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District of Columbia Car Insurance Quotes & Average Rates

Full coverage car insurance in District of Columbia is estimated at $2,263 a year, or $189 a month, for a 35-year-old driver with a clean record. A state-minimum liability policy comes in near $926 a year. District of Columbia is an at-fault state, and drivers must carry 25/50/10 liability limits. Below you will find estimated rates for 20 District of Columbia cities, a breakdown by age and driving record, and the coverage the state actually requires.

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Car insurance calculator — District of Columbia

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

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$189/ month
$2,263 per year · carriers in District of Columbia typically quote $1,607 $3,123
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Cheapest car insurance companies in District of Columbia

InsurerEst. annualEst. monthlyvs. averageNotes
USAA$1,720$143-24%Military members and families only
Geico$1,856$155-18%Usually cheapest for clean records
State Farm$1,991$166-12%Strong for young and student drivers
Progressive$2,150$179-5%Competitive after a ticket or accident
Travelers$2,195$183-3%Good multi-policy discounts
Nationwide$2,263$1890%Mid-market, wide availability
Allstate$2,580$215+14%Higher base rate, heavy discount stacking
Farmers$2,738$228+21%Agent-led, priced above market

Modelled estimates for a 35-year-old with a clean record and full coverage in District of Columbia. 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.

District of Columbia car insurance rates by age

Driver ageFull coverage / yrMinimum / yrFull coverage / mo
16 years old$6,113$2,501$509
18 years old$5,157$2,110$430
20 years old$4,270$1,747$356
22 years old$3,547$1,451$296
25 years old$2,707$1,107$226
30 years old$2,333$955$194
40 years old$2,193$897$183
50 years old$2,100$859$175
60 years old$2,077$850$173
65 years old$2,170$888$181
70 years old$2,380$974$198
75 years old$2,777$1,136$231

Estimated premiums by age in District of Columbia, clean record, sedan.

How violations change your District of Columbia premium

Driving recordEst. annualIncrease
Clean record$2,263
1 speeding ticket$2,784+23%
1 at-fault accident$3,327+47%
DUI / DWI$4,278+89%

What a violation costs a 35-year-old in District of Columbia. Surcharges normally stay on the policy for three to five years.

A DUI in District of Columbia usually also triggers an SR-22 filing requirement, which most standard carriers will not write.

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District of Columbia minimum insurance requirements

Required coverage in District of ColumbiaMinimum limit
Bodily injury liability, per person$25,000
Bodily injury liability, per accident$50,000
Property damage liability$10,000
Uninsured motorist 25/50/5Required
Insurance systemAt-fault (tort)

Limits are set by statute and change from time to time. Confirm the current figures with the District of Columbia Department of Insurance before you buy.

Coverage levels in District of Columbia

Coverage levelEst. annualEst. monthly
State minimum liability$926$77
Full coverage (100/300/100 + comp & collision)$2,263$189
Full coverage, high limits + low deductible$2,693$224

Coverage level comparison for District of Columbia.

Car insurance rates in District of Columbia cities

Estimated annual full-coverage premium for a 35-year-old with a clean record, across the 20 District of Columbia cities we price.

Frequently asked questions

How much is car insurance in District of Columbia?
Full coverage in District of Columbia is estimated at $2,263 a year, or $189 a month, for a 35-year-old with a clean record. A state-minimum policy is estimated at $926 a year.
What car insurance is required in District of Columbia?
District of Columbia requires $25,000 bodily injury liability per person, $50,000 per accident and $10,000 property damage, plus uninsured motorist 25/50/5.
Is District of Columbia a no-fault state?
No. District of Columbia is an at-fault (tort) state, so the driver responsible for a crash — through their liability insurance — pays for the other party's injuries and property damage.
Which District of Columbia city has the cheapest car insurance?
Of the 20 District of Columbia cities we price, Southwest Waterfront carries the lowest estimate at $1,899 a year, while Washington is highest at $2,475. Urban density is the main driver of the gap.
How can I get cheaper car insurance in District of Columbia?
Re-quote at every renewal rather than letting the policy roll, raise your deductible to $1,000 if you can absorb it, bundle with home or renters cover, and ask specifically about low-mileage, defensive-driving and telematics discounts. The spread between the cheapest and most expensive carrier on an identical risk is routinely close to 2x.
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