Cheap Car Insurance in Newark, NJ

Written by Xuyun Zeng and 1 other
Updated Dec 4, 2025
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Cheap Car Insurance in Newark, NJ

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Newark drivers must contend with constant congestion, perpetual construction and those famous jughandles that require drivers to pull off to the right in order to turn left. Locals know how to use them, but a traveler who just picked up a rental car at the airport may not.

Before you hit the streets, it’s wise to purchase a quality car insurance policy. We’ve gathered quote data from real drivers in Newark to show you how you can expect rates to change based on your age, preferred coverage level and driving history.

Cheapest minimum coverage insurance in Newark

New Jersey requires drivers to carry the following minimum coverage, which the state refers to as a “basic” policy:

  • $5,000 in property damage liability.
  • $15,000 in personal injury protection, or PIP, per person per accident.

Drivers can purchase a “standard” policy for additional coverage, but it’s not required. This policy includes:

  • $25,000 in bodily injury liability per person.
  • $50,000 in bodily injury liability per accident.
  • $25,000 in property damage liability per accident.
  • $15,000 in PIP per person per accident.
Avg Monthly Quote
Avg Annual Quote
Insurance Company
Age
Date of Quote
City, State
ZIP Code
$86 $1,032 25 06/26/25 07107
$96 $1,149 55 06/10/25 07108
$107 $1,281 32 11/17/25 07106
$118 $1,412 40 06/17/25 07112
$122 $1,463 50 06/18/25 07107
$123 $1,481 68 11/16/25 07107
$124 $1,492 28 06/07/25 07103
$124 $1,492 28 06/09/25 07103
$130 $1,560 50 06/17/25 07102
$130 $1,562 44 06/07/25 07108
Last Updated Dec. 5, 2025

If you have a loan or lease on your vehicle, the lender will require full coverage. You may also need gap insurance, which can help you pay off your loan if your car is totaled.

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Cheapest full coverage insurance in Newark

Full coverage consists of collision and comprehensive coverages, which protect you in situations such as theft, fire, flooding or in an accident that damages your vehicle. Here are the cheapest quotes for full coverage in Newark, based on Jerry’s data.

Avg Monthly Quote
Avg Annual Quote
Insurance Company
Age
Date of Quote
City, State
ZIP Code
$123 $1,481 68 11/16/25 07107
$131 $1,566 40 06/17/25 07112
$139 $1,670 32 11/17/25 07106
$141 $1,698 75 07/01/25 07104
$151 $1,811 38 06/15/25 07108
$153 $1,830 60 07/29/25 07105
$159 $1,907 44 06/25/25 07103
$163 $1,950 31 11/10/25 07103
$163 $1,951 39 06/16/25 07108
$167 $2,008 62 06/15/25 07107
Last Updated Dec. 5, 2025

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Methodology

Jerry's editorial team analyzed Jerry customer quotes to find the median full coverage quote, by ZIP code. We looked at customers driving popular vehicles, including the Ford-150, Honda Accord, Nissan Altima, RAM 1500, Toyota Camry and Toyota RAV4 . We also used the following base driver profile:

  • 35-45 years old.
  • Clean driving record.
  • $50,000 in bodily injury liability, per person.
  • $100,000 in bodily injury liability, per accident.
  • $1,000 deductible for comprehensive and collision insurance.

Cheapest car insurance for young drivers in Newark (18-29 years old)

Car insurance tends to be priciest for newer, younger drivers, though rates typically decrease once they reach their late 20s. Because age is a factor that helps insurers determine your premium, drivers in their teens and 20s may need to shop around to find the best rate. Here are some of the cheapest quotes young drivers in Newark have received via Jerry.

Avg Monthly Quote
Avg Annual Quote
Insurance Company
Age
Has Full Coverage
Date of Quote
City, State
ZIP Code
$86 $1,032 25 No 06/26/25 07107
$95 $1,136 28 No 06/13/25 07104
$102 $1,223 29 No 11/06/25 07104
$110 $1,314 29 No 06/17/25 07104
$110 $1,315 26 No 06/24/25 07103
$153 $1,830 60 07/29/25 07105
$159 $1,907 44 06/25/25 07103
$163 $1,950 31 11/10/25 07103
$163 $1,951 39 06/16/25 07108
$167 $2,008 62 06/15/25 07107
Last Updated Dec. 5, 2025

Cheapest car insurance for mature drivers in Newark (30-54 years old)

Drivers between 30 and 54 years old typically get lower rates than drivers under 30. Here are the cheapest rates that mature drivers in Newark have received via Jerry.

Avg Monthly Quote
Avg Annual Quote
Insurance Company
Age
Has Full Coverage
Date of Quote
City, State
ZIP Code
$73 $879 45 No 11/21/25 07102
$74 $892 32 No 11/17/25 07106
$75 $894 40 No 11/22/25 07107
$76 $914 30 No 08/05/25 07106
$79 $948 40 No 06/17/25 07112
$153 $1,830 60 07/29/25 07105
$159 $1,907 44 06/25/25 07103
$163 $1,950 31 11/10/25 07103
$163 $1,951 39 06/16/25 07108
$167 $2,008 62 06/15/25 07107
Last Updated Dec. 3, 2025

Cheapest car insurance for older drivers in Newark (55+ years old)

Drivers in their mid-50s and older typically pay the lowest premiums, though rates may rise as drivers reach their 70s. Check out the table below to see the cheapest quotes that older drivers in Newark have received through Jerry.

Avg Monthly Quote
Avg Annual Quote
Insurance Company
Age
Date of Quote
City, State
ZIP Code
Has Full Coverage
$71 $850 61 11/19/25 07102 No
$80 $962 62 08/04/25 07104 No
$84 $1,006 68 08/05/25 07103 No
$89 $1,062 56 11/19/25 07106 No
$91 $1,096 64 11/11/25 07104 No
$153 $1,830 60 07/29/25 07105
$159 $1,907 44 06/25/25 07103
$163 $1,950 31 11/10/25 07103
$163 $1,951 39 06/16/25 07108
$167 $2,008 62 06/15/25 07107
Last Updated Dec. 4, 2025

Cheapest car insurance for drivers with clean records in Newark

A clean driving history helps ensure you’re getting the lowest car insurance premium possible. Take a look at the cheapest quotes that drivers in Newark with clean records have received via Jerry.

Avg Monthly Quote
Avg Annual Quote
Insurance Company
Age
Date of Quote
Has Full Coverage
City, State
ZIP Code
$71 $850 61 11/19/25 No 07102
$73 $879 45 11/21/25 No 07102
$74 $892 32 11/17/25 No 07106
$75 $894 40 11/22/25 No 07107
$76 $914 30 08/05/25 No 07106
$153 $1,830 60 07/29/25 07105
$159 $1,907 44 06/25/25 07103
$163 $1,950 31 11/10/25 07103
$163 $1,951 39 06/16/25 07108
$167 $2,008 62 06/15/25 07107
Last Updated Dec. 3, 2025

Cheapest car insurance for drivers with low credit scores in Newark

Insurers can use your credit to help determine your car insurance premium in New Jersey, which often means that drivers with low credit scores pay higher rates. Here are the cheapest quotes that Jerry customers in Newark with credit scores below 550 have received.

Credit Score
Avg Monthly Quote
Avg Annual Quote
Insurance Company
Age
Date of Policy
City, State
ZIP Code
<550 $157 $1,886 36 09/16/25 07103
<550 $170 $2,034 45 02/22/25 07107
<550 $198 $2,370 45 02/06/25 07107
<550 $198 $2,378 64 01/27/25 07107
<550 $199 $2,390 43 10/23/25 07107
$153 $1,830 60 07105
$159 $1,907 44 07103
$163 $1,950 31 07103
$163 $1,951 39 07108
$167 $2,008 62 07107
Last Updated Dec. 5, 2025

Cheapest car insurance for drivers with at-fault accidents in Newark

Your insurance costs are likely to rise after an at-fault accident, but the amount of the increase may vary by insurer. Your current insurer may not give you the best quotes, so it's worth your time to shop around. This table shows the most affordable quotes that Jerry customers in Newark with at-fault accidents on their records have received.

At-fault Accident on Record
Avg Monthly Quote
Avg Annual Quote
Insurance Company
Age
Has Full Coverage
Date of Policy
City, State
ZIP Code
At Fault With No Injury $94 $1,124 36 Yes 05/07/25 07105
At Fault With No Injury $127 $1,524 39 No 11/13/25 07114
At Fault With No Injury $128 $1,536 34 No 08/31/25 07103
At Fault With No Injury $128 $1,536 34 No 08/30/25 07103
At Fault With No Injury $129 $1,548 39 No 08/21/25 07114
$153 $1,830 60 07105
$159 $1,907 44 07103
$163 $1,950 31 07103
$163 $1,951 39 07108
$167 $2,008 62 07107
Last Updated Dec. 5, 2025

Cheapest car insurance for drivers with speeding tickets in Newark

A speeding citation is likely to cause your car insurance premium to rise. If you’ve recently received a citation, compare quotes from multiple insurers to find the cheapest option. Here are the cheapest quotes that Jerry customers in Newark have received.

Violation Summary
Avg Monthly Quote
Avg Annual Quote
Insurance Company
Age
Date of Quote
City, State
ZIP Code
Speeding under 15 $149 $1,793 53 11/30/25 07104
Speeding over 15 $197 $2,363 28 10/31/25 07112
Speeding under 15 $201 $2,413 32 06/09/25 07104
Speeding over 15 $204 $2,448 48 06/26/25 07107
Speeding over 15 $229 $2,751 29 11/03/25 07104
$153 $1,830 60 07/29/25 07105
$159 $1,907 44 06/25/25 07103
$163 $1,950 31 11/10/25 07103
$163 $1,951 39 06/16/25 07108
$167 $2,008 62 06/15/25 07107
Last Updated Dec. 2, 2025
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Xuyun Zeng is a writer and editor with a wide-ranging content background including tech, journalism, cars and health care. After graduating with highest honors in journalism, Xuyun led a newspaper to win eight awards, helped start an award-winning film industry podcast and has written over a hundred articles about cars repair, state laws and insurance. Prior to joining Jerry, Xuyun worked as a freelance SEO consultant with a mission to create the best content that will help readers and grow organic traffic.

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Methodology

Data included in this analysis comes from policies that Jerry has quoted within the last 6 months for drivers with a clean record and that have full coverage, unless stated otherwise. Data related to violations, accidents or credit scores pull from quote data from the last 18 months. Jerry services 48 states and offers a range of insurance companies to choose from.

Over the past 12 months, 25% of drivers who switched with Jerry paid $89 or less per month. Not all customers find savings. Savings depend on state, policy features, coverage, driving history and other factors.
Editorial Note: This article was written by a paid member of Jerry’s editorial team. Statements in this article do not constitute advice or recommendations. You should consult with an insurance professional about your specific circumstances and needs before making any insurance decisions.
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