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The Cheapest Minimum Coverage in Bristol

The chart below shows the cheapest car insurance company in Bristol for a driver with a good record seeking minimum coverage on a mid-grade used vehicle. Values are estimated, and premiums may be lower or higher, but should be in an accurate order for a good driver. In general, drivers with good records will get the best prices through Kemper, followed by State Farm, Safeco Insurance, and Concord Group Insurance.

 
Bristol Insurer Monthly Cost
Kemper $33
State Farm $39
Safeco Insurance $44
Concord Group Insurance $49

Savings for Every Kind of Bristol Driver

The table shows how much the average auto insurance customer in Bristol might save by following our recommendations.

Based on our extensive insurance data, we know the average Bristol driver will save about 25% on car insurance. This isn’t marketing: this is unbiased data with no financial influence. The best auto insurance company depends on factors such as your driving record, home location, credit score, marital status, and age. The average driver will find themselves saving $302 per year by choosing the right vehicle insurance company. Some Bristol residents are paying out over $1,187 extra every year for auto insurance in Bristol. That cost may be even higher if you haven’t requested a new quote as your life situation changed.

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Bristol, VT Savings / Yr.
Drivers with good records
$302
Drivers with accidents
$564
Drivers with speeding tickets
$359
Drivers with a DUI conviction
$551
Young drivers
$1,088
Married drivers
$307
Drivers with bad credit
$530

Bristol Car Insurance vs. Vermont

People living in Bristol pay an average of 2.66% less than the typical driver in the state. The average driver in Bristol can expect to pay about $653 per year, or $1,187 for full coverage.

Based on our analysis, Safeco Insurance will be the cheapest provider in Bristol for most people.

Car Insurance Prices by Bristol Neighborhood

Bristol, VT map of insurance costs by zip code and neighborhood

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Where is insurance cheapest within Bristol?

The map shows insurance prices in and around Bristol, with more expensive areas in red and places with cheaper car insurance in green. Insurance can vary by as much as $53 per year within the city boundaries, with insurance premiums ranging from a high of $1,209 to a low of $1,156. Insurance prices tend to be higher for those living in the Central area, and lower for those with homes in the Southwest parts of Bristol.

Pick the Best Car Insurance Company for You in Bristol

We have analyzed insurance costs for auto insurance customers based on the major variables that impact pricing. The results of our analysis are below, including US dollar savings. What about when you meet one or more of the criteria? For example, if you have both a DUI and a speeding ticket? Simply start with the Bristol insurance provider for whom we have posted the highest savings dollar figure.

The best car insurance provider for most drivers in Bristol

For drivers with clean driving records and no major strikes, Safeco Insurance is the best option, with annual savings of $302 over the average Bristol car insurance company.

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We use the average good driver, paying $74 per month, as our baseline for pricing in Bristol. Travelers, Safeco Insurance, and Concord Group Insurance are all good choices for quotes if you have a clean record. See also the best providers for married people if you are married, and look for repeated company names.

The best car insurance provider for Bristol drivers with accidents on their records

In Bristol getting into an accident will raise premiums an average 36% for a yearly cost of $1,862. That's $675 per year more than a driver with no at-fault crashes on their driving record might pay. To avoid paying out more than you need to, State Farm, Kemper, and Concord Group Insurance are good choices for drivers with accidents.

In our analysis, Kemper saved the average person who had been in an accident the most, with annual savings averaging $564 over the competition.

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The best car insurance company for Bristol drivers with speeding tickets

>Concord Group Insurance gave the average person with a speeding ticket the most savings, averaging $359 better than other car insurance companies.

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Depending on the insurance company, a speeding ticket can actually raise insurance premiums more than getting in an accident. In Bristol, tickets raise premiums on new quotes about $438. If you have a speeding ticket, we recommend State Farm, Concord Group Insurance, and Co-Operative Insurance for savings that beat the average insurance cost of $1,626 per year.

The best auto insurance for Bristol drivers with a DUI conviction

Getting a DUI can increase the cost of insurance dramatically. The average person with a DUI paid $2,104 per year in auto insurance premiums, which was $917 more than a driver with no major issues. State Farm, Concord Group Insurance, and Safeco Insurance penalized their customers the least for a DUI.

Getting a quote from Concord Group Insurance may cost the average person with a DUI about $551 less each year.

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The least expensive car insurance company for new and young drivers in Bristol

In Bristol, Concord Group Insurance costs young drivers $1,088 less each year versus the average auto insurance bill.

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Teen drivers account for more than their share of accidents, and thus end up paying about 65% more for insurance than more mature drivers in Bristol. With an average cost of $3,421 per year (for young drivers who aren't on a parent's plan), car insurance for inexperienced drivers can’t ever be called "cheap." A few companies like State Farm, Geico, and Concord Group Insurance try to attract these younger drivers with lower prices in the hopes that they will stay with the company.

The best marriage discounts for vehicle insurance in Bristol

Not everything is an excuse for the auto insurance companies to charge you more. Getting married provides an average discount of $121. State Farm, Geico, and Concord Group Insurance provided the largest discounts to couples living in Bristol.

State Farm gave the largest car insurance discounts to married couples, averaging $307 saved each year compared to an average Bristol couple's premiums.

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The cheapest car insurance in Bristol for drivers with bad credit

People with poor credit saved an average of $530 with Concord Group Insurance.

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Many people are surprised that their poor credit score can cost them an average of $781 every year. Premiums for people with poor credit were about $1,968 in Bristol. However, some insurance companies do not take credit score into account. If you have a credit score below 575, get quotes from Geico, Nationwide, and Concord Group Insurance.

The best Bristol car insurance company for customer service

Many car insurance companies over the years have struggled with customer service. In Bristol, the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) ranks Nationwide as the best. Another valuable metric: JD Power ranks State Farm as the best provider in Bristol.

Nationwide was the best company for customer service in Bristol according to the NAIC.

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Recent price drops

Due to improvements in our tracking and methodology, we are unable to show price change data for the most recent year. This data will return next year (2023).

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During the Covid-19 pandemic a few insurance companies realized people were driving less and struggling overall. They proactively lowered their rates for many customers in Bristol. We think helping communities in a time of need deserves special attention. Many insurance companies have advertisements telling us how much they care: we prefer to look at their actions.

The cheapest large national provider in Bristol

Many customers have informed us that they prefer to work with large national brands. Maybe they're one of the 22% of Bristol residents who are renting, and don't plan to be in the city or state for very long. Or maybe national recognition and funds make people feel more secure with a large provider. Regardless, Travelers tends to have the lowest prices for most drivers.

For customers who prefer to work with large national providers, we recommend Travelers for pricing. The average Bristol driver can expect to pay about $81 per month.

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What About USAA?

JD power consistently ranks USAA as the top car insurance company in the United States. We don’t compare their rates because most people can’t sign up. USAA only allows active military members and their spouses and children to apply. In Bristol, USAA has the best prices for drivers with a DUI conviction, married couples, young drivers, drivers with bad credit, drivers with accidents, drivers with speeding tickets, and good drivers.
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Auto Insurance Prices in and Around Bristol

What Influences the Cost of Car Insurance in Bristol?

On average, car insurance in Bristol is actually less expensive than the rest of the state. These low prices are no mystery to us. Coverage Watch tracks car insurance costs and uses a complex AI that finds related variables, and has determined car insurance prices in the city are influenced by the following factors:

  • The average commute time in Bristol is 34 minutes, which is a little more than average for a driver in the state.
  • Vermont state insurance regulations may allow for lower prices.
  • An average of 0 weeks with snow on the ground, which impacts accident rates.
  • Marriage rates in Bristol are lower than average in the state, and marriage often results in car insurance discounts.
  • Vehicle theft rates in the area are low, with a Vehicle Theft Crime Grade of A according to CrimeGrade.org.
  • Bristol is one of the most densely populated areas in the state. The city’s density could result in a price increase for drivers.

As a result of these and other factors, the average cost of car insurance in Bristol is $54 per month for minimum coverage and $99 per month for full coverage. Costs vary widely based on your situation, and will likely be lower if you have a clean driving record and follow our insurance company research to find the best car insurance company for you.

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* Who is the average Bristol driver? Based on national demographic data provided by BestNeighborhood, we took a single unmarried man living in central Bristol with good (but not perfect) credit driving a used midsized sedan. Data sources: proprietary data collection and analysis, unique to CoverageWatch.org All content copyright CoverageWatch.org. Journalists and other websites are free to cite any data with attribution.