Low-income car insurance in Florida: What you need to know

Florida government car insurance for low-income drivers

There is no government-run car insurance program for low-income drivers in Florida. Only a handful of states (California, Hawaii and New Jersey) have such a program.

In Florida, low-income drivers must still carry the minimum amount of car insurance. The best way to find it on a budget is to shop around.

Florida minimum car insurance requirements

The minimum car insurance requirements in Florida are as follows:

Minimum liability coverage limits	10/20/10
Average annual premium	$993
Other types of insurance required (if any)	PIP

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Remember that if you have a loan on your car, you're required to carry full coverage, which includes collision and comprehensive.

Best low-income car insurance in Florida

Geico came out on top as the best pick for low-income car insurance.

People on a tight budget still deserve great service from their car insurance company. We gathered the data on the top car insurance companies in Florida and compared them on rates for state-minimum coverage, financial stability and customer satisfaction based on J.D. Power and National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) scores.

These are the best low-income car insurance companies in Florida.

Company	Average annual premium	J.D. Power	AM Best	NAIC	Insurance.com score
Geico	$561	812	A++	0.91	3.78
Travelers	$715	798	A++	0.49	3.77
State Farm	$647	833	A-	0.7	3.45
Nationwide	$841	810	A+	0.64	3.45
Farmers	$925	777	A	0.8	3.28
Allstate	$1,084	821	A+	0.65	3.28
National General Insurance	$1,166	866	A+	1.52	3.26
Progressive	$1,383	801	A+	0.65	3.04
Mercury Insurance	$1,020	794	A	0.84	2.86

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Cheapest low-income car insurance in Florida

Based on state-minimum coverage, we found that the cheapest car insurance company in Florida is Geico at an average rate of $561 a year.

When you're working with a tight budget, price is the number one consideration. We gathered rates from car insurance companies in Florida to find the cheapest options on average.

Company name	Average annual premium	Average monthly premium
Geico	$561	$47
State Farm	$647	$54
Travelers	$715	$60
Nationwide	$841	$70
Farmers	$925	$77
Mercury Insurance	$1,020	$85
Allstate	$1,084	$90
National General	$1,166	$97
Progressive	$1,383	$115
UAIC	$1,702	$142

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PEOPLE ASK:

What can I do if I can't afford car insurance in Florida?

If you can't find affordable car insurance in Florida, try working with a local agent who knows the market and some of the smaller insurance companies available. Consider a usage-based program to reduce costs, reduce coverage, drive less and ask about additional discounts.

Car insurance discounts for low-income drivers in Florida

Discounts are the best way to bring down your car insurance rates. There are a number of discounts low-income drivers in Florida can take advantage of for cheaper insurance. Take a look at some common discounts and how much you can save below.

Discount type	% Discount
Years Insured	22%
Years Licensed	21%
Profession	16%
Telematics	10%
Payment Type	10%
Electronic Signature	10%
Multi Policy	8%
Primary Use	7%
Loyalty - Years Renewal With Company	7%
Marital Status	6%
Lower Annual Mileage	6%
Days Advanced Purchase	5%
Education	5%
Homeowner	5%
Purchase Status	5%
Electronic Funds Transfer	3%
Paperless/Electornic Documents	3%
Safety Devices	3%
Air Bags	3%
Anti-Theft Device	1%

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Methodology

Insurance.com commissioned car insurance rates from Quadrant Data Services in late 2023 for state minimum car insurance policies across all states. Rates are based on a 40-year-old driver with a clean driving record and good credit, driving a Honda Accord LX. We compared rates from 170 companies across 35,488 ZIP codes.

Low-income car insurance in Florida: Frequently asked questions

What is the cheapest car insurance company for low-income people?

In Florida, Geico is the cheapest car insurance company with the average rate of $561. However, that's based on average rates and may differ for you, so it's important to shop around.

Does Florida have car insurance for low-income individuals?

No, Florida doesn't offer a car insurance program for low-income individuals or families.

What happens if I can't pay my car insurance?

If you don't pay your car insurance bill, your car insurance will be canceled and you won't have coverage. If you can't pay your car insurance bill, contact your insurance company before the bill is past due to see if you can make arrangements for payment.