Which company has the cheapest non-owner car insurance?

Our analysis of rates found that, among national companies, State Farm is the cheapest company for a non-owner insurance policy. USAA is cheaper if you are eligible, but only caters to military members, veterans and their families.

Below, we've gathered average rates for an insurance policy for non-owners that meets state requirements among the top insurance providers in the country. These policies include minimum liability insuranceLiability insurance covers sums that an insured becomes legally obligated to pay because of bodily injuries or property damage, or financial losses caused to other people. an personal injury protectionPersonal injury protection (PIP) pays for your medical, hospital and funeral expenses resulting from a car accident, regardless of who's at fault. where required by law. Note that regional insurance providers might offer lower rates than national companies. We've gathered those rates by state further down the page.

Cheapest non-owner car insurance rates by company: Average annual premiums
CompanyAverage annual rate
State Farm$262
GEICO$333
Travelers$338
Nationwide$490
Farmers$494
Progressive$539
Allstate$641
USAA$177

*USAA provides coverage only to military members, veterans and their families.

Cheapest non-owner car insurance companies by state

Just like insurance for your own vehicle, coverage for non-owners varies in cost by state and by company. Rates vary by state for several reasons, including differences in the amount of liability coverage you are required to carry.

The cheapest insurance provider in your state might be a regional carrierAn insurance carrier is the company that provides your car insurance policy and pays claims.. Take a look at the rates below to find the cheapest company in your state.

CompanyAverage annual premium 
Western National Insurance$153
State Farm$162
GEICO$173
Progressive$715
USAA$109

How to get cheap non-owner car insurance

The best way to get a cheap non-owner policy is to shop around. Rates for non-owner insurance may be higher if you need an SR-22 or have any violations on your record, but shopping around can still help you to save. Your age, gender and credit will also impact your rates in most states.

Before you buy non-owner car insurance, make sure it’s right for you and that you understand what non-owner car insurance covers and what it doesn’t. A non-owner policy isn’t right for everyone, but if it’s right for you it’s a great way to protect yourself at a low price.

How much is non-owner car insurance?

The average cost of non-owner car insurance nationwide is $325 a year. However, rates vary by state. Iowa has the cheapest rates at $153 a year, while the most expensive state is Florida at $545 a year.

Non-owner car insurance rates by state: Average premiums and how much they differ
State Non-owner car insurance rate $ difference % difference
Alaska$260$65 less20% less
Alabama$380$55 more17% more
Arkansas$266$59 less18% less
Arizona$396$71 more22% more
California$299$26 less8% less
Colorado$282$43 less13% less
Connecticut$395$70 more22% more
Washington, D.C.$310$15 less5% less
Delaware$344$19 more6% more
Florida$545$220 more68% more
Georgia$312$13 less4% less
Hawaii$395$70 more22% more
Iowa$153$172 less53% less
Idaho$187$138 less42% less
Illinois$279$46 less14% less
Indiana$259$66 less20% less
Kansas$274$51 less16% less
Kentucky$375$50 more15% more
Louisiana$330$5 more2% more
Massachusetts$445$120 more37% more
Maryland$438$113 more35% more
Maine$238$87 less27% less
Michigan$513$188 more58% more
Minnesota$302$23 less7% less
Missouri$358$33 more10% more
Mississippi$321$4 less1% less
Montana$299$26 less8% less
North Carolina$470$145 more45% more
North Dakota$209$116 less36% less
Nebraska$186$139 less43% less
New Hampshire$318$7 less2% less
New Jersey$459$134 more41% more
New Mexico$293$32 less10% less
Nevada$346$21 more6% more
New York$421$96 more30% more
Ohio$214$111 less34% less
Oklahoma$242$83 less26% less
Oregon$441$116 more36% more
Pennsylvania$263$62 less19% less
Rhode Island$518$193 more59% more
South Carolina$368$43 more13% more
South Dakota$170$155 less48% less
Tennessee$363$38 more12% more
Texas$447$122 more38% more
Utah$444$119 more37% more
Virginia$290$35 less11% less
Vermont$296$29 less9% less
Washington$349$24 more7% more
Wisconsin$230$95 less29% less
West Virginia$367$42 more13% more
Wyoming$215$110 less34% less

Methodology

Insurance.com commissioned non-owner car insurance rates in from Quadrant Data Services. Rates are based on a 40-year-old male driver with a clean record and good credit and were fielded across all states and multiple companies.

Frequently asked questions

How much is non-owner car insurance in Illinois?

The average cost of a non-owner policy in Illinois is $279 a year, however, Auto-Owners has the cheapest rate at $76 a year.

What is the difference between non owner SR-22 and SR-22 insurance?

There is no difference in the insurance itself, but in the case of am SR-22 requirement, the insurance company will file an SR-22 form with the state on the driver's behalf to prove financial responsibility.