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Average cost of car insurance in Montana for 2024

Montana drivers pay an average of $380 per year for minimum coverage, while full coverage averages $2,228 per year.

Updated Mar 20, 2024
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How much is car insurance in Montana?

Montana car insurance rates are comparatively low, relative to the national annual averages of $2,228 for full coverage and $380 for minimum insurance. You may be able to save further on Montana auto insurance rates if you understand the factors that affect the cost of car insurance. If you’re wondering,“How much is car insurance in Montana per month,” be sure to consider how your age, carrier, type of vehicle, elected coverage amount, driving record and ZIP code play a factor.

Key takeaways

  • Drivers in Montana pay an average annual rate of $2,228 for full coverage, which includes collision coverage and comprehensive coverage, while drivers pay an average rate of $380 per year for minimum coverage.
  • Montana drivers with excellent credit pay 15 percent less than average per year for full coverage.
  • Drivers who have a DUI on their license pay a premium rate that is 64 percent more per year than average in Montana.
  • Based on Bankrate's data, Helena is the cheapest Montana city for car insurance, while Billings is one of the most expensive.
  • The average rate for a 16-year-old driver in Montana is $4,184 annually. By age 60, the average premium rises again to $2,025.

Montana car insurance rates by city

Car insurance rates in Montana can change significantly over a few miles of distance compared to the state average, as indicated in the table below. There are several reasons why your location matters. For example, if you live in a congested urban area where heavy traffic leads to frequent fender-benders and subsequent claims, you may pay more than the state average for your policy. Here are average rates for some of Montana's largest cities:

City Avg. monthly full coverage premium Avg. annual full coverage premium Avg. savings vs. state average

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Average car insurance costs by age and gender in Montana

Age plays a role in determining your annual rate. Younger drivers usually face higher rates, regardless of their driving record, due to their lack of driving experience and correlated higher risk. Fortunately, drivers generally see a considerable drop in their Montana auto insurance rates as they age and gain more driving experience, decreasing until drivers reach about age 70, when the rates begin to increase again. Gender may also play a role in determining rates in many states, including Montana. In the meantime, taking advantage of good student or youth discounts could help lower rates.

The following Montana car insurance rates showcased are grouped by age and gender. Keep in mind that Montana’s ban on insurers’ use of gender as a rating factor was recently overturned in 2021 and went into effect in 2022. The average rates shown below may not show rate differences between male and female drivers in the state, as policies renew at different times and will take time to reflect the overturn.

Age 16*
Avg. monthly full coverage premium in Montana
$350
Avg. annual full coverage premium in Montana
$4,201
Age 18
Avg. monthly full coverage premium in Montana
$532
Avg. annual full coverage premium in Montana
$6,381
Age 20
Avg. monthly full coverage premium in Montana
$434
Avg. annual full coverage premium in Montana
$5,206
Age 25
Avg. monthly full coverage premium in Montana
$218
Avg. annual full coverage premium in Montana
$2,618
Age 30
Avg. monthly full coverage premium in Montana
$195
Avg. annual full coverage premium in Montana
$2,336
Age 40
Avg. monthly full coverage premium in Montana
$185
Avg. annual full coverage premium in Montana
$2,223
Age 50
Avg. monthly full coverage premium in Montana
$174
Avg. annual full coverage premium in Montana
$2,086
Age 60
Avg. monthly full coverage premium in Montana
$169
Avg. annual full coverage premium in Montana
$2,030
Age 70
Avg. monthly full coverage premium in Montana
$184
Avg. annual full coverage premium in Montana
$2,205
Age 40
Avg. monthly full coverage premium in Montana
$185
Avg. annual full coverage premium in Montana
$2,223
Age 50
Avg. monthly full coverage premium in Montana
$174
Avg. annual full coverage premium in Montana
$2,086
Age 60
Avg. monthly full coverage premium in Montana
$169
Avg. annual full coverage premium in Montana
$2,030
Age 70
Avg. monthly full coverage premium in Montana
$184
Avg. annual full coverage premium in Montana
$2,205
*16-year-old calculated on parents' policy with discounts applied; 18- and 20-year-old are renters on their own policies with no discounts applied
Age 16*
Avg. monthly full coverage premium in Montana
$347
Avg. annual full coverage premium in Montana
$4,166
Age 18
Avg. monthly full coverage premium in Montana
$520
Avg. annual full coverage premium in Montana
$6,241
Age 20
Avg. monthly full coverage premium in Montana
$424
Avg. annual full coverage premium in Montana
$5,091
Age 25
Avg. monthly full coverage premium in Montana
$216
Avg. annual full coverage premium in Montana
$2,593
Age 30
Avg. monthly full coverage premium in Montana
$194
Avg. annual full coverage premium in Montana
$2,331
Age 40
Avg. monthly full coverage premium in Montana
$186
Avg. annual full coverage premium in Montana
$2,234
Age 50
Avg. monthly full coverage premium in Montana
$175
Avg. annual full coverage premium in Montana
$2,094
Age 60
Avg. monthly full coverage premium in Montana
$168
Avg. annual full coverage premium in Montana
$2,020
Age 70
Avg. monthly full coverage premium in Montana
$181
Avg. annual full coverage premium in Montana
$2,174
Age 40
Avg. monthly full coverage premium in Montana
$186
Avg. annual full coverage premium in Montana
$2,234
Age 50
Avg. monthly full coverage premium in Montana
$175
Avg. annual full coverage premium in Montana
$2,094
Age 60
Avg. monthly full coverage premium in Montana
$168
Avg. annual full coverage premium in Montana
$2,020
Age 70
Avg. monthly full coverage premium in Montana
$181
Avg. annual full coverage premium in Montana
$2,174
*16-year-old calculated on parents' policy with discounts applied; 18- and 20-year-old are renters on their own policies with no discounts applied
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Bankrate’s take: In Montana, insurance providers are allowed to use gender as a factor when setting car insurance rates. Typically, males pay more for coverage since they are statistically riskier drivers. The CDC found that male drivers were involved in twice as many traffic deaths as women during their period of study.

Cost considerations for young drivers in Montana

Drivers must remain on their parents' policy until they reach the age of 18. Once drivers reach age 18, their rate will vary depending on whether they remain on their parents' policy or purchase their own insurance. The latter has higher rates on average.

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Age 16*
Avg. annual premium for drivers in MT
$4,184
Age 17
Avg. annual premium for drivers in MT
$3,988
Age 18
Avg. annual premium for drivers in MT
$3,804
Age 19
Avg. annual premium for drivers in MT
$3,440
Age 20
Avg. annual premium for drivers in MT
$3,337
*16-year-old calculated on parents' policy with discounts applied; 18- and 20-year-old are renters on their own policies with no discounts applied
Age 18
Avg. annual premium for drivers in MT
$6,311
Age 19
Avg. annual premium for drivers in MT
$5,471
Age 20
Avg. annual premium for drivers in MT
$5,148
*16-year-old calculated on parents' policy with discounts applied; 18- and 20-year-old are renters on their own policies with no discounts applied
Age Avg. annual premium difference for drivers on their own policy
Age 18 66 percent more
Age 19 59 percent more
Age 20 54 percent more

*16-year-old calculated on parents' policy with discounts applied; 18- and 20-year-old are renters on their own policies with no discounts applied

How does driving record impact the cost of car insurance in Montana?

The average cost of car insurance in Montana varies greatly depending on your driving history. Having a clean driving record is effectively the best way to see the lowest rates, in most cases. Avoiding tickets and accidents not only helps keep your vehicle insurance premiums lower, but also saves you the cost of the violation itself along with the cost of a potential SR-22 that you may be required to file. Until recently, the state of Montana had no speed limit. But if caught speeding now, Montana drivers may now expect to pay upwards of $70 for a ticket. In addition, Montana drivers with a speeding ticket on their driving record may pay 20 percent more than average for car insurance, based on average quoted premiums. Other incidents affected rates even more, on average.

Here are the average rates for a drivers with one of a variety of convictions on their record:

Clean driving record
Avg. annual premium* in Montana
$2,228
Percentage increase from Montana avg. annual premium*
0%
Avg. annual premium* in Montana
$2,667
Percentage increase from Montana avg. annual premium*
20%
Avg. annual premium* in Montana
$3,121
Percentage increase from Montana avg. annual premium*
40%
Avg. annual premium* in Montana
$3,660
Percentage increase from Montana avg. annual premium*
64%
*The table above compares driving records with different incidents and highlights how much, on average, these incidents tend to raise rates. *The rates reflected are for full coverage policies.

Car insurance rates in Montana by credit tier

Your car insurance rates in Montana are also impacted by your credit tier. Insurers view drivers with excellent credit as less likely to file future claims based on actuarial data. Someone with poor credit, on the other hand, may pay higher rates because of their higher risk of claims.

Avg. annual premium* in Montana
$3,931
Percentage difference from Montana avg. annual premium*
76%
Average
Avg. annual premium* in Montana
$2,385
Percentage difference from Montana avg. annual premium*
7%
Avg. annual premium* in Montana
$2,228
Percentage difference from Montana avg. annual premium*
0%
Excellent
Avg. annual premium* in Montana
$1,899
Percentage difference from Montana avg. annual premium*
-15%
*Rates reflect full coverage policies.

Montana car insurance rates by vehicle type

The make and model of your car plays an important role in determining average car insurance cost in Montana. Cars that are more expensive to repair, or which have poor safety records, are likely to cost more than cars that have a high safety rating and can be repaired domestically rather than with imported parts. Here are average car insurance rates for a sampling of common vehicles in Montana:

Avg. annual premium* in Montana
$2,228
Avg. annual premium* in Montana
$2,074
Avg. annual premium* in Montana
$1,941
BMW 330i
Avg. annual premium* in Montana
$3,029
Toyota Prius
Avg. annual premium* in Montana
$2,376
*Rates reflect full coverage policies.

Estimate your car insurance cost in Montana

It can be challenging to estimate how much you might pay for car insurance because there are so many different factors to consider. Fortunately, Bankrate created the helpful tool below. Enter some basic information and you’ll quickly see a rough estimate of what you might pay for insurance coverage. Keep in mind that this is not an actual insurance quote, but it can help you get a sense of what you might be expected to pay.

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How to save on car insurance in Montana

While Montana car insurance rates are lower on average than other states, you can typically earn extra savings in a few ways.

  • Driving school: Points from moving violations remain on your record for three years in Montana, potentially affecting your car insurance rates for that period of time or longer. The state does not automatically allow you to attend traffic school in exchange for a points reduction. But you could attend court for the ticket and request traffic school authorization from the judge.
  • Shop around for car insurance: Getting multiple car insurance quotes to compare is vital to finding the lowest premiums. Fortunately, nearly every carrier has a short, easy online quoting tool available to help you round up the information you need in just a few minutes.
  • Look for discounts: Car insurance companies offer a few discounts to policyholders that could potentially help you save on coverage. These range from college and youth discounts to low-mileage or safety equipment discounts. For younger drivers facing higher rates, this can be particularly helpful.
  • Raise your deductible: If you are a safe driver with no traffic accidents or claims, you could consider raising your deductible since you are less likely to face an accident or claim. Although raising your deductible could save you money on your premium, experts recommend you only do so if you are able to afford the higher amount in the event of a claim.

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Bankrate utilizes Quadrant Information Services to analyze the latest rates in February 2024 for ZIP codes and carriers in all 50 states and Washington, D.C. Rates include the most recent approved rate changes filed by insurance companies that affect our profile. These revised rates are then weighted based on the population density in each geographic region so that policyholders can see the impact rates have in their areas. Quoted rates are based on a 40-year-old male and female driver with a clean driving record, good credit and the following full coverage limits:

  • $100,000 bodily injury liability per person
  • $300,000 bodily injury liability per accident
  • $50,000 property damage liability per accident
  • $100,000 uninsured motorist bodily injury per person
  • $300,000 uninsured motorist bodily injury per accident
  • $500 collision deductible
  • $500 comprehensive deductible

To determine minimum coverage limits, Bankrate used minimum coverage that meets each state’s requirements. Our base profile drivers own a 2022 Toyota Camry, commute five days a week and drive 12,000 miles annually.

These are sample rates and should only be used for comparative purposes.

Credit-based insurance scores: Rates were calculated based on the following insurance credit tiers assigned to our drivers: “poor, average, good (base) and excellent.” Insurance credit tiers factor in your official credit scores but are not dependent on that variable alone. Four states prohibit or limit the use of credit as a rating factor in determining auto insurance rates: California, Hawaii, Massachusetts and Michigan.

Incidents: Rates were calculated by evaluating our base profile with the following incidents applied: clean record (base), at-fault accident, single speeding ticket and single DUI conviction.

Model: To determine cost by vehicle type, we evaluated our base profile with the following vehicles applied: BMW 330i, Ford F-150, Honda Odyssey, Toyota Prius and Toyota Camry (base).

Age: Rates were calculated by evaluating our base profile with the ages 16-70 (base: 40 years) applied. Depending on age, drivers may be a renter or homeowner. Age is not a contributing rating factor in Hawaii and Massachusetts due to state regulations.

Gender: The following states do not use gender as a determining factor in calculating premiums: California, Hawaii, Massachusetts, Michigan, North Carolina, Pennsylvania.

Teens: Rates were determined by adding a 16- or 17-year-old teen to their 40-year-old married parents' policy. The rates displayed reflect the total cost of a driver this age added to their parents’ policy unless otherwise noted.