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Get Cheap Car Insurance in Carefree, AZ

We monitor insurance prices, helping the average driver in Carefree save up to 38.6% on car insurance.

 

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The Cheapest Minimum Coverage in Carefree

The chart below shows the cheapest car insurance company in Carefree 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 Metromile, followed by State Farm, Mile Auto, and MetLife.

 
Carefree Insurer Monthly Cost
Metromile $61
State Farm $61
Mile Auto $77
MetLife $77

Savings for Every Kind of Carefree Driver

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

Based on our extensive insurance data, we know the average Carefree driver will save about 39% 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 $688 per year by choosing the right vehicle insurance company. Some Carefree residents are paying out over $1,781 extra every year for auto insurance in Carefree. That cost may be even higher if you haven’t requested a new quote as your life situation changed.

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Carefree, AZ Savings / Yr.
Drivers with good records
$688
Drivers with accidents
$612
Drivers with speeding tickets
$372
Drivers with a DUI conviction
$626
Young drivers
$1,985
Married drivers
$351
Drivers with bad credit
$984

Carefree Car Insurance vs. Arizona

People living in Carefree pay an average of 1.79% less than the typical driver in the state. The average driver in Carefree can expect to pay about $939 per year, or $1,781 for full coverage.

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

Car Insurance Prices by Carefree Neighborhood

Carefree, AZ map of insurance costs by zip code and neighborhood

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Where is insurance cheapest within Carefree?

The map shows insurance prices in and around Carefree, with more expensive areas in red and places with cheaper car insurance in green. Insurance can vary by as much as $221 per year within the city boundaries, with insurance premiums ranging from a high of $1,958 to a low of $1,737. Insurance prices tend to be higher for those living in the Southeast area, and lower for those with homes in the South parts of Carefree.

Pick the Best Car Insurance Company for You in Carefree

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 Carefree insurance provider for whom we have posted the highest savings dollar figure.

The best car insurance provider for most drivers in Carefree

For drivers with clean driving records and no major strikes, Safeco Insurance is the best option, with annual savings of $688 over the average Carefree car insurance company.

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We use the average good driver, paying $91 per month, as our baseline for pricing in Carefree. State Farm, Safeco Insurance, and Metromile 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 Carefree drivers with accidents on their records

In Carefree getting into an accident will raise premiums an average 28% for a yearly cost of $2,490. That's $708 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, Geico, and Nationwide are good choices for drivers with accidents.

In our analysis, Nationwide saved the average person who had been in an accident the most, with annual savings averaging $612 over the competition.

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The best car insurance company for Carefree drivers with speeding tickets

>State Farm gave the average person with a speeding ticket the most savings, averaging $372 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 Carefree, tickets raise premiums on new quotes about $358. If you have a speeding ticket, we recommend State Farm, Geico, and Nationwide for savings that beat the average insurance cost of $2,140 per year.

The best auto insurance for Carefree drivers with a DUI conviction

Getting a DUI can increase the cost of insurance dramatically. The average person with a DUI paid $2,745 per year in auto insurance premiums, which was $963 more than a driver with no major issues. State Farm, Progressive, and American Family Insurance penalized their customers the least for a DUI.

Getting a quote from State Farm may cost the average person with a DUI about $626 less each year.

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

In Carefree, Geico costs young drivers $1,985 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 70% more for insurance than more mature drivers in Carefree. With an average cost of $5,891 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 AAA 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 Carefree

Not everything is an excuse for the auto insurance companies to charge you more. Getting married provides an average discount of $184. State Farm, Geico, and Progressive provided the largest discounts to couples living in Carefree.

State Farm gave the largest car insurance discounts to married couples, averaging $351 saved each year compared to an average Carefree couple's premiums.

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The cheapest car insurance in Carefree for drivers with bad credit

People with poor credit saved an average of $984 with Geico.

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Many people are surprised that their poor credit score can cost them an average of $1,615 every year. Premiums for people with poor credit were about $3,397 in Carefree. However, some insurance companies do not take credit score into account. If you have a credit score below 575, get quotes from Geico, Progressive, and Nationwide.

The best Carefree car insurance company for customer service

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

Nationwide was the best company for customer service in Carefree 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 Carefree. 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 Carefree

Many customers have informed us that they prefer to work with large national brands. Maybe they're one of the 12% of Carefree 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, State Farm tends to have the lowest prices for most drivers.

For customers who prefer to work with large national providers, we recommend State Farm for pricing. The average Carefree driver can expect to pay about $130 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 Carefree, USAA has the best prices for married couples, drivers with speeding tickets, drivers with accidents, good drivers, drivers with bad credit, young drivers, and drivers with a DUI conviction.
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Auto Insurance Prices in and Around Carefree

What Influences the Cost of Car Insurance in Carefree?

On average, car insurance in Carefree 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 Carefree is 40 minutes, which is a little more than average for a driver in the state.
  • Arizona state insurance regulations may require higher prices.
  • An average of 0 weeks with snow on the ground, which impacts accident rates.
  • Marriage rates in Carefree are among the highest in the state, and marriage often results in car insurance discounts.
  • Vehicle theft rates in the area are very low, with a Vehicle Theft Crime Grade of D according to CrimeGrade.org.
  • Carefree is a lightly populated area in the state. The city’s density could result in a price decrease for drivers.

As a result of these and other factors, the average cost of car insurance in Carefree is $78 per month for minimum coverage and $148 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 Carefree driver? Based on national demographic data provided by BestNeighborhood, we took a single unmarried man living in central Carefree 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.