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Average cost of car insurance in Virginia for 2024

Updated Nov 20, 2024
Virginia drivers pay an average of $2,084 per year for full coverage car insurance and $708 per year for minimum coverage.
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How much is car insurance in Virginia? 

Virginia drivers pay fairly low average rates for car insurance, especially when compared to the national average. The average car insurance cost in Virginia for full coverage, which is $2,084 per year, is 15 percent less than the national average of $2,458. Minimum coverage in Virginia costs an average of $708 per year, almost 4 percent more than the national average of $678. These relatively low rates are likely due to the lower cost of living and low traffic density in more rural parts of the state. While average rates are useful as a comparative baseline, how much car insurance in Virginia will cost varies between drivers based on age, driving record and more.

Key takeaways

  • Virginia car insurance rates average $2,084 per year or $174 per month for full coverage and $708 per year or $59 per month for minimum coverage.
  • The age group that pays the most for car insurance in Virginia is 18-year-old male drivers on their own policy at an average of $7,078 per year for full coverage.
  • Full coverage rates after an at-fault accident in Virginia cost an average of 43 percent more per year.
  • Drivers with excellent credit pay 20 percent less than the state average for full coverage.

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Virginia car insurance rates by city

Car insurance rates vary by city, and Virginia is no exception. In some cities, rates may be lower due to a lower cost of living or a lower likelihood of accidents. Conversely, rates could be higher in areas that are more likely to see claims being filed. The table below showcases Virginia car insurance rates for 10 of the most populous cities and compares each city’s average full coverage premium to the state average.

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Average car insurance costs by age and gender in Virginia

How much car insurance costs in Virginia can depend on the age of the driver. Your age impacts how much you pay for car insurance, especially for young drivers. Less experience on the road generally translates to a higher likelihood of claims, which means higher rates. The rates below are for drivers with a clean driving record and their own car insurance policy (with the exception of 16-year-old rates).

Age 16*
Avg. monthly full coverage premium in Virginia
$442
Avg. annual full coverage premium in Virginia
$5,304
Age 18
Avg. monthly full coverage premium in Virginia
$590
Avg. annual full coverage premium in Virginia
$7,078
Age 20
Avg. monthly full coverage premium in Virginia
$440
Avg. annual full coverage premium in Virginia
$5,284
Age 25
Avg. monthly full coverage premium in Virginia
$232
Avg. annual full coverage premium in Virginia
$2,783
Age 30
Avg. monthly full coverage premium in Virginia
$193
Avg. annual full coverage premium in Virginia
$2,317
Age 40
Avg. monthly full coverage premium in Virginia
$176
Avg. annual full coverage premium in Virginia
$2,117
Age 50
Avg. monthly full coverage premium in Virginia
$161
Avg. annual full coverage premium in Virginia
$1,936
Age 60
Avg. monthly full coverage premium in Virginia
$157
Avg. annual full coverage premium in Virginia
$1,888
Age 70
Avg. monthly full coverage premium in Virginia
$174
Avg. annual full coverage premium in Virginia
$2,092
Age 40
Avg. monthly full coverage premium in Virginia
$176
Avg. annual full coverage premium in Virginia
$2,117
Age 50
Avg. monthly full coverage premium in Virginia
$161
Avg. annual full coverage premium in Virginia
$1,936
Age 60
Avg. monthly full coverage premium in Virginia
$157
Avg. annual full coverage premium in Virginia
$1,888
Age 70
Avg. monthly full coverage premium in Virginia
$174
Avg. annual full coverage premium in Virginia
$2,092
*16-year-old calculated on parents' policy with discounts applied; 18- and 20-year-old are renters on their own policies with no discounts applied
Age 16*
Avg. monthly full coverage premium in Virginia
$395
Avg. annual full coverage premium in Virginia
$4,744
Age 18
Avg. monthly full coverage premium in Virginia
$552
Avg. annual full coverage premium in Virginia
$6,625
Age 20
Avg. monthly full coverage premium in Virginia
$390
Avg. annual full coverage premium in Virginia
$4,679
Age 25
Avg. monthly full coverage premium in Virginia
$218
Avg. annual full coverage premium in Virginia
$2,614
Age 30
Avg. monthly full coverage premium in Virginia
$186
Avg. annual full coverage premium in Virginia
$2,232
Age 40
Avg. monthly full coverage premium in Virginia
$171
Avg. annual full coverage premium in Virginia
$2,052
Age 50
Avg. monthly full coverage premium in Virginia
$151
Avg. annual full coverage premium in Virginia
$1,817
Age 60
Avg. monthly full coverage premium in Virginia
$154
Avg. annual full coverage premium in Virginia
$1,847
Age 70
Avg. monthly full coverage premium in Virginia
$170
Avg. annual full coverage premium in Virginia
$2,045
Age 40
Avg. monthly full coverage premium in Virginia
$171
Avg. annual full coverage premium in Virginia
$2,052
Age 50
Avg. monthly full coverage premium in Virginia
$151
Avg. annual full coverage premium in Virginia
$1,817
Age 60
Avg. monthly full coverage premium in Virginia
$154
Avg. annual full coverage premium in Virginia
$1,847
Age 70
Avg. monthly full coverage premium in Virginia
$170
Avg. annual full coverage premium in Virginia
$2,045
*16-year-old calculated on parents' policy with discounts applied; 18- and 20-year-old are renters on their own policies with no discounts applied
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Bankrate’s take: In Virginia, insurance companies can use age and gender as rating factors for car insurance. According to data from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, men are statistically more likely to engage in risky driving behaviors such as speeding, drunk driving and not wearing a seatbelt. Insurance companies tend to charge male drivers more for car insurance due to this risk, but as men and women get older, the premium difference between the two groups becomes minimal.

Cost considerations for young drivers in Virginia

Very often, young drivers don’t purchase their own car insurance policy. Instead, they’re added as drivers to their parents’ or guardians’ policy. Generally, this is the cheapest way to get coverage, and it’s usually encouraged for young drivers to stay on the shared policy if they are still a member of the parents’ or guardians’ household. Once a young driver moves out and establishes their own household, they’ll likely be required to purchase their own car insurance policy.

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Age 16*
Avg. annual premium for drivers in VA
$5,024
Age 17
Avg. annual premium for drivers in VA
$4,596
Age 18
Avg. annual premium for drivers in VA
$4,229
Age 19
Avg. annual premium for drivers in VA
$3,723
Age 20
Avg. annual premium for drivers in VA
$3,489
*16-year-old calculated on parents' policy with discounts applied; 18- and 20-year-old are renters on their own policies with no discounts applied
Age 18
Avg. annual premium for drivers in VA
$6,852
Age 19
Avg. annual premium for drivers in VA
$5,412
Age 20
Avg. annual premium for drivers in VA
$4,981
*16-year-old calculated on parents' policy with discounts applied; 18- and 20-year-old are renters on their own policies with no discounts applied
Age Avg. annual premium difference for drivers on their own policy
Age 18 62 percent more
Age 19 45 percent more
Age 20 43 percent more

*18- and 20-year-old are renters on their own policies with no discounts applied

How does driving record impact the cost of car insurance in Virginia?

Your driving record has one of the biggest impacts on your Virginia car insurance rates. If you have speeding ticket convictions, at-fault accidents or DUI convictions on your record, you are more likely to be viewed as a high-risk driver and pay higher rates for car insurance. For example, Virginia drivers with a DUI conviction on their records pay around double what a driver with a clean driving record pays. Below you can see the average cost of car insurance in Virginia for drivers with either a speeding ticket, an at-fault accident or a DUI conviction on their motor vehicle records.

Clean driving record
Avg. annual premium* in Virginia
$2,084
Percentage increase from Virginia avg. annual premium*
0%
Avg. annual premium* in Virginia
$2,546
Percentage increase from Virginia avg. annual premium*
22%
Avg. annual premium* in Virginia
$2,979
Percentage increase from Virginia avg. annual premium*
43%
Avg. annual premium* in Virginia
$4,257
Percentage increase from Virginia avg. annual premium*
104%
*The table above compares driving records with different incidents and highlights how much, on average, these incidents tend to raise rates. *The rates reflected are for full coverage policies.

Car insurance rates in Virginia by credit tier

Virginia, like most states, allows insurers to use your credit history to calculate a credit-based insurance score. This score is then used, in part, to determine your car insurance premium. Drivers with worse credit tend to file more claims, which makes them a higher risk for insurers. In Virginia, drivers with poor credit pay 151 percent more than drivers with excellent credit.

Avg. annual premium* in Virginia
$4,181
Percentage difference from Virginia avg. annual premium*
101%
Average
Avg. annual premium* in Virginia
$2,318
Percentage difference from Virginia avg. annual premium*
11%
Avg. annual premium* in Virginia
$2,084
Percentage difference from Virginia avg. annual premium*
0%
Excellent
Avg. annual premium* in Virginia
$1,663
Percentage difference from Virginia avg. annual premium*
-20%
*Rates reflect full coverage policies.

Virginia car insurance rates by vehicle type

Some vehicles, like sports cars and luxury cars, are more expensive to insure. Liability coverage might be pricier if a vehicle has a higher statistical likelihood of an accident, while full coverage may cost more if a vehicle is more expensive to repair or replace. Of the models we analyzed in Virginia, the Honda Odyssey had the cheapest average rate at $1,889 per year for full coverage. The most expensive was a BMW 330i, at $2,537 per year. Keep in mind that this is still below the national average cost for full coverage, which is $2,458 per year.

Avg. annual premium* in Virginia
$2,084
Avg. annual premium* in Virginia
$2,015
Avg. annual premium* in Virginia
$1,889
BMW 330i
Avg. annual premium* in Virginia
$2,537
Toyota Prius
Avg. annual premium* in Virginia
$2,143
*Rates reflect full coverage policies.

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How to save on car insurance in Virginia

Although auto insurance premiums in Virginia are lower the national average, you might be able to save by:

  • Periodically comparing your current rate: Getting quotes from several car insurance companies could help you find a lower premium for the same coverage.
  • Signing up for telematics: Some insurance companies have telematics programs that track your driving habits and discount your premium if you are a safe driver. Be aware that some providers reserve the right to raise your rates if the data show unsafe driving habits.
  • Bundling coverage: If you buy home, condo or renters insurance with your auto policy, you could get a discount on both. Bundling discounts are among the most widely available and most impactful savings opportunities.
  • Checking with your employer: The company you work for may partner with select insurance providers. Ask your employer about affiliation discounts to find out.

Every company has its own set of discounts, so talking to your agent might be the best way to identify opportunities to save. For example, you might qualify for a loyalty discount if you’ve been insured for a specific period of time with the provider or earn a good student discount if you (or a young driver on your policy) are in high school or college and getting good grades. Most providers allow you to combine discounts to maximize your savings.

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Bankrate utilizes Quadrant Information Services to analyze November 2024 rates for all ZIP codes and carriers in all 50 states and Washington, D.C. Rates are weighted based on the population density in each geographic region. Quoted rates for our base profile are based on the following characteristics and coverage levels:

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Bodily injury liability

$100,000 per person
$300,000 per accident

Property damage liability

$50,000 per accident

Personal injury protection

$100,000 per accident

Uninsured motorist bodily injury

$100,000 per person
$300,000 per accident

Collision deductible

$500

Comprehensive deductible

$500

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Written by
Shannon Martin
Writer, Insurance
Shannon Martin is a licensed insurance agent and Bankrate analyst with over 15 years of experience in the industry. She enjoys helping others navigate the insurance world by cutting through complex jargon and empowering readers to make strong financial decisions independently.
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