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Car Insurance Quotes in San Diego, CA

Full coverage / year
$3,452
State minimum / year
$1,010
Typical quote range
$2,451 – $4,764

Drivers in San Diego pay an estimated $3,452 a year for full coverage car insurance, or about $288 a month. That sits about 24% above the California average, which is what you would expect from dense metro traffic, higher theft and vandalism claims, and expensive body-shop labour. Use the calculator below to price your actual age, vehicle and record instead of the city average.

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Car insurance calculator — San Diego, CA

Estimated from state average premiums and your rating factors. Not a quote.

Your estimated premium
$288/ month
$3,452 per year · carriers in San Diego, CA typically quote $2,451 – $4,764
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Cheapest car insurance companies in San Diego, CA

InsurerEst. annualEst. monthlyvs. averageNotes
USAA$2,624$219-24%Military members and families only
Geico$2,831$236-18%Usually cheapest for clean records
State Farm$3,038$253-12%Strong for young and student drivers
Progressive$3,279$273-5%Competitive after a ticket or accident
Travelers$3,348$279-3%Good multi-policy discounts
Nationwide$3,452$2880%Mid-market, wide availability
Allstate$3,935$328+14%Higher base rate, heavy discount stacking
Farmers$4,177$348+21%Agent-led, priced above market

Modelled estimates for a 35-year-old with a clean record and full coverage in San Diego, CA. USAA tends to sit lowest, but the ranking flips constantly by ZIP and driver profile — which is exactly why quoting three carriers is worth the ten minutes.

Car insurance rates by age in San Diego

Driver ageFull coverage / yrMinimum / yrFull coverage / mo
16 years old$9,324$2,729$777
18 years old$7,865$2,302$655
20 years old$6,513$1,906$543
22 years old$5,409$1,583$451
25 years old$4,128$1,208$344
30 years old$3,559$1,042$297
40 years old$3,345$979$279
50 years old$3,203$937$267
60 years old$3,167$927$264
65 years old$3,310$969$276
70 years old$3,630$1,062$302
75 years old$4,235$1,240$353

Estimated premiums by age in San Diego, CA, clean record, sedan.

What a ticket, accident or DUI costs in San Diego

Driving recordEst. annualIncrease
Clean record$3,452—
1 speeding ticket$4,246+23%
1 at-fault accident$5,074+47%
DUI / DWI$6,524+89%

What a violation costs a 35-year-old in San Diego, CA. Surcharges normally stay on the policy for three to five years.

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Minimum car insurance requirements in California

Every driver registering a vehicle in California must carry at least the limits below. Driving without them risks fines, licence suspension and an SR-22 filing requirement. Verify current limits with the California Department of Insurance.

Required coverage in CaliforniaMinimum limit
Bodily injury liability, per person$30,000
Bodily injury liability, per accident$60,000
Property damage liability$15,000
Insurance systemAt-fault (tort)

Coverage levels compared in San Diego

Coverage levelEst. annualEst. monthly
State minimum liability$1,010$84
Full coverage (100/300/100 + comp & collision)$3,452$288
Full coverage, high limits + low deductible$4,108$342

Coverage level comparison for San Diego, CA.

Minimum liability is the cheapest legal option, but it pays nothing toward your own car. If your vehicle is worth more than roughly $3,000, or you still owe money on it, full coverage is normally the rational choice — the lender will require it either way.

ZIP codes we price in San Diego

Rates move between ZIP codes inside the same city, sometimes by 15% or more, because claim frequency and theft rates are measured at ZIP level. San Diego covers 92101, 92102, 92103, 92104, 92105, 92106 among others. Enter yours in the calculator above.

Frequently asked questions

▸How much is car insurance in San Diego, CA?
Full coverage in San Diego is estimated at $3,452 a year ($288 a month) for a 35-year-old with a clean record. A state-minimum liability policy is estimated at $1,010 a year. Actual quotes vary with your ZIP, vehicle, credit tier where permitted, and claims history.
▸What is the minimum car insurance required in California?
California requires at least $30,000 bodily injury per person, $60,000 per accident and $15,000 property damage. California is an at-fault state, so the driver responsible for the crash pays for the damage.
▸Who has the cheapest car insurance in San Diego?
On our modelled comparison, Geico, State Farm and Progressive tend to price lowest in San Diego for clean records, with USAA lower still for military families. The order changes by ZIP code and driver profile, which is why quoting at least three carriers is worth doing at every renewal.
▸How much does car insurance cost for a teen driver in San Diego?
An 18-year-old in San Diego is estimated at $7,865 a year for full coverage — roughly 128% above a 35-year-old on the same policy. Adding the teen to a parent's policy rather than buying a standalone one almost always costs less.
▸How much does a DUI raise insurance in San Diego?
A DUI takes the estimate from $3,452 to about $6,524 a year in San Diego, an increase of roughly 89%. California drivers with a DUI usually also need an SR-22 certificate filed by the insurer.
▸Can I lower my car insurance bill in San Diego?
The three changes with the largest effect are raising your deductible from $500 to $1,000 (about 9% off the comprehensive and collision portion), bundling home or renters cover, and re-shopping at renewal — loyalty rarely earns a discount. Low-mileage and telematics programmes are worth checking if you drive under 7,500 miles a year.
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