Best Cheap Non-Owner Car Insurance Companies and Quotes

MoneyGeek examined seven insurers: USAA costs $25 monthly but limits membership to military families. GEICO costs $39 monthly for full coverage. You save $269 yearly versus more expensive options. GEICO earned a MoneyGeek score of 86 out of 100.

Travelers charges $43 monthly and has broader coverage options, scoring 4 out of 5. State Farm costs $44 monthly and gives you access to 19,000 agent locations for in-person service. Progressive costs $53 monthly because it specializes in SR-22 for high-risk drivers.

*USAA offers the most affordable rates at $25 monthly, though membership is limited to military families.

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Your age, driving record, coverage level and state requirements determine non-owner car insurance rates. Your credit score and previous violations also impact premiums. The table shows the cheapest non-owner car insurance companies for adult drivers with clean records seeking minimal coverage:

Auto-Owners offers the lowest premiums in 12 states, with monthly rates as low as $11 in Idaho and $13 in Indiana. But Auto-Owners operates in only 26 states, which limits access for many drivers.

GEICO offers affordable non-owner insurance in three states and is available nationwide, making it accessible to drivers who can't access Auto-Owners coverage. Travelers, State Farm, Kemper and Nationwide are among the most affordable options in the remaining states, with monthly premiums ranging from $15 to $41 depending on your location and state minimum requirements.

The table below shows the cheapest non-owner car insurance provider in each state for drivers with clean records seeking minimum coverage. Your actual rate will depend on your age, credit score and specific coverage needs.

Your age and driving experience directly influence non-owner car insurance rates. Seniors with decades of clean driving record qualify for the lowest premiums at $36 monthly, while young adults pay nearly double at $63 monthly due to their limited driving experience.

Adult drivers between these ages fall in the middle at $48 monthly. Auto-Owners Insurance Co offers the lowest rates across all three age groups for drivers seeking full coverage non-owner policies. The table below compares average monthly and yearly premiums by age.

Seniors save $309 annually compared to national averages, while young adults save $535 despite paying higher base premiums. GEICO and USAA provide competitive alternatives for drivers who can't access Auto-Owners coverage in their state or don't qualify for membership restrictions.

State Farm delivers the cheapest non-owner SR-22 car insurance quotes, averaging $603 per year or $50 monthly nationwide. These high-risk insurance solutions ensure compliance with state-mandated coverage requirements while maintaining budget-friendly premiums. Review the comparison table below to evaluate the cheapest non-owner SR-22 car insurance companies and quotes:

*Note: USAA offers the cheapest quotes for non-owner drivers with a serious at-fault accident at about $439. However, only active and retired military members and their families can qualify for USAA coverage.

Compare quotes from multiple providers. Rates vary between companies for identical coverage. Most companies don't give online quotes for non-owner insurance. Call and speak directly with an insurance agent.

Non-owner car insurance costs less than standard policies because these policies exclude comprehensive and collision coverage. Drivers with clean records pay around $578 yearly for minimum coverage non-owner policies versus $1,164 for standard minimum coverage. You cut costs $586 yearly.

Bad credit creates the largest savings gap: $1,017 yearly. Standard policies heavily penalize poor credit scores with higher comprehensive and collision premiums. At-fault accidents and speeding tickets save $782 and $763 yearly. Even a DUI conviction saves you $624 yearly with non-owner coverage. You'll still pay higher premiums overall because of the violation's severity.

Non-owner car insurance covers liability for property damage and bodily injury you cause to others when driving a vehicle you don't own. This pays for the other driver's medical bills, vehicle repairs, and property damage after an at-fault accident. Standard car insurance attaches to particular vehicles and includes comprehensive and collision coverage. Non-owner policies exclude this physical damage coverage.

Non-owner policies follow you, not specific vehicles. They give only liability protection meeting state minimum requirements. State minimum liability limits range from $25,000 to $50,000 per person for bodily injury. Total per-accident limits: $50,000 to $100,000. Property damage coverage starts at $10,000 to $25,000 per accident.

Add coverage for:

• Medical payments
• Personal injury protection
• Uninsured/underinsured motorists
• Rental car liability

Non-owner insurance costs less for drivers who don't own a vehicle but frequently rent or borrow cars and need minimum coverage. It gives financial protection at a lower cost, especially when you need proof of insurance without owning a car.

This article shows the cheapest and best providers to help you find options balancing affordability and financial protection. Get quotes from at least three providers like GEICO, Travelers, State Farm and USAA when shopping around.

We answer common questions about non-owner car insurance to help you decide if it fits your needs.

Drivers without vehicles face a unique challenge: securing affordable liability coverage when most insurers focus on standard car policies. We designed our research to identify which companies offer the best combination of low rates and quality service for non-owner insurance,coverage that's harder to find and often requires calling agents directly for quotes.

Data Collection and Analysis

We gathered 12,128 quotes from 319 companies across 204 ZIP codes using data from Quadrant Information Services and state insurance departments. Our analysis focused on identifying the cheapest car insurance options for various driver profiles who don't own vehicles.

We ranked providers using data from AM Best, J.D. Power, the CRASH Network report card and quote data, weighted as follows:

• Affordability: 40%
• Customer satisfaction: 25%
• Claim satisfaction: 20%
• Coverage offerings: 10%
• Financial stability: 5%

This weighting prioritizes the factors that matter most when you're paying for liability-only coverage: finding affordable rates while ensuring reliable service.

Sample Driver Profile

Our standardized profile includes:

• 40-year-old man
• Clean driving record
• 2010 Toyota Camry LE
• 12,000 miles driven annually

We modified this profile based on age, location and driving history for specific driver characteristics. For non-owners needing an SR-22, we added an accident with $1,000 to $1,999 in property damage.

Coverage Definitions

Each state sets minimum coverage requirements. For national recommendations, we use an average of all state minimums. State-specific recommendations use only that state's required liability limits.

Learn more about MoneyGeek's auto insurance methodology.