Cheapest Car Insurance in Montana (October 2025)


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Montana's cheapest car insurance companies are State Farm, GEICO, Farmers, Kemper and Nationwide.

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State Farm offers the lowest monthly rates for car insurance: $19 for minimum coverage and $85 for full coverage.

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Young drivers in Montana can get the cheapest coverage from State Farm at $36 monthly for a minimum coverage or $429 annually. This rate is 70% cheaper than state average.

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What Is the Cheapest Car Insurance in Montana?

State Farm offers the most affordable minimum coverage at just $19 monthly or $232 annually, $377 less than the state average. Rates are based on December 2024 data from Quadrant Information Services. Read our research methodology to learn how we found the cheapest Montana car insurance.

State Farm$19$85-38%$-31
Geico$30$106-19%$-16
Farmers$47$14313%$11
Kemper$58$1259%$8
Nationwide$58$1133%$2

*These rates are for a 40-year-old with good credit, a clean driving record and a 2012 Toyota Camry across all ZIP codes in the state.

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Cheapest Insurance Rates by Category in Montana for October 2025

Farm Bureau and Travelers dominate Montana's car insurance market, with each company offering the cheapest rates in four out of our 10 driver categories. Find your specific rates in the table:

Young DriversState Farm$36
Adult DriversState Farm$18
Senior DriversState Farm$21
Drivers With An AccidentState Farm$22
Drivers With A DUIState Farm$21
Drivers With A Speeding TicketState Farm$21
Drivers With Bad CreditKemper$96
Drivers With Low IncomeGeico$70
Drivers With Newer CarsState Farm$23
Drivers With Old CarsState Farm$16

*Rates for the categories above are based on a profile of a 40-year-old with good credit, a clean driving record and a 2012 Toyota Camry across all ZIP codes in the state. Young drivers refer to 16 to 25-year-olds, adults 26 to 64-year-olds and seniors 65+ years of age.

Cheapest Car Insurance in Montana by City

Where you live in Montana affects your car insurance costs based on local crime, accidents and traffic density. State Farm charges as little as $20 in Browning but $24 in Billings. Here are the cheapest providers for every Montana city:

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BillingsState Farm$24-43%$-41
MissoulaState Farm$18-40%$-32
Great FallsState Farm$20-37%$-32
BozemanState Farm$22-40%$-33
HelenaState Farm$17-42%$-33
KalispellState Farm$20-40%$-36
BelgradeState Farm$18-40%$-32
HavreState Farm$18-42%$-35
WhitefishState Farm$19-41%$-36
Miles CityState Farm$18-42%$-35
LivingstonState Farm$19-38%$-31
LaurelState Farm$18-44%$-38
SidneyState Farm$17-44%$-37
Columbia FallsState Farm$20-41%$-36
LewistownState Farm$17-45%$-37
PolsonState Farm$19-41%$-35
HamiltonState Farm$18-41%$-32
GlendiveState Farm$16-47%$-38
BigforkState Farm$21-38%$-34
DillonState Farm$17-42%$-33
HardinState Farm$17-47%$-41
ShelbyState Farm$16-49%$-42
GlasgowState Farm$17-45%$-39
Deer LodgeState Farm$17-41%$-32
Cut BankState Farm$18-47%$-41
LibbyState Farm$20-39%$-34
Wolf PointState Farm$18-43%$-37
ConradState Farm$16-48%$-40
Red LodgeState Farm$20-41%$-36
RonanState Farm$19-41%$-35
ColumbusState Farm$18-44%$-39
ColstripState Farm$17-44%$-36
Three ForksState Farm$18-39%$-31
MaltaState Farm$18-44%$-39
EurekaState Farm$20-39%$-35
TownsendState Farm$18-39%$-32
BakerState Farm$18-41%$-34
Big TimberState Farm$18-45%$-39
Thompson FallsState Farm$19-41%$-36
ForsythState Farm$17-44%$-36
RoundupState Farm$18-44%$-37
ChoteauState Farm$18-44%$-37
PlentywoodState Farm$17-45%$-37
FairfieldState Farm$18-42%$-35
BoulderState Farm$18-40%$-32
PlainsState Farm$20-38%$-33
WhitehallState Farm$18-41%$-34
BrowningState Farm$20-42%$-38
AbsarokeeState Farm$18-44%$-39
ActonState Farm$18-46%$-42
AlbertonState Farm$19-40%$-33
AlderState Farm$18-40%$-33
AlzadaState Farm$18-45%$-39
Anaconda-Deer Lodge CountyState Farm$18-41%$-33
AngelaState Farm$18-43%$-36
AntelopeState Farm$18-42%$-35
ArleeState Farm$20-37%$-32
AshlandState Farm$18-44%$-39
AugustaState Farm$18-41%$-34
AvonState Farm$18-38%$-30
BabbState Farm$18-47%$-42
BainvilleState Farm$18-43%$-35
BallantineState Farm$18-44%$-40
BasinState Farm$18-42%$-35
BearcreekState Farm$18-46%$-41
BelfryState Farm$18-46%$-41
BeltState Farm$20-41%$-37
BiddleState Farm$18-46%$-40
Big ArmState Farm$20-40%$-35
BighornState Farm$18-45%$-39
Big SandyState Farm$19-42%$-37
Big SkyState Farm$18-40%$-33
BirneyState Farm$18-46%$-40
Black EagleState Farm$20-38%$-34
BloomfieldState Farm$17-45%$-37
BonnerState Farm$18-41%$-33
Box ElderState Farm$18-44%$-39
BoydState Farm$18-46%$-41
BoyesState Farm$18-44%$-38
BradyState Farm$18-45%$-39
BridgerState Farm$19-42%$-37
BroadusState Farm$20-40%$-35
BroadviewState Farm$18-44%$-39
BrocktonState Farm$18-45%$-39
BrockwayState Farm$18-43%$-35
BrusettState Farm$18-45%$-39
BuffaloState Farm$18-45%$-38
BusbyState Farm$18-47%$-43
ButteState Farm$19-38%$-31
BynumState Farm$18-45%$-39
CameronState Farm$18-40%$-32
Canyon CreekState Farm$18-41%$-33
CapitolState Farm$18-47%$-43
CardwellState Farm$18-39%$-31
CarterState Farm$18-43%$-37
CascadeState Farm$19-40%$-33
CharloState Farm$19-40%$-34
ChesterState Farm$17-48%$-41
ChinookState Farm$18-45%$-39
CircleState Farm$18-43%$-36
ClintonState Farm$17-42%$-34
Clyde ParkState Farm$19-39%$-32
Coffee CreekState Farm$18-45%$-38
CohagenState Farm$18-44%$-37
CondonState Farm$18-46%$-39
ConnerState Farm$18-38%$-30
Cooke CityState Farm$18-41%$-34
CoramState Farm$20-40%$-35
CorvallisState Farm$18-40%$-32
CraneState Farm$18-44%$-38
Crow AgencyState Farm$18-48%$-43
CulbertsonState Farm$18-42%$-35
CusterState Farm$18-42%$-36
DagmarState Farm$18-42%$-34
DarbyState Farm$18-39%$-31
DaytonState Farm$20-40%$-36
De BorgiaState Farm$18-43%$-37
DeckerState Farm$18-47%$-41
DellState Farm$18-39%$-31
DentonState Farm$18-44%$-37
DivideState Farm$18-40%$-32
DixonState Farm$20-37%$-31
DodsonState Farm$19-45%$-41
DrummondState Farm$18-41%$-32
DupuyerState Farm$18-46%$-41
DuttonState Farm$18-45%$-38
East Glacier ParkState Farm$19-42%$-38
EdgarState Farm$18-46%$-40
EkalakaState Farm$18-42%$-35
EllistonState Farm$18-39%$-31
ElmoState Farm$20-39%$-35
EmigrantState Farm$18-40%$-32
EnnisState Farm$18-40%$-32
EssexState Farm$20-40%$-36
EthridgeState Farm$18-45%$-38
FairviewState Farm$17-45%$-38
FallonState Farm$18-43%$-36
FishtailState Farm$19-42%$-37
FlaxvilleState Farm$18-42%$-35
FlorenceState Farm$19-39%$-32
FlowereeState Farm$18-45%$-39
Forest GroveState Farm$18-45%$-39
Fort Belknap AgencyState Farm$19-44%$-40
Fort BentonState Farm$18-42%$-36
Fort HarrisonState Farm$17-41%$-32
FortineState Farm$20-40%$-36
Fort PeckState Farm$18-44%$-37
Fort ShawState Farm$19-40%$-34
Fort SmithState Farm$18-50%$-47
FrazerState Farm$18-44%$-37
FrenchtownState Farm$18-42%$-34
FroidState Farm$17-45%$-38
FrombergState Farm$19-42%$-37
GalataState Farm$18-45%$-38
Gallatin GatewayState Farm$19-38%$-31
GardinerState Farm$19-37%$-30
GarrisonState Farm$18-40%$-32
GarryowenState Farm$18-47%$-42
GeraldineState Farm$18-42%$-36
GeyserState Farm$18-45%$-38
GildfordState Farm$18-44%$-38
GlenState Farm$18-38%$-29
GlentanaState Farm$18-44%$-37
Gold CreekState Farm$18-40%$-32
GrantsdaleState Farm$18-39%$-31
Grass RangeState Farm$18-43%$-36
GreycliffState Farm$18-45%$-40
HallState Farm$18-39%$-30
HammondState Farm$18-43%$-37
HarlowtonState Farm$18-43%$-37
HarrisonState Farm$19-35%$-28
HathawayState Farm$18-43%$-35
HauganState Farm$18-43%$-36
HaysState Farm$19-45%$-41
Heart ButteState Farm$19-43%$-39
Helena Valley SoutheastState Farm$17-41%$-32
Helena Valley West CentralState Farm$17-42%$-32
HelmvilleState Farm$18-40%$-32
HeronState Farm$21-37%$-33
HighwoodState Farm$18-46%$-40
HilgerState Farm$18-45%$-38
HinghamState Farm$18-46%$-40
HinsdaleState Farm$18-44%$-37
HobsonState Farm$18-44%$-38
HogelandState Farm$19-43%$-39
HomesteadState Farm$18-43%$-35
Hot SpringsState Farm$20-37%$-32
Hungry HorseState Farm$20-40%$-36
HuntleyState Farm$18-45%$-41
HusonState Farm$18-40%$-33
HyshamState Farm$18-44%$-37
IngomarState Farm$18-44%$-37
InvernessState Farm$18-45%$-39
IsmayState Farm$18-43%$-35
JacksonState Farm$18-38%$-30
Jefferson CityState Farm$18-41%$-34
JolietState Farm$18-44%$-38
JoplinState Farm$18-44%$-37
JordanState Farm$18-42%$-36
Judith GapState Farm$18-45%$-39
KevinState Farm$18-45%$-39
KilaState Farm$20-40%$-37
KinseyState Farm$18-43%$-36
KremlinState Farm$18-45%$-39
Lake Mc DonaldState Farm$20-41%$-37
LakesideState Farm$21-37%$-33
LambertState Farm$18-44%$-38
Lame DeerState Farm$18-44%$-38
LarslanState Farm$18-45%$-38
LavinaState Farm$18-45%$-39
LedgerState Farm$18-44%$-37
LimaState Farm$18-39%$-31
LincolnState Farm$19-37%$-31
LindsayState Farm$18-43%$-35
LloydState Farm$18-47%$-42
Lodge GrassState Farm$19-46%$-43
LoloState Farm$18-40%$-32
LomaState Farm$18-45%$-39
LonepineState Farm$20-38%$-33
LoringState Farm$18-45%$-39
LothairState Farm$18-45%$-38
Malmstrom AFBState Farm$20-36%$-30
ManhattanState Farm$18-41%$-33
MarionState Farm$21-38%$-34
Martin CityState Farm$20-40%$-36
MartinsdaleState Farm$18-42%$-35
MarysvilleState Farm$18-41%$-33
Mc AllisterState Farm$18-39%$-31
Mc LeodState Farm$18-45%$-39
Medicine LakeState Farm$16-46%$-37
MelroseState Farm$18-40%$-32
MelstoneState Farm$18-44%$-38
MelvilleState Farm$18-45%$-40
MildredState Farm$18-44%$-37
MilltownState Farm$18-40%$-32
MoccasinState Farm$18-44%$-37
MoltState Farm$18-44%$-39
MonarchState Farm$20-36%$-31
Montana CityState Farm$19-39%$-32
MooreState Farm$18-43%$-36
MosbyState Farm$18-43%$-36
MusselshellState Farm$18-44%$-37
NashuaState Farm$17-45%$-38
NeihartState Farm$20-36%$-30
NorrisState Farm$18-40%$-32
NoxonState Farm$21-40%$-37
NyeState Farm$18-45%$-39
OilmontState Farm$18-45%$-39
OliveState Farm$18-45%$-39
OlneyState Farm$20-40%$-35
OpheimState Farm$18-44%$-38
Orchard HomesState Farm$18-41%$-33
OtterState Farm$18-46%$-40
OutlookState Farm$18-43%$-36
OvandoState Farm$18-41%$-34
ParadiseState Farm$20-38%$-32
Park CityState Farm$18-45%$-40
PeerlessState Farm$18-45%$-38
PendroyState Farm$18-46%$-40
PhilipsburgState Farm$18-38%$-31
PinesdaleState Farm$18-39%$-31
PlevnaState Farm$18-43%$-35
PolarisState Farm$18-38%$-29
PolebridgeState Farm$20-39%$-35
Pompeys PillarState Farm$18-45%$-40
PonyState Farm$18-40%$-32
PoplarState Farm$18-42%$-35
PowdervilleState Farm$18-45%$-39
PowerState Farm$18-44%$-38
PrayState Farm$18-42%$-35
ProctorState Farm$20-41%$-37
PryorState Farm$18-47%$-43
RadersburgState Farm$18-40%$-32
RamsayState Farm$19-37%$-31
RapeljeState Farm$18-44%$-39
RavalliState Farm$20-38%$-33
RaymondState Farm$18-43%$-35
RaynesfordState Farm$18-45%$-39
RedstoneState Farm$18-42%$-35
Reed PointState Farm$18-46%$-40
ReserveState Farm$18-43%$-35
RexfordState Farm$20-39%$-35
RicheyState Farm$18-43%$-36
RichlandState Farm$18-44%$-37
RinglingState Farm$18-41%$-33
RiverbendState Farm$18-42%$-35
RobertsState Farm$19-44%$-39
RollinsState Farm$21-38%$-34
RoscoeState Farm$18-46%$-41
RosebudState Farm$18-43%$-36
RoyState Farm$18-43%$-36
RudyardState Farm$17-46%$-40
RyegateState Farm$19-43%$-38
SacoState Farm$18-45%$-39
SalteseState Farm$18-44%$-38
Sand CouleeState Farm$20-37%$-31
SandersState Farm$18-43%$-36
Sand SpringsState Farm$18-45%$-38
SavageState Farm$18-44%$-36
ScobeyState Farm$18-41%$-34
Seeley LakeState Farm$19-39%$-32
ShawmutState Farm$18-45%$-39
ShepherdState Farm$18-46%$-41
SheridanState Farm$19-37%$-30
Silver GateState Farm$18-41%$-34
Silver StarState Farm$19-39%$-32
SimmsState Farm$20-36%$-31
SomersState Farm$21-39%$-35
SpringdaleState Farm$18-41%$-34
StanfordState Farm$17-46%$-40
StevensvilleState Farm$18-40%$-33
St. IgnatiusState Farm$19-39%$-33
St. MarieState Farm$18-44%$-37
StockettState Farm$20-41%$-36
St. RegisState Farm$18-43%$-38
StrykerState Farm$20-40%$-36
St. XavierState Farm$19-46%$-43
SulaState Farm$18-39%$-31
SumatraState Farm$18-44%$-38
SunburstState Farm$18-46%$-42
Sun RiverState Farm$20-38%$-33
Sweet GrassState Farm$18-45%$-39
TeigenState Farm$18-44%$-37
TerryState Farm$18-42%$-35
TostonState Farm$18-41%$-33
TregoState Farm$20-40%$-35
Trout CreekState Farm$20-39%$-34
TroyState Farm$20-42%$-38
TurnerState Farm$18-47%$-42
Twin BridgesState Farm$19-36%$-28
Two DotState Farm$18-44%$-38
UlmState Farm$20-38%$-32
ValierState Farm$18-47%$-41
VandaliaState Farm$18-44%$-37
VaughnState Farm$19-40%$-35
VictorState Farm$18-40%$-32
VidaState Farm$18-44%$-37
Virginia CityState Farm$18-38%$-30
VolborgState Farm$18-44%$-37
WestbyState Farm$17-45%$-37
West GlacierState Farm$20-39%$-34
West YellowstoneState Farm$18-40%$-32
White Sulphur SpringsState Farm$18-41%$-33
WhitetailState Farm$18-43%$-36
WhitewaterState Farm$18-45%$-39
WhitlashState Farm$18-45%$-39
WibauxState Farm$17-43%$-35
WillardState Farm$18-43%$-35
Willow CreekState Farm$18-39%$-31
WilsallState Farm$19-38%$-32
WinifredState Farm$18-44%$-37
WinnettState Farm$18-43%$-37
WinstonState Farm$18-41%$-33
WisdomState Farm$19-36%$-28
Wise RiverState Farm$18-38%$-29
Wolf CreekState Farm$18-39%$-32
WordenState Farm$18-45%$-40
WyolaState Farm$18-50%$-47
ZortmanState Farm$18-46%$-41
ZurichState Farm$19-45%$-42

*The lowest rate referenced is for a minimum coverage policy for a 40-year-old with good credit and no driving violations.

Cheapest Car Insurance in Montana By Driver Age Group

We analyzed car insurance rates across Montana for three age groups: young drivers (16 to 25), adult drivers (26 to 64), and seniors (65+). Here are the providers offering the best deals for each group:

  • State Farm offers the lowest rates for young drivers starting at $36 per month
  • State Farm provides affordable coverage for adult drivers from $18 per month
  • State Farm leads with competitive rates for seniors beginning at $21 per mont

Cheapest Car Insurance For Young Drivers in Montana

Young drivers in Montana can find the lowest premiums with State Farm, which offers average rates of $36 per month or $429 annually. This is 70% cheaper than the state average, giving young drivers significant savings of about $1,020 per year. Other budget-friendly options include Geico at $79 per month and Allstate at $109 per month.

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Coverage Level:State Minimum Liability Only
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Gender:Male
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Credit Alignment:Good
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Driving Record:Clean
State Farm$36$429-70%$-1,020
Geico$79$952-34%$-497
Allstate$109$1,310-10%$-139
Nationwide$143$1,71718%$268
Progressive$153$1,83727%$388

Cheapest Car Insurance For Adult Drivers in Montana

For adult drivers, State Farm provides the most affordable minimum coverage in Montana at $18 per month, or just $220 annually. That’s 63% below the state average, saving drivers $367 each year. Geico follows at $29 per month, while Farmers, Kemper, and Nationwide are considerably higher, all ranging from $55 to $59 monthly.

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Coverage Level:State Minimum Liability Only
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Driving Record:Clean
State Farm$18$220-63%$-367
Geico$29$343-42%$-244
Farmers$55$65712%$70
Kemper$58$69118%$103
Nationwide$59$70220%$115

Cheapest Car Insurance For Senior Drivers in Montana

Seniors in Montana also benefit most from State Farm, with average rates of $21 per month, or $255 annually—68% less than the state average. This equals yearly savings of about $549. Geico is the next most affordable at $43 per month, while Allstate, Nationwide, and Kemper cost between $70 and $83 per month.

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Driving Record:Clean
State Farm$21$255-68%$-549
Geico$43$518-36%$-286
Allstate$83$99424%$190
Nationwide$70$8364%$33
Kemper$72$8637%$60

Cheapest Car Insurance For High-Risk Drivers in Montana

High-risk drivers in Montana including those with bad credit, DUIs, accidents, speeding tickets, or texting violations can still find affordable coverage. Based on the latest data, here are the cheapest providers for each risk profile:

  • Best for Bad Credit: Kemper (from $95 per month)
  • Best with a DUI: State Farm (from $20 per month)
  • Best with an Accident: State Farm (from $21 per month)
  • Best with a Speeding Ticket: State Farm (from $20 per month)
  • Best with a Texting Violation: State Farm (from $36 per month)

Cheapest Car Insurance For Bad Credit in Montana

Montana drivers with poor credit will find the best rates through Kemper, averaging $95 per month or $1,136 annually. This is 42% below the state average, saving drivers about $834 each year.

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Coverage Level (Friendly):State Minimum Liability Only
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Gender:Male
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Driving Record:Clean
Kemper$95$1,136-42%$-834
Geico$101$1,215-38%$-755
Nationwide$138$1,654-16%$-316
Allstate$164$1,9670%$-3
Progressive$170$2,0444%$74

Cheapest Car Insurance With a DUI in Montana

For Montana drivers with a DUI, State Farm is the most affordable option, with average premiums of $20 per month or $236 annually. This is 72% cheaper than the state average, saving drivers nearly $600 per year.

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Age Group:Adult Drivers
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Coverage Level:State Minimum Liability Only
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Gender:Male
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Credit Alignment:Good
State Farm$20$236-72%$-595
Kemper$60$724-13%$-107
Progressive$69$8300%$-1
Geico$75$9059%$74
Farmers$76$9079%$75

Cheapest Car Insurance With an Accident in Montana

Drivers in Montana with an accident on their record can get the lowest rates from State Farm, which charges $21 per month or $253 annually. This is 69% less than the state average, translating to savings of about $574 per year.

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Age Group:Adult Drivers
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Coverage Level:State Minimum Liability Only
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Gender:Male
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Credit Alignment:Good
State Farm$21$253-69%$-574
Geico$44$523-37%$-305
Farmers$79$94414%$117
Kemper$79$95015%$123
Allstate$82$97918%$152

Cheapest Car Insurance With an Speeding Ticket

Montana drivers with a speeding ticket will pay the least with State Farm, averaging $20 per month or $236 annually. That’s 65% below the state average, saving drivers $439 per year. Geico is also relatively affordable at $33 per month, while Farmers, Nationwide, and Kemper range from $55 to $74 monthly.

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Age Group:Adult Drivers
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Coverage Level:State Minimum Liability Only
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Gender:Male
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Credit Alignment:Good
State Farm$20$236-65%$-439
Farmers$55$657-3%$-18
Geico$33$400-41%$-275
Nationwide$74$88431%$209
Kemper$69$83123%$156

Cheapest Car Insurance With a Texting While Driving Violation

Auto-Owners offers the cheapest car insurance rates for Montana drivers with a texting-while-driving violation. Minimum coverage averages about $447 per year, while full coverage costs around $820 annually. That makes full coverage roughly 44% less expensive than the state average.

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Coverage Level:100/300/100 Full Cov. w/$1,000 Ded.
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Credit Alignment:Below Fair
Geico$209$2,511-41%$-1,760
Kemper$221$2,657-38%$-1,615
Nationwide$268$3,218-25%$-1,053
Allstate$326$3,912-8%$-359
State Farm$415$4,98217%$711

Compare the Cheapest Car Insurance in Montana for You

While the tables above show overall winners, the most affordable car insurance provider in Montana depends on your specific profile. For example, Kemper offers the lowest rates at $287 monthly for drivers with poor credit and an accident record who want 100/300/100 coverage.

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How to Get the Cheapest Car Insurance in Montana

Finding the most affordable insurance companies is just the first step to getting the best rates in Montana. Here are proven ways to save the most on auto insurance.

  1. 1

    Compare insurers across a large state

    Montana’s wide geographic spread means premiums can vary between urban areas like Billings or Missoula and the many rural counties. Rural drivers may pay less overall, but comparing quotes from national carriers and local insurers is still essential to find the lowest price.

  2. 2

    Meet Montana’s minimum requirements

    The state requires 25/50/20 liability coverage. These limits are enough to meet legal requirements but are considered low if you are involved in a serious accident. Many drivers raise their limits for more protection.

  3. 3

    Use discounts common in Montana

    Montana insurers offer savings for bundling auto with home, safe-driver programs, good student performance, and paying in full. Because many drivers in the state cover long distances, telematics programs that monitor mileage and driving habits can provide additional discounts for those who drive safely.

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    Match coverage to Montana’s unique risks

    Montana has one of the highest rates of wildlife collisions in the country, especially with deer and elk, making comprehensive coverage valuable even for older vehicles. Long winters and icy road conditions also make collision coverage a smart choice. In more populated areas, full coverage may be necessary to guard against theft and urban accident risks.

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    Adjust deductibles if possible

    Raising deductibles on collision or comprehensive coverage can lower monthly costs. This works best if you have enough savings to cover the higher out-of-pocket expenses in case of a claim.

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    Maintain a clean record and good credit

    Montana insurers weigh both credit history and driving record heavily. Building credit and avoiding violations are two of the most reliable long-term ways to keep rates affordable.

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    Use MTAIP as a fallback

    The Montana Automobile Insurance Plan provides coverage for high-risk drivers who cannot find insurance elsewhere. Premiums are higher than standard policies, so this plan is best used as a last resort.

Risks of Getting the Cheapest Car Insurance in Montana

Montana requires drivers to carry liability insurance with minimum coverage of 25/50/20. That means $25,000 for injuries to one person, $50,000 for injuries in a single accident, and $20,000 for property damage. While this satisfies state law, minimum coverage leaves you exposed to major financial risks:

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    Vehicle damage if you’re at fault won’t be covered

    Without collision coverage, you’ll pay out of pocket for your own repair costs if you cause an accident. In Montana, the average property damage claim reached about $4,500 in 2023, according to the Insurance Information Institute. Minimum coverage only pays for the other driver’s vehicle, not yours, leaving you with a steep repair bill.

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    Weather risks make damage to your car more likely and aren’t covered

    Montana’s weather brings hail, snow, and flooding that damage cars each year. Basic liability coverage won’t pay for weather-related repairs. Comprehensive coverage is the only way to protect against common risks like hailstorms, flash floods, and falling trees.

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    Bodily injury costs are likely to exceed minimum limits

    The state’s minimum bodily injury coverage of $25,000 per person may fall short in serious accidents. Average bodily injury claims nationwide topped $20,000 in 2023, according to the Insurance Information Institute, and medical costs continue to rise. Multi-vehicle crashes or long-term injuries can easily exceed minimum limits, leaving drivers responsible for large out-of-pocket expenses.

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    Not having uninsured motorist coverage increases your risk

    Roughly 9% of Montana drivers are uninsured, according to the Insurance Research Council. If you are hit by one of these drivers and you don’t carry uninsured motorist protection, you may have no way to recover damages. Adding UM/UIM coverage is a low-cost option that helps avoid devastating financial losses.

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    Vehicle theft and wildlife collisions are common and uncovered

    Montana sees higher rates of auto theft than many rural states, with stolen vehicles averaging over $8,000 in value, according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau. At the same time, Montana consistently ranks near the top nationally for deer and wildlife collisions, according to State Farm data. Without comprehensive coverage, you get no help paying for theft or wildlife damage, making this protection especially important for Montana drivers.

Minimum Coverage Requirements in Montana

Montana law requires all drivers to carry liability insurance before operating a vehicle. The state follows an at-fault system, meaning the driver who causes an accident must pay for damages. Policies must include bodily injury and property damage liability. These limits meet state law, but many drivers purchase higher coverage to reduce financial risk.

Coverage Type
Minimum Required Limit

Bodily Injury Liability (Per Person)

$25,000 per person

Bodily Injury Liability (Per Accident)

$50,000 per accident

Property Damage Liability

$20,000 per accident

Cheap Car Insurance in Montana: Bottom Line

State Farm offers the cheapest car insurance in Montana, with rates starting at $14 for minimum coverage and $57 for full coverage. While saving money is important, the lowest cost might not provide enough financial protection. Get as much coverage as your budget allows.

Cheap Car Insurance in Montana: FAQ

We answer common questions about Montana's affordable car insurance to help you find the right plan for your needs.

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How We Found the Most Affordable Car Insurance in Montana

MoneyGeek collected auto insurance data from the Montana Department of Insurance and Quadrant Information Services. We analyzed quotes from 12 major insurers and reviewed more than 200 million rate comparisons across every residential ZIP code in Montana.

Montana Driver Profile

Our analysis started with a standard driver profile to find the cheapest rates:

40-year-old male 2012 Toyota Camry LE Clean driving record 12,000 miles driven annually Good credit Valid license Currently insured No claims history

We adjusted this sample profile, as specified, to find the cheapest option for various driver backgrounds.

Standard Coverage Levels in Montana

We compared car insurance companies in Montana that offer minimum and full coverage policies. We set the limits of the minimum coverage car insurance policy to the minimum amount required by law in Montana.

The minimum coverage liability limits in Montana are:

$30,000 per person for bodily injury $60,000 per accident for bodily injury $20,000 per accident for property damage

For full coverage policy rates, we used the following liability limits:

$100,000 for bodily injury liability per person $300,000 for bodily injury liability per accident $100,000 for property damage liability Comprehensive and collision coverage with a $1,000 deductible

About Mark Fitzpatrick


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Mark Fitzpatrick, a Licensed Property and Casualty Insurance Producer, is MoneyGeek's resident Personal Finance Expert. With over five years of experience analyzing the insurance market, he conducts original research and creates tailored content for all types of buyers. His insights have been featured in publications like CNBC, NBC News and Mashable.

Fitzpatrick holds a master’s degree in economics and international relations from Johns Hopkins University and a bachelor’s degree from Boston College. He's also a five-time Jeopardy champion!

Passionate about economics and insurance, he aims to promote transparency in financial topics and empower others to make confident money decisions.


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