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2026 Cost Data

Car Insurance Costs by State

The average U.S. driver pays $2,392 a year for full coverage in 2026 — but state averages range from $1,150 in Wyoming to $3,920 in Louisiana. Pick your state for local averages, minimum requirements, and ways to pay less.

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Guides for specific situations

SR-22 insurance

Need an SR-22? The filing fee is only $15–$50 — the real cost is your rate. Compare insurers that file SR-22s electronically and keep your premium down.

Insurance after a DUI

A DUI raises car insurance about 70–90% on average, but carriers price it wildly differently. See your real post-DUI range and compare insurers that forgive sooner.

Insurance after a lapse

A coverage lapse raises rates ~25–35%, and driving uninsured risks fines and suspension. Compare insurers that go easy on lapses and get covered today.

Teen driver insurance

Adding a teen driver can nearly double a family's premium. See 2026 teen rates, the discounts that actually move the number, and compare carriers that price teens best.

Senior driver insurance

Rates quietly climb again after 70. See what seniors pay in 2026, the mature-driver discounts worth taking, and compare carriers that price older drivers fairly.

No-down-payment insurance

True $0-start policies don't exist — but first-month-only starts do. See how low-upfront car insurance really works and compare the carriers with the smallest first payment.

Non-owner insurance

Non-owner car insurance covers you without a car — typically $200–$550/year. Essential for SR-22 filings, frequent renters, and keeping continuous coverage between cars.

High-risk driver insurance

DUI, tickets, accidents, or a lapse? You have more options than the non-standard market wants you to know. Compare high-risk carriers and get out of the penalty box faster.

Military car insurance

Active duty, reserve, or veteran? Stack military discounts, suspend coverage the right way during deployment, and keep your home-state rate through PCS moves.

Rideshare insurance

Your personal auto policy excludes rideshare driving — and the app's coverage has a dangerous gap. A $6–$30/mo endorsement closes it. Compare rideshare-friendly insurers.

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