One-way streets, the Tonnele Circle and Jersey City’s many potholes are almost enough to make a New Jersey driver exchange their car keys for a transit pass. The right car insurance policy can protect your finances, but it’s wise to compare quotes from multiple insurers to find the best rate.
We’ve gathered car insurance quote data from Jerry customers to show you how your age, driving history and desired coverage can affect your rate.
More: Best car insurance in New Jersey
Cheapest minimum coverage insurance in Jersey City
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.
Here are the cheapest quotes for minimum coverage that drivers in Jersey City have received through Jerry.
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| $59 | $705 | Progressive | 67 | April 10, 2025 | Jersey City, NJ | 7306 |
| $59 | $709 | Geico | 30 | May 22, 2025 | Jersey City, NJ | 7304 |
| $62 | $744 | Geico | 56 | March 21, 2025 | Jersey City, NJ | 7305 |
| $62 | $749 | Geico | 27 | June 10, 2025 | Jersey City, NJ | 7306 |
| $70 | $845 | Geico | 50 | March 13, 2025 | Jersey City, NJ | 7304 |
| $76 | $909 | Geico | 25 | April 24, 2025 | Jersey City, NJ | 7306 |
| $76 | $918 | Geico | 49 | March 5, 2025 | Jersey City, NJ | 7304 |
| $80 | $955 | Geico | 32 | June 5, 2025 | Jersey City, NJ | 7306 |
| $81 | $971 | Geico | 25 | May 15, 2025 | Jersey City, NJ | 7306 |
| $81 | $976 | Geico | 32 | April 28, 2025 | Jersey City, NJ | 7306 |
If you have a loan or lease on your vehicle, the lender will require
More: Cheapest car insurance in New Jersey
Cheapest full coverage insurance in Jersey City
While minimum coverage can help pay for the other driver’s costs if you’re in an accident, it doesn’t cover damages to your car. Full coverage can help you make repairs if your car takes damage from hail, flooding, collisions and vandalism. These are the cheapest full coverage quotes that drivers in Jersey City have received via Jerry.
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| $65 | $783 | Progressive | 67 | April 10, 2025 | Jersey City, NJ | 7306 |
| $88 | $1,061 | Progressive | 57 | September 1, 2025 | Jersey City, NJ | 7306 |
| $96 | $1,149 | Progressive | 57 | August 28, 2025 | Jersey City, NJ | 7306 |
| $101 | $1,212 | Progressive | 59 | March 24, 2025 | Jersey City, NJ | 7304 |
| $103 | $1,234 | Progressive | 44 | June 23, 2025 | Jersey City, NJ | 7310 |
| $104 | $1,246 | Progressive | 50 | March 28, 2025 | Jersey City, NJ | 7307 |
| $109 | $1,309 | Geico | 45 | April 29, 2025 | Jersey City, NJ | 7306 |
| $109 | $1,310 | Progressive | 44 | June 23, 2025 | Jersey City, NJ | 7307 |
| $115 | $1,374 | Mercury | 33 | July 17, 2025 | Jersey City, NJ | 7306 |
| $116 | $1,389 | Progressive | 44 | May 2, 2025 | Jersey City, NJ | 7306 |
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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 Jersey City (18-29 years old)
Insurance providers often view young drivers as risky to insure. As a result, they often pay higher rates. Your insurance costs are likely to lower with age and experience. Below, you’ll find the cheapest quotes Jersey City drivers between 18 and 29 received through Jerry.
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| $62 | $749 | Geico | 27 | No | June 10, 2025 | Jersey City, NJ | 7306 |
| $65 | $784 | Geico | 27 | No | June 26, 2025 | Jersey City, NJ | 7304 |
| $75 | $901 | Geico | 28 | No | July 27, 2025 | Jersey City, NJ | 7306 |
| $76 | $909 | Geico | 25 | No | April 24, 2025 | Jersey City, NJ | 7306 |
| $77 | $929 | Geico | 26 | No | July 18, 2025 | Jersey City, NJ | 7307 |
| $104 | $1,246 | Progressive | 50 | March 28, 2025 | Jersey City, NJ | 7307 | |
| $109 | $1,309 | Geico | 45 | April 29, 2025 | Jersey City, NJ | 7306 | |
| $109 | $1,310 | Progressive | 44 | June 23, 2025 | Jersey City, NJ | 7307 | |
| $115 | $1,374 | Mercury | 33 | July 17, 2025 | Jersey City, NJ | 7306 | |
| $116 | $1,389 | Progressive | 44 | May 2, 2025 | Jersey City, NJ | 7306 |
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Cheapest car insurance for mature drivers in Jersey City (30-54 years old)
Drivers between 30 and 54 pay lower insurance premiums than younger drivers. Below are some of the cheapest quotes drivers in Jersey City have received via Jerry.
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| $45 | $542 | Mercury | 33 | No | July 17, 2025 | Jersey City, NJ | 7306 |
| $48 | $577 | Aspire Advantage | 33 | No | July 17, 2025 | Jersey City, NJ | 7306 |
| $54 | $644 | Progressive | 40 | No | July 19, 2025 | Jersey City, NJ | 7302 |
| $56 | $670 | Progressive | 50 | No | March 28, 2025 | Jersey City, NJ | 7307 |
| $57 | $682 | Geico | 49 | No | July 15, 2025 | Jersey City, NJ | 7305 |
| $104 | $1,246 | Progressive | 50 | March 28, 2025 | Jersey City, NJ | 7307 | |
| $109 | $1,309 | Geico | 45 | April 29, 2025 | Jersey City, NJ | 7306 | |
| $109 | $1,310 | Progressive | 44 | June 23, 2025 | Jersey City, NJ | 7307 | |
| $115 | $1,374 | Mercury | 33 | July 17, 2025 | Jersey City, NJ | 7306 | |
| $116 | $1,389 | Progressive | 44 | May 2, 2025 | Jersey City, NJ | 7306 |
Cheapest car insurance for older drivers in Jersey City (55+ years old)
Drivers older than 54 continue to see insurance costs fall until they reach their 70s, when rates may begin to rise again. Here are the cheapest rates that older drivers in Jersey City have been quoted through Jerry.
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| $39 | $471 | Progressive | 67 | April 10, 2025 | Jersey City, NJ | 7306 | No |
| $57 | $678 | Progressive | 57 | September 1, 2025 | Jersey City, NJ | 7306 | No |
| $58 | $692 | Progressive | 57 | August 28, 2025 | Jersey City, NJ | 7306 | No |
| $60 | $716 | Progressive | 56 | June 4, 2025 | Jersey City, NJ | 7305 | No |
| $62 | $744 | Geico | 56 | March 21, 2025 | Jersey City, NJ | 7305 | No |
| $104 | $1,246 | Progressive | 50 | March 28, 2025 | Jersey City, NJ | 7307 | |
| $109 | $1,309 | Geico | 45 | April 29, 2025 | Jersey City, NJ | 7306 | |
| $109 | $1,310 | Progressive | 44 | June 23, 2025 | Jersey City, NJ | 7307 | |
| $115 | $1,374 | Mercury | 33 | July 17, 2025 | Jersey City, NJ | 7306 | |
| $116 | $1,389 | Progressive | 44 | May 2, 2025 | Jersey City, NJ | 7306 |
More: Best car insurance for seniors
Cheapest car insurance for drivers with clean records in Jersey City
Drivers with zero violations or claims on their records typically qualify for the best auto insurance rates. Here are the cheapest quotes drivers with clean records in Jersey City have received through Jerry.
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| $39 | $471 | Progressive | 67 | April 10, 2025 | No | Jersey City, NJ | 7306 |
| $45 | $542 | Mercury | 33 | July 17, 2025 | No | Jersey City, NJ | 7306 |
| $48 | $577 | Aspire Advantage | 33 | July 17, 2025 | No | Jersey City, NJ | 7306 |
| $54 | $644 | Progressive | 40 | July 19, 2025 | No | Jersey City, NJ | 7302 |
| $56 | $670 | Progressive | 50 | March 28, 2025 | No | Jersey City, NJ | 7307 |
| $57 | $678 | Progressive | 57 | September 1, 2025 | No | Jersey City, NJ | 7306 |
| $57 | $682 | Geico | 49 | July 15, 2025 | No | Jersey City, NJ | 7305 |
| $58 | $692 | Progressive | 57 | August 28, 2025 | No | Jersey City, NJ | 7306 |
| $59 | $709 | Geico | 30 | May 22, 2025 | No | Jersey City, NJ | 7304 |
| $60 | $716 | Progressive | 56 | June 4, 2025 | No | Jersey City, NJ | 7305 |
Cheapest car insurance for drivers with low credit scores in Jersey City
New Jersey allows insurers to use drivers’ credit histories to help calculate auto insurance premiums, but not all insurers weigh your credit the same, so it’s wise to compare costs from multiple insurers to find the best rate. Here are the cheapest quotes that drivers in Jersey City with credit scores below 550 have received via Jerry.
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| <550 | $149 | $1,786 | Bristol West | 49 | March 15, 2024 | Jersey City, NJ | 7307 |
| <550 | $149 | $1,786 | Bristol West | 49 | March 14, 2024 | Jersey City, NJ | 7307 |
| <550 | $151 | $1,806 | Progressive | 56 | April 19, 2025 | Jersey City, NJ | 7305 |
| <550 | $158 | $1,894 | Progressive | 38 | November 29, 2024 | Jersey City, NJ | 7305 |
| <550 | $162 | $1,945 | Progressive | 38 | July 9, 2025 | Jersey City, NJ | 7305 |
| $57 | $678 | Progressive | 57 | Jersey City, NJ | 7306 | ||
| $57 | $682 | Geico | 49 | Jersey City, NJ | 7305 | ||
| $58 | $692 | Progressive | 57 | Jersey City, NJ | 7306 | ||
| $59 | $709 | Geico | 30 | Jersey City, NJ | 7304 | ||
| $60 | $716 | Progressive | 56 | Jersey City, NJ | 7305 |
Cheapest car insurance for drivers with at-fault accidents in Jersey City
If you have an at-fault accident on your record, you can usually expect your premiums to rise. Comparing quotes from different providers may help you get a lower rate. Check out the cheapest quotes for Jersey City drivers with at-fault accidents on their records, based Jerry’s customer data.
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| At Fault With No Injury | $67 | $808 | Progressive | 41 | No | July 17, 2025 | Jersey City, NJ | 7310 |
| At Fault With No Injury | $79 | $948 | Progressive | 32 | No | March 4, 2025 | Jersey City, NJ | 7302 |
| At Fault With No Injury | $95 | $1,134 | Progressive | 39 | No | July 16, 2025 | Jersey City, NJ | 7304 |
| At Fault With No Injury | $103 | $1,236 | Progressive | 37 | No | March 7, 2025 | Jersey City, NJ | 7304 |
| At Fault With No Injury | $112 | $1,338 | Progressive | 28 | No | February 9, 2025 | Jersey City, NJ | 7304 |
| $57 | $678 | Progressive | 57 | No | Jersey City, NJ | 7306 | ||
| $57 | $682 | Geico | 49 | No | Jersey City, NJ | 7305 | ||
| $58 | $692 | Progressive | 57 | No | Jersey City, NJ | 7306 | ||
| $59 | $709 | Geico | 30 | No | Jersey City, NJ | 7304 | ||
| $60 | $716 | Progressive | 56 | No | Jersey City, NJ | 7305 |
Cheapest car insurance for drivers with speeding tickets in Jersey City
If you get a speeding ticket on your record, your insurance premium will likely increase. Still, some insurers penalize speeding more than others, so getting multiple quotes can help you find the cheapest auto insurance premiums. Check out the cheapest quotes that drivers in Jersey City with tickets have received through Jerry.
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| Speeding under 15 | $91 | $1,096 | Progressive | 33 | July 30, 2024 | Jersey City, NJ | 7306 |
| Speeding under 15 | $157 | $1,882 | Progressive | 33 | February 26, 2025 | Jersey City, NJ | 7306 |
| Speeding under 15 | $190 | $2,276 | Bristol West | 69 | June 10, 2024 | Jersey City, NJ | 7305 |
| Speeding over 15 | $255 | $3,054 | Progressive | 40 | June 16, 2025 | Jersey City, NJ | 7307 |
| Speeding under 15 | $262 | $3,148 | Progressive | 42 | March 4, 2025 | Jersey City, NJ | 7304 |
| $57 | $678 | Progressive | 57 | Jersey City, NJ | 7306 | ||
| $57 | $682 | Geico | 49 | Jersey City, NJ | 7305 | ||
| $58 | $692 | Progressive | 57 | Jersey City, NJ | 7306 | ||
| $59 | $709 | Geico | 30 | Jersey City, NJ | 7304 | ||
| $60 | $716 | Progressive | 56 | Jersey City, NJ | 7305 |
Cheapest car insurance for drivers with DUIs in Jersey City
A DUI citation can raise your car insurance costs and may limit the number of insurers willing to cover you. Compare multiple quotes to find the most affordable coverage. Below are the cheapest quotes that drivers in Jersey City with DUIs have obtained via Jerry.
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| DUI | $138 | $1,658 | Progressive | 50 | December 25, 2024 | Jersey City, NJ | 7304 |
| DUI | $243 | $2,912 | Bristol West | 50 | December 20, 2024 | Jersey City, NJ | 7304 |
| DUI | $246 | $2,946 | Progressive | 34 | January 2, 2025 | Jersey City, NJ | 7306 |
| DUI | $287 | $3,448 | Progressive | 27 | November 5, 2024 | Jersey City, NJ | 7306 |
| DUI | $293 | $3,516 | Progressive | 49 | May 30, 2025 | Jersey City, NJ | 7305 |
| $57 | $678 | Progressive | 57 | Jersey City, NJ | 7306 | ||
| $57 | $682 | Geico | 49 | Jersey City, NJ | 7305 | ||
| $58 | $692 | Progressive | 57 | Jersey City, NJ | 7306 | ||
| $59 | $709 | Geico | 30 | Jersey City, NJ | 7304 | ||
| $60 | $716 | Progressive | 56 | Jersey City, NJ | 7305 |
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*Illustration only. For all the pricing information presented in this article (including various tables), please note that not all customers find savings and the information is for illustrative purposes only. Savings depend on type of car, location, policy features, driving history and other factors. Drivers who switch through Jerry save over $70/month on average.
