The average price of a minimum auto insurance policy in Louisville is $1,718, or about $143 per month. On the other hand, the average full-coverage policy quote is $3,848, or $321 a month. Louisville is the largest city in Kentucky and also happens to have the highest auto insurance rates in the state.

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Cheapest car insurance in Louisville: State Farm

State Farm offers the cheapest rates for a minimum liability policy, costing only $662 per year. The next most affordable option is Kentucky Farm Bureau, which has an average premium of $1,071.

Current military members and veterans should take time to contact USAA. It is one of the cheapest options available and has also been highly rated for customer service.

Minimum-liability insurance is a policy that meets the lowest coverage requirements needed to drive in the state. It is the cheapest policy a driver can choose, but it may not be the best option for you.

The coverage options required by Kentucky won't financially protect your vehicle if it is stolen or damaged in a crash. Louisville drivers who own a car that is less than 10 years old or worth more than $3,000 should consider purchasing supplemental coverage beyond the minimum requirements.

Cheapest car insurance for drivers with excellent credit

Louisville drivers with an excellent credit score will find the cheapest rates with State Farm and Kentucky Farm Bureau. USAA is another insurer worth checking out, but it's important to note that the company has strict eligibility requirements.

Your credit score is one of many factors used by insurance companies to measure your "riskiness" from an auto insurance perspective. If your credit score has recently improved, it's worth filing that information with your insurance company to receive a better rate.

Cheapest full-coverage insurance: State Farm

You can find the cheapest full-coverage policy in Louisville through State Farm, which has an average annual premium of $1,776. The second-cheapest option is Kentucky Farm Bureau, but the company's annual premium costs $2,595 on average — $819 more than State Farm's.

USAA is one of the more affordable options for a full-coverage policy; it's more expensive than State Farm but cheaper than Kentucky Farm Bureau. However, only current and former military members qualify for a quote from USAA.

The average cost of a full-coverage policy in Louisville is $2,130 more expensive than the average cost of the city's minimum liability policy. This is because a full-coverage policy encompasses different types of protection, in addition to those required by the state. These protections come in the form of comprehensive and collision coverage.

We recommend you purchase a full-coverage policy if you lease or finance the car, it's worth more than $3,000 or it's less than 10 years old.

Cheapest full-coverage policy for young people? State Farm

Young people in Louisville looking for full-coverage car insurance should contact State Farm for a quote. State Farm offers, by far, the cheapest rates for young drivers, at an annual rate of $5,161 per year.

Your age is one of the biggest factors that will affect your auto insurance rates. Our 18-year-old sample driver received an average insurance quote of $12,104 — more than three times the average insurance quote for our sample 30-year-old driver — demonstrating the significant impact of age on insurance pricing.

If you're a new professional or a college student trying to find insurance on an already tight budget, there are a few ways you can make your rates more affordable:

Cheapest full-coverage plan for drivers with an accident history

The Louisville auto insurance companies that increased their full-coverage plan the least were:

Although some insurers will only increase a driver's premium by only a few hundred dollars, other companies can hike up car insurance rates substantially following an accident. For example, Allstate, the most expensive insurer, nearly doubled our sample driver's average auto insurance quote following an accident.

These large price variations demonstrate why you should always compare quotes from multiple companies before deciding on an insurer.

Best insurance company service in Louisville: USAA

According to our survey on customer satisfaction, USAA and Allstate are the best insurance companies. Over 60% of USAA drivers were satisfied with the company and rated the customer service as excellent.

Allstate, which is the most expensive insurer, also received many positive reviews for its service quality. On the other hand, State Farm, the insurer with the cheapest insurance plans, ranks in the middle when it comes to customer satisfaction.

As a consumer, you will need to find an insurance company that has good customer service and the most affordable prices.

Average cost of insurance, by Louisville ZIP code

Louisville is one of the largest cities in the country, with many distinct neighborhoods. Each area in Louisville has a different crime rate, population density and accident frequency, which leads to auto insurance price fluctuations depending on your neighborhood.

For example, residents of the historic area of Portland, the most expensive neighborhood, pay $2,129 for an average minimum-coverage policy. Meanwhile, Louisville drivers who live in Prospect, the cheapest area of the city, spend an average of $1,369 on a minimum policy.

Auto theft statistics in Kentucky

Out of the four most populated cities in Kentucky, Louisville has the highest rate of automobile theft. In 2017, the city reported approximately 565 stolen vehicles for every 100,000 residents.

Car insurance companies in Louisville

The 10 largest insurers in Kentucky make up nearly three-quarters of the number of premiums written in the state. State Farm, Kentucky Farm Bureau and Progressive, the three largest insurance companies in Louisville, account for almost half of the direct premiums written.

Being insured under a large company has its perks. For example, insurers like Geico or Travelers tend to have a larger offering of discounts and policies compared to smaller companies. However, drivers insured under small groups typically have a more personalized insurance experience.

Minimum insurance requirement: Louisville, Kentucky

Kentucky, like most states, requires residents to meet a minimum auto insurance coverage requirement before they can legally drive. If you are a Kentucky resident, you will be required to obtain the following:

PIP is required in 12 no-fault states, including Kentucky. It helps cover medical bills and lost wages that result from an accident. It is also meant to minimize the number of small accident claims in court.

Kentucky has the fourth most expensive full coverage and minimum coverage policy in the country. Despite the high price of the state and city's auto insurance, you should still consider obtaining additional coverage if your car is less than 10 years old or worth more than $3,000.

Methodology

Data was taken and analyzed from seven insurance companies located in Louisville, Kentucky. The sample driver used in our study was a man who owned a 2015 Honda Civic EX, has no credit history and obtained rates for a minimum liability policy.

During instances where our driver collected quotes for a a full-coverage policy, the following limits were in place:

ValuePenguin's analysis used insurance rate data from Quadrant Information Services. These rates were publicly sourced from insurer filings and should be used for comparative purposes only — your own quotes may be different.