The Cheapest Auto Insurance Companies in Tucson, Arizona, in 2026

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Tucson car insurance averages $123 per month, according to Compare.com data. But you might not have to pay that much. Several insurers offer significantly lower rates. In fact, companies like Just Pay-Per-Mile, Auto-Owners, and Mile Auto offer the cheapest average rates in Tucson.

Whether you’re a teen driver, a senior, or someone with a less-than-perfect record, this article will help you find the best rates in Tucson. We’ll cover the cheapest insurers and give you tips for how to pick the right company and lower your bill without cutting coverage.

Key Takeaways
  • Just Pay-Per-Mile offers the cheapest car insurance in Tucson, at $60 per month.

  • Tucson drivers pay an average of $92 per month for liability coverage and $154 for full coverage.

  • Arizona requires drivers to have 25/50/15 liability limits.[1]

The Cheapest Car Insurance Companies in Tucson, Arizona

Although average car insurance rates in Tucson cost around $123 per month, many insurers offer premiums significantly below the citywide average. By comparing quotes, you can uncover significant savings.​

The table below highlights the cheapest car insurance companies in Tucson, according to Compare.com data.

The below rates in Tucson, AZ, are estimated rates current as of: Thursday, April 30 at 5:00 PM PDT. 
Company
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Average Monthly Premium
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Just Pay-Per-Mile$60
Auto-Owners$61
Mile Auto$67
Progressive$69
State Farm$75
Certainly$76
Sun Coast$76
Aspire General$80
Novo Flex$83
Mercury$85
USAA$85
The General$88
Novo Next$89
Novo$94
Dairyland$97
Just Unlimited$99
Hiroad$100
Safeco$101
GEICO$102
Bristol West$103
National General$105
Direct Auto$107
Trexis$115
Commonwealth Casualty$117
Clearcover$118
AssuranceAmerica$119
GAINSCO$121
Root$121
Allstate$126
Travelers$130
Covercube$131
Country Financial$146
American Family$147
The Hartford$151
Farmers$152
Liberty Mutual$165
Nationwide$170
Foremost$206
We sourced this data by analyzing real quotes from Compare.com's 100-plus partner insurance companies alongside rate filings collected and distributed by Quadrant Information Services. Actual quotes may vary. Data updated on Thursday, April 30 at 5:00 PM PDT.

Just Pay-Per-Mile offers the cheapest car insurance in Tucson, with an average monthly rate of $60. Keep in mind that these are just average rates. The cheapest insurer for you may be different, since personal factors like your age, driving history, and location determine your rates.

In the following sections, we explore the cheapest companies for different types of drivers and coverages.

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Cheapest Car Insurance in Tucson by Driver and Coverage Type

While the companies listed above are a great place to start, your actual auto insurance rates will vary significantly depending on many factors like your age, driving history, credit record, ZIP code, and more.

The table below lists the cheapest car insurance companies in Tucson, categorized by driver type and coverage level, according to Compare.com data.

Driver/Coverage Type
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Insurer’s Average Monthly Premium
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State-minimum coverageJust Pay-Per-Mile$60
Full coverageAuto-Owners$105
TeensJust Pay-Per-Mile$128
SeniorsJust Pay-Per-Mile$51
Drivers with a speeding ticketJust Pay-Per-Mile$76
Drivers with an at-fault accidentJust Pay-Per-Mile$81
Drivers with a DUIJust Pay-Per-Mile$82
Drivers with excellent creditJust Pay-Per-Mile$52
Drivers with poor creditJust Pay-Per-Mile$75
We sourced this data by analyzing real quotes from Compare.com's 100-plus partner insurance companies alongside rate filings collected and distributed by Quadrant Information Services. Actual quotes may vary. Data updated on .

We’ve included more detailed breakdowns for each driver type in the sections below so that you can find the best fit for your situation.

Cheapest state-minimum coverage: Just Pay-Per-Mile

​In Tucson, the average monthly premium for state-minimum coverage is $92, according to our research. While meeting Arizona’s minimum-coverage requirements can keep insurance costs low, experts often recommend purchasing more coverage to protect you against large out-of-pocket expenses after an at-fault car accident.​[2]

The chart below showcases the five most affordable insurance companies for state-minimum coverage in Tucson, according to Compare.com data.​

The below rates in Tucson, AZ, are estimated rates current as of: Thursday, April 30 at 5:00 PM PDT. 

Average Liability Rates by Company

Company
Average Monthly Premium
Just Pay-Per-Mile$60
Auto-Owners$61
Mile Auto$67
Progressive$69
State Farm$75
Certainly$76
Sun Coast$76
Aspire General$80
Novo Flex$83
Mercury$85
USAA$85
The General$88
Novo Next$89
Novo$94
Dairyland$97
Just Unlimited$99
Hiroad$100
Safeco$101
GEICO$102
Bristol West$103
National General$105
Direct Auto$107
Trexis$115
Commonwealth Casualty$117
Clearcover$118
AssuranceAmerica$119
GAINSCO$121
Root$121
Allstate$126
Travelers$130
Covercube$131
Country Financial$146
American Family$147
The Hartford$151
Farmers$152
Liberty Mutual$165
Nationwide$170
Foremost$206

Cheapest full coverage: Auto-Owners

Most drivers should consider full coverage — especially if your car would be expensive to replace. Additionally, if you’re leasing or financing your car, your lender will require full coverage.[3] It includes your liability insurance, as well as comprehensive and collision coverage, which repairs or replaces your vehicle after incidents like theft, vandalism, hail, and at-fault accidents.

The average full-coverage rate in Tucson is $154 per month, according to our data. But while the cost of full coverage is usually higher, several insurers offer much cheaper rates.

We’ve compiled the five cheapest companies for full-coverage car insurance in Tucson in the following chart.

The below rates in Tucson, AZ, are estimated rates current as of: Thursday, April 30 at 5:00 PM PDT. 

Average Full-Coverage Rates by Company

Company
Average Monthly Premium
Auto-Owners$105
Just Pay-Per-Mile$113
Mile Auto$115
Novo Flex$115
Novo Next$121
State Farm$130
Sun Coast$130
Safeco$139
Progressive$141
Novo$143
USAA$145
Mercury$146
Aspire General$153
GEICO$166
Hiroad$180
Root$187
Bristol West$191
Just Unlimited$191
Clearcover$193
Direct Auto$196
National General$201
Certainly$205
Liberty Mutual$211
The General$215
Allstate$216
Travelers$223
Trexis$228
AssuranceAmerica$229
Commonwealth Casualty$243
Dairyland$245
Country Financial$253
American Family$254
Covercube$259
The Hartford$260
Farmers$262
GAINSCO$266
Nationwide$293
Foremost$403

Cheapest for teens: Just Pay-Per-Mile

Teen drivers face some of the highest insurance rates of any age group due to their higher likelihood of car accidents. Crash rates for teen drivers are nearly three times higher than for drivers older than 19, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).[4]

The average monthly premium for teen drivers in Tucson is $262, but that doesn’t mean you can’t find a good deal. It’s possible for young drivers to find affordable coverage with the right insurer.

In the chart below, we’ve highlighted the five cheapest insurance companies for teen drivers in Tucson.

The below rates in Tucson, AZ, are estimated rates current as of: Thursday, April 30 at 5:00 PM PDT. 

Average Rates for Teens

Company
Average Monthly Premium
Just Pay-Per-Mile$128
Auto-Owners$134
Progressive$147
Mile Auto$149
State Farm$158
Certainly$162
Sun Coast$162
Mercury$169
Aspire General$171
USAA$171
The General$172
Novo Flex$177
Dairyland$184
Novo Next$190
Bristol West$199
Novo$201
GEICO$201
Just Unlimited$211
Clearcover$212
Hiroad$213
Safeco$221
Direct Auto$225
National General$227
Root$230
GAINSCO$236
Commonwealth Casualty$238
Trexis$245
Country Financial$259
AssuranceAmerica$265
Allstate$270
Covercube$280
Travelers$292
American Family$302
Liberty Mutual$315
Farmers$328
Nationwide$359
The Hartford$365

Cheapest for seniors: Just Pay-Per-Mile

Senior drivers typically pay the lowest rates of any age group. That’s because older drivers tend to drive less and have lower accident rates.[5] The average rate for seniors in Tucson is $104 per month, according to Compare.com data.

And while these rates are already low, several companies offer even more affordable options. Here are the five cheapest insurance companies for senior drivers in Tucson, according to our research.

The below rates in Tucson, AZ, are estimated rates current as of: Thursday, April 30 at 5:00 PM PDT. 

Average Rates for Seniors

Company
Average Monthly Premium
Auto-Owners$48
Just Pay-Per-Mile$51
Mile Auto$52
State Farm$58
Progressive$58
Certainly$64
Sun Coast$64
Mercury$67
Aspire General$68
USAA$68
Novo Flex$70
The General$74
Novo Next$75
Novo$80
GEICO$80
Dairyland$82
National General$82
Just Unlimited$84
Hiroad$85
Bristol West$85
Direct Auto$87
Safeco$87
AssuranceAmerica$92
Commonwealth Casualty$93
Trexis$97
Root$100
Allstate$101
GAINSCO$102
Travelers$103
Clearcover$104
The Hartford$107
Covercube$111
Country Financial$115
American Family$116
Farmers$119
Nationwide$129
Liberty Mutual$136

Cheapest after a ticket: Just Pay-Per-Mile

Traffic violations, like getting a speeding ticket, can lead to higher rates the next time your insurance policy renews. That’s because insurers see tickets as signs of increased risk. In fact, our research shows that just one speeding ticket can raise average premiums by 29% nationwide.

In Tucson, the average monthly premium for drivers with a speeding ticket is $156. Fortunately, some insurers still offer affordable rates despite minor violations.

Here are five companies offering cheaper rates for Tucson drivers with recent speeding tickets, according to our data.

The below rates in Tucson, AZ, are estimated rates current as of: Thursday, April 30 at 5:00 PM PDT. 

Average Rates With a Ticket

Company
Average Monthly Premium
Just Pay-Per-Mile$76
Auto-Owners$80
Mile Auto$82
Progressive$87
State Farm$96
Certainly$96
Sun Coast$96
Aspire General$101
Novo Flex$105
USAA$110
Novo Next$113
Mercury$118
The General$118
Novo$119
Dairyland$122
Just Unlimited$125
Hiroad$127
Bristol West$131
National General$132
Safeco$133
GEICO$134
Direct Auto$135
Commonwealth Casualty$140
GAINSCO$146
Trexis$146
Clearcover$151
AssuranceAmerica$152
Root$162
Allstate$165
Covercube$166
Travelers$170
American Family$192
Farmers$196
Country Financial$199
The Hartford$210
Liberty Mutual$211
Nationwide$222

Cheapest after an accident: Just Pay-Per-Mile

Causing an accident can raise your rates significantly — particularly if you’re at fault. On average, an at-fault accident causes rates to increase by 33%, according to Compare.com research.

Tucson drivers with a recent accident pay an average of $166 per month for coverage, according to our data. But several insurers have cheaper rates.

Check out the five companies in the chart below if you have an accident on your record.

The below rates in Tucson, AZ, are estimated rates current as of: Thursday, April 30 at 5:00 PM PDT. 

Average Rates With an Accident

Company
Average Monthly Premium
Just Pay-Per-Mile$81
Auto-Owners$82
Mile Auto$91
Progressive$93
State Farm$100
Certainly$102
Sun Coast$102
Aspire General$108
Novo Flex$112
USAA$115
Novo Next$120
The General$122
Novo$127
Mercury$129
Dairyland$130
Just Unlimited$133
Hiroad$135
GEICO$135
Bristol West$137
National General$141
Safeco$142
Direct Auto$147
Trexis$155
Commonwealth Casualty$156
GAINSCO$157
AssuranceAmerica$160
Root$164
Clearcover$170
Allstate$171
Covercube$176
Travelers$177
American Family$200
Country Financial$202
Farmers$205
The Hartford$212
Liberty Mutual$222
Nationwide$231

Cheapest after a DUI: Just Pay-Per-Mile

A DUI conviction causes the steepest increase in insurance premiums of any violation. Our data shows that average rates increase by 58% nationwide after a DUI. In Tucson, drivers with a DUI pay around $168 per month.

The good news is that you’re not necessarily stuck with high rates — some insurers offer competitive pricing if you have a DUI on record. The chart below highlights the five cheapest companies for drivers with a DUI offense in Tucson, according to Compare.com data.

The below rates in Tucson, AZ, are estimated rates current as of: Thursday, April 30 at 5:00 PM PDT. 

Average Rates With a DUI

Company
Average Monthly Premium
Just Pay-Per-Mile$82
Auto-Owners$85
Mile Auto$94
Progressive$94
Certainly$104
Sun Coast$104
State Farm$105
Aspire General$109
Novo Flex$113
USAA$119
The General$119
Novo Next$122
Mercury$126
Novo$128
Just Unlimited$135
Dairyland$136
Hiroad$137
GEICO$142
Bristol West$144
National General$147
Direct Auto$150
Safeco$150
Trexis$157
Commonwealth Casualty$159
Clearcover$165
AssuranceAmerica$167
GAINSCO$170
Root$171
Allstate$177
Covercube$179
Travelers$182
Country Financial$200
American Family$206
Farmers$213
The Hartford$221
Liberty Mutual$231
Nationwide$238

Cheapest for bad credit: Just Pay-Per-Mile

Some insurers consider your credit history when determining your premiums because it can correlate with how likely you are to file a claim. Insurance companies use credit-based insurance scores to help predict the likelihood that you’ll file a claim.[6] Our research shows drivers with poor credit pay an average of 38% more than drivers with excellent credit.

Tucson drivers with poor credit pay an average monthly rate of $154 for car insurance. But not all companies use credit, and some offer affordable rates regardless of your credit history.

Here are the five cheapest companies in Tucson for drivers with poor credit, according to Compare.com data.

The below rates in Tucson, AZ, are estimated rates current as of: Thursday, April 30 at 5:00 PM PDT. 

Average Rates With Bad Credit

Company
Average Monthly Premium
Just Pay-Per-Mile$75
Mile Auto$83
Progressive$86
Auto-Owners$91
Certainly$95
Sun Coast$95
Aspire General$100
Novo Flex$104
Mercury$104
USAA$104
State Farm$108
The General$109
Novo Next$111
Novo$118
Dairyland$120
Just Unlimited$124
Safeco$125
Hiroad$125
GEICO$126
Bristol West$127
National General$129
Direct Auto$132
Trexis$144
Commonwealth Casualty$144
Clearcover$146
AssuranceAmerica$147
GAINSCO$149
Root$149
Allstate$155
Travelers$160
Covercube$164
Country Financial$176
American Family$177
Farmers$187
The Hartford$195
Liberty Mutual$198
Nationwide$210

Arizona Auto Insurance Requirements

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Like most states, Arizona requires all drivers to have auto insurance. The state’s minimum-coverage requirements are 25/50/15, which breaks down to:​

Additional coverages, such as uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM), comprehensive insurance, and collision coverage, are optional, but many experts recommend them for broader protection. The latest data shows that approximately 10.6% of drivers in Arizona drive without insurance, according to the Insurance Information Institute, so you may want to consider adding UM/UIM coverage.[7] 

Is minimum coverage enough in Tucson?

Most experts recommend purchasing coverage above the state’s minimum-coverage limits. For instance, if you cause an accident with $40,000 in property damages, the state-minimum property damage coverage would leave you responsible for the remaining $25,000 out of pocket.

The Arizona Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions advises consumers to carefully review auto policies for exclusions that may limit coverage for family members and recommends considering additional coverage to ensure protection meets expectations.[8]

Insurance professionals typically recommend drivers purchase 100/300/100 levels of liability coverage for greater financial protection from at-fault accidents.

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Tucson Auto Insurance FAQs

Below, we’ve answered the most common questions Tucson drivers ask about car insurance.

  • How much is car insurance in Tucson?

    The average monthly rate for car insurance in Tucson is $123, according to Compare.com data. That breaks down to an average of $92 per month for liability insurance and $154 for full coverage. 

  • What’s the cheapest auto insurance company in Tucson?

    We found that Just Pay-Per-Mile offers the cheapest coverage in Tucson, with an average monthly premium of $60. But it may not be your cheapest option, which is why you should always compare quotes from multiple insurers to find the best rate for your specific needs.​

  • Is car insurance in Tucson expensive?

    No. Tucson car insurance isn’t expensive. The average monthly premium in Tucson is $123, which is lower than the national average of $140. But your rate may be higher or lower depending on factors like your ZIP code, driving record, age, and credit history.​

Sources

  1. DIFI. "Minimum Coverage Required for Arizona Drivers."
  2. III. "How much auto coverage do I need?."
  3. Naic.org. "What You Should Know About Auto Insurance Coverage."
  4. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. "Fatality Facts 2022 Teenagers."
  5. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. "Older Drivers."
  6. Naic.org. "Credit-Based Insurance Scores Aren’t the Same as a Credit Score. Understand How Credit and Other Factors Determine Your Premiums."
  7. III. "Facts + Statistics: Uninsured motorists."
  8. DIFI. "Shopping for Auto Insurance."

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Data scientists at Compare.com analyzed more than 50 million real-time auto insurance quotes from more than 75 partner insurers in order to compile the rates and statistics seen in this article. Compare.com’s auto insurance data includes coverage analysis and details on drivers’ vehicles, driving records, insurance histories, and demographic information.

All the rates listed in this article have been collected from a combination of real Compare.com quotes and external insurance rate data gathered in collaboration with Quadrant Information Services. Compare.com uses these observations to provide readers with insights into how auto insurance companies determine their premiums.

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J.J. Starr
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J.J. Starr
J.J. StarrInsurance Writer

J.J. Starr is an insurance and personal finance expert who has been writing for Compare.com since 2022. Her work has been published across the web, appearing on sites such as Insurify.

Prior to writing for Compare.com, J.J. was a registered banker and life insurance consultant, holding a Series 6, FINRA, and life insurance license. She also earned a master’s degree in writing from New York University.

J.J. has a passion for helping people save money by explaining complex topics like car insurance in a way that is simple and easy to understand.

Lequita Westbrooks
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Lequita Westbrooks
Lequita WestbrooksSenior Editor

Lequita Westbrooks is an insurance editor at Compare.com. Her writing and editing experiences span several industries, including insurance, personal finance, higher education, and more. She excels at explaining complex topics like auto insurance in simple, easy-to-understand language and is passionate about helping readers save money. Lequita graduated from the University of South Florida, where she earned her Bachelor’s degree in English.

Mark Friedlander
Reviewed byMark FriedlanderSenior Director, Media Relations | Insurance Information Institute
Mark Friedlander
Mark FriedlanderSenior Director, Media Relations | Insurance Information Institute
  • Senior Director, Media Relations, with Triple-I

  • 30+ years of industry experience

  • Leadership positions at several trade organizations

Mark Friedlander is Senior Director, Media Relations, at the Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I), where he serves as a national spokesperson, handling a wide array of insurance industry media issues. His responsibilities also include spearheading the association’s hurricane season communications strategy and its member company support and media outreach.

Throughout his 30+ years in the insurance industry, Mark has held leadership positions across multiple trade groups, including serving as Board Chair and President of the Insurance Marketing & Communications Association (IMCA). He has also advised editorial teams at organizations such as U.S. News & World Report, Insurify, Bankrate, and more.

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