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Car Insurance Quotes in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Full coverage / year
$3,771
State minimum / year
$1,236
Typical quote range
$2,678 – $5,204

Full coverage car insurance in Fort Lauderdale, FL runs an estimated $3,771 per year — roughly $314 monthly. That sits about 8% above the Florida average, which is what you would expect from steady commuter traffic and a moderate claim frequency. Use the calculator below to price your actual age, vehicle and record instead of the city average.

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Car insurance calculator — Fort Lauderdale, FL

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

Your estimated premium
$314/ month
$3,771 per year · carriers in Fort Lauderdale, FL typically quote $2,678 – $5,204
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Cheapest car insurance companies in Fort Lauderdale, FL

InsurerEst. annualEst. monthlyvs. averageNotes
USAA$2,866$239-24%Military members and families only
Geico$3,092$258-18%Usually cheapest for clean records
State Farm$3,318$277-12%Strong for young and student drivers
Progressive$3,582$299-5%Competitive after a ticket or accident
Travelers$3,658$305-3%Good multi-policy discounts
Nationwide$3,771$3140%Mid-market, wide availability
Allstate$4,299$358+14%Higher base rate, heavy discount stacking
Farmers$4,563$380+21%Agent-led, priced above market

Modelled estimates for a 35-year-old with a clean record and full coverage in Fort Lauderdale, FL. 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 Fort Lauderdale

Driver ageFull coverage / yrMinimum / yrFull coverage / mo
16 years old$10,187$3,339$849
18 years old$8,592$2,816$716
20 years old$7,115$2,332$593
22 years old$5,910$1,937$492
25 years old$4,510$1,478$376
30 years old$3,888$1,274$324
40 years old$3,655$1,198$305
50 years old$3,499$1,147$292
60 years old$3,460$1,134$288
65 years old$3,616$1,185$301
70 years old$3,966$1,300$330
75 years old$4,627$1,517$386

Estimated premiums by age in Fort Lauderdale, FL, clean record, sedan.

What a ticket, accident or DUI costs in Fort Lauderdale

Driving recordEst. annualIncrease
Clean record$3,771—
1 speeding ticket$4,639+23%
1 at-fault accident$5,544+47%
DUI / DWI$7,128+89%

What a violation costs a 35-year-old in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Surcharges normally stay on the policy for three to five years.

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Minimum car insurance requirements in Florida

Every driver registering a vehicle in Florida 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 Florida Department of Insurance.

Required coverage in FloridaMinimum limit
Property damage liability$10,000
Personal Injury Protection $10,000Required
Insurance systemNo-fault

Coverage levels compared in Fort Lauderdale

Coverage levelEst. annualEst. monthly
State minimum liability$1,236$103
Full coverage (100/300/100 + comp & collision)$3,771$314
Full coverage, high limits + low deductible$4,488$374

Coverage level comparison for Fort Lauderdale, FL.

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 Fort Lauderdale

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. Fort Lauderdale covers 33301, 33302, 33303, 33304, 33305, 33306 among others. Enter yours in the calculator above.

Frequently asked questions

▸How much is car insurance in Fort Lauderdale, FL?
Full coverage in Fort Lauderdale is estimated at $3,771 a year ($314 a month) for a 35-year-old with a clean record. A state-minimum liability policy is estimated at $1,236 a year. Actual quotes vary with your ZIP, vehicle, credit tier where permitted, and claims history.
▸What is the minimum car insurance required in Florida?
Florida requires at least $10,000 property damage liability, plus personal injury protection $10,000. Florida is a no-fault state, so your own policy pays your initial medical costs regardless of who caused the crash.
▸Who has the cheapest car insurance in Fort Lauderdale?
On our modelled comparison, Geico, State Farm and Progressive tend to price lowest in Fort Lauderdale 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 Fort Lauderdale?
An 18-year-old in Fort Lauderdale is estimated at $8,592 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 Fort Lauderdale?
A DUI takes the estimate from $3,771 to about $7,128 a year in Fort Lauderdale, an increase of roughly 89%. Florida drivers with a DUI usually also need an SR-22 certificate filed by the insurer.
▸Can I lower my car insurance bill in Fort Lauderdale?
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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