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Vermont Car Insurance Quotes & Average Rates

Full coverage car insurance in Vermont is estimated at $1,151 a year, or $96 a month, for a 35-year-old driver with a clean record. A state-minimum liability policy comes in near $336 a year. Vermont is an at-fault state, and drivers must carry 25/50/10 liability limits. Below you will find estimated rates for 4 Vermont cities, a breakdown by age and driving record, and the coverage the state actually requires.

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Car insurance calculator — Vermont

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

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$96/ month
$1,151 per year · carriers in Vermont typically quote $817 $1,588
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Cheapest car insurance companies in Vermont

InsurerEst. annualEst. monthlyvs. averageNotes
USAA$875$73-24%Military members and families only
Geico$944$79-18%Usually cheapest for clean records
State Farm$1,013$84-12%Strong for young and student drivers
Progressive$1,093$91-5%Competitive after a ticket or accident
Travelers$1,116$93-3%Good multi-policy discounts
Nationwide$1,151$960%Mid-market, wide availability
Allstate$1,312$109+14%Higher base rate, heavy discount stacking
Farmers$1,393$116+21%Agent-led, priced above market

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

Vermont car insurance rates by age

Driver ageFull coverage / yrMinimum / yrFull coverage / mo
16 years old$3,108$909$259
18 years old$2,622$766$218
20 years old$2,171$635$181
22 years old$1,803$527$150
25 years old$1,376$402$115
30 years old$1,186$347$99
40 years old$1,115$326$93
50 years old$1,068$312$89
60 years old$1,056$309$88
65 years old$1,103$323$92
70 years old$1,210$354$101
75 years old$1,412$413$118

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

How violations change your Vermont premium

Driving recordEst. annualIncrease
Clean record$1,151
1 speeding ticket$1,415+23%
1 at-fault accident$1,692+47%
DUI / DWI$2,175+89%

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

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

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Vermont minimum insurance requirements

Required coverage in VermontMinimum limit
Bodily injury liability, per person$25,000
Bodily injury liability, per accident$50,000
Property damage liability$10,000
Uninsured/underinsured 50/100/10Required
Insurance systemAt-fault (tort)

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

Coverage levels in Vermont

Coverage levelEst. annualEst. monthly
State minimum liability$336$28
Full coverage (100/300/100 + comp & collision)$1,151$96
Full coverage, high limits + low deductible$1,369$114

Coverage level comparison for Vermont.

Car insurance rates in Vermont cities

Estimated annual full-coverage premium for a 35-year-old with a clean record, across the 4 Vermont cities we price.

Frequently asked questions

How much is car insurance in Vermont?
Full coverage in Vermont is estimated at $1,151 a year, or $96 a month, for a 35-year-old with a clean record. A state-minimum policy is estimated at $336 a year.
What car insurance is required in Vermont?
Vermont requires $25,000 bodily injury liability per person, $50,000 per accident and $10,000 property damage, plus uninsured/underinsured 50/100/10.
Is Vermont a no-fault state?
No. Vermont 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 Vermont city has the cheapest car insurance?
Of the 4 Vermont cities we price, Rutland carries the lowest estimate at $1,122 a year, while Burlington is highest at $1,185. Urban density is the main driver of the gap.
How can I get cheaper car insurance in Vermont?
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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