Monthly car insurance costs in Cape Coral average $165 — 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, State Farm, and Clearcover, with average liability rates as low as $93.
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 $93 per month.
Cape Coral drivers pay $129 per month for liability coverage and $201 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 | $93 |
| State Farm | $94 |
| Clearcover | $98 |
| Mile Auto | $99 |
| GEICO | $106 |
| Dairyland | $117 |
| Embark | $120 |
| Direct Auto | $137 |
| GAINSCO | $137 |
| Mercury | $139 |
| The General | $145 |
| Bristol West | $154 |
| AssuranceAmerica | $161 |
| Allstate | $163 |
| National General | $165 |
| Insurify Car | $177 |
| Root | $177 |
| Travelers | $194 |
| Hugo | $233 |
| Mendota | $255 |
| First Acceptance | $259 |
| Liberty Mutual | $262 |
Progressive is the cheapest auto insurer in Cape Coral, with average rates of $93 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 | $93 |
| Full coverage | State Farm | $131 |
| Teens | Progressive | $156 |
| Seniors | Progressive | $84 |
| Drivers with a speeding ticket | Progressive | $108 |
| Drivers with an at-fault accident | Progressive | $118 |
| Drivers with a DUI | Progressive | $121 |
| Drivers with excellent credit | Progressive | $85 |
| Drivers with poor credit | Progressive | $116 |
We’ve also included detailed breakdowns for each driver and policy type in the sections that follow.
State-minimum coverage averages $129 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: Thursday, July 9 at 5:00 PM PDT.Average Liability Rates by Company
CompanyAverage Monthly PremiumProgressive $93 State Farm $94 Clearcover $98 Mile Auto $99 GEICO $106 Dairyland $117 Embark $120 Direct Auto $137 GAINSCO $137 Mercury $139 The General $145 Bristol West $154 AssuranceAmerica $161 Allstate $163 National General $165 Insurify Car $177 Root $177 Travelers $194 Hugo $233 Mendota $255 First Acceptance $259 Liberty Mutual $262 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 $201 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: Thursday, July 9 at 5:00 PM PDT.Average Full-Coverage Rates by Company
CompanyAverage Monthly PremiumState Farm $131 Progressive $144 Mile Auto $160 Mercury $178 National General $186 GEICO $192 Direct Auto $196 Clearcover $205 Bristol West $211 Allstate $228 The General $237 AssuranceAmerica $255 Embark $256 Travelers $271 Root $280 GAINSCO $284 Liberty Mutual $291 Dairyland $318 First Acceptance $332 Mendota $343 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 $277 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: Thursday, July 9 at 5:00 PM PDT.Average Rates for Teens
CompanyAverage Monthly PremiumClearcover $154 Progressive $156 State Farm $175 GEICO $184 Dairyland $195 Mile Auto $196 Embark $202 GAINSCO $232 Mercury $244 The General $251 Root $255 Direct Auto $257 Bristol West $262 Insurify Car $298 Allstate $309 National General $316 AssuranceAmerica $322 Travelers $387 Hugo $392 Mendota $429 First Acceptance $435 Liberty Mutual $440 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: Thursday, July 9 at 5:00 PM PDT.Average Rates for Seniors
CompanyAverage Monthly PremiumState Farm $75 Mile Auto $79 Progressive $84 GEICO $86 Clearcover $88 Dairyland $101 Embark $108 Mercury $112 Direct Auto $115 GAINSCO $120 The General $126 AssuranceAmerica $129 Bristol West $131 National General $133 Allstate $135 Travelers $158 Insurify Car $159 Root $166 Hugo $210 Liberty Mutual $222 Mendota $229 First Acceptance $233 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: Thursday, July 9 at 5:00 PM PDT.Average Rates With a Ticket
CompanyAverage Monthly PremiumProgressive $108 State Farm $115 Mile Auto $116 Clearcover $121 GEICO $134 Embark $140 Dairyland $140 GAINSCO $159 Direct Auto $167 Mercury $186 Bristol West $188 The General $188 AssuranceAmerica $198 National General $199 Root $204 Allstate $204 Insurify Car $206 Travelers $243 Hugo $272 Mendota $297 First Acceptance $302 Liberty Mutual $323 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: Thursday, July 9 at 5:00 PM PDT.Average Rates With an Accident
CompanyAverage Monthly PremiumProgressive $118 State Farm $122 Mile Auto $131 Clearcover $137 GEICO $137 Dairyland $151 Embark $152 GAINSCO $172 Direct Auto $183 The General $196 Bristol West $200 Mercury $204 AssuranceAmerica $210 Allstate $215 National General $216 Root $218 Insurify Car $225 Travelers $257 Hugo $296 Mendota $324 First Acceptance $329 Liberty Mutual $341 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 $215 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: Thursday, July 9 at 5:00 PM PDT.Average Rates With a DUI
CompanyAverage Monthly PremiumProgressive $121 State Farm $129 Clearcover $129 Mile Auto $136 GEICO $145 Embark $156 Dairyland $161 Direct Auto $188 GAINSCO $188 The General $193 Mercury $203 Bristol West $211 AssuranceAmerica $221 Allstate $224 National General $226 Insurify Car $231 Root $243 Travelers $266 Hugo $304 Mendota $332 First Acceptance $337 Liberty Mutual $360 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 $206, 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: Thursday, July 9 at 5:00 PM PDT.Average Rates With Bad Credit
CompanyAverage Monthly PremiumProgressive $116 Clearcover $121 Mile Auto $122 GEICO $131 State Farm $135 Dairyland $145 Embark $150 Direct Auto $169 GAINSCO $169 Mercury $170 The General $179 Bristol West $190 AssuranceAmerica $199 Allstate $202 National General $204 Root $219 Insurify Car $221 Travelers $240 Hugo $291 Liberty Mutual $314 Mendota $319 First Acceptance $324
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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Cape Coral Auto Insurance FAQs
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Car insurance averages $165 per month in Cape Coral, according to Compare.com data. Drivers pay an average of $129 for liability coverage and $201 for full coverage.
Progressive has the cheapest auto insurance in Cape Coral, with average rates of $93 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 $165 per month for car insurance, according to Compare.com data. For context, the state average is $181.
Progressive has some of the cheapest car insurance in Florida, averaging $102 per month for liability coverage and $143 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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