Compared to Florida’s major cities, Gainesville can be an easy, scenic drive with its gridded streets and tree-lined avenues. Whether you’re exploring natural wonders around Payne’s Prairie or beelining straight to the Swamp, it’s wise to carry quality car insurance.

We’ve gathered data from Jerry customers in Gainesville to give you a sense of what pricing to expect when buying a car insurance policy. Rates can vary based on your age, driving history and coverage needs.

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Cheapest minimum coverage insurance in Gainesville

Here are the cheapest car insurance quotes for minimum coverage in Gainesville, based on Jerry’s data.

Florida requires drivers to carry a minimum amount of these coverage types:

• $10,000 in personal injury protection (PIP) coverage.
• $10,000 in property damage liability coverage.

Minimum coverage pays for only others’ injuries or property damage after a crash you cause, but not your own.

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 Gainesville

Full coverage would cover your own car if it’s damaged because of theft, vandalism or a collision. It would also pay for damage from weather events, including hurricanes and lightning strikes, which are frequent in Gainesville according to FEMA’s National Risk Index.

Here are the cheapest quotes for full coverage in Gainesville, based on data from Jerry customers.

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

Young drivers tend to pay more for car insurance because they lack experience on the road, which insurers see as a risk. Fortunately, insurance premiums typically decline as drivers head into their 20s. Here are the cheapest quotes in Gainesville for drivers between 18 and 29 years old, according to Jerry’s data.

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

Drivers who are 30 to 54 years old tend to get lower quotes than younger drivers, but it’s wise to go shopping for auto insurance to ensure you’re paying the lowest rate possible. Here are Jerry’s cheapest quotes for mature drivers in Gainesville.

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

Drivers over 54 years old typically pay the cheapest auto insurance premiums, until they reach their 70s. Below are the cheapest auto insurance quotes in Gainesville for older drivers, according to Jerry’s data.

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Cheapest car insurance for drivers with clean records in Gainesville

You’ll typically get the cheapest auto insurance rate if you don’t have infractions, citations or accidents on your driving record. Here are the cheapest car insurance quotes for drivers with clean records in Gainesville, based on Jerry’s data.

Cheapest car insurance for drivers with low credit scores in Gainesville

Florida allows insurers to use credit scores to set prices for car insurance, and having a lower credit score usually means you’ll pay a higher premium. Every insurer weighs credit scores differently when pricing rates, so rate shopping can help you get the cheapest policy. 

Here are the cheapest quotes for drivers in Gainesville with credit scores under 550, based on Jerry’s data.

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

Drivers with at-fault accidents on their records are likely to pay higher premiums. If you’ve recently been in an accident, compare quotes from multiple companies to find the lowest rate. Below are the cheapest quotes for drivers in Gainesville with an at-fault accident on their records, based on Jerry’s data.

Cheapest car insurance for drivers with speeding tickets in Gainesville

Your insurance premium will likely increase if you receive a speeding ticket, but the increase depends on the speed you were cited at. Each insurer penalizes these violations differently, so shopping around for the best quote can help you keep insurance costs as low as possible. 

Here are the cheapest quotes that Jerry customers in Gainesville with speeding tickets have received.

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.

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Previously, she worked at USAA and newspapers in Minnesota, North Dakota, California and Texas. She has a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Minnesota.

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