The cheapest car insurance for a 16-year-old is from Travelers, USAA, and Grange. These companies charge 16-year-old drivers an average of $1,774 per year, which is 60% less than the average premium for a 16-year-old overall.
Mercury: $1,999 per year (not available in every state)
Individual rates vary by driver and company, so the best way to find cheap coverage for a 16-year-old is to compare quotes from multiple insurers. You can also take advantage of discounts, such as a good student or a driver's education discount.
The average cost of car insurance for a teenager is $215 per month, for an individual policy. Younger teens typically pay the most for car insurance coverage, with 16-year-olds paying an average of 85% more than 19-year-olds.
Average Cost of Car Insurance for Teenagers by Age
Yes, men pay an average of 6% more for car insurance than women. For example, a policy that fulfills state minimum coverage requirements for a 45-year-old woman costs $669 per year, while the same policy for a 45-year-old man costs $716. However, rates vary by individual driver and by age group. Male teen drivers typically pay over 10% more than female teens, while some older female drivers will pay more than their male counterparts.
The cost of car insurance typically goes down the most between the ages of 18 and 19, when rates drop by about 25% on average. Car insurance premiums generally continue to go down each year until age 25, when rates begin to level off for the next few decades. When drivers turn 25 years old, they can expect a discount of about 14%.
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