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The Cheapest Minimum Coverage in San Mateo

The chart below shows the cheapest car insurance company in San Mateo 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 Geico, followed by State Farm, Gainsco, and Bristol West.

 
San Mateo Insurer Monthly Cost
Geico $115
State Farm $122
Gainsco $160
Bristol West $160

Savings for Every Kind of San Mateo Driver

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

Based on our extensive insurance data, we know the average San Mateo driver will save about 29% 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 $707 per year by choosing the right vehicle insurance company. Some San Mateo residents are paying out over $2,415 extra every year for auto insurance in San Mateo. That cost may be even higher if you haven’t requested a new quote as your life situation changed.

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San Mateo, FL Savings / Yr.
Drivers with good records
$707
Drivers with accidents
$1,037
Drivers with speeding tickets
$798
Drivers with a DUI conviction
$790
Young drivers
$2,509
Married drivers
$685
Drivers with bad credit
$999

San Mateo Car Insurance vs. Florida

People living in San Mateo pay an average of 8.60% less than the typical driver in the state. The average driver in San Mateo can expect to pay about $2,205 per year, or $2,415 for full coverage.

Based on our analysis, Geico will be the cheapest provider in San Mateo for most people.

Car Insurance Prices by San Mateo Neighborhood

San Mateo, FL map of insurance costs by zip code and neighborhood

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Where is insurance cheapest within San Mateo?

The map shows insurance prices in and around San Mateo, with more expensive areas in red and places with cheaper car insurance in green. Insurance can vary by as much as $110 per year within the city boundaries, with insurance premiums ranging from a high of $2,466 to a low of $2,356. Insurance prices tend to be higher for those living in the Northwest area, and lower for those with homes in the Central parts of San Mateo.

Pick the Best Car Insurance Company for You in San Mateo

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

The best car insurance provider for most drivers in San Mateo

For drivers with clean driving records and no major strikes, Geico is the best option, with annual savings of $707 over the average San Mateo car insurance company.

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We use the average good driver, paying $142 per month, as our baseline for pricing in San Mateo. State Farm, Geico, and Travelers 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 San Mateo drivers with accidents on their records

In San Mateo getting into an accident will raise premiums an average 28% for a yearly cost of $3,352. That's $938 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 Travelers are good choices for drivers with accidents.

In our analysis, Geico saved the average person who had been in an accident the most, with annual savings averaging $1,037 over the competition.

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The best car insurance company for San Mateo drivers with speeding tickets

>State Farm gave the average person with a speeding ticket the most savings, averaging $798 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 San Mateo, tickets raise premiums on new quotes about $673. If you have a speeding ticket, we recommend State Farm, Geico, and Gainsco for savings that beat the average insurance cost of $3,087 per year.

The best auto insurance for San Mateo drivers with a DUI conviction

Getting a DUI can increase the cost of insurance dramatically. The average person with a DUI paid $3,296 per year in auto insurance premiums, which was $881 more than a driver with no major issues. State Farm, Geico, and Safeco Insurance penalized their customers the least for a DUI.

Getting a quote from Geico may cost the average person with a DUI about $790 less each year.

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

In San Mateo, Geico costs young drivers $2,509 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 67% more for insurance than more mature drivers in San Mateo. With an average cost of $7,246 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 Travelers 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 San Mateo

Not everything is an excuse for the auto insurance companies to charge you more. Getting married provides an average discount of $170. State Farm, Geico, and Progressive provided the largest discounts to couples living in San Mateo.

Geico gave the largest car insurance discounts to married couples, averaging $685 saved each year compared to an average San Mateo couple's premiums.

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The cheapest car insurance in San Mateo for drivers with bad credit

People with poor credit saved an average of $999 with Geico.

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Many people are surprised that their poor credit score can cost them an average of $1,154 every year. Premiums for people with poor credit were about $3,569 in San Mateo. However, some insurance companies do not take credit score into account. If you have a credit score below 575, get quotes from State Farm, Geico, and Gainsco.

The best San Mateo car insurance company for customer service

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

Allstate was the best company for customer service in San Mateo 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 San Mateo. 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 San Mateo

Many customers have informed us that they prefer to work with large national brands. Maybe they're one of the 22% of San Mateo 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, Geico tends to have the lowest prices for most drivers.

For customers who prefer to work with large national providers, we recommend Geico for pricing. The average San Mateo driver can expect to pay about $156 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 San Mateo, USAA has the best prices for good drivers, drivers with accidents, and drivers with speeding tickets.
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Auto Insurance Prices in and Around San Mateo

What Influences the Cost of Car Insurance in San Mateo?

On average, car insurance in San Mateo 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 San Mateo is 34 minutes, which is about the national average for a driver in the state.
  • Florida state insurance regulations may require higher prices.
  • An average of 0 weeks with snow on the ground, which impacts accident rates.
  • Marriage rates in San Mateo are higher than average 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 A according to CrimeGrade.org.
  • San Mateo has an average population density 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 San Mateo is $184 per month for minimum coverage and $201 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 San Mateo driver? Based on national demographic data provided by BestNeighborhood, we took a single unmarried man living in central San Mateo 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.