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Idaho Car Insurance Quotes & Average Rates

Full coverage car insurance in Idaho is estimated at $1,381 a year, or $115 a month, for a 35-year-old driver with a clean record. A state-minimum liability policy comes in near $428 a year. Idaho is an at-fault state, and drivers must carry 25/50/15 liability limits. Below you will find estimated rates for 17 Idaho cities, a breakdown by age and driving record, and the coverage the state actually requires.

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Car insurance calculator — Idaho

Estimated from state average premiums and your rating factors. Not a quote.

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$1,381 per year · carriers in Idaho typically quote $980 $1,905
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Cheapest car insurance companies in Idaho

InsurerEst. annualEst. monthlyvs. averageNotes
USAA$1,050$88-24%Military members and families only
Geico$1,132$94-18%Usually cheapest for clean records
State Farm$1,215$101-12%Strong for young and student drivers
Progressive$1,312$109-5%Competitive after a ticket or accident
Travelers$1,340$112-3%Good multi-policy discounts
Nationwide$1,381$1150%Mid-market, wide availability
Allstate$1,574$131+14%Higher base rate, heavy discount stacking
Farmers$1,671$139+21%Agent-led, priced above market

Modelled estimates for a 35-year-old with a clean record and full coverage in Idaho. USAA tends to sit lowest, but the ranking flips constantly by ZIP and driver profile — which is exactly why quoting three carriers is worth the ten minutes.

Idaho car insurance rates by age

Driver ageFull coverage / yrMinimum / yrFull coverage / mo
16 years old$3,729$1,157$311
18 years old$3,145$976$262
20 years old$2,604$808$217
22 years old$2,163$671$180
25 years old$1,651$512$138
30 years old$1,423$442$119
40 years old$1,338$415$111
50 years old$1,281$398$107
60 years old$1,267$393$106
65 years old$1,324$411$110
70 years old$1,452$451$121
75 years old$1,694$526$141

Estimated premiums by age in Idaho, clean record, sedan.

How violations change your Idaho premium

Driving recordEst. annualIncrease
Clean record$1,381
1 speeding ticket$1,698+23%
1 at-fault accident$2,029+47%
DUI / DWI$2,609+89%

What a violation costs a 35-year-old in Idaho. Surcharges normally stay on the policy for three to five years.

A DUI in Idaho usually also triggers an SR-22 filing requirement, which most standard carriers will not write.

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Idaho minimum insurance requirements

Required coverage in IdahoMinimum limit
Bodily injury liability, per person$25,000
Bodily injury liability, per accident$50,000
Property damage liability$15,000
Insurance systemAt-fault (tort)

Limits are set by statute and change from time to time. Confirm the current figures with the Idaho Department of Insurance before you buy.

Coverage levels in Idaho

Coverage levelEst. annualEst. monthly
State minimum liability$428$36
Full coverage (100/300/100 + comp & collision)$1,381$115
Full coverage, high limits + low deductible$1,643$137

Coverage level comparison for Idaho.

Car insurance rates in Idaho cities

Estimated annual full-coverage premium for a 35-year-old with a clean record, across the 17 Idaho cities we price.

Frequently asked questions

How much is car insurance in Idaho?
Full coverage in Idaho is estimated at $1,381 a year, or $115 a month, for a 35-year-old with a clean record. A state-minimum policy is estimated at $428 a year.
What car insurance is required in Idaho?
Idaho requires $25,000 bodily injury liability per person, $50,000 per accident and $15,000 property damage.
Is Idaho a no-fault state?
No. Idaho is an at-fault (tort) state, so the driver responsible for a crash — through their liability insurance — pays for the other party's injuries and property damage.
Which Idaho city has the cheapest car insurance?
Of the 17 Idaho cities we price, Kuna carries the lowest estimate at $1,252 a year, while Boise is highest at $1,519. Urban density is the main driver of the gap.
How can I get cheaper car insurance in Idaho?
Re-quote at every renewal rather than letting the policy roll, raise your deductible to $1,000 if you can absorb it, bundle with home or renters cover, and ask specifically about low-mileage, defensive-driving and telematics discounts. The spread between the cheapest and most expensive carrier on an identical risk is routinely close to 2x.
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