Cheap Car Insurance in New York City (NYC)

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Jan 6, 2025
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Cheap Car Insurance in New York City (NYC)

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Driving in New York City can be challenging thanks to heavy traffic, unique driving laws, and many pedestrians and cyclists. But even if you’re a seasoned pro who’s mastered the city’s “no right on red” rule and found a hidden gem of a parking garage, you still need to protect your vehicle with the right car insurance policy in case of an accident.

To help you on your search for car insurance in New York City, we’ve gathered quote data from real Jerry customers to help you preview potential rates and see how your driving record, age and policy preferences affect your premium costs.

Cheapest minimum coverage insurance in NYC

Here are the required minimum car insurance coverages in New York:

  • $10,000 for property damage per accident.
  • $25,000 for bodily injury and $50,000 for harm resulting in death per accident.
  • $50,000 for bodily injury and $100,000 for death of two or more people in an accident.

Uninsured and underinsured motorist bodily injury (UM/UIM) has minimums of:

  • $25,000 per person per accident. 
  • $50,000 per accident to protect against injuries caused by uninsured or hit-and-run drivers.

Personal injury projection (PIP) minimum limit is:

  • $50,000 per person, regardless of fault, to cover medical expenses, lost earnings and other damages.

These are some of the cheapest quotes for minimum coverage real New York City residents received via Jerry.

Avg Monthly Quote
Avg Annual Quote
Insurance Company
Age
Date of Policy
City, State
Zip Code
$139 $1,666 Progressive 30 November 6, 2024 New York, NY 10039
$151 $1,816 Gainsco 31 April 18, 2024 New York, NY 10009
$158 $1,900 First Acceptance 30 November 6, 2024 New York, NY 10039
$163 $1,950 Bristol West 34 February 28, 2024 New York, NY 10040
$163 $1,950 Bristol West 34 February 28, 2024 New York, NY 10040
$166 $1,992 Assurance America 46 January 29, 2024 New York, NY 10024
$179 $2,146 Progressive 54 July 9, 2024 New York, NY 10028
$228 $2,736 Progressive 23 January 1, 2024 New York, NY 10031
$232 $2,778 Bristol West 33 March 19, 2024 New York, NY 10038
$232 $2,778 Bristol West 33 March 21, 2024 New York, NY 10038
Last Updated Dec, 2024

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 NYC

Full coverage insurance combines the state’s minimum required liability coverage with collision and comprehensive protections. Liability insurance covers injuries or property damage you cause to others in an accident, while collision coverage helps pay for repairs to your vehicle after an accident, regardless of fault. Comprehensive coverage protects against non-collision-related damages, such as those caused by weather, animal collisions or theft.

These are some of the cheapest quotes real Jerry customers got for full coverage in New York City.

Avg Monthly Quote
Avg Annual Quote
Insurance Company
Age
Date of Policy
Has Full Coverage
City, State
Zip Code
$228 $2,736 Progressive 23 January 1, 2024 Yes New York, NY 10031
$277 $3,328 Progressive 27 November 26, 2024 Yes New York, NY 10128
$300 $3,604 Progressive 27 November 26, 2024 Yes New York, NY 10128
$331 $3,966 Progressive 47 July 10, 2024 Yes New York, NY 10009
$392 $4,702 Progressive 48 July 18, 2024 Yes New York, NY 10031
$392 $4,702 Progressive 48 July 18, 2024 Yes New York, NY 10031
$433 $5,190 Progressive 48 July 18, 2024 Yes New York, NY 10031
$447 $5,358 Progressive 61 October 26, 2024 Yes New York, NY 10044
$465 $5,584 Progressive 37 November 5, 2024 Yes New York, NY 10002
$493 $5,920 Progressive 61 July 5, 2024 Yes New York, NY 10044
Last Updated Dec, 2024

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

Car insurance tends to get cheaper as you reach your late 20s, but young drivers can still find affordable rates. These are some of the cheapest quotes that Jerry customers between the ages 18 and 29 years old have received in New York City.

Avg Monthly Quote
Avg Annual Quote
Insurance Company
Age
Has Full Coverage
Date of Policy
City, State
Zip Code
$228 $2,736 Progressive 23 Yes January 1, 2024 New York, NY 10031
$261 $3,136 First Acceptance 26 No April 4, 2024 New York, NY 10044
$277 $3,328 Progressive 27 Yes November 26, 2024 New York, NY 10128
$300 $3,604 Progressive 27 Yes November 26, 2024 New York, NY 10128
$400 $4,804 Bristol West 29 No February 24, 2024 New York, NY 10027
$400 $4,804 Bristol West 29 No March 1, 2024 New York, NY 10027
$400 $4,804 Bristol West 29 No March 8, 2024 New York, NY 10027
$463 $5,558 Progressive 27 No October 24, 2024 New York, NY 10001
$489 $5,862 Progressive 29 No October 24, 2024 New York, NY 10033
$494 $5,930 Assurance America 26 Yes April 4, 2024 New York, NY 10044
Last Updated Dec, 2024

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

Avg Monthly Quote
Avg Annual Quote
Insurance Company
Age
Has Full Coverage
Date of Policy
City, State
Zip Code
$139 $1,666 Progressive 30 No November 6, 2024 New York, NY 10039
$151 $1,816 Gainsco 31 No April 18, 2024 New York, NY 10009
$158 $1,900 First Acceptance 30 No November 6, 2024 New York, NY 10039
$163 $1,950 Bristol West 34 No February 28, 2024 New York, NY 10040
$163 $1,950 Bristol West 34 No February 28, 2024 New York, NY 10040
$166 $1,992 Assurance America 46 No January 29, 2024 New York, NY 10024
$179 $2,146 Progressive 54 No July 9, 2024 New York, NY 10028
$232 $2,778 Bristol West 33 No March 21, 2024 New York, NY 10038
$232 $2,778 Bristol West 33 No March 19, 2024 New York, NY 10038
$232 $2,778 Bristol West 33 No March 21, 2024 New York, NY 10038
Last Updated Dec 31, 2024

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
$363 $4,352 Progressive 56 No October 24, 2024 New York, NY 10030
$389 $4,662 Progressive 58 No July 17, 2024 New York, NY 10009
$389 $4,662 Progressive 58 No July 10, 2024 New York, NY 10009
$389 $4,662 Progressive 58 No July 17, 2024 New York, NY 10009
$417 $5,002 Progressive 56 No May 25, 2024 New York, NY 10030
$431 $5,168 Progressive 58 No July 14, 2024 New York, NY 10011
$447 $5,358 Progressive 61 Yes October 26, 2024 New York, NY 10044
$452 $5,424 Progressive 60 No July 11, 2024 New York, NY 10017
$493 $5,920 Progressive 61 Yes July 5, 2024 New York, NY 10044
$507 $6,084 Progressive 55 No July 11, 2024 New York, NY 10024
Last Updated Dec, 2024

Cheapest car insurance for drivers with clean records in NYC

Avg Monthly Quote
Avg Annual Quote
Insurance Company
Date of Policy
Has Full Coverage
City, State
Zip Code
$163 $1,950 Bristol West February 28, 2024 No New York, NY 10040
$163 $1,950 Bristol West February 28, 2024 No New York, NY 10040
$166 $1,992 Assurance America January 29, 2024 No New York, NY 10024
$228 $2,736 Progressive January 1, 2024 Yes New York, NY 10031
$232 $2,778 Bristol West March 21, 2024 No New York, NY 10038
$232 $2,778 Bristol West March 21, 2024 No New York, NY 10038
$232 $2,778 Bristol West March 21, 2024 No New York, NY 10038
$232 $2,778 Bristol West March 21, 2024 No New York, NY 10038
$232 $2,778 Bristol West March 19, 2024 No New York, NY 10038
$261 $3,136 First Acceptance April 4, 2024 No New York, NY 10044
Last Updated Dec 31, 2024

Cheapest car insurance for drivers with low credit scores in NYC

A credit score below 550 will likely lead to higher car insurance costs, but it still may be possible to find a good rate. Here are the lowest quotes Jerry customers in New York City with low credit scores have received.

Credit Score
Avg Monthly Quote
Avg Annual Quote
Insurance Company
Age
Date of Policy
City, State
Zip Code
<550 $407 $4,888 Progressive 30 June 14, 2024 New York, NY 10019
<550 $473 $5,678 Progressive 45 May 18, 2024 New York, NY 10044
<550 $556 $6,670 Progressive 31 December 23, 2024 New York, NY 10032
<550 $619 $7,428 Progressive 55 July 17, 2024 New York, NY 10033
<550 $641 $7,694 Progressive 31 June 2, 2024 New York, NY 10032
<550 $641 $7,694 Progressive 31 June 3, 2024 New York, NY 10032
<550 $673 $8,078 Progressive 31 June 3, 2024 New York, NY 10032
<550 $673 $8,078 Progressive 31 June 3, 2024 New York, NY 10032
<550 $720 $8,642 Progressive 62 November 20, 2024 New York, NY 10025
<550 $720 $8,642 Progressive 62 December 4, 2024 New York, NY 10025
Last Updated Dec 31, 2024

Cheapest car insurance for drivers with at-fault accidents in NYC

An at-fault accident can cause your car insurance costs to rise. Here are some of the cheapest rates New York City drivers have received after an at-fault accident.

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 $345 $4,140 Progressive 53 No July 8, 2024 New York, NY 10012
At Fault With No Injury $371 $4,455 Progressive 51 No July 8, 2024 New York, NY 10029
At Fault With No Injury $392 $4,702 Progressive 48 Yes July 18, 2024 New York, NY 10031
At Fault With No Injury $392 $4,702 Progressive 48 Yes July 18, 2024 New York, NY 10031
At Fault With No Injury $433 $5,190 Progressive 33 No November 5, 2024 New York, NY 10033
Last Updated Dec, 2024

Cheapest car insurance for drivers with speeding tickets in NYC

Violation Summary
Avg Monthly Quote
Avg Annual Quote
Insurance Company
Age
Date of Policy
City, State
Zip Code
Speeding under 15 $179 $2,146 Progressive 54 July 9, 2024 New York, NY 10028
Speeding under 15 $431 $5,168 Progressive 58 July 14, 2024 New York, NY 10011
Speeding under 15 $507 $6,084 Progressive 55 July 11, 2024 New York, NY 10024
Speeding under 15 $515 $6,182 Progressive 55 July 2, 2024 New York, NY 10024
Speeding under 15 $859 $10,308 Progressive 52 July 17, 2024 New York, NY 10040
Last Updated Dec, 2024

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.