The Cheapest Auto Insurance Companies in Virginia Beach in 2026

Auto-Owners offers the cheapest auto insurance rates in Virginia Beach. But how much you pay for coverage depends on factors like your age, driving record, and ZIP code.

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Drivers using Compare.com have found quotes as cheap as $39/mo for liability only and $65/mo for full coverage in Virginia Beach and other Virginia cities.

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Virginia Beach drivers pay an average of $160 per month for car insurance, according to Compare.com data. The coastal city has a moderate risk of hurricanes and flooding and a higher-than-average vehicle theft rate, increasing auto insurance costs.[1][2]

Still, many insurance companies offer rates well below the citywide average. For example, Auto-Owners, State Farm, and USAA offer the cheapest auto insurance in Virginia Beach, with rates starting at $63 per month.

We analyzed the data to find the cheapest car insurance companies in Virginia Beach for different drivers. We’ll also show you how to choose the best company and save money on your coverage.

Key Takeaways
  • Auto-Owners offers the cheapest car insurance in Virginia Beach, with an average rate of $63 per month.

  • Liability-only rates in Virginia Beach average $126 per month, while full coverage costs an average of $194.

  • Virginia drivers must have at least 50/100/25 of liability insurance to legally drive.[3]

The Cheapest Car Insurance Companies in Virginia Beach

Regardless of how much you pay for insurance in Virginia Beach, you can still try to find ways to save money. Comparing car insurance quotes from multiple companies can help you find the cheapest coverage. But make sure to compare the same coverage types, limits, and deductibles.

The table below lists Virginia Beach’s cheapest auto insurers, according to Compare.com data.

The below rates in Virginia Beach, VA, are estimated rates current as of: Thursday, July 9 at 5:00 PM PDT. 
Company
Average Monthly Premium
Auto-Owners$63
State Farm$64
USAA$86
CSAA$93
Chubb$94
Mercury$96
Erie$97
Elephant$100
GEICO$115
National General$118
Progressive$118
Bristol West$119
Direct Auto$128
GAINSCO$128
Safeco$130
Allstate$135
Insurify Car$147
AssuranceAmerica$155
Liberty Mutual$156
Dairyland$158
Trexis$159
The General$164
Root$165
Travelers$179
Trexis One$179
Clearcover$180
Hugo$195
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, July 9 at 5:00 PM PDT.

Auto-Owners has the cheapest premiums in Virginia Beach, averaging $63 per month.

But keep in mind that the cheapest company for you can vary depending on your driver profile and coverage needs. In the sections below, we crunched the numbers to find the most affordable insurer in Virginia Beach for different drivers.

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Cheapest Car Insurance in Virginia Beach by Driver and Coverage Type

Although the companies in the table above are a good place to start gathering quotes, your rates can vary based on factors like your age, driving record, credit history, ZIP code, and coverage options.

The table below lists the cheapest auto insurers by different driver profiles and coverage types, according to Compare.com data.

Driver/Coverage Type
Cheapest Insurer
Insurer’s Average Monthly Premium
State-minimum coverageAuto-Owners$63
Full coverageAuto-Owners$111
TeensAuto-Owners$129
SeniorsAuto-Owners$50
Drivers with a speeding ticketAuto-Owners$81
Drivers with an at-fault accidentAuto-Owners$83
Drivers with a DUIAuto-Owners$81
Drivers with excellent creditAuto-Owners$50
Drivers with poor creditAuto-Owners$94
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 .

The following sections break down each driver and coverage type and which insurance companies offer the cheapest rates.

Cheapest state-minimum coverage: Auto-Owners

Drivers in Virginia Beach pay an average monthly rate of $126 for state-minimum coverage. But most insurance experts recommend buying extra liability insurance. More coverage helps protect your finances if you cause an accident and the damages exceed the minimum limits.

The chart below shows the cheapest insurers for state-minimum coverage in Virginia Beach, according to our research.

The below rates in Virginia Beach, VA, are estimated rates current as of: Thursday, July 9 at 5:00 PM PDT. 

Average Liability Rates by Company

Company
Average Monthly Premium
Auto-Owners$63
State Farm$64
USAA$86
CSAA$93
Chubb$94
Mercury$96
Erie$97
Elephant$100
GEICO$115
National General$118
Progressive$118
Bristol West$119
Direct Auto$128
GAINSCO$128
Safeco$130
Allstate$135
Insurify Car$147
AssuranceAmerica$155
Liberty Mutual$156
Dairyland$158
Trexis$159
The General$164
Root$165
Travelers$179
Trexis One$179
Clearcover$180
Hugo$195

Cheapest full coverage: Auto-Owners

Most Virginia Beach drivers should consider full-coverage car insurance. Although it costs more than state-minimum coverage, it provides physical damage coverage for your vehicle and can sometimes include medical payments coverage for you and your passengers, as well. And if you finance or lease your car, your lender usually requires you to purchase full-coverage insurance to protect their investment.

Drivers in Virginia Beach pay an average of $194 per month for full-coverage insurance. But several insurers in Virginia Beach typically offer full-coverage policies for close to the average price of liability-only insurance.

The chart below shows the five cheapest companies in Virginia Beach for full-coverage insurance, according to Compare.com data.

The below rates in Virginia Beach, VA, are estimated rates current as of: Thursday, July 9 at 5:00 PM PDT. 

Average Full-Coverage Rates by Company

Company
Average Monthly Premium
Auto-Owners$111
State Farm$114
CSAA$146
Elephant$149
USAA$154
Progressive$155
Chubb$168
Erie$175
Mercury$175
Safeco$194
GEICO$195
Bristol West$206
National General$216
Liberty Mutual$223
Direct Auto$227
Allstate$241
Root$250
AssuranceAmerica$257
GAINSCO$278
Trexis$300
Travelers$321
Clearcover$353
The General$353
Dairyland$371
Trexis One$378

Cheapest for teens: Auto-Owners

Teens typically pay more for insurance than other age groups. Young drivers have less experience and are likelier to engage in risky behaviors when driving, like speeding and not wearing a seat belt.[4]

Teen drivers in Virginia Beach pay an average of $302 per month for car insurance, according to our data. But you should shop around to find the lowest rate if you need coverage for a young driver.

The chart below shows the five cheapest car insurance companies in Virginia Beach for teens, according to Compare.com data.

The below rates in Virginia Beach, VA, are estimated rates current as of: Thursday, July 9 at 5:00 PM PDT. 

Average Rates for Teens

Company
Average Monthly Premium
State Farm$126
Auto-Owners$129
USAA$161
Mercury$178
Erie$181
Elephant$184
Chubb$196
GEICO$212
Bristol West$214
Progressive$223
CSAA$229
GAINSCO$230
National General$238
Direct Auto$253
Root$255
Safeco$268
Allstate$270
Insurify Car$278
Liberty Mutual$278
Dairyland$280
Trexis$300
The General$301
Clearcover$302
AssuranceAmerica$326
Trexis One$338
Hugo$368
Travelers$376

Cheapest for seniors: Auto-Owners

On the other hand, seniors enjoy some of the cheapest premiums of any age group.[5] That’s because they usually don’t drive as much and they have more experience behind the wheel.

Our research shows Virginia Beach seniors pay an average of $139 per month for car insurance. But even with affordable average rates, you can always try to find cheaper coverage.

The chart below shows the five cheapest insurers for senior drivers in Virginia Beach, according to Compare.com data.

The below rates in Virginia Beach, VA, are estimated rates current as of: Thursday, July 9 at 5:00 PM PDT. 

Average Rates for Seniors

Company
Average Monthly Premium
Auto-Owners$50
State Farm$50
CSAA$69
USAA$70
Chubb$71
Erie$74
Mercury$76
Elephant$81
GEICO$92
National General$93
Bristol West$100
Progressive$102
Direct Auto$105
Allstate$110
GAINSCO$110
Safeco$114
AssuranceAmerica$122
Insurify Car$128
Liberty Mutual$130
Dairyland$134
Trexis$138
The General$140
Travelers$143
Root$152
Trexis One$155
Clearcover$159
Hugo$169

Cheapest after a ticket: Auto-Owners

If you get a speeding ticket, you’ll pay more for car insurance. Tickets and other infractions increase your risk of filing a claim, which insurers consider when issuing and renewing policies. Our research shows a single speeding ticket causes national average rates to increase by 29%.

Drivers with a recent ticket in Virginia Beach pay an average of $197 per month for car insurance. But you could pay less if you choose the right insurer.

The chart below shows the five cheapest companies in Virginia Beach for people with a recent speeding ticket, according to Compare.com data.

The below rates in Virginia Beach, VA, are estimated rates current as of: Thursday, July 9 at 5:00 PM PDT. 

Average Rates With a Ticket

Company
Average Monthly Premium
State Farm$80
Auto-Owners$81
USAA$110
Chubb$119
Elephant$120
CSAA$121
Erie$127
Mercury$132
Progressive$145
National General$146
Bristol West$149
GEICO$149
GAINSCO$152
Direct Auto$160
Safeco$169
Allstate$174
Insurify Car$181
Dairyland$194
Root$195
Trexis$195
AssuranceAmerica$196
Liberty Mutual$197
The General$218
Trexis One$220
Clearcover$227
Travelers$230
Hugo$240

Cheapest after an accident: Auto-Owners

Your insurance premium may substantially increase if you cause an accident — even more so than a ticket. Our research shows a 33% increase in national average rates after a single at-fault accident.

Drivers with a recent at-fault accident pay an average of $210 per month, according to our data. But you may find a better deal by shopping around.

The chart below shows the five cheapest companies for Virginia Beach drivers with an accident on their record, according to Compare.com data.

The below rates in Virginia Beach, VA, are estimated rates current as of: Thursday, July 9 at 5:00 PM PDT. 

Average Rates With an Accident

Company
Average Monthly Premium
Auto-Owners$83
State Farm$85
USAA$115
Chubb$125
Erie$130
Elephant$130
CSAA$131
Mercury$143
GEICO$151
Progressive$155
National General$157
Bristol West$157
GAINSCO$163
Direct Auto$174
Safeco$180
Allstate$181
Insurify Car$193
AssuranceAmerica$205
Liberty Mutual$206
Root$207
Dairyland$208
Trexis$208
The General$225
Trexis One$235
Travelers$241
Clearcover$255
Hugo$255

Cheapest after a DUI: Auto-Owners

A DUI is one of the most severe driving infractions, with the highest rate increase to match. Our research shows average rates increase nationally by a staggering 58% after a DUI conviction.

Virginia Beach drivers with a DUI pay an average monthly rate of $200 for car insurance. But that doesn’t mean you’re stuck paying high rates.

The following chart shows Virginia Beach’s five cheapest insurers for drivers with DUIs, according to Compare.com data.

The below rates in Virginia Beach, VA, are estimated rates current as of: Thursday, July 9 at 5:00 PM PDT. 

Average Rates With a DUI

Company
Average Monthly Premium
Auto-Owners$81
State Farm$86
USAA$116
CSAA$125
Chubb$127
Erie$131
Elephant$135
Mercury$138
Progressive$148
GEICO$154
National General$159
Bristol West$160
Direct Auto$172
GAINSCO$172
Allstate$182
Insurify Car$184
Safeco$193
Trexis$199
AssuranceAmerica$209
Liberty Mutual$210
Dairyland$213
The General$214
Root$222
Trexis One$224
Clearcover$233
Travelers$241
Hugo$244

Cheapest for bad credit: Auto-Owners

Some insurers use your credit history to determine insurance rates. We found that drivers with poor credit pay an average of 38% more for auto insurance than people with excellent credit. That’s becase statistics show people who better manage their finances file fewer claims.[6] 

Drivers in Virginia Beach with poor credit pay an average of $199 monthly for car insurance. But some insurers offer affordable rates regardless of your credit history.

The chart below shows the five cheapest insurers for Virginia Beach drivers with poor credit, according to Compare.com data.

The below rates in Virginia Beach, VA, are estimated rates current as of: Thursday, July 9 at 5:00 PM PDT. 

Average Rates With Bad Credit

Company
Average Monthly Premium
State Farm$92
Auto-Owners$94
USAA$106
CSAA$115
Mercury$117
Elephant$123
GEICO$142
Erie$142
National General$146
Bristol West$147
Progressive$147
Chubb$149
Direct Auto$158
GAINSCO$158
Safeco$160
Allstate$167
Insurify Car$183
Liberty Mutual$186
AssuranceAmerica$191
Dairyland$195
Trexis$198
The General$202
Root$204
Travelers$221
Clearcover$222
Trexis One$223
Hugo$243

Virginia Auto Insurance Requirements

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Like most U.S. states, Virginia requires all drivers to have car insurance. Virginia drivers must have the following minimum liability coverage as of Jan. 1, 2025:

Although Virginia insurance laws don’t require you to have uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage, it may be worth the cost. Around 12% of drivers on Virginia roads don’t have insurance despite it being illegal.[7] If you get hit by an uninsured or underinsured driver, your UM/UIM coverage can pay for your damages if the other driver can’t.

Is minimum coverage enough in Virginia Beach?

Many Virginia Beach drivers need more than the minimum coverage Virginia insurance laws require. If you total someone else’s vehicle or cause severe injuries, state-minimum liability coverage may not be enough to pay for the damages. You’d be financially responsible for the difference, and the other driver can sue you.

Lenders typically require comprehensive and collision coverage if you finance or lease your vehicle — they may even have deductible requirements. You should also consider gap insurance if your car is worth less than the amount you owe on your loan.

Virginia Beach Auto Insurance FAQs

We’ve answered some common questions drivers ask about Virginia Beach auto insurance. Check them out below.

  • How much is car insurance in Virginia Beach?

    Virginia Beach drivers pay an average monthly cost of $160 for auto insurance. Liability-only car insurance averages $126 per month, and full coverage costs $194, according to Compare.com data.

  • What’s the cheapest auto insurance company in Virginia Beach?

    Auto-Owners offers the cheapest auto insurance in Virginia Beach, with an average rate of $63 per month, according to Compare.com data.

  • Is car insurance in Virginia Beach expensive?

    The average cost of car insurance in Virginia Beach is $160 per month, according to our data. Compare that to the national average of $141. Insurance rates depend on several factors, including your address, driving history, and age.

Sources

  1. Federal Emergency Management Agency. "National Risk Index."
  2. CrimeGrade. "Rates and Maps."
  3. Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles. "Insurance Requirements."
  4. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. "Risk Factors for Teen Drivers."
  5. nsurance Institute for Highway Safety. "Older drivers."
  6. Insurance Information Institute. "Background on: Insurance scoring."
  7. Insurance Information Institute. "Facts + Statistics: Uninsured motorists."

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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Mandy Sleight
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Mandy Sleight
Mandy SleightInsurance Writer

Mandy Sleight has over 15 years of insurance knowledge and expertise in auto, home, life, health, pet, supplemental benefits, and other insurance products. She’s a sought-after insurance expert, appearing in Bankrate.com, Moneygeek.com, U.S. News & World Report, Reviews.com, CNET, and other publications, and she's been writing for Compare.com since 2023.

Mandy uses her background and experience working for well-known insurance companies like State Farm and Nationwide Insurance to create engaging and easy-to-understand content that helps readers make smarter insurance choices that have a positive effect on their budgets and finances.

Matthew Gross
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Matthew Gross is an editor at Compare.com. With a background in editing and SEO, he’s passionate about creating content that helps readers get the information they need to make more informed decisions. Prior to Compare.com, Matthew brought his user-centered approach to his work with global brands like Apple and Adobe.

Matthew graduated from Illinois State University, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in Journalism.

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