Best Cheap Car Insurance in Hawaii for 2019

It’s hard to predict who will offer cheap car insurance in Hawaii. Prices for the same coverage options can look very different depending on the company, which is why it’s important to compare several quotes and not settle for the first estimate you get.

NerdWallet has done the heavy lifting for you. We researched rates from the seven largest insurers in the state and found the cheapest options for several driver types.

» FIND YOUR MATCH: Who’s the cheapest carrier for you?

Cheapest for good drivers

Geico was the cheapest carrier we found in Hawaii for good drivers with good credit, at $66 per month, on average. State Farm and Allstate round out the cheapest three for 2019.

For this calculation, NerdWallet averaged rates for 40-year-old men and women with a clean driving record. With the exception of age, a large portion of drivers are closest to this profile, which carries standard “full coverage” insurance, including state-required coverage.

Cheapest for drivers with one at-fault crash

For drivers with a recent on-record accident in Hawaii, Geico had the cheapest prices in our analysis, at $82 per month, on average. State Farm and Liberty Mutual were second- and third-cheapest, respectively.

To get these figures, we averaged rates for 40-year-olds with one recent at-fault crash and the typical "full coverage" insurance. Your rates will remain high for three to five years after you cause an accident or have a moving violation. If you fall into this category, be sure to shop for new insurance rates just after the three-year and five-year anniversaries of your infraction.

Cheapest for low-mileage drivers

Geico had the lowest average rates we found for Hawaiians who drive few annual miles, at $53 per month. State Farm and Allstate also make the cut.

Whether you're retired, work at home or often use public transportation, you may be able to get cheaper car insurance simply because you drive less. The rates above are for 40-year-olds with typical "full coverage" insurance and a clean driving record who drive 5,000 miles per year instead of the standard 12,000.

Cheapest for minimum coverage

Geico was the cheapest carrier we found for minimum coverage car insurance in Hawaii, with an average rate of $23 per month. State Farm and Liberty Mutual also make the list, with average rates of $10 and $20 per month more than Geico.

We calculated these numbers by averaging rates for 40-year-old good drivers who have only the minimum mandatory insurance in their state. Such light coverage isn't typically recommended, since it might not cover all the bills resulting from a car accident, but it's better than nothing — especially if you can't afford much more.

Cheap for military families

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If you’re an active military member or a veteran — or have an immediate family member who is — USAA is a good bet for finding cheap car insurance in Hawaii. The company is not available to the general public, so we don’t rank it against the others, but it offered one of the cheapest average prices in every category listed above.

Minimum required auto insurance in Hawaii

Hawaii is a no-fault state. Hawaii car insurance policies must include at least liability insurance and personal injury protection, or PIP, in the following amounts:

• $20,000 bodily injury liability per person.
• $40,000 bodily injury liability per crash.
• $10,000 property damage liability per crash.
• $10,000 PIP.

While this will be enough to drive legally, you may want more insurance to fully cover the costs of a crash. For instance, if you total another person’s vehicle, the property damage could easily exceed the $10,000 minimum limit listed above. Any damage above your coverage limit would have to come out of your pocket.

Check out NerdWallet’s guide to car insurance requirements by state for help in understanding your policy and selecting coverage limits.

For more help in getting cheap car insurance in Hawaii, try NerdWallet’s car insurance comparison tool. If you’re having a hard time finding coverage due to a spotty driving record, call the Hawaii Joint Underwriters Program at (808) 586-2790.

Here’s a summary of where you’ll find the cheapest insurance, by category: