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The Cheapest Car Insurance in Kentucky for December 2024

Here is the cheapest car insurance in Kentucky according to NerdWallet's analysis.

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Nerdy takeaways

  • Auto-Owners offers the cheapest full coverage in Kentucky, with an average rate of $2,083 per year according to NerdWallet's December 2024 analysis.

  • Full coverage in Kentucky costs an average of $3,198 per year, or $267 per month.

  • If you want the cheapest policy possible, get minimum coverage. The average cost of minimum coverage in Kentucky is $796 per year, or $66 per month.

Auto insurance is an important purchase, but finding cheap car insurance in Kentucky isn’t always easy. The best way to find cheap car insurance is to compare rates from multiple insurers.

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Keep reading to find the cheapest car insurance in Kentucky for different driver profiles and coverage types among:

Cheap car insurance in Kentucky

Here's the cheapest full coverage car insurance in Kentucky for 35-year-old drivers with different driving records.

CategoryCheapest companyMedian annual rate
Clean driving historyAuto-Owners$2,083
After a DUIProgressive$2,909
After an accidentShelter$2,599
After a speeding ticketShelter$2,091
Having poor creditTravelers$4,359

The cheapest car insurance company in Kentucky is Auto-Owners at $2,083 per year on average, or $174 per month, according to the most recent NerdWallet analysis of full coverage car insurance rates in Kentucky. Meanwhile, the average cost of full coverage car insurance in Kentucky is $3,198 per year, or about $267 per month.

Minimum coverage in Kentucky is $796 per year on average, but we found you can likely get a cheaper policy. For example, Kentucky Farm Bureau offers the cheapest rates in Kentucky at $376 per year, on average, for minimum coverage car insurance for a 35-year-old driver with a clean driving record.

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Did your rates go up? Auto insurance prices are on the rise in Kentucky. Be sure to get car insurance quotes from three or more companies to find the lowest rate possible.

Live in Louisville? Check out NerdWallet's guide to cheap car insurance in Louisville.

How we chose the cheapest companies in Kentucky

NerdWallet’s editorial team analyzed car insurance rates from 18 auto insurers in Kentucky and listed the five cheapest options for drivers in several age brackets and with different histories, all driving a 2022 Toyota Camry LE. For minimum coverage, we looked at rates that reflect the minimum requirements in Kentucky. For full coverage, we used the below coverage limits:

  • $100,000 bodily injury liability per person.

  • $300,000 bodily injury liability per accident.

  • $50,000 property damage liability per accident.

  • $100,000 uninsured motorist coverage per person.

  • $300,000 uninsured motorist coverage per accident.

  • Collision coverage with a $1,000 deductible.

  • Comprehensive coverage with a $1,000 deductible.

  • Our writers and editors follow strict editorial guidelines to ensure fairness and accuracy in our writing and data analyses. You can trust the prices we show you because our data analysts take rigorous measures to eliminate outliers and inaccuracies in pricing data, which include rates from every locale in Kentucky where coverage is offered and data is available. When comparing rates for different coverage amounts, ages and backgrounds, we change only one variable at a time, so you can easily see how each factor affects pricing.

Cheap auto insurance in Kentucky for 20-year-old drivers

Drivers in their 20s may have to get a lot of quotes to find the best cheap car insurance. Prices can be sky-high for younger 20-somethings, but tend to come down as drivers get more experience on the road. Still, some companies routinely have better insurance rates for young drivers, so it's best to shop around to find them.

Cheapest full coverage car insurance in Kentucky for 20-year-olds

Drivers in Kentucky with clean driving records may want to consider the following companies, which had the lowest average rates:

CompanyMedian annual rateMedian monthly rate
Auto-Owners$4,117$343
Shelter$4,301$358
Encova$4,797$400
Progressive$4,797$400
Kentucky Farm Bureau$5,402$450

Cheapest minimum coverage car insurance in Kentucky for 20-year-olds

Drivers in Kentucky who want just the state minimum coverage may want to check with these companies, which had the lowest average rates:

CompanyMedian annual rateMedian monthly rate
Encova$1,041$87
Kentucky Farm Bureau$1,043$87
Auto-Owners$1,305$109
Cincinnati Insurance$1,366$114
Shelter$1,582$132

Cheapest car insurance in Kentucky for 20-year-olds with poor credit

Drivers with poor credit in Kentucky should look at the following insurers with the lowest average rates for minimum coverage:

CompanyMedian annual rateMedian monthly rate
Cincinnati Insurance$2,116$176
Allstate$2,545$212
Encova$2,626$219
Safe Auto$2,836$236
Progressive$2,875$240

Cheapest car insurance in Kentucky for 20-year-old drivers with one speeding ticket

For drivers with a recent speeding ticket in Kentucky, here are the companies with the lowest average rates for minimum coverage:

CompanyMedian annual rateMedian monthly rate
Kentucky Farm Bureau$1,043$87
Encova$1,095$91
Shelter$1,582$132
Cincinnati Insurance$1,627$136
Auto-Owners$1,907$159

Cheapest car insurance in Kentucky for 20-year-old drivers with one at-fault crash

For drivers with a recent accident in Kentucky, here are the companies with the lowest average rates for minimum coverage:

CompanyMedian annual rateMedian monthly rate
Encova$1,192$99
Kentucky Farm Bureau$1,264$105
Auto-Owners$1,948$162
Progressive$2,053$171
Shelter$2,135$178

Cheapest car insurance in Kentucky for 20-year-old drivers after a DUI

The cheapest auto insurance we found after a DUI is shown here, alongside the insurers' average rates for minimum coverage.

CompanyMedian annual rateMedian monthly rate
Encova$1,665$139
Progressive$1,894$158
Shelter$2,514$210
Kentucky Farm Bureau$2,607$217
Safe Auto$2,612$218
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Cheap auto insurance in Kentucky for 30-year-old drivers

By the time they reach their 30s, most drivers will enjoy cheaper car insurance rates than in their teens and 20s. Still, factors like a person’s driving record and car make and model can increase prices. Drivers in their 30s can get lower rates by shopping around and taking advantage of any car insurance discounts.

Cheapest full coverage car insurance in Kentucky for 30-year-olds

Drivers in Kentucky seeking full coverage auto insurance can check with the following companies, which had the lowest average rates:

CompanyMedian annual rateMedian monthly rate
Auto-Owners$2,093$174
Encova$2,130$178
Kentucky Farm Bureau$2,216$185
Shelter$2,341$195
Travelers$2,399$200

Cheapest minimum coverage car insurance in Kentucky for 30-year-olds

Drivers in Kentucky who want their state's minimum coverage can check with the following companies, which had the lowest average rates:

CompanyMedian annual rateMedian monthly rate
Kentucky Farm Bureau$376$31
Encova$418$35
Auto-Owners$537$45
Cincinnati Insurance$548$46
Westfield$607$51

Cheapest car insurance in Kentucky for 30-year-olds with poor credit

Drivers with poor credit in Kentucky should consider the following companies with the lowest average rates for minimum coverage:

CompanyMedian annual rateMedian monthly rate
Westfield$860$72
Cincinnati Insurance$952$79
Encova$1,054$88
Allstate$1,142$95
Kentucky Farm Bureau$1,153$96

Cheapest car insurance in Kentucky for 30-year-old drivers with one speeding ticket

For drivers with a recent speeding ticket in Kentucky, here are the companies with the lowest average rates for minimum coverage:

CompanyMedian annual rateMedian monthly rate
Kentucky Farm Bureau$376$31
Encova$479$40
Cincinnati Insurance$654$55
Westfield$728$61
Auto-Owners$783$65

Cheapest car insurance in Kentucky for 30-year-old drivers with one at-fault crash

For drivers in Kentucky with a recent accident, here are the lowest average rate options for minimum coverage:

CompanyMedian annual rateMedian monthly rate
Kentucky Farm Bureau$519$43
Encova$588$49
Travelers$799$67
Auto-Owners$800$67
Westfield$905$75

Cheapest car insurance in Kentucky for 30-year-old drivers after a DUI

For the cheapest auto insurance after a DUI, we found the following options for minimum coverage.

CompanyMedian annual rateMedian monthly rate
Kentucky Farm Bureau$941$78
State Farm$1,092$91
Progressive$1,094$91
Encova$1,122$94
Shelter$1,284$107

Cheap auto insurance in Kentucky for 40-year-old drivers

Drivers in their 40s tend to have better insurance rates than their younger counterparts on average, but still pay more than older age groups. Shopping around for cheap car insurance quotes with multiple insurers is the best way to find lower rates. Good drivers who don’t get behind the wheel often might want to consider pay-per-mile insurance, which charges drivers by how many miles they drive.

Cheapest full coverage car insurance in Kentucky for 40-year-olds

Drivers in Kentucky with clean driving records may want to think about the following companies, which had the lowest average rates:

CompanyMedian annual rateMedian monthly rate
Shelter$1,962$164
Auto-Owners$2,083$174
Encova$2,130$178
Kentucky Farm Bureau$2,161$180
Progressive$2,163$180

Cheapest minimum coverage car insurance in Kentucky for 40-year-olds

Drivers in Kentucky who want just the minimum coverage may want to check prices from these companies, which had the lowest average rates:

CompanyMedian annual rateMedian monthly rate
Kentucky Farm Bureau$364$30
Encova$418$35
Cincinnati Insurance$493$41
Auto-Owners$535$45
Westfield$601$50

Cheapest car insurance in Kentucky for 40-year-olds with poor credit

Drivers with poor credit in Kentucky can check out the following insurers with the lowest average rates for minimum coverage:

CompanyMedian annual rateMedian monthly rate
Westfield$852$71
Cincinnati Insurance$858$71
Encova$1,054$88
Safe Auto$1,072$89
Kentucky Farm Bureau$1,116$93

Cheapest car insurance in Kentucky for 40-year-old drivers with one speeding ticket

For drivers with a recent speeding ticket in Kentucky, here are the companies with the lowest average rates for minimum coverage:

CompanyMedian annual rateMedian monthly rate
Kentucky Farm Bureau$364$30
Encova$479$40
Cincinnati Insurance$586$49
Shelter$664$55
Westfield$721$60

Cheapest car insurance in Kentucky for 40-year-old drivers with one at-fault crash

For drivers with a recent accident living in Kentucky, here are the companies with the lowest average rates for minimum coverage:

CompanyMedian annual rateMedian monthly rate
Kentucky Farm Bureau$502$42
Encova$588$49
Auto-Owners$797$66
Travelers$798$67
Shelter$897$75

Cheapest car insurance in Kentucky for 40-year-old drivers after a DUI

The cheapest minimum coverage auto insurance we found for drivers with a DUI came from the following companies.

CompanyMedian annual rateMedian monthly rate
Kentucky Farm Bureau$911$76
Progressive$1,010$84
Shelter$1,056$88
State Farm$1,096$91
Encova$1,122$94

Cheap auto insurance in Kentucky for 50-year-old drivers

Drivers in their 50s have cheaper car insurance rates than most other age groups on average. Prices will continue to drop as they inch toward their 60s and gain more driving experience. Rates can still vary depending on other factors such as a driver’s gender and location, so it’s smart to shop around to find the best rate. Our list of cheap auto insurance companies is a good place to start.

Cheapest full coverage car insurance in Kentucky for 50-year-olds

Drivers in Kentucky with clean driving records may want to get quotes from these insurers, which had the lowest average rates:

CompanyMedian annual rateMedian monthly rate
Shelter$1,723$144
Kentucky Farm Bureau$1,828$152
Progressive$1,904$159
Auto-Owners$1,993$166
Encova$2,203$184

Cheapest minimum coverage car insurance in Kentucky for 50-year-olds

Drivers in Kentucky who opt for the state minimum coverage may want to consider the following companies, with the lowest average rates:

CompanyMedian annual rateMedian monthly rate
Kentucky Farm Bureau$312$26
Cincinnati Insurance$429$36
Encova$438$37
Auto-Owners$499$42
Westfield$548$46

Cheapest car insurance in Kentucky for 50-year-olds with poor credit

Drivers with poor credit in Kentucky can check with the following companies, which showed the lowest average rates for minimum coverage:

CompanyMedian annual rateMedian monthly rate
Cincinnati Insurance$742$62
Westfield$777$65
Safe Auto$942$79
Kentucky Farm Bureau$955$80
Allstate$990$83

Cheapest car insurance in Kentucky for 50-year-old drivers with one speeding ticket

For drivers with a recent speeding ticket in Kentucky, here are the companies with the lowest average rates for minimum coverage:

CompanyMedian annual rateMedian monthly rate
Kentucky Farm Bureau$312$26
Encova$498$42
Cincinnati Insurance$510$42
Shelter$577$48
Westfield$658$55

Cheapest car insurance in Kentucky for 50-year-old drivers with one at-fault crash

For drivers living in Kentucky with a recent accident, here are the insurers with the lowest average minimum coverage rates:

CompanyMedian annual rateMedian monthly rate
Kentucky Farm Bureau$430$36
Encova$607$51
Auto-Owners$744$62
Travelers$760$63
Shelter$779$65

Cheapest car insurance in Kentucky for 50-year-old drivers after a DUI

The cheapest auto insurance we found for drivers with a recent DUI comes from the following companies, listed with rates for minimum coverage.

CompanyMedian annual rateMedian monthly rate
Kentucky Farm Bureau$779$65
Shelter$917$76
Progressive$957$80
State Farm$1,082$90
Encova$1,142$95
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Cheap auto insurance in Kentucky for 60-year-old drivers

Although 60-year-olds have cheaper car insurance rates than many other age groups on average, prices will start increasing as they get older. To find cheap car insurance for seniors, drivers in their 60s should make sure to shop around to find the best rate. Drivers in this age group should also take advantage of any available discounts for senior citizens.

Cheapest full coverage car insurance in Kentucky for 60-year-olds

Drivers in Kentucky with clean driving records may want to think about getting quotes from these companies, which had the lowest average rates:

CompanyMedian annual rateMedian monthly rate
Shelter$1,661$138
Kentucky Farm Bureau$1,828$152
Progressive$1,830$153
Auto-Owners$1,954$163
Cincinnati Insurance$2,200$183

Cheapest minimum coverage car insurance in Kentucky for 60-year-olds

Drivers in Kentucky who want just the state minimum coverage may want to check with these insurers, which had the lowest average rates:

CompanyMedian annual rateMedian monthly rate
Kentucky Farm Bureau$312$26
Cincinnati Insurance$403$34
Encova$452$38
Auto-Owners$487$41
Westfield$530$44

Cheapest car insurance in Kentucky for 60-year-olds with poor credit

Drivers with poor credit in Kentucky can look at the following companies with the lowest average rates for minimum coverage:

CompanyMedian annual rateMedian monthly rate
Cincinnati Insurance$697$58
Westfield$750$63
Safe Auto$920$77
Kentucky Farm Bureau$955$80
Allstate$990$83

Cheapest car insurance in Kentucky for 60-year-old drivers with one speeding ticket

For drivers with a recent speeding ticket in Kentucky, here are the companies with the lowest average rates for minimum coverage:

CompanyMedian annual rateMedian monthly rate
Kentucky Farm Bureau$312$26
Cincinnati Insurance$475$40
Encova$513$43
Shelter$557$46
Westfield$636$53

Cheapest car insurance in Kentucky for 60-year-old drivers with one at-fault crash

For drivers with a recent accident living in Kentucky, here are the companies with the lowest average rates for minimum coverage:

CompanyMedian annual rateMedian monthly rate
Kentucky Farm Bureau$430$36
Encova$622$52
Auto-Owners$726$61
Shelter$752$63
Travelers$791$66

Cheapest car insurance in Kentucky for 60-year-old drivers after a DUI

The cheapest auto insurance we found after a DUI came from the following companies, shown with their average rates for minimum coverage.

CompanyMedian annual rateMedian monthly rate
Kentucky Farm Bureau$779$65
Shelter$885$74
Progressive$944$79
State Farm$1,012$84
Cincinnati Insurance$1,076$90

Cheap auto insurance in Kentucky for 70-year-old drivers

Car insurance costs may start to rise for 70-year-old drivers. To find the cheapest possible coverage, shop around and compare quotes from multiple companies. Also, look for insurers that offer discounts for seniors. For example, some insurers offer discounts to senior drivers who take a defensive driving course.

Cheapest full coverage car insurance in Kentucky for 70-year-olds

Drivers in Kentucky with clean driving records may want to think about getting quotes from these companies, which had the lowest average rates:

CompanyMedian annual rateMedian monthly rate
Shelter$1,844$154
Progressive$1,919$160
Kentucky Farm Bureau$1,953$163
Auto-Owners$2,173$181
Encova$2,348$196

Cheapest minimum coverage car insurance in Kentucky for 70-year-olds

Drivers in Kentucky who want just the state minimum coverage may want to check with these insurers, which had the lowest average rates:

CompanyMedian annual rateMedian monthly rate
Kentucky Farm Bureau$413$34
Encova$484$40
Auto-Owners$589$49
Westfield$590$49
Cincinnati Insurance$593$49

Cheapest car insurance in Kentucky for 70-year-olds with poor credit

Drivers with poor credit in Kentucky can look at the following companies with the lowest average rates for minimum coverage:

CompanyMedian annual rateMedian monthly rate
Westfield$836$70
Allstate$990$83
Cincinnati Insurance$1,023$85
Encova$1,221$102
Progressive$1,251$104

Cheapest car insurance in Kentucky for 70-year-old drivers with one speeding ticket

For drivers with a recent speeding ticket in Kentucky, here are the companies with the lowest average rates for minimum coverage:

CompanyMedian annual rateMedian monthly rate
Kentucky Farm Bureau$413$34
Encova$545$45
Shelter$620$52
Cincinnati Insurance$703$59
Westfield$707$59

Cheapest car insurance in Kentucky for 70-year-old drivers with one at-fault crash

For drivers with a recent accident living in Kentucky, here are the companies with the lowest average rates for minimum coverage:

CompanyMedian annual rateMedian monthly rate
Kentucky Farm Bureau$569$47
Encova$654$55
Shelter$836$70
Auto-Owners$877$73
Westfield$887$74

Cheapest car insurance in Kentucky for 70-year-old drivers after a DUI

The cheapest auto insurance we found after a DUI came from the following companies, shown with their average rates for minimum coverage.

CompanyMedian annual rateMedian monthly rate
Shelter$985$82
Kentucky Farm Bureau$1,032$86
Progressive$1,043$87
State Farm$1,090$91
Encova$1,188$99

Cheapest car insurance for military families in Kentucky

If you're an active member of the military or a veteran — or have an immediate family member who is — chances are you'll get a relatively cheap rate with USAA, a company that isn't available to the general public.

Because of that restriction, USAA isn't ranked with the others, but it was among the cheapest three auto insurance options for 55 of the 70 driver profiles we examined.

Minimum required auto insurance in Kentucky

Kentucky car insurance policies must include liability coverage and personal injury protection in at least the following amounts:

  • $25,000 bodily injury liability per person.

  • $50,000 bodily injury liability per incident.

  • $25,000 property damage liability per incident.

Alternatively, policies with a combined single limit of $60,000 also satisfy the minimum requirement, according to the state’s website. Keep in mind that these are only the bare essentials. A serious at-fault crash could easily leave damages that surpass these limits, which is why most drivers can benefit from purchasing more than the minimum liability coverage.

Check out NerdWallet’s rundown of car insurance requirements by state for more details on how your Kentucky auto insurance policy works and optional coverages you might want, such as collision and comprehensive insurance.

Alternative car insurance in Kentucky

Drivers who’ve been denied car insurance on the voluntary market, due to a checkered driving record or other factors, can seek coverage through the Kentucky Automobile Insurance Plan.

Try NerdWallet’s car insurance comparison tool to view estimates from leading companies side-by-side and possibly save hundreds of dollars on your premium.

METHODOLOGY

For our “good driver” profile, NerdWallet averaged insurance estimates for single male and female drivers with good credit and no tickets or violations. The analysis included 5-10 of the largest insurance companies in each state; smaller insurers were also included when rates were available. Liberty Mutual and its subsidiaries were excluded from our analysis as rates were not available.

For full coverage policies, we used the following coverage limits:

  • $100,000 bodily injury liability per person.

  • $300,000 bodily injury liability per accident.

  • $50,000 property damage liability per accident.

  • $100,000 uninsured motorist coverage per person.

  • $300,000 uninsured motorist coverage per accident.

  • Collision coverage with a $1,000 deductible.

  • Comprehensive coverage with a $1,000 deductible.

In states where required, minimum additional coverages were added. Some policies include additional coverages at the insurer’s discretion.

We used a 2021 Toyota Camry LE for all drivers and assumed 12,000 annual miles driven.

We analyzed rates for drivers 20 to 70 years old in ten-year increments. For the average cost of full and minimum coverage in each state, we looked at 35-year-old drivers.

We used the same assumptions for all other driver profiles, with the following exceptions:

  • For drivers with minimum coverage, we adjusted the numbers above to reflect the minimum required coverage by law in the state.

  • We changed the credit tier from “good” to “poor” as reported to the insurer to see rates for drivers with poor credit.

  • For drivers with one at-fault crash, we added a single at-fault crash that happened six months ago, resulting in $10,000 in property damage and no bodily injury claim.

  • For drivers with a DUI, we added a single drunken driving violation that happened six months ago.

We looked at 35-year-old drivers to find the cheapest company overall, the cheapest company for minimum coverage and the cheapest company for drivers with poor credit in states where credit history is used to price rates. We looked at 20-year-old drivers to find the cheapest company for young drivers.

These are rates generated through Quadrant Information Services. Your own rates will be different. Some insurance companies included in this article may have made changes in their underwriting practices and no longer issue new policies in your state.

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