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Car Insurance Quotes in Lafayette, LA

Full coverage / year
$3,492
State minimum / year
$1,067
Typical quote range
$2,479 – $4,819

Full coverage car insurance in Lafayette, LA runs an estimated $3,492 per year — roughly $291 monthly. That tracks the Louisiana average closely, reflecting typical suburban driving patterns. Use the calculator below to price your actual age, vehicle and record instead of the city average.

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Car insurance calculator — Lafayette, LA

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

Your estimated premium
$291/ month
$3,492 per year · carriers in Lafayette, LA typically quote $2,479 – $4,819
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Cheapest car insurance companies in Lafayette, LA

InsurerEst. annualEst. monthlyvs. averageNotes
USAA$2,654$221-24%Military members and families only
Geico$2,863$239-18%Usually cheapest for clean records
State Farm$3,073$256-12%Strong for young and student drivers
Progressive$3,317$276-5%Competitive after a ticket or accident
Travelers$3,387$282-3%Good multi-policy discounts
Nationwide$3,492$2910%Mid-market, wide availability
Allstate$3,981$332+14%Higher base rate, heavy discount stacking
Farmers$4,225$352+21%Agent-led, priced above market

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

Car insurance rates by age in Lafayette

Driver ageFull coverage / yrMinimum / yrFull coverage / mo
16 years old$9,432$2,882$786
18 years old$7,956$2,431$663
20 years old$6,588$2,013$549
22 years old$5,472$1,672$456
25 years old$4,176$1,276$348
30 years old$3,600$1,100$300
40 years old$3,384$1,034$282
50 years old$3,240$990$270
60 years old$3,204$979$267
65 years old$3,348$1,023$279
70 years old$3,672$1,122$306
75 years old$4,284$1,309$357

Estimated premiums by age in Lafayette, LA, clean record, sedan.

What a ticket, accident or DUI costs in Lafayette

Driving recordEst. annualIncrease
Clean record$3,492—
1 speeding ticket$4,295+23%
1 at-fault accident$5,133+47%
DUI / DWI$6,600+89%

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

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Minimum car insurance requirements in Louisiana

Every driver registering a vehicle in Louisiana must carry at least the limits below. Driving without them risks fines, licence suspension and an SR-22 filing requirement. Verify current limits with the Louisiana Department of Insurance.

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)

Coverage levels compared in Lafayette

Coverage levelEst. annualEst. monthly
State minimum liability$1,067$89
Full coverage (100/300/100 + comp & collision)$3,492$291
Full coverage, high limits + low deductible$4,155$346

Coverage level comparison for Lafayette, LA.

Minimum liability is the cheapest legal option, but it pays nothing toward your own car. If your vehicle is worth more than roughly $3,000, or you still owe money on it, full coverage is normally the rational choice — the lender will require it either way.

ZIP codes we price in Lafayette

Rates move between ZIP codes inside the same city, sometimes by 15% or more, because claim frequency and theft rates are measured at ZIP level. Lafayette covers 70501, 70502, 70503, 70504, 70505, 70506 among others. Enter yours in the calculator above.

Frequently asked questions

▸How much is car insurance in Lafayette, LA?
Full coverage in Lafayette is estimated at $3,492 a year ($291 a month) for a 35-year-old with a clean record. A state-minimum liability policy is estimated at $1,067 a year. Actual quotes vary with your ZIP, vehicle, credit tier where permitted, and claims history.
▸What is the minimum car insurance required in Louisiana?
Louisiana requires at least $15,000 bodily injury per person, $30,000 per accident and $25,000 property damage. Louisiana is an at-fault state, so the driver responsible for the crash pays for the damage.
▸Who has the cheapest car insurance in Lafayette?
On our modelled comparison, Geico, State Farm and Progressive tend to price lowest in Lafayette for clean records, with USAA lower still for military families. The order changes by ZIP code and driver profile, which is why quoting at least three carriers is worth doing at every renewal.
▸How much does car insurance cost for a teen driver in Lafayette?
An 18-year-old in Lafayette is estimated at $7,956 a year for full coverage — roughly 128% above a 35-year-old on the same policy. Adding the teen to a parent's policy rather than buying a standalone one almost always costs less.
▸How much does a DUI raise insurance in Lafayette?
A DUI takes the estimate from $3,492 to about $6,600 a year in Lafayette, an increase of roughly 89%. Louisiana drivers with a DUI usually also need an SR-22 certificate filed by the insurer.
▸Can I lower my car insurance bill in Lafayette?
The three changes with the largest effect are raising your deductible from $500 to $1,000 (about 9% off the comprehensive and collision portion), bundling home or renters cover, and re-shopping at renewal — loyalty rarely earns a discount. Low-mileage and telematics programmes are worth checking if you drive under 7,500 miles a year.
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