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Multi-car insurance is for drivers who have more than one vehicle, with each car listed on the same car insurance policy. Not only can it be easier to make only one payment and remember one renewal date, but you also only have to pay one deductible if more than one of your vehicles are involved in an accident.
Some of the best insurers with multi-car insurance discounts include State Farm, Progressive, and GEICO. Here’s what you need to know about getting a multi-car discount, including how it works, where you might get the best discount, and how to shop for cheap multi-vehicle insurance.
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Elephant’s and Infinity’s multi-car discounts have the highest discounts of up to 46% and 38%, respectively.
Insuring multiple cars under one policy means more significant savings, one payment, one deductible, and one policy renewal date.
While your liability limits should match, you can choose a different deductible for comprehensive and collision coverages for each vehicle on the policy.
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Whether you’re buying a single-car policy or one for multiple cars, the insurance process works the same — you choose the coverage types and limits that best fit your needs. The insurance company covers injury and property damage claims for all insured cars on your multi-car policy up to your coverage limits.
But some insurers and states might have different requirements for multi-car insurance. For example, if your child has their own car but is away at college, some insurers may allow them to remain on your policy.
Multi-car policies require each vehicle you insure to be registered at the same address and to the policyholder. Although your liability insurance and uninsured motorist coverage limits should match, you can purchase comprehensive coverage, collision, or both and decide which deductibles are best for each vehicle.
Besides the potential money savings, a multi-car insurance policy may offer you other benefits, including:
One payment to remember: Instead of remembering multiple payments for each vehicle, a multi-car insurance policy only has one payment to keep track of.
One policy renewal: Just like you have only one payment to remember, you have only one policy renewal date for all your cars.
One deductible: If a single incident damages more than one of your insured vehicles, you’re only responsible for one deductible instead of paying a deductible for each car.
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Adding a multi-car discount to your auto insurance policy is one of the easiest ways to get the most affordable price on coverage if you own more than one vehicle. Although most insurers offer a multi-vehicle discount, their savings and availability will vary by company and state.
It’s a good idea to compare multi-car insurance quotes from different companies to determine your best option for the most savings. The table below shows the advertised savings amounts for some of the most notable insurers offering a discount for insuring multiple cars, based on our research.
Insurance Company | Discount Amount |
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| Elephant | Up to 46% |
| Infinity | Up to 38% |
| AAA | Up to 27% |
| GEICO | Up to 25% |
| Erie | Up to 25% |
| Amica | Up to 25% |
| Direct Auto | Up to 25% |
| State Farm | Up to 20% |
| Progressive | Average of 12% |
Elephant has the highest multi-car discount of all the insurance companies we reviewed, saving drivers up to 46% on their auto policy. Infinity also offers a pretty good discount of up to 38%. Allstate, Liberty Mutual, Farmers, Travelers, and American Family are among the top 10 largest insurers nationally — but they don’t list their potential savings when insuring multiple vehicles.
To get the best deal on multi-car insurance, you should compare quotes from different companies. The table below highlights five insurance companies with the cheapest average monthly premiums for multiple vehicles compared to the national average, according to Compare.com data. It also compares each company’s average premium for one vehicle to the national average.
Company | Average Monthly Premium: One Vehicle | Average Monthly Premium: Multiple Vehicles |
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| USAA | $74 | $134 |
| GEICO | $88 | $156 |
| State Farm | $85 | $157 |
| Safeco | $93 | $173 |
| Allstate | $101 | $188 |
| Industry average | $135 | $252 |
USAA has the cheapest average rates for drivers with multiple vehicles — its average monthly premium of $134 is less than the national average. If you’re ineligible for USAA coverage — it’s only available to military members and their families — GEICO and State Farm offer rates below the national average at $156 and $157, respectively.
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No single insurance company is the best for everyone. Many factors affect your car insurance rates, including your age, driving record, and location. That’s why it’s important to shop around and compare rates to find the best company for you.
We picked the following three companies based on a combination of average rates, available discounts, customer reviews, and coverage options.
Average premium for two cars: $134 per month
Compare.com Rating: 4.91 out of 5
USAA stands out as one of the best car insurance companies for military members and their families. The insurer provides outstanding customer service and competitive rates — its $134 per month premium is among the cheapest for drivers looking to insure at least two vehicles, according to our research.
The company earns high J.D. Power customer satisfaction ratings and a financial strength rating of A++ (Superior) from AM Best. You can find several discounts, including good student, clean driving record, multi-policy, and loyalty.
Average premium for two cars: $156 per month
Compare.com Rating: 4.65 out of 5
GEICO is the industry’s third-largest auto insurance company by market share, according to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC). At an average of $156 per month for two vehicles, it offers some of the most affordable car insurance rates to most drivers, including high-risk drivers who need a SR-22.
The insurer offers a wide range of standard coverages and add-ons such as roadside assistance and mechanical breakdown insurance. GEICO earns below-average J.D. Power customer satisfaction scores in most regions but received an AM Best financial strength rating of A++ (Superior), which indicates a strong ability to pay claims.
Average premium for two cars: $157 per month
Compare.com Rating: 4.90 out of 5
State Farm is the country’s largest insurance company by market share, according to the NAIC. The insurer earns high ratings for industry reputation and customer service — State Farm received an above-average customer satisfaction score in the J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Auto Insurance Study.
Drivers looking for affordable coverage for two vehicles pay an average of $157 per month with State Farm, according tou our data. You can save even more with safe driving discounts and by enrolling in one of the company’s two telematics programs, Drive Safe & Save and Steer Clear.
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Multi-car insurance might make the most sense for your budget and lifestyle if you own multiple vehicles. Here are the steps to get cheap multi-vehicle insurance coverage.
Gather your information: When gathering car insurance quotes, you must provide personal information, including the full name, date of birth, and driver’s license number, for all licensed household family members. You’ll also need the current mileage and VIN for each vehicle.
Decide on coverages: Liability insurance and uninsured motorist coverages are standard among all vehicles on the auto insurance policy. But you can choose different deductibles for comprehensive and collision insurance for each car or forgo one or both if, for example, you decide you don’t need collision coverage on an older car but want it on your newer one.
Compare quotes: Gather quotes from at least three different insurance companies online or through an insurance agent with the same coverage types, limits, and deductibles to get an accurate comparison — even if the deductibles vary by vehicle. Comparing multi-car insurance quotes can help determine which insurer has the lowest rates for your coverage needs, not just the highest discount savings amount.
Purchase a policy: After identifying which auto insurance company has the best policy for your household, complete the application online or work with the insurance agent to finalize your purchase and secure your savings.
Insuring multiple vehicles on the same car insurance policy is a great way to get cheaper premiums, but it’s not for everyone. We answered the most common questions about multi-car insurance to help you decide if it’s right for you.
It depends. Most car insurance companies have a maximum number of cars you can insure on a single policy — usually five or fewer. But insurers have different rules that can vary by state, so you may be able to insure more or less than five per policy.
Depending on where you live and the insurer, you might need a separate policy if you have more vehicles than the maximum.
A multi-car insurance policy might not make sense in some situations — like owning a vintage or classic car, which typically requires a specialty policy. It might also be more expensive to insure a teen driver or high-risk driver with a poor driving record.
If the primary address for the other vehicle differs from yours, you might also need separate policies for each vehicle, even if they’re insured with the same company.
The cheapest way to insure multiple vehicles is to compare car insurance quotes with different companies. Rates can vary by insurance company, where you live, and other factors, like age and driving record, so comparison shopping is essential.
Comparing the same coverage types, deductibles, and limits can help you determine which company is the cheapest and whether a single policy for each car or a multi-vehicle policy is the best choice.
It might be cheaper to have two separate car insurance policies. Auto insurance companies rate different vehicles, age groups, and driving histories differently. Comparing quotes for multi-car policies and a separate policy for each car you own can help you determine which option is cheaper for your household.
It can be expensive to insure multiple cars, depending on age, driving record, claims history, and the vehicles you insure. For example, Dodge Chargers are among the most expensive to insure, while the Subaru Crosstrek and Honda CR-V are some of the most affordable, according to Compare.com’s analysis of cheapest cars to insure.
Sources:
National Association of Insurance Commissioners, “2023 Property and Casualty Market Share,” accessed September 3, 2024.
J.D. Power, “2024 U.S. Auto Insurance Study,” accessed September 3, 2024.
AM Best, “USAA,” accessed September 3, 2024.
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 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.
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.
Amanda Clear is a licensed Property and Casualty insurance agent who runs her family insurance agency providing coverage in the states of Connecticut, New York, and Vermont. She specializes in providing customized insurance packages to her clients that provide the best coverage for the price that they can afford. She holds a bachelor's degree in English from Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, CT, and works as a freelance editor, proofreader, and writer outside of her insurance career.
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