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Car insurance for teens in Maryland 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 Maryland. 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
$7,768 Average rate
$14,792 Highest
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Most expensive companies for auto insurance in ()

Company Average annual rate
Allstate $14,792
State Farm $8,772
Progressive $8,436

Least expensive companies for auto insurance in ()

Company Average annual rate
Erie Insurance $5,474
Kemper $5,635
USAA $5,769

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Average car insurance costs for teens in Maryland

Car insurance costs an average of $5,359 per year for teen drivers in Maryland 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 Maryland also vary based on the coverage limits you choose, the type of car you drive, and the ZIP code you live in. Maryland 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 Maryland, broken down by age

Car insurance costs for teens in Maryland vary depending on age. For instance, a full coverage car insurance policy for a 16-year-old in Maryland costs $6,640 per year. Once teens reach 19, the average cost falls to $4,404 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 Maryland.

AgeAverage annual premium
16$6,640
17$5,564
18$4,909
19$4,404
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Teen car insurance rates in Maryland, 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 Maryland, a 16-year-old male pays around $7,116 per year, compared to $6,169 for a female – a difference of $947.

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 Maryland by gender.

AgeAverage annual premium for maleAverage annual premium for female
16$7,116$6,169
17$5,970$5,158
18$5,212$4,616
19$4,742$4,070
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Cheapest car insurance companies for teen drivers in Maryland

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 Maryland, Erie Insurance offers the lowest rates for drivers ages 16-19, averaging $4,011 per year for full coverage with 100/300/100 limits and $500 deductibles.

The next lowest average premium comes from GEICO, at $4,685.

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

CompanyAverage annual premium
Erie Insurance$4,011
GEICO$4,685
Kemper$4,909
Nationwide$5,016
Travelers$5,250
Progressive$5,784
State Farm$6,513
Penn National Insurance$7,250
Allstate$8,689
USAA*$3,729
*USAA is only available to military community members and their families.
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Minimum car insurance requirements for teens in Maryland

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

  • $30,000 per person for bodily injury
  • $60,000 per accident for bodily injury
  • $15,000 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 Maryland

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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