Car insurance in Atlanta, GA costs $2,235 on average, with Progressive generally offering the cheapest rates. The price you will pay for car insurance in Atlanta will be different depending on your zip code, the vehicle you drive, and other personal factors like your age and driving record.Â
Written by Alyssa DiCastro 
Reviewed by Rob Deming 
Last updated: February 26th, 2024
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Average annual cost of car insurance:
$2,235
Rank among cities for cheap insurance in GA (out of 47):
#10
Most affordable insurance company on average:
Progressive
Zip code with least expensive insurance:
30327 ($1,849)
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Our rates are based on public rate filings obtained by analytics company First Interpreter. While we may partner with some of the carriers you see on our site, we maintain editorial independence and it does not affect the rates you see. Read more about our rating methodology or see our rigorous editorial policy.Â
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Progressive, Auto-Owners Insurance, and Central Insurance are among the best and cheapest car insurance companies in Atlanta, GA. On average, they offer the cheapest rates for full coverage car insurance policies in the city.
However, you may find that another company is better for you based on your profile, vehicle, and coverage needs. It’s important to compare personalized rates at multiple insurers in Atlanta, GA to find the best coverage and price combination for your specific needs.
All states have minimum legal car insurance limits, and Georgia is no exception. In general, if you purchase car insurance at the minimum required limits, you will pay significantly less for your car insurance, but you will also have less financial protection in case of an accident.
In Georgia, the minimum car insurance limits are as follows:
Bodily Injury Liability – $25,000 limit per person/$50,000 limit per .
Property Damage Liability – $25,000 limit.
The above limits do not include comprehensive or collision insurance which provide coverage for your own property in the event of an accident or covered incident. Additionally, if you lease or finance your vehicle, your lender may require more coverage than what’s listed above.
Below, you’ll see the average annual cost of minimum car insurance at the top insurance companies in Atlanta.
Average Annual Premiums for Minimum Coverage
Annual rates for a 35-year-old male driving a 2023 RAV4, estimated using publicly sourced data from First Interpreter. Rates do not represent actual quotes. Accurate as of January 2024.Â
Most drivers choose to purchase a full coverage car insurance policy, which generally has higher limits than the minimum requirements and provides coverage for their own property in an accident they cause or a covered incident like theft or weather damage.
We use these limits for a full coverage policy:
In the table below, you’ll see the average annual cost of a full coverage car insurance policy at the top insurance companies in Atlanta.
Average Annual Premiums for Full Coverage
Annual rates for a 35-year-old male driving a 2023 RAV4, estimated using publicly sourced data from First Interpreter. Rates do not represent actual quotes. Accurate as of January 2024.Â
Choosing to work with a local insurance agent offers a range of benefits for Atlanta residents:
Your agent will better understand the unique factors influencing insurance needs in Atlanta, GA
Local agents establish strong relationships with their clients which helps them address your specific concerns, and tailor insurance coverage to your unique needs
In times of need, your local agents will be a familiar face that can guide you through the claims process and provide support
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Where you live is one of the most significant factors that insurance companies consider when determining your car insurance premium.
Car insurance laws are set at the state-level, and the rating plans insurance companies use to calculate individuals’ rates are approved by the state department of insurance, so the state you live in has a big impact on the price you pay for car insurance.
However, even the city and zip code you live in can make a difference on your premium. The impact your zip code has on car insurance rates is influenced by several factors:
Population
Areas with higher population density often have more traffic, increasing the likelihood of accidents. With a population of 820,688, Atlanta’s higher population may lead to higher car insurance rates.
Traffic Patterns
Insurance companies analyze the traffic patterns in different zip codes. Areas with heavy traffic and a high frequency of accidents may have higher insurance rates.
Crime Rates
Crime rate – especially rates of auto theft and vandalism – can affect insurance premiums. Higher crime rates may result in higher premiums.
Uninsured Motorist Rates
If there are a high percentage of uninsured drivers, insurance rates may be higher to account for the increased risk. According to III, 12.4% of drivers in Georgia are uninsured.
Additionally, the weather and road conditions in Atlanta and claims history in your specific zip code may impact your rates. It’s important to note that each insurance company may weigh these factors differently when determining rates, and the specific impact of zip code can vary from one company to another.
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Cheap car insurance by factor
Your age has a significant impact on the price you’ll pay for car insurance. In general, young drivers will pay the most for car insurance until about age 25 when car insurance rates start to level out. From age 25 on, rates tend to decrease each year until the mid-50s when drivers tend to pay the lowest rates. From age 60 on, rates will slowly rise again.
Teenage drivers pay the most for car insurance in Atlanta. Below, you’ll see the average cost of car insurance for a 17-year-old driver on their own policy at the top insurance companies in Atlanta.
Average Annual Premium for Teen Drivers
Annual rates for a 17-year-old male driving a 2023 RAV4, estimated using publicly sourced data from First Interpreter. Rates do not represent actual quotes. Accurate as of January 2024.Â
In most states, car insurance companies can use credit score as a rating factor. In those states, drivers with poor credit scores (580 and below) pay more than those with good credit scores (670-739). Those with excellent credit scores save the most on car insurance.
On average, married couples tend to save on car insurance. In Atlanta, married drivers save -31.73% on car insurance when they combine their policies, compared to what they would spend on two individual policies.Â
In most states, car insurance companies can use the sex described on your driver’s license as a rating factor. However, other factors – like your vehicle and driving record – tend to have a bigger impact on the price you pay for car insurance.
Average rates each gender pays for car insurance in Atlanta:
Insurance companies use a variety of factors – from the vehicle you drive to your driving record – to determine your insurance premiums. This means that the cheapest company for you might be different than the cheapest company for your friend or neighbor.
The best way to save on car insurance in Atlanta is to compare quotes from leading insurance companies. Rate Retriever makes it easy for you to compare rates at each of the top companies based on your unique driver profile.
Based on your answers to our short quiz, we’ll estimate how much you’ll pay at each of the top providers near you, so you can find the coverage you need at a price you can afford.
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Rate Retriever rates are based on public rate filings obtained by analytics company First Interpreter. This data comes from the rating plans insurance carriers submit to each state’s department of insurance. Rating plans detail how each carrier calculates premiums using factors such as location, age, gender, and driving record, and they ensure that insurance premiums are both fair and competitive.Â
For the data on this page, we made the following assumptions: a 35-year-old single male with a clean driving record and Good credit score, driving a 2023 RAV4. Â
These rates are not actual quotes and should only be used for comparative purposes. Your rates can vary significantly based on your unique driver profile.Â
When analyzing Atlanta rates, we used the following zip codes:
30303, 30305, 30306, 30307, 30308, 30309, 30310, 30311, 30312, 30313, 30314, 30315, 30316, 30317, 30318, 30319, 30324, 30326, 30327, 30328, 30329, 30331, 30334, 30336, 30337, 30338, 30339, 30340, 30341, 30342, 30344, 30345, 30346, 30349, 30350, 30354, 30360, 30363
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