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Car insurance for teens in Montana 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 Montana. 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
$8,598 Average rate
$11,982 Highest
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Most expensive companies for auto insurance in ()

Company Average annual rate
Allstate $11,982
Kemper $11,584
Farmers $11,525

Least expensive companies for auto insurance in ()

Company Average annual rate
USAA $4,571
Nationwide $4,684
State Farm $5,611

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Average car insurance costs for teens in Montana

On average, teen drivers in Montana pay $6,808 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 Montana 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 Montana, by age

Rates change quickly as teens get older. For example, a full coverage policy for a 16-year-old in Montana averages $8,466 per year. At 19, the average falls again to $5,179.

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 Montana by age.

AgeAverage annual premium
16$8,466
17$7,222
18$6,361
19$5,179
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Teen car insurance rates in Montana, 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 Montana, a 16-year-old male pays around $8,598 per year, compared to $8,335 for a female – a difference of $263.

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 Montana by gender.

AgeAverage annual premium for maleAverage annual premium for female
16$8,598$8,335
17$7,325$7,118
18$6,459$6,263
19$5,266$5,092
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Cheapest teen car insurance companies in Montana

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 Montana, Nationwide offers the cheapest coverage for drivers ages 16-19, averaging $4,069 per year for full coverage with 100/300/100 limits and $500 deductibles.

The next lowest average premium comes from State Farm at $4,786.

The table below lists the cheapest insurers for teen drivers in Montana.

CompanyAverage annual premium
Nationwide$4,069
State Farm$4,786
GEICO$7,276
Progressive$7,369
Farmers$8,899
Kemper$9,223
Allstate$9,627
USAA*$3,222
*USAA is only available to military community members and their families.
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Minimum coverage requirements for teens in Montana

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

  • $25,000 for bodily injury liability per person
  • $50,000 for bodily injury liability per accident
  • $20,000 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.

Ways to save on teen car insurance in Montana

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.

Car insurance costs for teens in other states

Alaska$5,151/Year
Alabama$5,995/Year
Arkansas$6,560/Year
Arizona$7,075/Year
California$6,233/Year
Colorado$5,725/Year
Connecticut$7,078/Year
Washington, D.C.$5,799/Year
Delaware$7,504/Year
Florida$7,264/Year
Georgia$6,397/Year
Hawaii$1,639/Year
Iowa$4,422/Year
Idaho$4,726/Year
Illinois$4,714/Year
Indiana$4,614/Year
Kansas$5,764/Year
Kentucky$6,573/Year
Louisiana$8,376/Year
Massachusetts$5,299/Year
Maryland$5,359/Year
Maine$4,082/Year
Michigan$6,495/Year
Minnesota$5,242/Year
Missouri$5,911/Year
Mississippi$6,244/Year
North Carolina$3,909/Year
North Dakota$5,476/Year
Nebraska$5,585/Year
New Hampshire$4,141/Year
New Jersey$6,557/Year
New Mexico$6,351/Year
Nevada$7,505/Year
New York$5,360/Year
Ohio$4,697/Year
Oklahoma$6,726/Year
Oregon$5,819/Year
Pennsylvania$5,589/Year
Rhode Island$7,124/Year
South Carolina$6,021/Year
South Dakota$6,328/Year
Tennessee$5,696/Year
Texas$4,607/Year
Utah$6,444/Year
Virginia$4,495/Year
Vermont$4,534/Year
Washington$5,244/Year
Wisconsin$5,774/Year
West Virginia$6,387/Year
Wyoming$5,037/Year
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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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