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Car Insurance Quotes in South Portland, ME

Full coverage / year
$1,079
State minimum / year
$363
Typical quote range
$766 – $1,489

The estimated cost of full coverage car insurance in South Portland is $1,079 a year, against $363 for a state-minimum policy. Premiums here land roughly 11% under the Maine average thanks to low traffic density and few comprehensive claims. Two drivers on the same street routinely pay double the difference, so treat the average as a starting point and quote your own profile.

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Car insurance calculator — South Portland, ME

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

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$1,079 per year · carriers in South Portland, ME typically quote $766 – $1,489
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Cheapest car insurance companies in South Portland, ME

InsurerEst. annualEst. monthlyvs. averageNotes
USAA$820$68-24%Military members and families only
Geico$885$74-18%Usually cheapest for clean records
State Farm$950$79-12%Strong for young and student drivers
Progressive$1,025$85-5%Competitive after a ticket or accident
Travelers$1,047$87-3%Good multi-policy discounts
Nationwide$1,079$900%Mid-market, wide availability
Allstate$1,230$103+14%Higher base rate, heavy discount stacking
Farmers$1,306$109+21%Agent-led, priced above market

Modelled estimates for a 35-year-old with a clean record and full coverage in South Portland, ME. 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 South Portland

Driver ageFull coverage / yrMinimum / yrFull coverage / mo
16 years old$2,915$979$243
18 years old$2,459$826$205
20 years old$2,036$684$170
22 years old$1,691$568$141
25 years old$1,291$434$108
30 years old$1,113$374$93
40 years old$1,046$351$87
50 years old$1,001$336$83
60 years old$990$333$83
65 years old$1,035$348$86
70 years old$1,135$381$95
75 years old$1,324$445$110

Estimated premiums by age in South Portland, ME, clean record, sedan.

What a ticket, accident or DUI costs in South Portland

Driving recordEst. annualIncrease
Clean record$1,079—
1 speeding ticket$1,327+23%
1 at-fault accident$1,586+47%
DUI / DWI$2,040+89%

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

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Minimum car insurance requirements in Maine

Every driver registering a vehicle in Maine 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 Maine Department of Insurance.

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)

Coverage levels compared in South Portland

Coverage levelEst. annualEst. monthly
State minimum liability$363$30
Full coverage (100/300/100 + comp & collision)$1,079$90
Full coverage, high limits + low deductible$1,284$107

Coverage level comparison for South Portland, ME.

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 South Portland

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. South Portland covers 04106, 04116 among others. Enter yours in the calculator above.

Frequently asked questions

▸How much is car insurance in South Portland, ME?
Full coverage in South Portland is estimated at $1,079 a year ($90 a month) for a 35-year-old with a clean record. A state-minimum liability policy is estimated at $363 a year. Actual quotes vary with your ZIP, vehicle, credit tier where permitted, and claims history.
▸What is the minimum car insurance required in Maine?
Maine requires at least $50,000 bodily injury per person, $100,000 per accident and $25,000 property damage, plus uninsured motorist 50/100, medical payments $2,000. Maine is an at-fault state, so the driver responsible for the crash pays for the damage.
▸Who has the cheapest car insurance in South Portland?
On our modelled comparison, Geico, State Farm and Progressive tend to price lowest in South Portland 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 South Portland?
An 18-year-old in South Portland is estimated at $2,459 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 South Portland?
A DUI takes the estimate from $1,079 to about $2,040 a year in South Portland, an increase of roughly 89%. Maine drivers with a DUI usually also need an SR-22 certificate filed by the insurer.
▸Can I lower my car insurance bill in South Portland?
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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