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

Auto-Owners offers the lowest average premiums in Tucson, but your rate could be higher or lower depending on factors like your driving record, ZIP code, and age.

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Tucson car insurance averages $124 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 Auto-Owners, Just Pay-Per-Mile, 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
  • Auto-Owners offers the cheapest car insurance in Tucson, at $61 per month.

  • Tucson drivers pay an average of $93 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 $124 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: Monday, August 10 at 5:00 PM PDT. 
Company
Average Monthly Premium
Auto-Owners$61
Just Pay-Per-Mile$61
Mile Auto$71
Progressive$75
State Farm$75
Sun Coast$76
Aspire General$79
Certainly$79
Novo Flex$82
USAA$83
Novo Next$86
The General$88
Mercury$89
Novo$93
Allstate$97
Just Unlimited$100
GEICO$101
Safeco$101
Hiroad$103
Direct Auto$104
Bristol West$105
National General$108
Dairyland$110
Clearcover$115
Trexis$117
Commonwealth Casualty$118
AssuranceAmerica$119
GAINSCO$120
Travelers$128
Covercube$133
Mendota$135
Insurify Car$138
First Acceptance$142
American Family$145
Country Financial$145
The Hartford$149
Farmers$150
Liberty Mutual$167
Root$169
Hugo$170
Foremost$188
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 Monday, August 10 at 5:00 PM PDT.

Auto-Owners offers the cheapest car insurance in Tucson, with an average monthly rate of $61. 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
Cheapest Insurer
Insurer’s Average Monthly Premium
State-minimum coverageAuto-Owners$61
Full coverageAuto-Owners$100
TeensAuto-Owners$131
SeniorsAuto-Owners$47
Drivers with a speeding ticketAuto-Owners$80
Drivers with an at-fault accidentAuto-Owners$82
Drivers with a DUIAuto-Owners$83
Drivers with excellent creditAuto-Owners$48
Drivers with poor creditAuto-Owners$92
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: Auto-Owners

​In Tucson, the average monthly premium for state-minimum coverage is $93, 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: Monday, August 10 at 5:00 PM PDT. 

Average Liability Rates by Company

Company
Average Monthly Premium
Auto-Owners$61
Just Pay-Per-Mile$61
Mile Auto$71
Progressive$75
State Farm$75
Sun Coast$76
Aspire General$79
Certainly$79
Novo Flex$82
USAA$83
Novo Next$86
The General$88
Mercury$89
Novo$93
Allstate$97
Just Unlimited$100
GEICO$101
Safeco$101
Hiroad$103
Direct Auto$104
Bristol West$105
National General$108
Dairyland$110
Clearcover$115
Trexis$117
Commonwealth Casualty$118
AssuranceAmerica$119
GAINSCO$120
Travelers$128
Covercube$133
Mendota$135
Insurify Car$138
First Acceptance$142
American Family$145
Country Financial$145
The Hartford$149
Farmers$150
Liberty Mutual$167
Root$169
Hugo$170
Foremost$188

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: Monday, August 10 at 5:00 PM PDT. 

Average Full-Coverage Rates by Company

Company
Average Monthly Premium
Auto-Owners$100
Novo Next$111
Just Pay-Per-Mile$112
Novo Flex$114
Mile Auto$121
Progressive$121
State Farm$123
Sun Coast$127
USAA$137
Safeco$138
Novo$141
Mercury$147
Aspire General$150
Allstate$157
GEICO$163
Hiroad$181
Direct Auto$188
Bristol West$189
Clearcover$190
Just Unlimited$193
National General$200
Certainly$209
The General$210
Liberty Mutual$211
Travelers$212
AssuranceAmerica$217
Trexis$228
Root$236
Country Financial$240
American Family$241
Commonwealth Casualty$241
The Hartford$247
Farmers$249
Dairyland$256
GAINSCO$259
Covercube$262
Foremost$441

Cheapest for teens: Auto-Owners

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 $260, 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: Monday, August 10 at 5:00 PM PDT. 

Average Rates for Teens

Company
Average Monthly Premium
Just Pay-Per-Mile$128
Auto-Owners$131
State Farm$155
Mile Auto$155
Progressive$157
Sun Coast$160
USAA$163
Aspire General$166
Certainly$166
The General$171
Novo Flex$172
Mercury$174
Novo Next$181
Novo$195
GEICO$196
Bristol West$200
Allstate$204
Clearcover$204
Dairyland$205
Just Unlimited$210
Hiroad$216
Direct Auto$217
Safeco$219
GAINSCO$227
National General$228
Commonwealth Casualty$239
Trexis$246
Country Financial$250
AssuranceAmerica$262
Root$278
Covercube$279
Travelers$282
Mendota$283
Insurify Car$290
American Family$292
First Acceptance$298
Liberty Mutual$315
Farmers$319
The Hartford$353
Hugo$357

Cheapest for seniors: Auto-Owners

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 $103 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: Monday, August 10 at 5:00 PM PDT. 

Average Rates for Seniors

Company
Average Monthly Premium
Auto-Owners$47
Just Pay-Per-Mile$51
Mile Auto$54
State Farm$58
Progressive$62
Sun Coast$63
Aspire General$66
Certainly$66
USAA$66
Novo Flex$68
Mercury$69
Novo Next$72
The General$73
Novo$77
GEICO$79
Allstate$81
National General$83
Just Unlimited$83
Direct Auto$84
Hiroad$86
Bristol West$86
Safeco$86
AssuranceAmerica$91
Dairyland$92
Commonwealth Casualty$94
Trexis$97
Clearcover$100
Travelers$100
GAINSCO$101
The Hartford$105
Covercube$111
Mendota$112
Country Financial$113
American Family$114
Insurify Car$115
Farmers$117
First Acceptance$118
Liberty Mutual$136
Hugo$142
Root$153

Cheapest after a ticket: Auto-Owners

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 $160. 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: Monday, August 10 at 5:00 PM PDT. 

Average Rates With a Ticket

Company
Average Monthly Premium
Just Pay-Per-Mile$79
Auto-Owners$80
Mile Auto$87
State Farm$96
Progressive$97
Sun Coast$98
Aspire General$102
Certainly$102
Novo Flex$106
USAA$108
Novo Next$111
The General$120
Novo$120
Mercury$125
Allstate$125
Just Unlimited$129
Hiroad$133
Direct Auto$133
GEICO$134
Safeco$135
Bristol West$135
National General$137
Dairyland$138
Commonwealth Casualty$143
GAINSCO$146
Clearcover$148
Trexis$151
AssuranceAmerica$154
Travelers$168
Covercube$172
Mendota$174
Insurify Car$178
First Acceptance$183
American Family$190
Farmers$195
Country Financial$197
Root$204
The Hartford$208
Liberty Mutual$216
Hugo$219

Cheapest after an accident: Auto-Owners

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 $169 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: Monday, August 10 at 5:00 PM PDT. 

Average Rates With an Accident

Company
Average Monthly Premium
Auto-Owners$82
Just Pay-Per-Mile$83
Mile Auto$97
State Farm$101
Progressive$102
Sun Coast$103
Aspire General$107
Certainly$107
Novo Flex$111
USAA$114
Novo Next$117
The General$123
Novo$126
Allstate$132
Mercury$135
GEICO$136
Just Unlimited$136
Hiroad$140
Bristol West$141
Safeco$142
Direct Auto$144
National General$146
Dairyland$147
GAINSCO$156
Commonwealth Casualty$158
Trexis$159
AssuranceAmerica$161
Clearcover$166
Travelers$176
Covercube$181
Mendota$183
Insurify Car$188
First Acceptance$193
American Family$199
Country Financial$202
Farmers$204
The Hartford$212
Root$216
Liberty Mutual$225
Hugo$231

Cheapest after a DUI: Auto-Owners

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 $175 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: Monday, August 10 at 5:00 PM PDT. 

Average Rates With a DUI

Company
Average Monthly Premium
Auto-Owners$83
Just Pay-Per-Mile$86
Mile Auto$101
Progressive$106
State Farm$106
Sun Coast$107
Aspire General$111
Certainly$111
Novo Flex$116
USAA$118
Novo Next$121
The General$122
Novo$131
Mercury$134
Allstate$137
Just Unlimited$141
GEICO$144
Hiroad$145
Direct Auto$147
Bristol West$149
National General$153
Dairyland$156
Clearcover$157
Safeco$157
Trexis$165
Commonwealth Casualty$166
AssuranceAmerica$169
GAINSCO$170
Travelers$182
Covercube$188
Mendota$190
Insurify Car$195
American Family$197
First Acceptance$200
Country Financial$201
Farmers$213
The Hartford$221
Liberty Mutual$237
Root$240
Hugo$240

Cheapest for bad credit: Auto-Owners

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 $155 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: Monday, August 10 at 5:00 PM PDT. 

Average Rates With Bad Credit

Company
Average Monthly Premium
Just Pay-Per-Mile$76
Mile Auto$88
Auto-Owners$92
Progressive$94
Sun Coast$95
Aspire General$99
Certainly$99
Novo Flex$103
USAA$103
Novo Next$108
State Farm$109
Mercury$109
The General$109
Novo$116
Allstate$121
Just Unlimited$125
GEICO$125
Safeco$125
Hiroad$129
Direct Auto$129
Bristol West$130
National General$134
Dairyland$136
Clearcover$142
Commonwealth Casualty$146
Trexis$146
AssuranceAmerica$147
GAINSCO$149
Travelers$151
Covercube$166
Mendota$169
Insurify Car$173
American Family$175
Country Financial$176
First Acceptance$178
Farmers$186
The Hartford$191
Liberty Mutual$200
Root$209
Hugo$213

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 $124, according to Compare.com data. That breaks down to an average of $93 per month for liability insurance and $154 for full coverage. 

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

    We found that Auto-Owners offers the cheapest coverage in Tucson, with an average monthly premium of $61. 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 $124, which is lower than the national average of $141. 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."

Methodology

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
Edited byLequita WestbrooksSenior Editor
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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