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Best car insurance in Delaware for 2024

Updated Oct 01, 2024
Bankrate has identified Geico, USAA, State Farm, Nationwide and Allstate as offering some of the best car insurance in Delaware.
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Best car insurance companies in Delaware

Drivers in Delaware are required to have auto insurance to drive legally. While you only need liability insurance to meet the state’s requirements, many people opt for full coverage to obtain more robust financial protection. Because each provider is different and finding the right insurer in Delaware may feel overwhelming, our team of experts compiled the reviews below to help customers make more informed decisions.

For reference, the average annual cost of full coverage in Delaware is $2,628. Minimum coverage averages $953 annually, per data on quoted premiums provided by Quadrant Information Services. However, we know shoppers looking for the best car insurance companies in Delaware aren’t only concerned about price. Bankrate analyzed other metrics that may be important to policyholders, including customer satisfaction scores per the J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Auto Insurance Study and financial strength ratings from AM Best. Based on our assessment, Geico, State Farm, USAA, Nationwide and Allstate offer some of the best Delaware car insurance.

4.4
Rating: 4.4 stars out of 5
$1,970
$678
4.3
Rating: 4.3 stars out of 5
$2,679
$979
4.2
Rating: 4.2 stars out of 5
$1,508
$505
4.0
Rating: 4 stars out of 5
N/A
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3.9
Rating: 3.9 stars out of 5
$4,182
$1,435

Geico

Best for drivers on a budget

Geico

4.4

Rating: 4.4 stars out of 5

Avg. full coverage premium

$164/mo

Avg. full coverage premium

$1,970/yr

Customer satisfaction

647/1,000

State Farm

Best for top-notch customer service

State Farm

4.3

Rating: 4.3 stars out of 5

Avg. full coverage premium

$223/mo

Avg. full coverage premium

$2,679/yr

Customer satisfaction

652/1,000

USAA

Best for military-focused benefits

USAA

4.2

Rating: 4.2 stars out of 5

Avg. full coverage premium

$126/mo

Avg. full coverage premium

$1,508/yr

Customer satisfaction

743/1,000

Nationwide

Best for telematics

Nationwide

4

Rating: 4 stars out of 5

Avg. full coverage premium

Not available

Avg. full coverage premium

Not available

Customer satisfaction

642/1,000

Allstate

Best for robust coverage options

Allstate

3.9

Rating: 3.9 stars out of 5

Avg. full coverage premium

$349/mo

Avg. full coverage premium

$4,182/yr

Customer satisfaction

624/1,000

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How Bankrate chose the best car insurance companies in Delaware

Analyzing premium data provided by Quadrant Information Services helped us determine the best car insurance companies in Delaware. Price is an important consideration, but we know drivers looking for the best may have other priorities, too. That’s why we also issued a proprietary Bankrate Score to each carrier.

Bankrate Scores are based on a 5-point scale and take into account a wide range of metrics including coverage options, discount opportunities, corporate sustainability and more. Our goal is to provide our readers a quick and easy way to holistically evaluate an insurance company and its offerings as they shop for new coverage.

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To help Delaware drivers find the best car insurance, Bankrate’s insurance editorial team reviewed some of the largest insurers by market share. We based our picks on a well-rounded analysis of several metrics related to each company.

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How to find the best car insurance in Delaware

Car insurance is an essential part of being a law-abiding and responsible driver. The state requires that all drivers carry at least minimum coverage or risk severe legal and financial penalties. Beyond the law, though, the best car insurance in Delaware can help to protect drivers from extensive financial risk. Deciding which insurer offers the best insurance for you will depend partly on your driver profile.

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How much is car insurance in Delaware?

Car insurance in Delaware is generally more expensive than the national average. Delaware drivers pay, on average, $953 per year for state minimum coverage and $2,628 for full coverage. By comparison, the national average is $664 for minimum coverage and $2,388 for full coverage.

Delawareans may also pay higher rates than some of its neighboring states, including Pennsylvania and New Jersey. For example, Pennsylvania drivers pay an annual average of $2,419 for full coverage, while New Jersey motorists pay an average of $2,587 per year. Some of this cost difference may be due to Delaware having relatively high urban density levels within its cities.

Delaware is a smaller state, but it has more than 862,100 licensed drivers on its roads. With such a high density of drivers, accidents may be more likely to occur. This may also contribute to higher car insurance premiums.

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Bankrate utilizes Quadrant Information Services to analyze October 2024 rates for all ZIP codes and carriers in all 50 states and Washington, D.C. Rates are weighted based on the population density in each geographic region. Quoted rates for our base profile are based on the following characteristics and coverage levels:

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Single male and female driver
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Bodily injury liability

$100,000 per person
$300,000 per accident

Property damage liability

$50,000 per accident

Personal injury protection

$100,000 per accident

Uninsured motorist bodily injury

$100,000 per person
$300,000 per accident

Collision deductible

$500

Comprehensive deductible

$500

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