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Average cost of car insurance in New Hampshire in 2024
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How much is car insurance in New Hampshire?
New Hampshire drivers pay less for car insurance than the average American driver. The average cost of car insurance in the U.S. is $2,314 per year for a full coverage policy, whereas New Hampshire drivers pay an average of $1,700 annually. New Hampshire's average rates are cheaper than some nearby states, as well. For instance, the average car insurance cost in Rhode Island is $2,875 and the average cost in Connecticut is $2,280. But states like Massachusetts and Vermont pay average annual premiums similar to New Hampshire’s — $1,667 and $1,380, respectively.
Bankrate uses data from Quadrant Information Services to analyze quoted car insurance premiums nationwide. Our team of experts researched overall rates and then broke them down by factors like age, gender and vehicle type below.
Key takeaways
- The average cost of car insurance in New Hampshire is $1,700 per year for a full coverage policy and $435 for a minimum coverage policy.
- Manchester has the highest average full coverage rates of New Hampshire’s most populous cities.
- 18-year-old drivers in New Hampshire face higher average rates than any other age demographic in the state.
- Drivers with poor credit pay more than double the state average for full coverage.
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New Hampshire car insurance rates by city
How much car insurance costs in New Hampshire may vary significantly based on your city. Urban areas typically face higher premiums because congested streets translate into a greater likelihood of getting into an accident. In the table below, we include the average rates for full coverage car insurance in some of the largest cities in New Hampshire by population. You can also use the table to compare how each city’s average rate compares to the statewide average.
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| City | Avg. monthly full coverage premium | Avg. annual full coverage premium | Avg. savings vs. state average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lyndeborough | $136 | $1,637 | -4% |
| Manchester | $166 | $1,997 | +16% |
| Durham | $139 | $1,665 | -2% |
| Effingham | $141 | $1,691 | -1% |
| Ashland | $139 | $1,671 | -2% |
| Nashua | $147 | $1,760 | +3% |
| Charlestown | $135 | $1,623 | -5% |
| Concord | $134 | $1,606 | -6% |
| Enfield Center | $136 | $1,630 | -4% |
| Hancock | $136 | $1,630 | -4% |
| Wilmot | $135 | $1,622 | -5% |
| Hillsborough | $137 | $1,647 | -3% |
| Contoocook | $132 | $1,582 | -7% |
| Newfields | $137 | $1,645 | -3% |
| Mont Vernon | $137 | $1,648 | -3% |
| Troy | $137 | $1,650 | -3% |
| Lebanon | $134 | $1,614 | -5% |
| Plainfield | $135 | $1,617 | -5% |
| Plaistow | $157 | $1,884 | +10% |
| Suncook | $134 | $1,613 | -5% |
| Holderness | $140 | $1,677 | -1% |
| Enfield | $134 | $1,613 | -5% |
| Center Tuftonboro | $140 | $1,684 | -1% |
| North Sandwich | $140 | $1,678 | -1% |
| Nottingham | $141 | $1,689 | -1% |
| Keene | $131 | $1,569 | -8% |
| Brookline | $140 | $1,676 | -1% |
| Antrim | $137 | $1,642 | -3% |
| Lyme Center | $139 | $1,663 | -2% |
| West Peterborough | $137 | $1,647 | -3% |
| Stratham | $137 | $1,642 | -3% |
| Epsom | $143 | $1,711 | +1% |
| Lempster | $135 | $1,626 | -4% |
| Sanbornville | $141 | $1,691 | -1% |
| Hudson | $149 | $1,790 | +5% |
| Belmont | $137 | $1,639 | -4% |
| Berlin | $139 | $1,666 | -2% |
| North Sutton | $137 | $1,640 | -4% |
| Winchester | $138 | $1,651 | -3% |
| Lisbon | $140 | $1,685 | -1% |
| Meriden | $135 | $1,616 | -5% |
| Chocorua | $140 | $1,681 | -1% |
| Bartlett | $139 | $1,674 | -2% |
| Franconia | $140 | $1,679 | -1% |
| Thornton | $139 | $1,670 | -2% |
| Canaan | $139 | $1,673 | -2% |
| Greenland | $135 | $1,624 | -5% |
| Center Barnstead | $140 | $1,684 | -1% |
| Hebron | $139 | $1,664 | -2% |
| Sanbornton | $138 | $1,655 | -3% |
| Gilsum | $133 | $1,592 | -7% |
| Francestown | $137 | $1,646 | -3% |
| Newbury | $136 | $1,633 | -4% |
| Portsmouth | $134 | $1,611 | -5% |
| Wolfeboro | $141 | $1,690 | -1% |
| Greenville | $138 | $1,662 | -2% |
| Marlborough | $135 | $1,617 | -5% |
| Intervale | $140 | $1,679 | -1% |
| Franklin | $136 | $1,632 | -4% |
| North Conway | $140 | $1,681 | -1% |
| Orford | $139 | $1,668 | -2% |
| Colebrook | $141 | $1,694 | -0% |
| Melvin Village | $140 | $1,682 | -1% |
| North Hampton | $137 | $1,648 | -3% |
| Salisbury | $136 | $1,632 | -4% |
| Bow | $137 | $1,642 | -4% |
| Milton | $137 | $1,639 | -4% |
| Bethlehem | $140 | $1,674 | -2% |
| Dover | $136 | $1,627 | -4% |
| Madison | $140 | $1,680 | -1% |
| Gorham | $139 | $1,663 | -2% |
| Haverhill | $139 | $1,664 | -2% |
| Greenfield | $137 | $1,638 | -4% |
| Jaffrey | $137 | $1,646 | -3% |
| Hampton Falls | $136 | $1,635 | -4% |
| Tamworth | $140 | $1,678 | -1% |
| Sunapee | $135 | $1,617 | -5% |
| Danbury | $136 | $1,632 | -4% |
| Lancaster | $141 | $1,694 | -0% |
| New Ipswich | $140 | $1,675 | -1% |
| Tilton | $137 | $1,643 | -3% |
| Laconia | $139 | $1,666 | -2% |
| Union | $140 | $1,684 | -1% |
| Temple | $140 | $1,678 | -1% |
| Bedford | $147 | $1,762 | +4% |
| Acworth | $136 | $1,637 | -4% |
| Cornish Flat | $135 | $1,624 | -5% |
| Rochester | $137 | $1,644 | -3% |
| Windham | $157 | $1,882 | +10% |
| Chichester | $141 | $1,690 | -1% |
| Woodsville | $140 | $1,676 | -1% |
| New Hampton | $136 | $1,631 | -4% |
| Center Conway | $140 | $1,684 | -1% |
| Barrington | $140 | $1,679 | -1% |
| West Chesterfield | $135 | $1,619 | -5% |
| Hampstead | $156 | $1,871 | +10% |
| East Wakefield | $141 | $1,695 | -0% |
| Rollinsford | $135 | $1,623 | -5% |
| South Newbury | $137 | $1,647 | -3% |
| Claremont | $133 | $1,592 | -7% |
| East Candia | $143 | $1,715 | +1% |
| North Stratford | $141 | $1,692 | -0% |
| Randolph | $139 | $1,673 | -2% |
| Marlow | $135 | $1,626 | -4% |
| Drewsville | $136 | $1,626 | -4% |
| Derry | $152 | $1,819 | +7% |
| Peterborough | $137 | $1,647 | -3% |
| North Haverhill | $139 | $1,668 | -2% |
| Sullivan | $134 | $1,614 | -5% |
| Mirror Lake | $140 | $1,683 | -1% |
| South Tamworth | $140 | $1,677 | -1% |
| Moultonborough | $141 | $1,694 | -0% |
| Wolfeboro Falls | $140 | $1,686 | -1% |
| North Woodstock | $139 | $1,673 | -2% |
| Gilmanton | $141 | $1,687 | -1% |
| Walpole | $135 | $1,618 | -5% |
| Alton | $138 | $1,655 | -3% |
| Lee | $137 | $1,640 | -4% |
| Alton Bay | $138 | $1,650 | -3% |
| Silver Lake | $140 | $1,679 | -1% |
| Stoddard | $135 | $1,623 | -5% |
| Pike | $139 | $1,665 | -2% |
| Goshen | $136 | $1,628 | -4% |
| Gilford | $139 | $1,665 | -2% |
| Newton Junction | $153 | $1,837 | +8% |
| Lochmere | $137 | $1,646 | -3% |
| East Derry | $147 | $1,763 | +4% |
| Errol | $142 | $1,702 | +0% |
| Bath | $140 | $1,683 | -1% |
| Grafton | $140 | $1,678 | -1% |
| Springfield | $134 | $1,607 | -6% |
| Strafford | $141 | $1,691 | -1% |
| Fremont | $141 | $1,690 | -1% |
| Henniker | $138 | $1,653 | -3% |
| New Boston | $142 | $1,704 | +0% |
| North Salem | $150 | $1,802 | +6% |
| Chesterfield | $135 | $1,625 | -5% |
| West Ossipee | $141 | $1,687 | -1% |
| Litchfield | $146 | $1,752 | +3% |
| Pittsfield | $142 | $1,710 | +1% |
| Hooksett | $149 | $1,784 | +5% |
| Weare | $142 | $1,708 | +0% |
| Rindge | $139 | $1,662 | -2% |
| Grantham | $134 | $1,612 | -5% |
| Rumney | $140 | $1,675 | -2% |
| Pittsburg | $141 | $1,691 | -1% |
| Conway | $140 | $1,676 | -1% |
| Center Sandwich | $140 | $1,678 | -1% |
| Sandown | $146 | $1,753 | +3% |
| Newport | $132 | $1,583 | -7% |
| Bristol | $140 | $1,675 | -2% |
| Bretton Woods | $140 | $1,680 | -1% |
| Guild | $134 | $1,609 | -6% |
| Ossipee | $141 | $1,693 | -0% |
| Milan | $141 | $1,695 | -0% |
| Londonderry | $149 | $1,785 | +5% |
| Seabrook | $150 | $1,803 | +6% |
| Raymond | $142 | $1,699 | -0% |
| Spofford | $136 | $1,638 | -4% |
| Glen | $139 | $1,674 | -2% |
| East Hampstead | $157 | $1,879 | +10% |
| New Castle | $134 | $1,613 | -5% |
| Goffstown | $149 | $1,782 | +5% |
| Cornish | $135 | $1,619 | -5% |
| Epping | $141 | $1,687 | -1% |
| Pelham | $157 | $1,885 | +10% |
| Wonalancet | $140 | $1,681 | -1% |
| Meredith | $136 | $1,631 | -4% |
| Wentworth | $139 | $1,669 | -2% |
| Piermont | $139 | $1,662 | -2% |
| Wilton | $137 | $1,642 | -3% |
| Groveton | $141 | $1,694 | -0% |
| Center Harbor | $135 | $1,625 | -5% |
| Twin Mountain | $140 | $1,685 | -1% |
| Milton Mills | $139 | $1,665 | -2% |
| South Sutton | $137 | $1,647 | -3% |
| Westmoreland | $134 | $1,611 | -5% |
| Amherst | $145 | $1,742 | +2% |
| New London | $136 | $1,626 | -4% |
| Harrisville | $135 | $1,614 | -5% |
| Whitefield | $140 | $1,679 | -1% |
| West Lebanon | $135 | $1,616 | -5% |
| Lyme | $139 | $1,666 | -2% |
| Center Strafford | $137 | $1,646 | -3% |
| East Kingston | $151 | $1,817 | +7% |
| Ashuelot | $137 | $1,644 | -3% |
| Georges Mills | $135 | $1,622 | -5% |
| Kearsarge | $140 | $1,680 | -1% |
| Barnstead | $140 | $1,686 | -1% |
| Bennington | $137 | $1,645 | -3% |
| Littleton | $140 | $1,681 | -1% |
| Exeter | $138 | $1,653 | -3% |
| Jackson | $140 | $1,680 | -1% |
| Andover | $135 | $1,625 | -5% |
| Newmarket | $134 | $1,614 | -5% |
| Rye | $136 | $1,628 | -4% |
| South Acworth | $136 | $1,627 | -4% |
| Sugar Hill | $140 | $1,678 | -1% |
| Newton | $157 | $1,883 | +10% |
| Campton | $140 | $1,678 | -1% |
| Glencliff | $140 | $1,676 | -1% |
| Canterbury | $138 | $1,658 | -3% |
| Fitzwilliam | $138 | $1,661 | -2% |
| Hill | $136 | $1,629 | -4% |
| Center Ossipee | $141 | $1,692 | -0% |
| Hampton | $137 | $1,642 | -3% |
| Nelson | $135 | $1,623 | -5% |
| Danville | $143 | $1,721 | +1% |
| Farmington | $140 | $1,686 | -1% |
| New Durham | $138 | $1,655 | -3% |
| West Nottingham | $141 | $1,694 | -0% |
| Chester | $143 | $1,721 | +1% |
| Hollis | $145 | $1,745 | +3% |
| Warner | $136 | $1,633 | -4% |
| Rye Beach | $136 | $1,634 | -4% |
| Etna | $134 | $1,608 | -6% |
| Alstead | $135 | $1,623 | -5% |
| Stinson Lake | $137 | $1,650 | -3% |
| Jefferson | $140 | $1,685 | -1% |
| Auburn | $148 | $1,774 | +4% |
| Dunbarton | $144 | $1,728 | +2% |
| Waterville Valley | $139 | $1,673 | -2% |
| Hinsdale | $137 | $1,645 | -3% |
| Candia | $143 | $1,718 | +1% |
| East Andover | $139 | $1,668 | -2% |
| Eaton Center | $140 | $1,682 | -1% |
| Milford | $143 | $1,721 | +1% |
| Salem | $156 | $1,876 | +10% |
| Elkins | $137 | $1,646 | -3% |
| Northwood | $144 | $1,734 | +2% |
| Monroe | $139 | $1,674 | -2% |
| Deerfield | $144 | $1,728 | +2% |
| Warren | $138 | $1,651 | -3% |
| Loudon | $139 | $1,664 | -2% |
| Hanover | $134 | $1,610 | -5% |
| Atkinson | $157 | $1,887 | +10% |
| Madbury | $136 | $1,630 | -4% |
| Somersworth | $135 | $1,619 | -5% |
| Bradford | $136 | $1,638 | -4% |
| Washington | $135 | $1,624 | -5% |
| Lincoln | $139 | $1,671 | -2% |
| Dublin | $135 | $1,618 | -5% |
| Freedom | $140 | $1,677 | -1% |
| Kingston | $157 | $1,882 | +10% |
| Plymouth | $139 | $1,665 | -2% |
| Gilmanton Iron Works | $138 | $1,655 | -3% |
| Merrimack | $144 | $1,731 | +2% |
| Swanzey | $130 | $1,563 | -8% |
| North Walpole | $135 | $1,620 | -5% |
| Winnisquam | $137 | $1,646 | -3% |
Average car insurance costs by age and gender in New Hampshire
Your age and gender may also be used to determine your insurance rate in New Hampshire. Young drivers typically pay higher rates than older drivers because they have less experience behind the wheel and are more likely to cause accidents and file claims. Likewise, males tend to face higher average rates as they are statistically more likely to engage in risky driving behaviors, per the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
The tables below outline average New Hampshire car insurance rates by age and gender for drivers on their own policies.
| Age | Avg. monthly full coverage premium in New Hampshire | Avg. annual full coverage premium in New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
|
Age 16*
|
Avg. monthly full coverage premium in New Hampshire
$323
|
Avg. annual full coverage premium in New Hampshire
$3,874
|
|
Age 18
|
Avg. monthly full coverage premium in New Hampshire
$456
|
Avg. annual full coverage premium in New Hampshire
$5,478
|
|
Age 20
|
Avg. monthly full coverage premium in New Hampshire
$351
|
Avg. annual full coverage premium in New Hampshire
$4,218
|
|
Age 25
|
Avg. monthly full coverage premium in New Hampshire
$200
|
Avg. annual full coverage premium in New Hampshire
$2,396
|
|
Age 30
|
Avg. monthly full coverage premium in New Hampshire
$154
|
Avg. annual full coverage premium in New Hampshire
$1,843
|
|
Age 40
|
Avg. monthly full coverage premium in New Hampshire
$144
|
Avg. annual full coverage premium in New Hampshire
$1,722
|
|
Age 50
|
Avg. monthly full coverage premium in New Hampshire
$129
|
Avg. annual full coverage premium in New Hampshire
$1,545
|
|
Age 60
|
Avg. monthly full coverage premium in New Hampshire
$126
|
Avg. annual full coverage premium in New Hampshire
$1,507
|
|
Age 70
|
Avg. monthly full coverage premium in New Hampshire
$141
|
Avg. annual full coverage premium in New Hampshire
$1,689
|
| Age | Avg. monthly full coverage premium in New Hampshire | Avg. annual full coverage premium in New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
|
Age 16*
|
Avg. monthly full coverage premium in New Hampshire
$279
|
Avg. annual full coverage premium in New Hampshire
$3,348
|
|
Age 18
|
Avg. monthly full coverage premium in New Hampshire
$387
|
Avg. annual full coverage premium in New Hampshire
$4,646
|
|
Age 20
|
Avg. monthly full coverage premium in New Hampshire
$276
|
Avg. annual full coverage premium in New Hampshire
$3,311
|
|
Age 25
|
Avg. monthly full coverage premium in New Hampshire
$170
|
Avg. annual full coverage premium in New Hampshire
$2,040
|
|
Age 30
|
Avg. monthly full coverage premium in New Hampshire
$147
|
Avg. annual full coverage premium in New Hampshire
$1,763
|
|
Age 40
|
Avg. monthly full coverage premium in New Hampshire
$140
|
Avg. annual full coverage premium in New Hampshire
$1,678
|
|
Age 50
|
Avg. monthly full coverage premium in New Hampshire
$123
|
Avg. annual full coverage premium in New Hampshire
$1,474
|
|
Age 60
|
Avg. monthly full coverage premium in New Hampshire
$124
|
Avg. annual full coverage premium in New Hampshire
$1,483
|
|
Age 70
|
Avg. monthly full coverage premium in New Hampshire
$138
|
Avg. annual full coverage premium in New Hampshire
$1,657
|
Bankrate’s take: Gender is factored into car insurance rates in most states, including New Hampshire — although some states ban this practice. As mentioned, men tend to experience slightly higher average premiums due to their risk profile. No matter your gender, keeping a clean driving record, taking advantage of discounts and enrolling in a telematics program may help lower your rate.
Cost considerations for young drivers in New Hampshire
Drivers under 18 cannot take out their own car insurance policies; they must be added to an adult’s. But even when a young driver can get their own insurance, it’s typically far more expensive than if they remain on their parents’ policy. The table below compares rates between young drivers on their parents’ policy and those on their own.
| Age | Avg. annual premium for drivers in NH |
|---|---|
|
Age 16*
|
Avg. annual premium for drivers in NH
$3,611
|
|
Age 17
|
Avg. annual premium for drivers in NH
$3,384
|
|
Age 18
|
Avg. annual premium for drivers in NH
$3,099
|
|
Age 19
|
Avg. annual premium for drivers in NH
$2,766
|
|
Age 20
|
Avg. annual premium for drivers in NH
$2,649
|
| Age | Avg. annual premium for drivers in NH |
|---|---|
|
Age 18
|
Avg. annual premium for drivers in NH
$5,062
|
|
Age 19
|
Avg. annual premium for drivers in NH
$4,028
|
|
Age 20
|
Avg. annual premium for drivers in NH
$3,764
|
| Age | Avg. annual premium difference for drivers on their own policy |
|---|---|
| Age 18 | 63 percent more |
| Age 19 | 46 percent more |
| Age 20 | 42 percent more |
*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 New Hampshire?
When you apply for car insurance, the insurer looks at your driving record to determine your level of risk. Drivers with a history of violations usually pay the highest rates. Keep in mind that not all providers will extend coverage to high-risk drivers —particularly those with a DUI conviction — so it’s important to shop around and speak to a licensed agent to figure out your options. After you incur certain infractions, usually after your license is suspended for a period of time, you may have to file an SR-22 form to reinstate your license. This form tells the state that your coverage meets the legally required minimums.
The table below highlights average annual premiums for drivers in New Hampshire with one speeding ticket, one accident or one DUI on their record.
| Driving incident | Avg. annual premium* in New Hampshire | Percentage increase from New Hampshire avg. annual premium* |
|---|---|---|
|
Clean driving record
|
Avg. annual premium* in New Hampshire
$1,700
|
Percentage increase from New Hampshire avg. annual premium*
0%
|
|
Avg. annual premium* in New Hampshire
$1,974
|
Percentage increase from New Hampshire avg. annual premium*
16%
|
|
|
Avg. annual premium* in New Hampshire
$2,376
|
Percentage increase from New Hampshire avg. annual premium*
40%
|
|
|
Avg. annual premium* in New Hampshire
$2,594
|
Percentage increase from New Hampshire avg. annual premium*
53%
|
Car insurance rates in New Hampshire by credit tier
Creditworthiness is factored into premiums by car insurance companies in most states, including New Hampshire. Credit standing has a statistical correlation to claims filing according to actuarial data, whereby drivers with lower credit scores are more likely to file a claim. Insurers often consider credit-based insurance scores in their rating algorithms, leading to higher rates for drivers in lower credit tiers. New Hampshire drivers with poor credit pay more than twice as much for full coverage, on average, as drivers with good credit.
| Credit tier | Avg. annual premium* in New Hampshire | Percentage difference from New Hampshire avg. annual premium* |
|---|---|---|
|
Avg. annual premium* in New Hampshire
$3,436
|
Percentage difference from New Hampshire avg. annual premium*
102%
|
|
|
Average
|
Avg. annual premium* in New Hampshire
$1,887
|
Percentage difference from New Hampshire avg. annual premium*
11%
|
|
Avg. annual premium* in New Hampshire
$1,700
|
Percentage difference from New Hampshire avg. annual premium*
0%
|
|
|
Excellent
|
Avg. annual premium* in New Hampshire
$1,383
|
Percentage difference from New Hampshire avg. annual premium*
-19%
|
New Hampshire car insurance rates by vehicle type
The type of vehicle you drive can have a big impact on your car insurance rates in New Hampshire. The make and model of your car influences things like crash ratings, cost of repairs, safety features and more. All of these variables can impact your rates. The table below outlines the difference in average rates between several common vehicles:
| Vehicle | Avg. annual premium* in New Hampshire |
|---|---|
|
Avg. annual premium* in New Hampshire
$1,700
|
|
|
Avg. annual premium* in New Hampshire
$1,553
|
|
|
Avg. annual premium* in New Hampshire
$1,395
|
|
|
BMW 330i
|
Avg. annual premium* in New Hampshire
$2,143
|
|
Toyota Prius
|
Avg. annual premium* in New Hampshire
$1,753
|
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How to save on car insurance in New Hampshire
Drivers who are looking for the cheapest car insurance in New Hampshire can benefit from shopping around and comparing quotes from multiple providers. But there are other strategies to help save money on your policy, too. Here are some suggestions:
- Look for discounts: Most car insurance companies offer discounts that can help drivers get a lower premium. Typical discounts include savings for being a good student, remaining claims-free and having certain safety equipment in your vehicle.
- Improve your credit: Drivers with poor credit pay higher car insurance rates on average due to their heightened risk level. Raising your credit score can help you get a lower premium.
- Raise your deductible: Raising your deductible can reduce your premium, but it also means taking on more financial responsibility in the event of a covered incident (like an accident you cause, vehicle theft, vandalism or weather-related damage, among other situations). So, before increasing your deductible, make sure you’re comfortable paying more out of pocket should you need to file a claim.
- Pay your premium in full: Drivers who can afford to pay their annual insurance premium up front and in full, rather than in monthly installments, often qualify for a lower rate.
Frequently asked questions
Methodology
Bankrate utilizes Quadrant Information Services to analyze the latest rates in April 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.
Lara Vukelich is a freelance writer who has written for Bankrate, Huffington Post and Quiet Revolution to Expedia, Travelocity, and MyMove. She is based in San Diego, California.
