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 | $157 |
| Seniors | Progressive | $82 |
| Drivers with a speeding ticket | Progressive | $106 |
| Drivers with an at-fault accident | Progressive | $115 |
| Drivers with a DUI | Progressive | $129 |
| Drivers with excellent credit | Progressive | $84 |
| 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: Tuesday, March 31 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: Tuesday, March 31 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 $284 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: Tuesday, March 31 at 5:00 PM PDT.Average Rates for Teens
CompanyAverage Monthly PremiumProgressive $157 State Farm $188 Dairyland $191 GEICO $195 Mile Auto $196 Embark $214 Infinity $231 Mercury $252 GAINSCO $253 The General $256 Direct Auto $261 Bristol West $279 Root $279 Allstate $333 National General $339 AssuranceAmerica $356 Travelers $417 Mendota $450 First Acceptance $469 Liberty Mutual $469 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 $147 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: Tuesday, March 31 at 5:00 PM PDT.Average Rates for Seniors
CompanyAverage Monthly PremiumMile Auto $78 State Farm $79 Progressive $82 GEICO $91 Infinity $95 Dairyland $98 Embark $111 Mercury $113 Direct Auto $114 GAINSCO $123 The General $129 Bristol West $136 National General $137 AssuranceAmerica $140 Root $142 Allstate $143 Travelers $167 Liberty Mutual $233 Mendota $233 First Acceptance $243 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 $190 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: Tuesday, March 31 at 5:00 PM PDT.Average Rates With a Ticket
CompanyAverage Monthly PremiumProgressive $106 Mile Auto $114 State Farm $121 Dairyland $137 GEICO $141 Embark $144 Infinity $156 GAINSCO $163 Direct Auto $167 Mercury $188 The General $194 Bristol West $194 National General $205 Root $214 AssuranceAmerica $215 Allstate $216 Travelers $257 Mendota $302 First Acceptance $315 Liberty Mutual $335 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 $207, 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: Tuesday, March 31 at 5:00 PM PDT.Average Rates With an Accident
CompanyAverage Monthly PremiumProgressive $115 Mile Auto $128 State Farm $128 GEICO $142 Dairyland $148 Embark $156 Infinity $160 GAINSCO $177 Direct Auto $185 The General $202 Mercury $206 Bristol West $206 Root $217 National General $222 Allstate $225 AssuranceAmerica $227 Travelers $270 Mendota $328 First Acceptance $342 Liberty Mutual $355 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 $233 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: Tuesday, March 31 at 5:00 PM PDT.Average Rates With a DUI
CompanyAverage Monthly PremiumProgressive $129 Mile Auto $141 State Farm $144 GEICO $161 Dairyland $166 Embark $176 Infinity $184 Direct Auto $202 GAINSCO $206 Mercury $210 The General $218 Bristol West $232 Root $242 National General $248 Allstate $250 AssuranceAmerica $254 Travelers $298 Mendota $369 First Acceptance $384 Liberty Mutual $397 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: Tuesday, March 31 at 5:00 PM PDT.Average Rates With Bad Credit
CompanyAverage Monthly PremiumProgressive $114 Mile Auto $119 GEICO $138 Dairyland $140 State Farm $142 Embark $155 Infinity $156 Mercury $170 Direct Auto $171 GAINSCO $175 The General $185 Bristol West $197 Root $204 National General $211 Allstate $212 AssuranceAmerica $215 Travelers $252 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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Cape Coral Auto Insurance FAQs
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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 $183.
State Farm has some of the cheapest car insurance in Florida, averaging $108 per month for liability coverage and $116 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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