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The Cheapest Car Insurance in Arizona for December 2024

Here is the cheapest car insurance in Arizona according to NerdWallet's analysis.

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Nerdy takeaways

  • QBE offers the cheapest full coverage in Arizona, with an average rate of $1,439 per year according to NerdWallet's December 2024 analysis.

  • Full coverage in Arizona costs an average of $2,791 per year, or $233 per month.

  • If you want the cheapest policy possible, get minimum coverage. The average cost of minimum coverage in Arizona is $873 per year, or $73 per month.

Auto insurance is an important purchase, but finding cheap car insurance isn’t always easy. NerdWallet found some of the cheapest car insurance companies in Arizona to help you compare rates and get a better deal for your coverage.

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Keep reading to find the cheapest car insurance in Arizona for different driver profiles and coverage types among:

Cheap car insurance in Arizona

Here's the cheapest full coverage car insurance in Arizona for 35-year-old drivers with different driving records.

CategoryCheapest companyMedian annual rate
Clean driving historyQBE$1,439
After a DUIRoot$2,197
After an accidentQBE$2,172
After a speeding ticketGeico$2,071
Having poor creditQBE$2,348

The cheapest car insurance company in Arizona is QBE at $1,439 per year on average, or $120 per month, according to the most recent NerdWallet analysis of full coverage car insurance rates in Arizona. Meanwhile, the average cost of full coverage car insurance in Arizona is $2,791 per year, or about $233 per month.

Minimum coverage in Arizona is $873 per year on average, but we found you can likely get a cheaper policy. For example, QBE offers the cheapest rates in Arizona at $462 per year, on average, for minimum coverage car insurance for a 35-year-old driver with a clean driving record.

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Did your rates go up? Auto insurance prices are on the rise in Arizona. Be sure to get car insurance quotes from three or more companies to find the lowest rate possible.

If you’re looking for the cheapest car insurance in your city, NerdWallet also analyzed rates for some of the largest Arizona cities, including:

  • Below are the cheapest insurers in Mesa for a 35-year-old good driver with good credit. To see the full list, read NerdWallet's analysis of car insurance in Mesa.

    CategoryCheapest CompanyMedian annual rate
    Clean driving historyQBE$1,526
    After a DUIRoot$2,430
    After an accidentQBE$2,305
    After a speeding ticketGeico$2,118
    Having poor creditQBE$2,480
  • Below are the cheapest insurers in Phoenix for a 35-year-old good driver with good credit. To see the full list, read NerdWallet's analysis of car insurance in Phoenix.

    CategoryCheapest CompanyMedian annual rate
    Clean driving historyQBE$1,747
    After a DUIRoot$2,846
    After an accidentQBE$2,624
    After a speeding ticketGeico$2,515
    Having poor creditQBE$2,850
  • Below are the cheapest insurers in Tucson for a 35-year-old good driver with good credit. To see the full list, read NerdWallet's analysis of car insurance in Tucson.

    CategoryCheapest CompanyMedian annual rate
    Clean driving historyQBE$1,661
    After a DUIRoot$2,239
    After an accidentQBE$2,494
    After a speeding ticketGeico$2,002
    Having poor creditRoot$2,696

How we chose the cheapest companies in Arizona

NerdWallet’s editorial team analyzed car insurance rates from 22 auto insurers in Arizona and listed the five cheapest options for drivers in several age brackets and with different histories, all driving a 2022 Toyota Camry LE. For minimum coverage, we looked at rates that reflect the minimum requirements in Arizona. For full coverage, we used the below coverage limits:

  • $100,000 bodily injury liability per person.

  • $300,000 bodily injury liability per accident.

  • $50,000 property damage liability per accident.

  • $100,000 uninsured motorist coverage per person.

  • $300,000 uninsured motorist coverage per accident.

  • Collision coverage with a $1,000 deductible.

  • Comprehensive coverage with a $1,000 deductible.

  • Our writers and editors follow strict editorial guidelines to ensure fairness and accuracy in our writing and data analyses. You can trust the prices we show you because our data analysts take rigorous measures to eliminate outliers and inaccuracies in pricing data, which include rates from every locale in Arizona where coverage is offered and data is available. When comparing rates for different coverage amounts, ages and backgrounds, we change only one variable at a time, so you can easily see how each factor affects pricing.

Cheap auto insurance in Arizona for 20-year-old drivers

Drivers in their 20s may have to get a lot of quotes to find the best cheap car insurance. Prices can be sky-high for younger 20-somethings, but tend to come down as drivers get more experience on the road. Still, some companies routinely have better insurance rates for young drivers, so it's best to shop around to find them.

Cheapest full coverage car insurance in Arizona for 20-year-olds

Drivers in Arizona with clean driving records may want to consider the following companies, which had the lowest average rates:

CompanyMedian annual rateMedian monthly rate
QBE$2,318$193
Root$3,250$271
Geico$3,312$276
Farm Bureau Financial Services$3,667$306
Travelers$3,999$333

Cheapest minimum coverage car insurance in Arizona for 20-year-olds

Drivers in Arizona who want just the state minimum coverage may want to check with these companies, which had the lowest average rates:

CompanyMedian annual rateMedian monthly rate
QBE$686$57
Geico$955$80
Travelers$1,156$96
Root$1,211$101
Farm Bureau Financial Services$1,261$105

Cheapest car insurance in Arizona for 20-year-olds with poor credit

Drivers with poor credit in Arizona should look at the following insurers with the lowest average rates for minimum coverage:

CompanyMedian annual rateMedian monthly rate
QBE$1,321$110
Geico$1,475$123
Root$1,533$128
Travelers$1,707$142
Farm Bureau Financial Services$1,983$165

Cheapest car insurance in Arizona for 20-year-old drivers with one speeding ticket

For drivers with a recent speeding ticket in Arizona, here are the companies with the lowest average rates for minimum coverage:

CompanyMedian annual rateMedian monthly rate
QBE$959$80
Geico$983$82
Root$1,299$108
Travelers$1,426$119
Farm Bureau Financial Services$1,530$128

Cheapest car insurance in Arizona for 20-year-old drivers with one at-fault crash

For drivers with a recent accident in Arizona, here are the companies with the lowest average rates for minimum coverage:

CompanyMedian annual rateMedian monthly rate
QBE$959$80
Geico$1,264$105
Root$1,332$111
Travelers$1,507$126
State Farm$2,034$170

Cheapest car insurance in Arizona for 20-year-old drivers after a DUI

The cheapest auto insurance we found after a DUI is shown here, alongside the insurers' average rates for minimum coverage.

CompanyMedian annual rateMedian monthly rate
Root$1,284$107
QBE$1,315$110
Travelers$1,720$143
Progressive$2,142$178
Safe Auto$2,435$203
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Cheap auto insurance in Arizona for 30-year-old drivers

By the time they reach their 30s, most drivers will enjoy cheaper car insurance rates than in their teens and 20s. Still, factors like a person’s driving record and car make and model can increase prices. Drivers in their 30s can get lower rates by shopping around and taking advantage of any car insurance discounts.

Cheapest full coverage car insurance in Arizona for 30-year-olds

Drivers in Arizona seeking full coverage auto insurance can check with the following companies, which had the lowest average rates:

CompanyMedian annual rateMedian monthly rate
QBE$1,429$119
Geico$1,995$166
Root$2,028$169
Auto-Owners$2,116$176
Farm Bureau Financial Services$2,146$179

Cheapest minimum coverage car insurance in Arizona for 30-year-olds

Drivers in Arizona who want their state's minimum coverage can check with the following companies, which had the lowest average rates:

CompanyMedian annual rateMedian monthly rate
QBE$437$36
Geico$508$42
State Farm$590$49
Auto-Owners$608$51
Travelers$687$57

Cheapest car insurance in Arizona for 30-year-olds with poor credit

Drivers with poor credit in Arizona should consider the following companies with the lowest average rates for minimum coverage:

CompanyMedian annual rateMedian monthly rate
Geico$733$61
QBE$753$63
Root$969$81
Travelers$1,001$83
Safe Auto$1,121$93

Cheapest car insurance in Arizona for 30-year-old drivers with one speeding ticket

For drivers with a recent speeding ticket in Arizona, here are the companies with the lowest average rates for minimum coverage:

CompanyMedian annual rateMedian monthly rate
Geico$528$44
State Farm$669$56
QBE$670$56
Root$822$69
Travelers$836$70

Cheapest car insurance in Arizona for 30-year-old drivers with one at-fault crash

For drivers in Arizona with a recent accident, here are the lowest average rate options for minimum coverage:

CompanyMedian annual rateMedian monthly rate
QBE$670$56
State Farm$753$63
Travelers$875$73
Root$911$76
Auto-Owners$943$79

Cheapest car insurance in Arizona for 30-year-old drivers after a DUI

For the cheapest auto insurance after a DUI, we found the following options for minimum coverage.

CompanyMedian annual rateMedian monthly rate
Root$814$68
State Farm$914$76
QBE$961$80
Travelers$982$82
Progressive$1,066$89

Cheap auto insurance in Arizona for 40-year-old drivers

Drivers in their 40s tend to have better insurance rates than their younger counterparts on average, but still pay more than older age groups. Shopping around for cheap car insurance quotes with multiple insurers is the best way to find lower rates. Good drivers who don’t get behind the wheel often might want to consider pay-per-mile insurance, which charges drivers by how many miles they drive.

Cheapest full coverage car insurance in Arizona for 40-year-olds

Drivers in Arizona with clean driving records may want to think about the following companies, which had the lowest average rates:

CompanyMedian annual rateMedian monthly rate
QBE$1,454$121
Geico$1,745$145
Auto-Owners$2,012$168
Farm Bureau Financial Services$2,022$169
Travelers$2,031$169

Cheapest minimum coverage car insurance in Arizona for 40-year-olds

Drivers in Arizona who want just the minimum coverage may want to check prices from these companies, which had the lowest average rates:

CompanyMedian annual rateMedian monthly rate
Geico$439$37
QBE$468$39
Auto-Owners$562$47
State Farm$597$50
Travelers$622$52

Cheapest car insurance in Arizona for 40-year-olds with poor credit

Drivers with poor credit in Arizona can check out the following insurers with the lowest average rates for minimum coverage:

CompanyMedian annual rateMedian monthly rate
Geico$619$52
QBE$706$59
Travelers$921$77
Root$950$79
Safe Auto$965$80

Cheapest car insurance in Arizona for 40-year-old drivers with one speeding ticket

For drivers with a recent speeding ticket in Arizona, here are the companies with the lowest average rates for minimum coverage:

CompanyMedian annual rateMedian monthly rate
Geico$450$37
State Farm$678$56
QBE$746$62
Farm Bureau Financial Services$803$67
Root$805$67

Cheapest car insurance in Arizona for 40-year-old drivers with one at-fault crash

For drivers with a recent accident living in Arizona, here are the companies with the lowest average rates for minimum coverage:

CompanyMedian annual rateMedian monthly rate
QBE$746$62
State Farm$763$64
Travelers$851$71
Auto-Owners$871$73
Root$890$74

Cheapest car insurance in Arizona for 40-year-old drivers after a DUI

The cheapest minimum coverage auto insurance we found for drivers with a DUI came from the following companies.

CompanyMedian annual rateMedian monthly rate
Root$797$66
State Farm$926$77
Progressive$946$79
Travelers$956$80
QBE$1,074$90

Cheap auto insurance in Arizona for 50-year-old drivers

Drivers in their 50s have cheaper car insurance rates than most other age groups on average. Prices will continue to drop as they inch toward their 60s and gain more driving experience. Rates can still vary depending on other factors such as a driver’s gender and location, so it’s smart to shop around to find the best rate. Our list of cheap auto insurance companies is a good place to start.

Cheapest full coverage car insurance in Arizona for 50-year-olds

Drivers in Arizona with clean driving records may want to get quotes from these insurers, which had the lowest average rates:

CompanyMedian annual rateMedian monthly rate
QBE$1,488$124
Geico$1,680$140
The Hartford$1,751$146
Farm Bureau Financial Services$1,882$157
Auto-Owners$1,910$159

Cheapest minimum coverage car insurance in Arizona for 50-year-olds

Drivers in Arizona who opt for the state minimum coverage may want to consider the following companies, with the lowest average rates:

CompanyMedian annual rateMedian monthly rate
Geico$435$36
QBE$487$41
Auto-Owners$527$44
State Farm$589$49
The Hartford$612$51

Cheapest car insurance in Arizona for 50-year-olds with poor credit

Drivers with poor credit in Arizona can check with the following companies, which showed the lowest average rates for minimum coverage:

CompanyMedian annual rateMedian monthly rate
Geico$611$51
QBE$704$59
Safe Auto$848$71
Safeway$899$75
Travelers$921$77

Cheapest car insurance in Arizona for 50-year-old drivers with one speeding ticket

For drivers with a recent speeding ticket in Arizona, here are the companies with the lowest average rates for minimum coverage:

CompanyMedian annual rateMedian monthly rate
Geico$442$37
State Farm$668$56
Farm Bureau Financial Services$747$62
Root$794$66
The Hartford$794$66

Cheapest car insurance in Arizona for 50-year-old drivers with one at-fault crash

For drivers living in Arizona with a recent accident, here are the insurers with the lowest average minimum coverage rates:

CompanyMedian annual rateMedian monthly rate
State Farm$753$63
Auto-Owners$817$68
Travelers$851$71
QBE$871$73
Root$879$73

Cheapest car insurance in Arizona for 50-year-old drivers after a DUI

The cheapest auto insurance we found for drivers with a recent DUI comes from the following companies, listed with rates for minimum coverage.

CompanyMedian annual rateMedian monthly rate
Root$786$65
Progressive$855$71
The Hartford$893$74
State Farm$913$76
Travelers$956$80
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Cheap auto insurance in Arizona for 60-year-old drivers

Although 60-year-olds have cheaper car insurance rates than many other age groups on average, prices will start increasing as they get older. To find cheap car insurance for seniors, drivers in their 60s should make sure to shop around to find the best rate. Drivers in this age group should also take advantage of any available discounts for senior citizens.

Cheapest full coverage car insurance in Arizona for 60-year-olds

Drivers in Arizona with clean driving records may want to think about getting quotes from these companies, which had the lowest average rates:

CompanyMedian annual rateMedian monthly rate
QBE$1,460$122
The Hartford$1,627$136
Geico$1,684$140
Farm Bureau Financial Services$1,826$152
Travelers$1,837$153

Cheapest minimum coverage car insurance in Arizona for 60-year-olds

Drivers in Arizona who want just the state minimum coverage may want to check with these insurers, which had the lowest average rates:

CompanyMedian annual rateMedian monthly rate
Geico$436$36
Auto-Owners$510$43
QBE$517$43
State Farm$545$45
The Hartford$577$48

Cheapest car insurance in Arizona for 60-year-olds with poor credit

Drivers with poor credit in Arizona can look at the following companies with the lowest average rates for minimum coverage:

CompanyMedian annual rateMedian monthly rate
Geico$614$51
QBE$717$60
Safe Auto$831$69
Travelers$893$74
Root$944$79

Cheapest car insurance in Arizona for 60-year-old drivers with one speeding ticket

For drivers with a recent speeding ticket in Arizona, here are the companies with the lowest average rates for minimum coverage:

CompanyMedian annual rateMedian monthly rate
Geico$446$37
State Farm$619$52
Farm Bureau Financial Services$725$60
The Hartford$745$62
Root$800$67

Cheapest car insurance in Arizona for 60-year-old drivers with one at-fault crash

For drivers with a recent accident living in Arizona, here are the companies with the lowest average rates for minimum coverage:

CompanyMedian annual rateMedian monthly rate
State Farm$696$58
Auto-Owners$791$66
Travelers$853$71
Root$885$74
The Hartford$894$75

Cheapest car insurance in Arizona for 60-year-old drivers after a DUI

The cheapest auto insurance we found after a DUI came from the following companies, shown with their average rates for minimum coverage.

CompanyMedian annual rateMedian monthly rate
Root$792$66
Progressive$833$69
The Hartford$837$70
State Farm$845$70
Travelers$961$80

Cheap auto insurance in Arizona for 70-year-old drivers

Car insurance costs may start to rise for 70-year-old drivers. To find the cheapest possible coverage, shop around and compare quotes from multiple companies. Also, look for insurers that offer discounts for seniors. For example, some insurers offer discounts to senior drivers who take a defensive driving course.

Cheapest full coverage car insurance in Arizona for 70-year-olds

Drivers in Arizona with clean driving records may want to think about getting quotes from these companies, which had the lowest average rates:

CompanyMedian annual rateMedian monthly rate
QBE$1,537$128
The Hartford$1,862$155
Geico$1,886$157
Farm Bureau Financial Services$1,987$166
Travelers$2,101$175

Cheapest minimum coverage car insurance in Arizona for 70-year-olds

Drivers in Arizona who want just the state minimum coverage may want to check with these insurers, which had the lowest average rates:

CompanyMedian annual rateMedian monthly rate
Geico$520$43
State Farm$589$49
QBE$626$52
Auto-Owners$638$53
Farm Bureau Financial Services$681$57

Cheapest car insurance in Arizona for 70-year-olds with poor credit

Drivers with poor credit in Arizona can look at the following companies with the lowest average rates for minimum coverage:

CompanyMedian annual rateMedian monthly rate
Geico$727$61
QBE$850$71
Travelers$1,062$89
Progressive$1,130$94
Safe Auto$1,141$95

Cheapest car insurance in Arizona for 70-year-old drivers with one speeding ticket

For drivers with a recent speeding ticket in Arizona, here are the companies with the lowest average rates for minimum coverage:

CompanyMedian annual rateMedian monthly rate
Geico$533$44
State Farm$668$56
Farm Bureau Financial Services$831$69
The Hartford$915$76
Root$973$81

Cheapest car insurance in Arizona for 70-year-old drivers with one at-fault crash

For drivers with a recent accident living in Arizona, here are the companies with the lowest average rates for minimum coverage:

CompanyMedian annual rateMedian monthly rate
State Farm$752$63
Auto-Owners$988$82
Travelers$1,039$87
Root$1,077$90
The Hartford$1,104$92

Cheapest car insurance in Arizona for 70-year-old drivers after a DUI

The cheapest auto insurance we found after a DUI came from the following companies, shown with their average rates for minimum coverage.

CompanyMedian annual rateMedian monthly rate
State Farm$912$76
Progressive$927$77
Root$961$80
The Hartford$1,034$86
Travelers$1,171$98

Cheapest car insurance for military families

If you're an active member of the military or a veteran — or have an immediate family member who is — chances are you'll get a relatively cheap rate with USAA, a company that isn't available to the general public.

Because of that restriction, USAA isn't ranked with the others, but it was among the cheapest five auto insurance options for 64 of the 70 driver profiles we examined.

Minimum auto insurance limits required in Arizona

Arizona drivers must carry liability insurance, which pays out if you’re at fault in a crash to help cover others’ property damage and injury treatment.

The minimum liability limits you must select to drive legally in Arizona are:

  • $25,000 bodily injury liability per person.

  • $50,000 bodily injury liability per accident.

  • $15,000 property damage liability per accident.

Liability car insurance covers the cost of any damage, injuries or deaths you cause in a car accident, up to your policy’s predefined limits.

Keep in mind, a severe accident could easily leave you owing more than, say, $15,000 in repairs to another driver’s car. In that case, the remaining amount would have to come out of your hard-earned savings. For that reason, experts recommend getting more than the bare minimum, as well as common optional features such as collision, comprehensive and uninsured motorist coverage.

Check out NerdWallet’s guide to state car insurance requirements for help understanding and improving your Arizona policy.

Alternative car insurance in Arizona

High-risk drivers who are denied coverage through the open market can seek car insurance through the Arizona Automobile Insurance Plan.

Try our handy car insurance comparison tool to view rates from top companies side by side and possibly save hundreds on your premium.

METHODOLOGY

For our “good driver” profile, NerdWallet averaged insurance estimates for single male and female drivers with good credit and no tickets or violations. The analysis included 5-10 of the largest insurance companies in each state; smaller insurers were also included when rates were available. Liberty Mutual and its subsidiaries were excluded from our analysis as rates were not available.

For full coverage policies, we used the following coverage limits:

  • $100,000 bodily injury liability per person.

  • $300,000 bodily injury liability per accident.

  • $50,000 property damage liability per accident.

  • $100,000 uninsured motorist coverage per person.

  • $300,000 uninsured motorist coverage per accident.

  • Collision coverage with a $1,000 deductible.

  • Comprehensive coverage with a $1,000 deductible.

In states where required, minimum additional coverages were added. Some policies include additional coverages at the insurer’s discretion.

We used a 2021 Toyota Camry LE for all drivers and assumed 12,000 annual miles driven.

We analyzed rates for drivers 20 to 70 years old in ten-year increments. For the average cost of full and minimum coverage in each state, we looked at 35-year-old drivers.

We used the same assumptions for all other driver profiles, with the following exceptions:

  • For drivers with minimum coverage, we adjusted the numbers above to reflect the minimum required coverage by law in the state.

  • We changed the credit tier from “good” to “poor” as reported to the insurer to see rates for drivers with poor credit.

  • For drivers with one at-fault crash, we added a single at-fault crash that happened six months ago, resulting in $10,000 in property damage and no bodily injury claim.

  • For drivers with a DUI, we added a single drunken driving violation that happened six months ago.

We looked at 35-year-old drivers to find the cheapest company overall, the cheapest company for minimum coverage and the cheapest company for drivers with poor credit in states where credit history is used to price rates. We looked at 20-year-old drivers to find the cheapest company for young drivers.

These are rates generated through Quadrant Information Services. Your own rates will be different. Some insurance companies included in this article may have made changes in their underwriting practices and no longer issue new policies in your state.

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