Cheap Car Insurance in San Jose

Written by Xuyun Zeng and 2 others
Updated Jan 6, 2025
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Cheap Car Insurance in San Jose

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No matter if you’re commuting up to the Bay Area or just getting around town on the 101, driving in San Jose comes with its own challenges. Flash floods, heat waves and wildfire smoke can all make driving more difficult and dangerous. Locals also hit Silicon Valley traffic and heavy congestion at the main intersections of freeways like I-280 and I-880. 

Having proper car insurance coverage while driving in San Jose is important to keep your car and your finances protected. To get you started comparison shopping, we’ve gathered quote data from real Jerry customers in San Jose so you can see how various factors like age, driving history and coverage needs affect your premium.

Cheapest minimum coverage insurance in San Jose

California has raised its minimum liability coverage requirements for 2025. Drivers now need:

  • $30,000 per person for bodily injury liability.
  • $60,000 for bodily injury per accident for multiple persons injured.
  • $15,000 for property damage liability.

Here are the cheapest quotes for minimum coverage in San Jose, based on real Jerry customers.

Avg Monthly Quote
Avg Annual Quote
Insurance Company
Age
Date of Policy
City, State
Zip Code
$33 $402 Progressive 43 December 11, 2024 San Jose, CA 95122
$38 $452 Bristol West 32 June 30, 2024 San Jose, CA 95117
$38 $452 First Acceptance 32 June 30, 2024 San Jose, CA 95117
$38 $452 First Acceptance 32 June 30, 2024 San Jose, CA 95117
$39 $466 National General 31 November 14, 2024 San Jose, CA 95135
$39 $466 National General 31 November 3, 2024 San Jose, CA 95135
$39 $472 National General 33 December 18, 2024 San Jose, CA 95125
$40 $480 National General 59 December 25, 2024 San Jose, CA 95128
$40 $480 Progressive 32 January 9, 2025 San Jose, CA 95112
$40 $484 Bristol West 58 February 10, 2024 San Jose, CA 95111
Last Updated Jan 14, 2025

If you have a loan or lease on your vehicle, the lender will require full coverage. You may also need full coverage under a GAP policy, which can help you pay off your loan if your car is totaled.

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Cheapest full coverage insurance in San Jose

While the weather in San Jose is mild year-round, the area is prone to wildfires and any rain can cause subsequent mudslides. Full coverage can help if your car is damaged by hazardous weather, as well as animal collisions, theft and other issues not caused by an accident with another vehicle.

These are the cheapest full coverage quotes from Jerry customers in San Jose.

Avg Monthly Quote
Avg Annual Quote
Insurance Company
Age
Date of Policy
City, State
Zip Code
$49 $584 National General 40 November 16, 2024 San Jose, CA 95136
$63 $761 National General 30 September 17, 2024 San Jose, CA 95133
$77 $922 National General 40 December 8, 2024 San Jose, CA 95136
$88 $1,062 Progressive 50 January 3, 2025 San Jose, CA 95118
$89 $1,067 Aspire Advantage 40 November 22, 2024 San Jose, CA 95116
$89 $1,067 Aspire Advantage 40 November 22, 2024 San Jose, CA 95116
$100 $1,206 Progressive 49 December 3, 2024 San Jose, CA 95126
$102 $1,223 Aspire Advantage 43 December 4, 2024 San Jose, CA 95112
$104 $1,252 Anchor General 42 December 29, 2024 San Jose, CA 95117
$110 $1,324 National General 26 January 4, 2025 San Jose, CA 95123
Last Updated Jan 14, 2025

Cheapest car insurance for young drivers in San Jose (18-29 years old)

Avg Monthly Quote
Avg Annual Quote
Insurance Company
Age
Has Full Coverage
Date of Policy
City, State
Zip Code
$51 $617 National General 29 No November 7, 2024 San Jose, CA 95122
$52 $620 National General 29 No November 19, 2024 San Jose, CA 95112
$54 $645 National General 29 No November 7, 2024 San Jose, CA 95123
$54 $645 National General 29 No November 7, 2024 San Jose, CA 95123
$54 $645 National General 29 No November 11, 2024 San Jose, CA 95123
Last Updated Jan 14, 2025

Cheapest car insurance for mature drivers in San Jose (30-54 years old)

Avg Monthly Quote
Avg Annual Quote
Insurance Company
Age
Has Full Coverage
Date of Policy
City, State
Zip Code
$33 $402 Progressive 43 No December 11, 2024 San Jose, CA 95122
$38 $452 First Acceptance 32 No June 30, 2024 San Jose, CA 95117
$38 $452 Bristol West 32 No June 30, 2024 San Jose, CA 95117
$38 $452 First Acceptance 32 No June 30, 2024 San Jose, CA 95117
$39 $466 National General 31 No November 3, 2024 San Jose, CA 95135
Last Updated Jan 14, 2025

Cheapest car insurance for older drivers (55+ years old)

Avg Monthly Quote
Avg Annual Quote
Insurance Company
Age
Has Full Coverage
Date of Policy
City, State
Zip Code
$40 $480 National General 59 No December 25, 2024 San Jose, CA 95128
$40 $484 Bristol West 58 No February 10, 2024 San Jose, CA 95111
$41 $496 Aspire Advantage 69 No July 27, 2024 San Jose, CA 95118
$42 $508 National General 58 No September 30, 2024 San Jose, CA 95111
$44 $526 National General 59 No December 12, 2024 San Jose, CA 95112
Last Updated Jan, 2025

Cheapest car insurance for drivers with clean records in San Jose

A clean driving record can go a long way in getting a low premium. Here are quotes San Jose drivers with spotless records received via Jerry.

Avg Monthly Quote
Avg Annual Quote
Insurance Company
Age
Date of Policy
Has Full Coverage
City, State
Zip Code
$33 $402 Progressive 43 December 11, 2024 No San Jose, CA 95122
$39 $466 National General 31 November 14, 2024 No San Jose, CA 95135
$39 $466 National General 31 November 3, 2024 No San Jose, CA 95135
$39 $472 National General 33 December 18, 2024 No San Jose, CA 95125
$40 $480 National General 59 December 25, 2024 No San Jose, CA 95128
$40 $484 Bristol West 58 February 10, 2024 No San Jose, CA 95111
$40 $486 National General 37 December 31, 2024 No San Jose, CA 95123
$41 $496 Aspire Advantage 69 July 27, 2024 No San Jose, CA 95118
$41 $497 National General 44 November 4, 2024 No San Jose, CA 95122
$42 $504 National General 32 September 27, 2024 No San Jose, CA 95132
Last Updated Jan 14, 2025

Cheapest car insurance for drivers with at-fault accidents in San Jose

Here are some of the cheapest quotes for drivers in San Jose with an at-fault accident on their record, based on real Jerry quotes.

At-fault Accident on Record
Avg Monthly Quote
Avg Annual Quote
Insurance Company
Age
Has Full Coverage
Date of Policy
City, State
Zip Code
At Fault With No Injury $38 $452 First Acceptance 32 No June 30, 2024 San Jose, CA 95117
At Fault With No Injury $38 $452 Bristol West 32 No June 30, 2024 San Jose, CA 95117
At Fault With No Injury $38 $452 First Acceptance 32 No June 30, 2024 San Jose, CA 95117
At Fault With Injury $43 $522 Aspire Advantage 32 No August 25, 2024 San Jose, CA 95110
At Fault With Injury $43 $522 Aspire Advantage 33 No June 17, 2024 San Jose, CA 95125
Last Updated Jan 14, 2025

Cheapest car insurance for drivers with speeding tickets in San Jose

Violation Summary
Avg Monthly Quote
Avg Annual Quote
Insurance Company
Age
Date of Policy
City, State
Zip Code
Speeding under 15 $53 $638 National General 35 November 8, 2024 San Jose, CA 95112
Speeding under 15 $54 $652 Progressive 40 December 2, 2024 San Jose, CA 95117
Speeding under 15 $55 $656 Aspire Advantage 29 August 6, 2024 San Jose, CA 95128
Speeding under 15 $55 $657 Aspire Advantage 34 August 6, 2024 San Jose, CA 95112
Speeding under 15 $55 $660 Aspire Advantage 60 August 28, 2024 San Jose, CA 95132
Last Updated Jan 14, 2025

Cheapest car insurance for drivers with DUIs in San Jose

Check out some of the cheapest quotes for drivers in San Jose with DUIs on their record, based on real Jerry quotes.

Violation Summary
Avg Monthly Quote
Avg Annual Quote
Insurance Company
Age
Date of Policy
City, State
Zip Code
DUI $40 $480 Progressive 32 January 9, 2025 San Jose, CA 95112
DUI $43 $520 National General 45 December 19, 2024 San Jose, CA 95121
DUI $45 $542 Aspire Advantage 34 June 25, 2024 San Jose, CA 95129
DUI $46 $552 National General 40 December 15, 2024 San Jose, CA 95132
DUI $50 $604 Aspire Advantage 61 July 14, 2024 San Jose, CA 95132
Last Updated Jan 14, 2025

Methodology

The Insurance Research Team analyzes insurance products and services to drive insights and help consumers make informed purchase decisions.

Insurance research

We analyzed over 25 million car insurance quotes; conducted the largest insurance shopping survey (over 15,000 customers surveyed and 85 carriers reviewed in the past 18 months).

We surveyed insurance policyholders for their experience with their insurers in the following areas: (1) insurance cost (2) customer service (3) insurance buying experience (4) insurance renewal experience (5) claim experience. In addition, we asked people what they like about their insurers and what areas in which their insurers could improve. The driver characteristics used in calculating average rates for auto insurance include: single driver, single car, currently insured, clean driving record.

For the quotes and sold policies included in this article, please note that personal information has been hidden. Not all customers find savings.

Team

The team consists of licensed insurance agents, insurance industry veterans, and data scientists.

For illustrative purposes only, results may vary

Editorial Note: This article was written by a paid member of Jerry’s editorial team. Statements in this article represent the author’s personal opinions and do not constitute advice or recommendations. You should consult with an insurance professional about your specific circumstances and needs before making any insurance decisions.