest car insurance companies for teen drivers in Maine

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 Maine, Auto-Owners offers the lowest rates for drivers ages 16-19, averaging $1,715 per year for full coverage with 100/300/100 limits and $500 deductibles.

The next lowest average premium comes from Travelers, at $2,610.

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

CompanyAverage annual premium
Auto-Owners$1,715
Travelers$2,610
Allstate$3,028
GEICO$3,714
State Farm$3,783
MMG Insurance$4,382
Frankenmuth Insurance$4,389
Progressive$5,727
Farmers$8,664
USAA*$2,808
*USAA is only available to military community members and their families.
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Minimum car insurance requirements for teens in Maine

In Maine, teen drivers must carry the same minimum liability coverage as adults before getting behind the wheel. That includes:

  • $50,000 in bodily injury liability per person
  • $100,000 in bodily injury liability per accident
  • $25,000 in property damage liability

State-minimum limits offer only basic protection, and the cost of medical care or vehicle repairs can easily exceed them. That’s why it’s wise to choose higher coverage limits-especially when adding a new teen driver to your policy.

If your car is financed or leased, your lender will require comprehensive and collision coverage. These protections help pay for repairs to your own vehicle after an accident, theft, or weather damage.

Ways to save on teen car insurance in Maine

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.

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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