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Car Insurance Quotes in Salt Lake City, UT

Full coverage / year
$2,148
State minimum / year
$733
Typical quote range
$1,525 – $2,964

Drivers in Salt Lake City pay an estimated $2,148 a year for full coverage car insurance, or about $179 a month. Rates here run roughly 8% higher than the rest of Utah, driven by steady commuter traffic and a moderate claim frequency. Use the calculator below to price your actual age, vehicle and record instead of the city average.

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Car insurance calculator — Salt Lake City, UT

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

Your estimated premium
$179/ month
$2,148 per year · carriers in Salt Lake City, UT typically quote $1,525 – $2,964
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Cheapest car insurance companies in Salt Lake City, UT

InsurerEst. annualEst. monthlyvs. averageNotes
USAA$1,632$136-24%Military members and families only
Geico$1,761$147-18%Usually cheapest for clean records
State Farm$1,890$158-12%Strong for young and student drivers
Progressive$2,041$170-5%Competitive after a ticket or accident
Travelers$2,084$174-3%Good multi-policy discounts
Nationwide$2,148$1790%Mid-market, wide availability
Allstate$2,449$204+14%Higher base rate, heavy discount stacking
Farmers$2,599$217+21%Agent-led, priced above market

Modelled estimates for a 35-year-old with a clean record and full coverage in Salt Lake City, UT. 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 Salt Lake City

Driver ageFull coverage / yrMinimum / yrFull coverage / mo
16 years old$5,801$1,981$483
18 years old$4,893$1,671$408
20 years old$4,052$1,383$338
22 years old$3,365$1,149$280
25 years old$2,568$877$214
30 years old$2,214$756$185
40 years old$2,081$711$173
50 years old$1,993$680$166
60 years old$1,970$673$164
65 years old$2,059$703$172
70 years old$2,258$771$188
75 years old$2,635$900$220

Estimated premiums by age in Salt Lake City, UT, clean record, sedan.

What a ticket, accident or DUI costs in Salt Lake City

Driving recordEst. annualIncrease
Clean record$2,148—
1 speeding ticket$2,642+23%
1 at-fault accident$3,157+47%
DUI / DWI$4,059+89%

What a violation costs a 35-year-old in Salt Lake City, UT. Surcharges normally stay on the policy for three to five years.

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Minimum car insurance requirements in Utah

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

Required coverage in UtahMinimum limit
Bodily injury liability, per person$30,000
Bodily injury liability, per accident$65,000
Property damage liability$25,000
PIP $3,000Required
Insurance systemNo-fault

Coverage levels compared in Salt Lake City

Coverage levelEst. annualEst. monthly
State minimum liability$733$61
Full coverage (100/300/100 + comp & collision)$2,148$179
Full coverage, high limits + low deductible$2,556$213

Coverage level comparison for Salt Lake City, UT.

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 Salt Lake City

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. Salt Lake City covers 84101, 84102, 84103, 84104, 84105, 84106 among others. Enter yours in the calculator above.

Frequently asked questions

▸How much is car insurance in Salt Lake City, UT?
Full coverage in Salt Lake City is estimated at $2,148 a year ($179 a month) for a 35-year-old with a clean record. A state-minimum liability policy is estimated at $733 a year. Actual quotes vary with your ZIP, vehicle, credit tier where permitted, and claims history.
▸What is the minimum car insurance required in Utah?
Utah requires at least $30,000 bodily injury per person, $65,000 per accident and $25,000 property damage, plus pip $3,000. Utah is a no-fault state, so your own policy pays your initial medical costs regardless of who caused the crash.
▸Who has the cheapest car insurance in Salt Lake City?
On our modelled comparison, Geico, State Farm and Progressive tend to price lowest in Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City?
An 18-year-old in Salt Lake City is estimated at $4,893 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 Salt Lake City?
A DUI takes the estimate from $2,148 to about $4,059 a year in Salt Lake City, an increase of roughly 89%. Utah drivers with a DUI usually also need an SR-22 certificate filed by the insurer.
▸Can I lower my car insurance bill in Salt Lake City?
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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