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 State Farm, Progressive, and Clearcover, with average liability rates as low as $92.
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 State Farm, averaging $92 per month.
Cape Coral drivers pay $132 per month for liability coverage and $199 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 |
|---|---|
| State Farm | $92 |
| Progressive | $94 |
| Clearcover | $98 |
| Mile Auto | $102 |
| GEICO | $104 |
| Dairyland | $119 |
| Embark | $120 |
| Direct Auto | $136 |
| GAINSCO | $136 |
| Allstate | $142 |
| Mercury | $142 |
| The General | $144 |
| Bristol West | $153 |
| AssuranceAmerica | $159 |
| Insurify Car | $164 |
| National General | $167 |
| Root | $180 |
| Travelers | $191 |
| Hugo | $229 |
| First Acceptance | $245 |
| Mendota | $253 |
| Liberty Mutual | $257 |
State Farm is the cheapest auto insurer in Cape Coral, with average rates of $92 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 | State Farm | $92 |
| Full coverage | State Farm | $128 |
| Teens | State Farm | $170 |
| Seniors | State Farm | $74 |
| Drivers with a speeding ticket | State Farm | $112 |
| Drivers with an at-fault accident | State Farm | $120 |
| Drivers with a DUI | State Farm | $125 |
| Drivers with excellent credit | State Farm | $78 |
| Drivers with poor credit | State Farm | $133 |
We’ve also included detailed breakdowns for each driver and policy type in the sections that follow.
State-minimum coverage averages $132 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, August 10 at 5:00 PM PDT.Average Liability Rates by Company
CompanyAverage Monthly PremiumState Farm $92 Progressive $94 Clearcover $98 Mile Auto $102 GEICO $104 Dairyland $119 Embark $120 Direct Auto $136 GAINSCO $136 Allstate $142 Mercury $142 The General $144 Bristol West $153 AssuranceAmerica $159 Insurify Car $164 National General $167 Root $180 Travelers $191 Hugo $229 First Acceptance $245 Mendota $253 Liberty Mutual $257 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 $199 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, August 10 at 5:00 PM PDT.Average Full-Coverage Rates by Company
CompanyAverage Monthly PremiumState Farm $128 Progressive $144 Mile Auto $163 Allstate $172 Mercury $178 National General $184 GEICO $191 Direct Auto $192 Bristol West $206 Clearcover $207 The General $237 AssuranceAmerica $247 Embark $253 Travelers $263 GAINSCO $281 Root $284 Liberty Mutual $286 Dairyland $315 First Acceptance $319 Mendota $338 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 $274 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, August 10 at 5:00 PM PDT.Average Rates for Teens
CompanyAverage Monthly PremiumClearcover $152 Progressive $156 State Farm $170 GEICO $179 Dairyland $196 Embark $199 Mile Auto $201 GAINSCO $227 Allstate $236 Mercury $247 The General $248 Direct Auto $253 Root $257 Bristol West $258 Insurify Car $272 AssuranceAmerica $315 National General $317 Travelers $379 Hugo $380 First Acceptance $407 Mendota $420 Liberty Mutual $428 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, August 10 at 5:00 PM PDT.Average Rates for Seniors
CompanyAverage Monthly PremiumState Farm $74 Mile Auto $82 GEICO $85 Progressive $85 Clearcover $88 Dairyland $103 Embark $108 Direct Auto $114 Mercury $114 GAINSCO $119 The General $125 AssuranceAmerica $127 Allstate $128 Bristol West $130 National General $134 Insurify Car $148 Travelers $156 Root $169 Hugo $206 Liberty Mutual $218 First Acceptance $220 Mendota $228 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 $191 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, August 10 at 5:00 PM PDT.Average Rates With a Ticket
CompanyAverage Monthly PremiumProgressive $109 State Farm $112 Mile Auto $119 Clearcover $120 GEICO $131 Embark $139 Dairyland $142 GAINSCO $157 Allstate $164 Direct Auto $165 Bristol West $186 The General $186 Mercury $189 Insurify Car $190 AssuranceAmerica $195 National General $200 Root $206 Travelers $238 Hugo $265 First Acceptance $283 Mendota $292 Liberty Mutual $315 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 $208, 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, August 10 at 5:00 PM PDT.Average Rates With an Accident
CompanyAverage Monthly PremiumProgressive $118 State Farm $120 Mile Auto $135 GEICO $135 Clearcover $136 Embark $151 Dairyland $153 GAINSCO $170 Allstate $179 Direct Auto $181 The General $194 Bristol West $198 Insurify Car $207 AssuranceAmerica $207 Mercury $208 National General $217 Root $221 Travelers $253 Hugo $289 First Acceptance $309 Mendota $319 Liberty Mutual $334 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 $213 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, August 10 at 5:00 PM PDT.Average Rates With a DUI
CompanyAverage Monthly PremiumProgressive $121 State Farm $125 Clearcover $128 Mile Auto $139 GEICO $142 Embark $155 Dairyland $162 Allstate $183 Direct Auto $185 GAINSCO $185 The General $191 Mercury $206 Bristol West $208 Insurify Car $212 AssuranceAmerica $216 National General $227 Root $245 Travelers $259 Hugo $296 First Acceptance $316 Mendota $327 Liberty Mutual $349 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: Monday, August 10 at 5:00 PM PDT.Average Rates With Bad Credit
CompanyAverage Monthly PremiumProgressive $118 Clearcover $121 Mile Auto $126 GEICO $129 State Farm $133 Dairyland $147 Embark $150 Direct Auto $168 GAINSCO $168 Mercury $173 Allstate $178 The General $178 Bristol West $190 AssuranceAmerica $197 Insurify Car $205 National General $207 Root $223 Travelers $225 Hugo $286 First Acceptance $306 Liberty Mutual $307 Mendota $316
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 $132 for liability coverage and $199 for full coverage.
State Farm has the cheapest auto insurance in Cape Coral, with average rates of $92 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.
State Farm has some of the cheapest car insurance in Florida, averaging $101 per month for liability coverage and $139 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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