Monthly car insurance costs in Cape Coral average $164 — slightly less than the Florida average but still higher than the national average. Thanks to its large retiree population, low vehicle theft rates, and a reputation as a safe city for drivers, rates here are often cheaper than in other parts of the state.[1] [2]
Still, many drivers pay less than the citywide average with companies like Progressive, Mile Auto, and Clearcover, with average liability rates as low as $91.
Ahead, we’ll break down the cheapest insurers for different driver types, how to choose the right insurance company, and ways to save on your premiums.
The cheapest auto insurance company in Cape Coral is Progressive, averaging $91 per month.
Cape Coral drivers pay $125 per month for liability coverage and $204 for full coverage.
Florida drivers must have at least $10,000 in personal injury protection (PIP) and property damage liability (PDL) to drive legally.[3]
The Cheapest Car Insurance Companies in Cape Coral, Florida
Even though average rates are lower in Cape Coral, you can still find ways to save on your auto insurance. Shopping around and checking for discounts can help ensure you’re getting the best insurance coverage at the cheapest price.
Check out the table below for Cape Coral’s five cheapest car insurance companies, according to Compare.com data.
Company | Average Monthly Premium |
|---|---|
| Progressive | $91 |
| Mile Auto | $97 |
| Clearcover | $98 |
| State Farm | $99 |
| GEICO | $112 |
| Dairyland | $114 |
| Embark | $124 |
| Infinity | $127 |
| Direct Auto | $139 |
| Mercury | $139 |
| GAINSCO | $142 |
| The General | $150 |
| Bristol West | $160 |
| Root | $166 |
| National General | $171 |
| Allstate | $172 |
| AssuranceAmerica | $175 |
| Travelers | $205 |
| Mendota | $260 |
| First Acceptance | $271 |
| Liberty Mutual | $273 |
Progressive is the cheapest auto insurer in Cape Coral, with average rates of $91 per month.
Insurance companies calculate car insurance differently and base your premiums on many factors. In the sections below, we explore the cheapest options for various driver profiles and policy types.
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Cheapest Car Insurance in Cape Coral by Driver and Coverage Type
While the above companies offer some of the lowest average rates in Cape Coral, your actual premium can vary based on factors like your age, driving history, ZIP code, and coverage needs.
The table below highlights the cheapest insurers for a range of driver profiles and coverage types, according to our data.
Driver/Coverage Type | Cheapest Insurer | Insurer’s Average Monthly Premium |
|---|---|---|
| State-minimum coverage | Progressive | $91 |
| Full coverage | State Farm | $139 |
| Teens | Progressive | $155 |
| Seniors | Progressive | $82 |
| Drivers with a speeding ticket | Progressive | $106 |
| Drivers with an at-fault accident | Progressive | $116 |
| Drivers with a DUI | Progressive | $119 |
| Drivers with excellent credit | Progressive | $83 |
| Drivers with poor credit | Progressive | $114 |
We’ve also included detailed breakdowns for each driver and policy type in the sections that follow.
State-minimum coverage averages $125 per month in Cape Coral, according to our data. But most experts recommend buying more coverage than the minimum requirements to avoid potentially large out-of-pocket costs after an accident.
But if you only need liability-only coverage, the following insurers offer the cheapest average rates in Cape Coral, according to Compare.com data.
The below rates in Cape Coral, FL, are estimated rates current as of: Monday, April 13 at 5:00 PM PDT.Average Liability Rates by Company
CompanyAverage Monthly PremiumProgressive $91 Mile Auto $97 Clearcover $98 State Farm $99 GEICO $112 Dairyland $114 Embark $124 Infinity $127 Direct Auto $139 Mercury $139 GAINSCO $142 The General $150 Bristol West $160 Root $166 National General $171 Allstate $172 AssuranceAmerica $175 Travelers $205 Mendota $260 First Acceptance $271 Liberty Mutual $273 Most drivers should consider full coverage. Florida requires only $10,000 in property damage, which won’t go far if someone totals your vehicle. Full coverage — which usually includes liability, comprehensive, and collision coverage — can help you pay for damage to your car, no matter who’s at fault. Lenders also require full coverage if you lease or finance your vehicle.
Full-coverage insurance policies in Cape Coral average $204 per month, but some insurers offer it for close to what you’d pay for liability insurance.
The chart below shows the five cheapest insurance companies in Cape Coral for full coverage, according to Compare.com data.
The below rates in Cape Coral, FL, are estimated rates current as of: Monday, April 13 at 5:00 PM PDT.Average Full-Coverage Rates by Company
CompanyAverage Monthly PremiumState Farm $139 Progressive $152 Mile Auto $156 Mercury $183 GEICO $196 National General $197 Direct Auto $205 Clearcover $206 Bristol West $224 Infinity $235 Allstate $242 The General $243 Embark $264 Root $266 AssuranceAmerica $273 Travelers $288 GAINSCO $290 Liberty Mutual $302 Dairyland $322 First Acceptance $350 Mendota $350 Despite being a small part of the Cape Coral population, teens pay the most for car insurance. Inexperience, speeding, driving during peak times, and distracted driving contribute to high fatal crash rates among teens. In fact, teens ages 16 to 19 have a fatal crash rate nearly three times as high as drivers aged 20 and older.[4]
We estimate the cost of car insurance for Cape Coral teens at $279 per month. But it’s still possible for young drivers to find a good deal on auto insurance, especially if you complete a driver training course.
Here are the five cheapest car insurers in Cape Coral for teens, according to Compare.com data.
The below rates in Cape Coral, FL, are estimated rates current as of: Monday, April 13 at 5:00 PM PDT.Average Rates for Teens
CompanyAverage Monthly PremiumProgressive $155 Clearcover $156 State Farm $187 Dairyland $192 Mile Auto $194 GEICO $196 Embark $211 Infinity $212 Mercury $246 GAINSCO $247 The General $260 Direct Auto $262 Bristol West $275 Root $280 Allstate $331 AssuranceAmerica $352 Travelers $416 Mendota $442 First Acceptance $461 Liberty Mutual $463 Seniors usually drive less, have years of experience, and tend to practice safer driving habits, which helps them get the lowest car insurance rates of any age group. In Cape Coral, older drivers pay around $148 per month.
Still, there may be room for more savings in your budget if you compare quotes from the five cheapest insurers in the Cape for seniors, according to Compare.com data.
The below rates in Cape Coral, FL, are estimated rates current as of: Monday, April 13 at 5:00 PM PDT.Average Rates for Seniors
CompanyAverage Monthly PremiumMile Auto $78 State Farm $80 Progressive $82 Clearcover $89 GEICO $91 Infinity $94 Dairyland $99 Embark $112 Mercury $113 Direct Auto $116 GAINSCO $124 The General $131 Bristol West $136 AssuranceAmerica $141 Root $142 Allstate $143 Travelers $168 Liberty Mutual $232 Mendota $234 First Acceptance $244 Insurers use your driving history to determine your risk of filing a claim when calculating your personal rate. Even minor driving violations, like a speeding ticket, can cause your rates to go up the next time your policy renews. Our research shows that a single speeding ticket causes average rates to increase by 37% nationwide.
Cape Coral drivers with a recent ticket pay around $192 per month for car insurance, but several insurers usually offer lower rates.
The chart below shows the five cheapest insurers in Cape Coral for people with a recent ticket, according to Compare.com data.
The below rates in Cape Coral, FL, are estimated rates current as of: Monday, April 13 at 5:00 PM PDT.Average Rates With a Ticket
CompanyAverage Monthly PremiumProgressive $106 Mile Auto $114 Clearcover $121 State Farm $121 Dairyland $137 GEICO $142 Embark $145 Infinity $156 GAINSCO $164 Direct Auto $169 Mercury $187 The General $194 Bristol West $195 Root $214 AssuranceAmerica $215 Allstate $217 Travelers $258 Mendota $304 First Acceptance $317 Liberty Mutual $336 Your rates could jump even higher if you cause an accident. A single at-fault accident causes a national average premium increase of 41%, according to our research.
The average monthly cost of car insurance in Cape Coral with a recent accident is $209, but you can often find a better deal with one of the five insurers in the chart below.
The below rates in Cape Coral, FL, are estimated rates current as of: Monday, April 13 at 5:00 PM PDT.Average Rates With an Accident
CompanyAverage Monthly PremiumProgressive $116 Mile Auto $129 State Farm $129 Clearcover $138 GEICO $144 Dairyland $148 Embark $158 Infinity $166 GAINSCO $179 Direct Auto $186 The General $203 Mercury $205 Bristol West $207 Root $219 Allstate $227 AssuranceAmerica $228 Travelers $272 Mendota $331 First Acceptance $345 Liberty Mutual $356 Expect to be put in a completely different cost category if you get a DUI conviction — it’s the most severe violation you can receive. Our research shows premiums rise by about 61% nationwide after a DUI conviction.
Drivers with a DUI in Cape Coral pay around $214 per month for car insurance. But that doesn’t mean you’re stuck paying sky-high rates.
Check out the chart below for the five cheapest insurers in Cape Coral after a DUI, according to Compare.com data.
The below rates in Cape Coral, FL, are estimated rates current as of: Monday, April 13 at 5:00 PM PDT.Average Rates With a DUI
CompanyAverage Monthly PremiumProgressive $119 Mile Auto $133 Clearcover $135 State Farm $136 GEICO $152 Dairyland $157 Embark $162 Infinity $174 Direct Auto $191 GAINSCO $195 The General $198 Mercury $201 Bristol West $220 Root $230 Allstate $236 AssuranceAmerica $240 Travelers $281 Mendota $339 First Acceptance $354 Liberty Mutual $375 Many insurance companies use credit history when calculating car insurance rates. Studies have shown a correlation between lower credit scores and a higher likelihood of filing claims.[5] Our research shows that drivers with poor credit pay, on average, 20% more for auto insurance than those with excellent credit scores.
The average monthly rate for drivers with poor credit in Cape Coral is $205, according to our data. But not all insurers use credit, and several usually offer cheaper rates, regardless of your credit history.
The below rates in Cape Coral, FL, are estimated rates current as of: Monday, April 13 at 5:00 PM PDT.Average Rates With Bad Credit
CompanyAverage Monthly PremiumProgressive $114 Mile Auto $120 Clearcover $121 GEICO $138 Dairyland $141 State Farm $143 Embark $155 Infinity $157 Mercury $170 Direct Auto $171 GAINSCO $175 The General $185 Bristol West $197 Root $205 Allstate $212 AssuranceAmerica $216 Travelers $253 Mendota $325 Liberty Mutual $327 First Acceptance $339
Florida Auto Insurance Requirements
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Like nearly every state, Florida requires all drivers to have car insurance. Despite the state’s high rate of personal injury lawsuits and insurance fraud — major contributing factors for Florida’s high insurance rates — it doesn’t require drivers to have a lot of coverage.[6]
$10,000 in personal injury protection (PIP)
$10,000 in property damage liability (PDL)
Florida requires all registered vehicles to have continuous auto coverage, even if no one is driving them or they’re inoperable. You must also have active coverage regardless of where your vehicle is. Failing to do so can lead to the suspension of your driving privileges and license plate.
Florida’s low PIP and PDL coverage requirements likely won’t be able to fully cover damages if you get into a serious accident. Keep in mind that PIP only covers 80% of your and your passengers’ medical expenses. And if you finance or lease your vehicle, lenders will require you to have comprehensive and collision coverage.
Though Lee County’s uninsured motorist rate is lower than the rest of the Sunshine State, you may want to consider adding uninsured motorist coverage to your policy to minimize the risk to your wallet.[7] You don’t want to be stuck paying for damages out of pocket if someone else hits your vehicle and doesn’t have insurance or enough liability coverage to pay for your damages.
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Car insurance averages $164 per month in Cape Coral, according to Compare.com data. Drivers pay an average of $125 for liability coverage and $204 for full coverage.
Progressive has the cheapest auto insurance in Cape Coral, with average rates of $91 per month, according to Compare.com data.
It depends on multiple factors, including your address, driving record, age, insurance needs, and more. Cape Coral drivers pay around $164 per month for car insurance, according to Compare.com data. For context, the state average is $176.
Progressive has some of the cheapest car insurance in Florida, averaging $98 per month for liability coverage and $148 for full coverage, according to Compare.com data.
Sources
- U.S. Census Bureau. "Cape Coral city, Florida."
- Crime Grade. "Cape Coral, FL Vehicle Theft Rates."
- Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. "Florida Insurance Requirements."
- Teen Drivers. "Risk Factors for Teen Drivers."
- Insurance Information Institute. "Trends and Insights: Risk-Based Pricing of Insurance."
- Insurance Research Council. "Personal Auto Insurance Affordability: Countrywide Trends and State Comparisons."
- Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. "Uninsured Motorist Rate."
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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