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Louisiana Car Insurance Quotes & Average Rates

Full coverage car insurance in Louisiana is estimated at $3,513 a year, or $293 a month, for a 35-year-old driver with a clean record. A state-minimum liability policy comes in near $1,073 a year. Louisiana is an at-fault state, and drivers must carry 15/30/25 liability limits. Below you will find estimated rates for 30 Louisiana cities, a breakdown by age and driving record, and the coverage the state actually requires.

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Car insurance calculator — Louisiana

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

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$293/ month
$3,513 per year · carriers in Louisiana typically quote $2,494 $4,848
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Cheapest car insurance companies in Louisiana

InsurerEst. annualEst. monthlyvs. averageNotes
USAA$2,670$223-24%Military members and families only
Geico$2,881$240-18%Usually cheapest for clean records
State Farm$3,091$258-12%Strong for young and student drivers
Progressive$3,337$278-5%Competitive after a ticket or accident
Travelers$3,408$284-3%Good multi-policy discounts
Nationwide$3,513$2930%Mid-market, wide availability
Allstate$4,005$334+14%Higher base rate, heavy discount stacking
Farmers$4,251$354+21%Agent-led, priced above market

Modelled estimates for a 35-year-old with a clean record and full coverage in Louisiana. 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.

Louisiana car insurance rates by age

Driver ageFull coverage / yrMinimum / yrFull coverage / mo
16 years old$9,489$2,899$791
18 years old$8,004$2,446$667
20 years old$6,628$2,025$552
22 years old$5,505$1,682$459
25 years old$4,201$1,284$350
30 years old$3,622$1,107$302
40 years old$3,404$1,040$284
50 years old$3,260$996$272
60 years old$3,223$985$269
65 years old$3,368$1,029$281
70 years old$3,694$1,129$308
75 years old$4,310$1,317$359

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

How violations change your Louisiana premium

Driving recordEst. annualIncrease
Clean record$3,513
1 speeding ticket$4,321+23%
1 at-fault accident$5,164+47%
DUI / DWI$6,640+89%

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

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

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Louisiana minimum insurance requirements

Required coverage in LouisianaMinimum limit
Bodily injury liability, per person$15,000
Bodily injury liability, per accident$30,000
Property damage liability$25,000
Insurance systemAt-fault (tort)

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

Coverage levels in Louisiana

Coverage levelEst. annualEst. monthly
State minimum liability$1,073$89
Full coverage (100/300/100 + comp & collision)$3,513$293
Full coverage, high limits + low deductible$4,181$348

Coverage level comparison for Louisiana.

Car insurance rates in Louisiana cities

Estimated annual full-coverage premium for a 35-year-old with a clean record, across the 30 Louisiana cities we price.

Frequently asked questions

How much is car insurance in Louisiana?
Full coverage in Louisiana is estimated at $3,513 a year, or $293 a month, for a 35-year-old with a clean record. A state-minimum policy is estimated at $1,073 a year.
What car insurance is required in Louisiana?
Louisiana requires $15,000 bodily injury liability per person, $30,000 per accident and $25,000 property damage.
Is Louisiana a no-fault state?
No. Louisiana 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 Louisiana city has the cheapest car insurance?
Of the 30 Louisiana cities we price, Estelle carries the lowest estimate at $3,108 a year, while New Orleans is highest at $3,771. Urban density is the main driver of the gap.
How can I get cheaper car insurance in Louisiana?
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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