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Pennsylvania Car Insurance Quotes & Average Rates

Full coverage car insurance in Pennsylvania is estimated at $2,144 a year, or $179 a month, for a 35-year-old driver with a clean record. A state-minimum liability policy comes in near $628 a year. Pennsylvania is a no-fault state, and drivers must carry 15/30/5 liability limits. Below you will find estimated rates for 54 Pennsylvania cities, a breakdown by age and driving record, and the coverage the state actually requires.

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Car insurance calculator — Pennsylvania

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

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$179/ month
$2,144 per year · carriers in Pennsylvania typically quote $1,522 $2,959
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Cheapest car insurance companies in Pennsylvania

InsurerEst. annualEst. monthlyvs. averageNotes
USAA$1,629$136-24%Military members and families only
Geico$1,758$147-18%Usually cheapest for clean records
State Farm$1,887$157-12%Strong for young and student drivers
Progressive$2,037$170-5%Competitive after a ticket or accident
Travelers$2,080$173-3%Good multi-policy discounts
Nationwide$2,144$1790%Mid-market, wide availability
Allstate$2,444$204+14%Higher base rate, heavy discount stacking
Farmers$2,594$216+21%Agent-led, priced above market

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

Pennsylvania car insurance rates by age

Driver ageFull coverage / yrMinimum / yrFull coverage / mo
16 years old$5,791$1,695$483
18 years old$4,885$1,430$407
20 years old$4,045$1,184$337
22 years old$3,360$983$280
25 years old$2,564$750$214
30 years old$2,210$647$184
40 years old$2,078$608$173
50 years old$1,989$582$166
60 years old$1,967$576$164
65 years old$2,056$602$171
70 years old$2,255$660$188
75 years old$2,630$770$219

Estimated premiums by age in Pennsylvania, clean record, sedan.

How violations change your Pennsylvania premium

Driving recordEst. annualIncrease
Clean record$2,144
1 speeding ticket$2,637+23%
1 at-fault accident$3,152+47%
DUI / DWI$4,052+89%

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

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

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Pennsylvania minimum insurance requirements

Required coverage in PennsylvaniaMinimum limit
Bodily injury liability, per person$15,000
Bodily injury liability, per accident$30,000
Property damage liability$5,000
Medical benefits $5,000Required
Insurance systemNo-fault

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

Coverage levels in Pennsylvania

Coverage levelEst. annualEst. monthly
State minimum liability$628$52
Full coverage (100/300/100 + comp & collision)$2,144$179
Full coverage, high limits + low deductible$2,551$213

Coverage level comparison for Pennsylvania.

Car insurance rates in Pennsylvania cities

Estimated annual full-coverage premium for a 35-year-old with a clean record, across the 54 Pennsylvania cities we price.

Frequently asked questions

How much is car insurance in Pennsylvania?
Full coverage in Pennsylvania is estimated at $2,144 a year, or $179 a month, for a 35-year-old with a clean record. A state-minimum policy is estimated at $628 a year.
What car insurance is required in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania requires $15,000 bodily injury liability per person, $30,000 per accident and $5,000 property damage, plus medical benefits $5,000.
Is Pennsylvania a no-fault state?
Yes. Pennsylvania is a no-fault state: your own personal injury protection pays your initial medical bills regardless of who caused the crash, and your right to sue the other driver is limited.
Which Pennsylvania city has the cheapest car insurance?
Of the 54 Pennsylvania cities we price, Hanover carries the lowest estimate at $1,770 a year, while Philadelphia is highest at $2,466. Urban density is the main driver of the gap.
How can I get cheaper car insurance in Pennsylvania?
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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