Greater Fort Lauderdale’s large population means residents must fight for space on the road as they travel to local beaches, shopping centers and marinas. It also means there is potential for accidents. One study found that the deadliest highway mile in the United States is on Interstate 95 between the Interstate 595 interchange and Marina Mile Boulevard.

It’s wise to carry a robust car insurance policy in South Florida. We’ve gathered data from Jerry customers in Fort Lauderdale to show how rates can vary based on your age, driving history and zip code.

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Cheapest minimum coverage insurance in Fort Lauderdale

Florida requires drivers to carry these minimum coverages:

Below are the cheapest quotes that drivers in Fort Lauderdale have received via Jerry.

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

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 Fort Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale is vulnerable to natural disasters such as hurricanes, lightning, tornados and wildfires.

Should inclement weather damage your car, minimum coverage won’t help you recover your losses, but full coverage could. Below are the cheapest quotes for full coverage that Fort Lauderdale drivers have received through Jerry.

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

Young drivers often pay the highest rates because insurers view their lack of experience on the road as a risk. Since insurers weigh this risk differently, comparing quotes from multiple insurers may save you money. Here are the cheapest quotes for young drivers in Fort Lauderdale, based on quotes via Jerry.

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

Drivers between 30 and 54 years old generally receive lower quotes than younger drivers. Here are the cheapest quotes that mature Jerry customers in Fort Lauderdale have received via Jerry.

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

Drivers who are 55 and older can expect some of the lowest insurance rates until they reach their 70s. Here are the cheapest quotes that drivers above 54 received via Jerry.

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Cheapest car insurance for drivers with clean records in Fort Lauderdale

Drivers with spotless records — no accidents, citations or claims — typically get the cheapest auto insurance quotes. Below are the cheapest quotes that drivers with spotless records in Fort Lauderdale have received via Jerry.

Cheapest car insurance for drivers with low credit scores in Fort Lauderdale

Insurers can use your credit score to help determine your car insurance rate in Florida, and a lower score could raise your premium. Here are the cheapest quotes for Fort Lauderdale drivers with credit scores below 550.

Cheapest car insurance for drivers with at-fault accidents in Fort Lauderdale

An accident typically increases your premium. If you’ve recently been in an accident and were found at fault, it’s a good idea to compare quotes from a few insurers to keep costs as low as possible. Here are the cheapest quotes for Fort Lauderdale drivers who have been in an at-fault accident, based on Jerry data.

Cheapest car insurance for drivers with speeding tickets in Fort Lauderdale

Insurers also frequently raise your rate after you receive a speeding ticket. If you’ve recently been cited, it’s wise to get multiple quotes when you’re close to your renewal date. These are the cheapest quotes that drivers in Fort Lauderdale with speeding citations on their records have received via Jerry.

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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