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Montana Car Insurance Quotes & Average Rates

Full coverage car insurance in Montana is estimated at $1,969 a year, or $164 a month, for a 35-year-old driver with a clean record. A state-minimum liability policy comes in near $506 a year. Montana is an at-fault state, and drivers must carry 25/50/20 liability limits. Below you will find estimated rates for 7 Montana cities, a breakdown by age and driving record, and the coverage the state actually requires.

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Car insurance calculator — Montana

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

Your estimated premium
$164/ month
$1,969 per year · carriers in Montana typically quote $1,398 $2,718
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Cheapest car insurance companies in Montana

InsurerEst. annualEst. monthlyvs. averageNotes
USAA$1,496$125-24%Military members and families only
Geico$1,615$135-18%Usually cheapest for clean records
State Farm$1,733$144-12%Strong for young and student drivers
Progressive$1,871$156-5%Competitive after a ticket or accident
Travelers$1,910$159-3%Good multi-policy discounts
Nationwide$1,969$1640%Mid-market, wide availability
Allstate$2,245$187+14%Higher base rate, heavy discount stacking
Farmers$2,382$199+21%Agent-led, priced above market

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

Montana car insurance rates by age

Driver ageFull coverage / yrMinimum / yrFull coverage / mo
16 years old$5,320$1,368$443
18 years old$4,487$1,154$374
20 years old$3,716$955$310
22 years old$3,086$794$257
25 years old$2,355$606$196
30 years old$2,030$522$169
40 years old$1,909$491$159
50 years old$1,827$470$152
60 years old$1,807$465$151
65 years old$1,888$486$157
70 years old$2,071$533$173
75 years old$2,416$621$201

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

How violations change your Montana premium

Driving recordEst. annualIncrease
Clean record$1,969
1 speeding ticket$2,422+23%
1 at-fault accident$2,895+47%
DUI / DWI$3,722+89%

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

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

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Montana minimum insurance requirements

Required coverage in MontanaMinimum limit
Bodily injury liability, per person$25,000
Bodily injury liability, per accident$50,000
Property damage liability$20,000
Insurance systemAt-fault (tort)

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

Coverage levels in Montana

Coverage levelEst. annualEst. monthly
State minimum liability$506$42
Full coverage (100/300/100 + comp & collision)$1,969$164
Full coverage, high limits + low deductible$2,344$195

Coverage level comparison for Montana.

Car insurance rates in Montana cities

Estimated annual full-coverage premium for a 35-year-old with a clean record, across the 7 Montana cities we price.

Frequently asked questions

How much is car insurance in Montana?
Full coverage in Montana is estimated at $1,969 a year, or $164 a month, for a 35-year-old with a clean record. A state-minimum policy is estimated at $506 a year.
What car insurance is required in Montana?
Montana requires $25,000 bodily injury liability per person, $50,000 per accident and $20,000 property damage.
Is Montana a no-fault state?
No. Montana 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 Montana city has the cheapest car insurance?
Of the 7 Montana cities we price, Kalispell carries the lowest estimate at $1,813 a year, while Billings is highest at $2,037. Urban density is the main driver of the gap.
How can I get cheaper car insurance in Montana?
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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