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Maine Car Insurance Quotes & Average Rates

Full coverage car insurance in Maine is estimated at $1,115 a year, or $93 a month, for a 35-year-old driver with a clean record. A state-minimum liability policy comes in near $375 a year. Maine is an at-fault state, and drivers must carry 50/100/25 liability limits. Below you will find estimated rates for 14 Maine cities, a breakdown by age and driving record, and the coverage the state actually requires.

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Car insurance calculator — Maine

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

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$93/ month
$1,115 per year · carriers in Maine typically quote $792 $1,539
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Cheapest car insurance companies in Maine

InsurerEst. annualEst. monthlyvs. averageNotes
USAA$847$71-24%Military members and families only
Geico$914$76-18%Usually cheapest for clean records
State Farm$981$82-12%Strong for young and student drivers
Progressive$1,059$88-5%Competitive after a ticket or accident
Travelers$1,082$90-3%Good multi-policy discounts
Nationwide$1,115$930%Mid-market, wide availability
Allstate$1,271$106+14%Higher base rate, heavy discount stacking
Farmers$1,349$112+21%Agent-led, priced above market

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

Maine car insurance rates by age

Driver ageFull coverage / yrMinimum / yrFull coverage / mo
16 years old$3,012$1,012$251
18 years old$2,540$854$212
20 years old$2,103$707$175
22 years old$1,747$587$146
25 years old$1,333$448$111
30 years old$1,149$386$96
40 years old$1,080$363$90
50 years old$1,034$348$86
60 years old$1,023$344$85
65 years old$1,069$359$89
70 years old$1,172$394$98
75 years old$1,368$460$114

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

How violations change your Maine premium

Driving recordEst. annualIncrease
Clean record$1,115
1 speeding ticket$1,371+23%
1 at-fault accident$1,639+47%
DUI / DWI$2,107+89%

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

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

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Maine minimum insurance requirements

Required coverage in MaineMinimum limit
Bodily injury liability, per person$50,000
Bodily injury liability, per accident$100,000
Property damage liability$25,000
Uninsured motorist 50/100Required
Medical payments $2,000Required
Insurance systemAt-fault (tort)

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

Coverage levels in Maine

Coverage levelEst. annualEst. monthly
State minimum liability$375$31
Full coverage (100/300/100 + comp & collision)$1,115$93
Full coverage, high limits + low deductible$1,327$111

Coverage level comparison for Maine.

Car insurance rates in Maine cities

Estimated annual full-coverage premium for a 35-year-old with a clean record, across the 14 Maine cities we price.

Frequently asked questions

How much is car insurance in Maine?
Full coverage in Maine is estimated at $1,115 a year, or $93 a month, for a 35-year-old with a clean record. A state-minimum policy is estimated at $375 a year.
What car insurance is required in Maine?
Maine requires $50,000 bodily injury liability per person, $100,000 per accident and $25,000 property damage, plus uninsured motorist 50/100, medical payments $2,000.
Is Maine a no-fault state?
No. Maine 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 Maine city has the cheapest car insurance?
Of the 14 Maine cities we price, Brunswick carries the lowest estimate at $1,079 a year, while Portland is highest at $1,213. Urban density is the main driver of the gap.
How can I get cheaper car insurance in Maine?
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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