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The average cost of full coverage car insurance in North Carolina is $2,040 annually, while the average cost of minimum coverage is $609 a year.

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How much is car insurance in North Carolina?

The average cost of car insurance in North Carolina is $2,040 annually for full coverage and $609 annually for state-required minimum coverage. North Carolina car insurance rates are typically well below the national average costs of car insurance, which are $2,348 per year for full coverage and $639 per year for minimum coverage. To pinpoint how much drivers can expect to pay, Bankrate’s insurance editorial team, which includes licensed agents, turned to Quadrant Information Services and reviewed average rates for the largest companies in the state by market share.

Key takeaways

  • The average cost of full coverage car insurance in North Carolina is $2,040 per year or $170 per month. Minimum coverage is $609 per year or $51 per month.
  • On average, North Carolina drivers pay 12 percent less for full coverage car insurance compared to the national average.
  • Of all age groups, 16-year-old drivers pay the most for car insurance in NC.
  • On average, drivers convicted of a DUI in North Carolina pay for full coverage compared to the national average.

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North Carolina car insurance rates by city

Car insurance rates vary by state; they can also vary by city. For example, Fayetteville and Charlotte’s average annual full coverage premiums are slightly higher than the state average. Larger cities tend to have higher insurance costs for a few reasons. Higher medical care costs may increase bodily injury liability coverage premiums, and higher costs for vehicle repairs and labor may increase premiums for property damage liability, comprehensive coverage and collision coverage. Additionally, larger cities tend to have more traffic, which could lead to a higher likelihood of accidents.

CityAvg. annual full coverage premiumAvg. savings vs. state average

Average car insurance costs by age and gender in North Carolina

Car insurance rates vary by age in most states, including North Carolina, with younger drivers usually paying more for coverage due to a higher likelihood of accidents and subsequent claims. Recognizing and responding to sudden road hazards is a learned skill that takes time to develop, and the lack of driving experience is why teen drivers typically face the highest insurance rates.

In most cases, young drivers can save money by staying on their parents’ policies as additional drivers for as long as possible. Premiums generally decrease with age but may begin to increase again when drivers reach their senior years. In some states, male drivers typically see higher average rates than female drivers, but North Carolina car insurance laws do not allow the use of gender as an insurance rating factor.

Age

Average annual full coverage premium in NC

Average minimum coverage premium in NC

Age 16*

Average annual full coverage premium in NC

$4,804

Average minimum coverage premium in NC

$1,714

Age 18

Average annual full coverage premium in NC

$4,065

Average minimum coverage premium in NC

$1,403

Age 20

Average annual full coverage premium in NC

$2,639

Average minimum coverage premium in NC

$763

Age 25

Average annual full coverage premium in NC

$2,231

Average minimum coverage premium in NC

$658

Age 30

Average annual full coverage premium in NC

$2,112

Average minimum coverage premium in NC

$628

Age 40

Average annual full coverage premium in NC

$2,041

Average minimum coverage premium in NC

$609

Age 50

Average annual full coverage premium in NC

$1,988

Average minimum coverage premium in NC

$600

Age 60

Average annual full coverage premium in NC

$1,928

Average minimum coverage premium in NC

$591

Age 70

Average annual full coverage premium in NC

$2,047

Average minimum coverage premium in NC

$632

*16-year-old calculated on parents' policy with discounts applied; 18- and 20-year-old are renters on their own policies with no discounts applied

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Age

Average annual full coverage premium in NC

Average minimum coverage premium in NC

Age 16*

Average annual full coverage premium in NC

$4,804

Average minimum coverage premium in NC

$1,714

Age 18

Average annual full coverage premium in NC

$4,527

Average minimum coverage premium in NC

$1,401

Age 20

Average annual full coverage premium in NC

$2,640

Average minimum coverage premium in NC

$764

Age 25

Average annual full coverage premium in NC

$2,231

Average minimum coverage premium in NC

$658

Age 30

Average annual full coverage premium in NC

$2,112

Average minimum coverage premium in NC

$628

Age 40

Average annual full coverage premium in NC

$2,039

Average minimum coverage premium in NC

$609

Age 50

Average annual full coverage premium in NC

$1,780

Average minimum coverage premium in NC

$600

Age 60

Average annual full coverage premium in NC

$1,928

Average minimum coverage premium in NC

$591

Age 70

Average annual full coverage premium in NC

$2,047

Average minimum coverage premium in NC

$633

*16-year-old calculated on parents' policy with discounts applied; 18- and 20-year-old are renters on their own policies with no discounts applied

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Bankrate’s take:Insurance rates are based on risk and statistical data. Historically, men tend to have riskier driving behavior than women. In fact, Insurance Institute for Highway Safety data reveal that men are less likely to wear a seat belt and more likely to drive while intoxicated and speed. Males tend to average more miles on the road per year than their female counterparts, as well. However, North Carolina, California, Hawaii, Massachusetts, Michigan and Pennsylvania prohibit the use of gender as a rating factor when pricing policies.

Cost considerations for young drivers in North Carolina

If a young driver is still living in their parents’ household, it’s usually cheaper to keep that driver listed on their parents’ policy. By staying on their parents’ policy, new drivers get the fiscal benefit of having more experienced drivers on the policy to keep the cost lower. You can see from the rates here that the newest drivers — those who are 16 and 17 years old — pay the highest average rates. Premiums may start to lower after just one year of driving experience, provided the young driver maintains a clean driving record.

Age

Avg. annual premium for drivers in NC

Age 16*

Avg. annual premium for drivers in NC

$4,804

Age 17

Avg. annual premium for drivers in NC

$3,763

Age 18

Avg. annual premium for drivers in NC

$3,453

Age 19

Avg. annual premium for drivers in NC

$2,647

Age 20

Avg. annual premium for drivers in NC

$2,596

*16-year-old calculated on parents' policy with discounts applied; 18- and 20-year-old are renters on their own policies with no discounts applied

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Age

Avg. annual premium for drivers in NC

Age 18

Avg. annual premium for drivers in NC

$4,296

Age 19

Avg. annual premium for drivers in NC

$2,710

Age 20

Avg. annual premium for drivers in NC

$2,639

*16-year-old calculated on parents' policy with discounts applied; 18- and 20-year-old are renters on their own policies with no discounts applied

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AgeAvg. annual premium difference for drivers on their own policy
Age 1824 percent more
Age 192 percent more
Age 202 percent more

*18- and 20-year-old are renters on their own policies with no discounts applied

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How does driving record impact the cost of car insurance in North Carolina?

Safe drivers usually enjoy the cheapest car insurance. Policyholders who are caught driving without insurance in North Carolina or who have driving incidents on their records may be viewed as high-risk drivers, which often results in higher premiums. The severity of the infraction, other marks on your record and the insurance company you choose can all impact rates. A driving under the influence (DUI) conviction has the most significant impact on your premiums in North Carolina, changing average rates by an astounding 296 percent more. The table here provides an overview of the average annual premium increase for a North Carolina policyholder with a single speeding ticket, accident or DUI on their record.

Driving incident

Avg. annual premium* in NC

Percentage increase from NC avg. annual premium*

Clean driving record

Avg. annual premium* in NC

$2,040

Percentage increase from NC avg. annual premium*

0%

Speeding ticket conviction

Avg. annual premium* in NC

$3,037

Percentage increase from NC avg. annual premium*

49%

At-fault accident

Avg. annual premium* in NC

$2,820

Percentage increase from NC avg. annual premium*

38%

DUI conviction

Avg. annual premium* in NC

$8,070

Percentage increase from NC avg. annual premium*

296%

*The rates reflected are for full coverage policies.

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Car insurance rates in North Carolina by credit score

Another major factor that may contribute to your insurance rate is your credit score. In most states, major auto carriers will use credit-based insurance scores as an insurance rating factor, with drivers with higher credit scores paying lower premiums, on average.

Credit tier

Avg. annual premium* in NC

Percentage change from NC average annual premium*

Poor

Avg. annual premium* in NC

$2,845

Percentage change from NC average annual premium*

39%

Average

Avg. annual premium* in NC

$2,172

Percentage change from NC average annual premium*

6%

Good

Avg. annual premium* in NC

$2,040

Percentage change from NC average annual premium*

0%

Excellent

Avg. annual premium* in NC

$1,968

Percentage change from NC average annual premium*

-4%

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North Carolina car insurance rates by vehicle type

The type of vehicle you drive is another impacting rating factor for North Carolina car insurance. Vehicles that have a higher statistical likelihood of an accident, fewer safety features or more expensive repair costs may cost more to insure. For example, a BMW 330i costs about 8 percent more than the state average to insure for full coverage, while a Ford F-150 costs about 13 percent less than the state average.

Vehicle

Avg. annual premium* in NC

Toyota Camry

Avg. annual premium* in NC

$2,040

Ford F-150

Avg. annual premium* in NC

$1,784

Honda Odyssey

Avg. annual premium* in NC

$1,630

BMW 330i

Avg. annual premium* in NC

$2,195

Toyota Prius

Avg. annual premium* in NC

$2,045

*Rates reflect full coverage policies.

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Estimate your car insurance cost in North Carolina

Finding car insurance in NC that fits your needs and budget can be overwhelming. Getting an idea of what you might end up paying is a good place to start. Bankrate created the tool below to help drivers estimate their costs.

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How to save on car insurance in North Carolina

Generally, North Carolina car insurance is cheaper than comparable coverage in many other states. However, there are still ways to potentially shave more money off your premium.

  • Shop around: Each car insurance company weighs a driver’s unique factors differently to come up with slightly different rates, which is why your insurance premium can vary from company to company. In order to find the lowest possible premium, it may help to request quotes from several companies. Use the same coverage type and policy limits in order to do an apples-to-apples comparison.
  • Bundle your policies: Bundling your auto and home insurance just means buying both policies from the same company. This is generally one of the most significant discounts you can get.
  • Maintain a clean driving record: Drivers with incidents like tickets, at-fault accidents and DUI convictions pay quite a bit more for car insurance coverage, on average. Practicing safe driving habits may help you avoid these costly surcharges.
  • Look for discounts: In addition to bundling, most car insurance companies offer at least a handful of discount opportunities. Some of the most common include multi-policy, paperless billing and claims-free discounts.

Keep in mind that North Carolina prohibits many common discounts, though. One example is the good student discount. The state also doesn’t allow insurers to offer programs that have the potential to raise a policyholder’s premium. For instance, telematics programs that could result in an insurance premium aren’t allowed in North Carolina.

To ensure you’re taking advantage of the discounts that are available, talk to your agent or a representative from your company.

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40 year old

Single male and female driver

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2022 Toyota Camry

Primary vehicle

Good credit score

Clean driving record

Commutes 5 days

Bodily injury liability

$100,000 per person
$300,000 per accident

Property damage liability

$50,000 per accident

Personal injury protection

$100,000 per accident

Uninsured motorist bodily injury

$100,000 per person
$300,000 per accident

Collision deductible

$500

Comprehensive deductible

$500

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Shannon Martin is a licensed insurance agent and Bankrate analyst with over 15 years of experience in the industry. She enjoys helping others navigate the insurance world by cutting through complex jargon and empowering readers to make strong financial decisions independently.

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Editor II, Insurance

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