Cheap Car Insurance in Charlotte, NC

Written by Xuyun Zeng and 2 others
Updated Jan 4, 2025
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Cheap Car Insurance in Charlotte, NC

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Rush hour traffic, bottlenecks at Interstate 77 or Interstate 85 and complex interchanges can make driving in Charlotte a task. Add in toll lanes, flash floods and morning fog, and having proper car insurance quickly becomes a must-have for locals.

To help drivers in Charlotte find the most affordable car insurance coverage, we’ve collected real policy quotes from our local customers to show you how rates and pricing can vary depending on factors such as your driving record, your age, your location and what type of coverage you need.

Cheapest minimum coverage insurance in Charlotte

Per state law, North Carolina drivers must have these minimum coverages:

  • $30,000 coverage for bodily injury to one person.
  • $60,000 for bodily injury to two or more people.
  • Property damage coverage of $25,000.

In North Carolina’s largest city, here are some quotes that Jerry customers have received for state minimum coverage.

Avg Monthly Quote
Avg Annual Quote
Insurance Company
Age
Date of Policy
City, State
Zip Code
$35 $422 Progressive 65 May 23, 2024 Charlotte, NC 28273
$40 $474 Progressive 30 July 21, 2024 Charlotte, NC 28214
$40 $484 Progressive 72 September 22, 2024 Charlotte, NC 28278
$42 $500 Progressive 56 November 4, 2024 Charlotte, NC 28205
$43 $512 Safeco 66 April 28, 2024 Charlotte, NC 28273
$46 $548 National General 26 November 25, 2024 Charlotte, NC 28269
$46 $548 National General 41 May 6, 2024 Charlotte, NC 28269
$46 $548 National General 21 November 8, 2024 Charlotte, NC 28269
$46 $548 National General 35 September 16, 2024 Charlotte, NC 28269
$46 $557 Progressive 24 February 20, 2024 Charlotte, NC 28206
Last Updated Jan, 2025

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

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Cheapest full coverage insurance in Charlotte

Full coverage car insurance includes state minimum coverage and additional insurance for your vehicle (collision and comprehensive). Here’s a breakdown of what these types of insurances cover:

  • Collision coverage pays the cost of repairing your vehicle after an accident, regardless of who is at fault.
  • Comprehensive coverage helps pay the cost of vehicle damage caused by non-collision events such as weather-related incidents, animal collisions, or theft.
Avg Monthly Quote
Avg Annual Quote
Insurance Company
Age
Date of Policy
City, State
Zip Code
$35 $422 Progressive 65 May 23, 2024 Charlotte, NC 28273
$42 $500 Progressive 56 November 4, 2024 Charlotte, NC 28205
$46 $548 National General 26 November 25, 2024 Charlotte, NC 28269
$48 $570 Progressive 25 December 26, 2024 Charlotte, NC 28203
$48 $572 National General 28 November 14, 2024 Charlotte, NC 28202
$50 $601 National General 42 July 9, 2024 Charlotte, NC 28226
$50 $601 National General 38 May 25, 2024 Charlotte, NC 28210
$50 $601 National General 42 July 13, 2024 Charlotte, NC 28226
$50 $602 Progressive 32 April 22, 2024 Charlotte, NC 28210
$51 $611 National General 35 January 25, 2025 Charlotte, NC 28269
Last Updated Jan 27, 2025

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

Here are some of the cheapest rates Charlotte drivers between 18 and 29 years have been quoted via Jerry.

Avg Monthly Quote
Avg Annual Quote
Insurance Company
Age
Has Full Coverage
Date of Policy
City, State
Zip Code
$46 $548 National General 26 Yes November 25, 2024 Charlotte, NC 28269
$46 $548 National General 21 No November 8, 2024 Charlotte, NC 28269
$46 $557 Progressive 24 No February 20, 2024 Charlotte, NC 28206
$48 $570 Progressive 25 Yes December 26, 2024 Charlotte, NC 28203
$48 $572 National General 22 No July 23, 2024 Charlotte, NC 28277
Last Updated Jan 27, 2025

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

Avg Monthly Quote
Avg Annual Quote
Insurance Company
Age
Has Full Coverage
Date of Policy
City, State
Zip Code
$40 $474 Progressive 30 No July 21, 2024 Charlotte, NC 28214
$46 $548 National General 41 No May 6, 2024 Charlotte, NC 28269
$46 $548 National General 35 No September 16, 2024 Charlotte, NC 28269
$48 $572 National General 31 No November 12, 2024 Charlotte, NC 28269
$48 $572 National General 35 No September 19, 2024 Charlotte, NC 28269
Last Updated Jan 28, 2025

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

Avg Monthly Quote
Avg Annual Quote
Insurance Company
Age
Has Full Coverage
Date of Policy
City, State
Zip Code
$35 $422 Progressive 65 Yes May 23, 2024 Charlotte, NC 28273
$40 $484 Progressive 72 No September 22, 2024 Charlotte, NC 28278
$42 $500 Progressive 56 Yes November 4, 2024 Charlotte, NC 28205
$43 $512 Safeco 66 No April 28, 2024 Charlotte, NC 28273
$53 $639 Progressive 64 No January 8, 2025 Charlotte, NC 28269
Last Updated Jan 28, 2025

Cheapest car insurance for drivers with clean records in Charlotte

Avg Monthly Quote
Avg Annual Quote
Insurance Company
Date of Policy
Has Full Coverage
City, State
Zip Code
$40 $474 Progressive July 21, 2024 No Charlotte, NC 28214
$40 $484 Progressive September 22, 2024 No Charlotte, NC 28278
$43 $512 Safeco April 28, 2024 No Charlotte, NC 28273
$46 $557 Progressive February 20, 2024 No Charlotte, NC 28206
$48 $570 Progressive December 26, 2024 Yes Charlotte, NC 28203
$48 $572 National General July 3, 2024 No Charlotte, NC 28277
$48 $572 Safeco December 8, 2024 No Charlotte, NC 28203
$48 $572 Safeco September 1, 2024 No Charlotte, NC 28202
$48 $572 National General November 12, 2024 No Charlotte, NC 28269
$50 $601 National General July 9, 2024 Yes Charlotte, NC 28226
Last Updated Jan, 2025

Cheapest car insurance for drivers with low credit scores in Charlotte

A credit score below 550 can lead to a higher car insurance rate, meaning you may have to do some extra cost comparing to find the best rate. Here are real quotes from Jerry customers in Charlotte with a score below 550.

Credit Score
Avg Monthly Quote
Avg Annual Quote
Insurance Company
Age
Date of Policy
City, State
Zip Code
<550 $48 $572 National General 22 August 7, 2024 Charlotte, NC 28277
<550 $48 $572 National General 22 July 23, 2024 Charlotte, NC 28277
<550 $51 $618 Dairyland 25 November 24, 2024 Charlotte, NC 28269
<550 $51 $618 Dairyland 25 September 4, 2024 Charlotte, NC 28269
<550 $52 $629 Progressive 38 January 21, 2025 Charlotte, NC 28227
<550 $53 $639 Progressive 64 January 8, 2025 Charlotte, NC 28269
<550 $53 $639 Progressive 30 January 8, 2025 Charlotte, NC 28269
<550 $53 $642 Dairyland 22 March 4, 2024 Charlotte, NC 28269
<550 $54 $644 Dairyland 22 September 2, 2024 Charlotte, NC 28277
<550 $54 $644 Dairyland 22 September 2, 2024 Charlotte, NC 28277
Last Updated Jan 28, 2025

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

Here are some of the cheapest quotes for drivers in Charlotte with an at-fault accident on their record, based on real Jerry quotes.

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 Injury $35 $422 Progressive 65 Yes May 23, 2024 Charlotte, NC 28273
At Fault With No Injury $48 $572 National General 29 No October 17, 2024 Charlotte, NC 28211
At Fault With Injury $48 $572 National General 47 No August 4, 2024 Charlotte, NC 28210
At Fault With Injury $48 $572 National General 35 No September 19, 2024 Charlotte, NC 28269
At Fault With Injury $50 $600 Progressive 33 No August 6, 2024 Charlotte, NC 28269
Last Updated Jan 27, 2025

Cheapest car insurance for drivers with a speeding ticket in Charlotte

Violation Summary
Avg Monthly Quote
Avg Annual Quote
Insurance Company
Age
Date of Policy
City, State
Zip Code
Speeding over 15 $46 $548 National General 21 November 8, 2024 Charlotte, NC 28269
Speeding under 15 $46 $548 National General 26 November 25, 2024 Charlotte, NC 28269
Speeding under 15 $48 $572 National General 47 August 4, 2024 Charlotte, NC 28210
Speeding over 15 $48 $574 Progressive 21 November 8, 2024 Charlotte, NC 28269
Speeding over 15 $50 $600 Progressive 33 August 6, 2024 Charlotte, NC 28269
Last Updated Jan 27, 2025

Cheapest car insurance for drivers with DUIs in Charlotte

Violation Summary
Avg Monthly Quote
Avg Annual Quote
Insurance Company
Age
Date of Policy
City, State
Zip Code
DUI $53 $641 National General 34 January 7, 2025 Charlotte, NC 28204
DUI $114 $1,364 National General 41 December 7, 2024 Charlotte, NC 28262
DUI $162 $1,947 Safeco 34 January 7, 2025 Charlotte, NC 28204
DUI $365 $4,376 Progressive 49 July 26, 2024 Charlotte, NC 28269
DUI $405 $4,859 National General 59 July 8, 2024 Charlotte, NC 28210
Last Updated Jan 27, 2025

Methodology

Data included in this analysis comes from policies that Jerry has quoted on or after Jan. 1, 2024. 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 $85 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 represent the author’s personal opinions and do not constitute advice or recommendations. You should consult with an insurance professional about your specific circumstances and needs before making any insurance decisions.