How Much Does Full Coverage Car Insurance Cost?


Key Takeaways
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Full coverage car insurance costs $133 per month or $1,597 per year, on average nationwide, for a 40-year-old male driver with a clean record, good credit, and 100/300/100 coverage with a $1,000 deductible.

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A DUI raises your full coverage rate to $2,925 per year — $1,294 more than the clean-record baseline.

Average Full Coverage Car Insurance Cost by Coverage Level

Full-coverage car insurance costs $133 per month or $1,597 per year, on average nationwide. The annual cost difference between the lowest coverage tier (50/100/50 with $500 deductible) and the highest tier (300/500/300 with $1,500 deductible) is $612. Compare these rates to the average cost of car insurance across all coverage types to get an idea of how much you should pay for full coverage car insurance.

Coverage Level
Monthly Premium
Annual Premium

50/100/50 Full Cov. w/$500 Ded.

$117

$1,404

100/300/100 Full Cov. w/$1,000 Ded. (Baseline)

$133

$1,597

300/500/300 Full Cov. w/$1,500 Ded.

$168

$2,016

Full Coverage Car Insurance Cost by State

Vermont is the cheapest state at $75 per month ($897 per year) — $582 below the national average. Louisiana is the most expensive state at $247 per month ($2,961 per year) — $1,482 above the national average. The annual cost difference between the cheapest and most expensive state is $2,064 for the same driver profile and coverage level. Read our guide on the average car insurance rates by state to get a better understanding of where your state stands nationwide.

$105
$1,261
-$218
$111
$1,337
-$142
$140
$1,677
198
$119
$1,423
-$56
$145
$1,744
265
$153
$1,830
351
$150
$1,801
322
$181
$2,171
692
$182
$2,189
710
$226
$2,718
1239
$138
$1,657
178
$86
$1,037
-$442
$81
$973
-$506
$102
$1,220
-$259
$85
$1,022
-$457
$97
$1,169
-$310
$119
$1,424
-$55
$135
$1,620
141
$247
$2,961
1482
$78
$938
-$541
$152
$1,825
346
$99
$1,191
-$288
$134
$1,611
132
$106
$1,266
-$213
$125
$1,498
19
$126
$1,516
37
$118
$1,417
-$62
$109
$1,311
-$168
$156
$1,873
394
$83
$996
-$483
$172
$2,066
587
$120
$1,439
-$40
$121
$1,457
-$22
$105
$1,260
-$219
$89
$1,073
-$406
$88
$1,054
-$425
$135
$1,620
141
$112
$1,346
-$133
$121
$1,449
-$30
$130
$1,558
79
$133
$1,593
114
$103
$1,235
-$244
$104
$1,247
-$232
$157
$1,880
401
$132
$1,588
109
$75
$897
-$582
$97
$1,159
-$320
$111
$1,338
-$141
$116
$1,396
-$83
$88
$1,052
-$427
$85
$1,020
-$459

Full Coverage Car Insurance Cost by Age

Young drivers pay $323 per month or $3,878 per year for full coverage car insurance. Adult drivers pay $136 per month — 58% less than young drivers. Senior drivers pay $167 per month — 23% more than adult drivers. Find the cheapest car insurance for new drivers and compare car insurance rates by age to get the lowest rate for you or your teen driver.

Young Drivers$323$3,878
Adult Drivers$136$1,631
Senior Drivers$167$1,999

Full Coverage Car Insurance Cost for High-Risk Drivers

A DUI raises your full coverage rate to $244 per month or $2,925 per year. An at-fault accident raises it to $191 per month or $2,297 per year.  Below, you can compare the rates for your specific high-risk situation to give you an idea of how much full coverage costs after a violation. To find cheap car insurance for high-risk drivers, see how much rates go up after an accident, or if you have a DUI, you can use our guide to get the cheapest car insurance after a DUI.

Clean$136$1,631
Not At Fault Accident ($1000-$1999 Prop Dmg)$142$1,705
Speeding 11-15 MPH over limit$169$2,023
Texting While Driving$172$2,065
At Fault Accident ($1000-$1999 Prop Dmg)$191$2,297
DUI - BAC >= .08$244$2,925

Full Coverage Car Insurance Cost With Bad Credit

Poor credit raises your full coverage rate to $245 per month or $2,940 per year. Good credit drivers pay $133 per month — $112 less per month than poor credit drivers. Excellent credit drivers pay $116 per month — an annual savings of $204 compared to good credit. Find car insurance with bad credit and insurers that don't check credit scores.

Credit Score
Monthly Premium
Annual Premium
vs. Good Credit

Excellent

$116

$1,393

-$204

Good

$133

$1,597

$0

Fair

$156

$1,872

+$275

None

$168

$2,016

+$419

Below Fair

$197

$2,364

+$767

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California, Hawaii, Massachusetts and Michigan prohibit insurers from using credit scores to set auto insurance rates. If you live in one of these states, your credit score won't affect your full coverage rate.

How to Lower Your Full Coverage Cost

The annual cost difference between the cheapest and most expensive provider is $1,800 for the same coverage and driver profile.

  1. 1
    Compare Quotes From Multiple Insurers

    The annual cost difference between the cheapest and most expensive provider is $1,800. Same coverage, same driver — the difference is entirely insurer pricing. Find the cheapest full coverage car insurance by comparing quotes.

  2. 2
    Maintain a Clean Driving Record and Good Credit

    A DUI adds $1,294 per year to your full coverage rate. An at-fault accident adds $666 per year and stays on your record for three to five years. Improving your credit from good to excellent saves $204 per year. Learn why car insurance rates go up.

  3. 3
    Raise Your Deductible

    Switching from 50/100/50 coverage with a $500 deductible to 100/300/100 with a $1,000 deductible saves $193 per year. The trade-off is higher out-of-pocket costs at claim time. Learn how to choose a car insurance deductible.

  4. 4
    Ask About Discounts Including Low-Mileage Programs

    Discounts of 5% to 20% can save you $80 to $319 per year based on the national average annual rate of $1,597. Explore available car insurance discounts.

  5. 5
    Check Whether Your Coverage Level Is Right

    The annual cost difference between the lowest coverage tier (50/100/50 with $500 deductible) and the highest tier (300/500/300 with $1,500 deductible) is $612. Determine how much car insurance you need and review types of car insurance.

Cheapest Full Coverage Car Insurance Companies

GEICO offers the cheapest full coverage rate at $95 per month or $1,140 per year — $38 per month below the national average. Chubb is the most expensive provider at $245 per month or $2,940 per year — $1,800 more annually than GEICO. Same coverage, same driver — the difference is entirely insurer pricing. Find the cheapest full coverage car insurance by comparing providers.

Provider
Monthly Premium
Annual Premium
vs. National Average
MoneyGeek Score

$95

$1,140

-$38

4.50/5

$104

$1,248

-$29

4.45/5

$118

$1,416

-$15

4.30/5

$129

$1,548

-$4

4.25/5

$137

$1,644

+$4

4.20/5

$145

$1,740

+$12

4.15/5

For young drivers, State Farm offers the lowest rate at $187 per month ($2,244 per year). For senior drivers, GEICO offers the lowest rate at $87 per month ($1,044 per year). For drivers with a DUI, Progressive offers the lowest rate at $168 per month ($2,016 per year). For drivers with poor credit, GEICO offers the lowest rate at $156 per month ($1,872 per year). Learn more about car insurance for teens and car insurance for senior citizens.

Full Coverage Car Insurance Cost: FAQ

How much does full coverage car insurance cost per month?

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How much does a DUI raise full coverage rates?

How much does bad credit raise full coverage rates?

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Rates are based on Quadrant Information Services data for a 40-year-old male driver with a clean record and good credit.

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Data updated April 2025.

Variables analyzed
Coverage Level
50/100/50, 100/300/100, 300/500/300
Age Group
Young, Adult, Senior
Driving Record
Clean, Speeding, DUI, At-Fault
Credit Score
Excellent, Good, Fair, Poor

About Mark Fitzpatrick


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Mark Fitzpatrick, a Licensed Property and Casualty Insurance Producer, is MoneyGeek's resident Personal Finance Expert. He has analyzed the insurance market for over five years, conducting original research for insurance shoppers. His insights have been featured in CNBC, NBC News and Mashable.

Fitzpatrick holds a master’s degree in economics and international relations from Johns Hopkins University and a bachelor’s degree from Boston College. He's also a five-time Jeopardy champion!

He writes about economics and insurance, breaking down complex topics so people know what they're buying.