Updated January 7th, 2021
The overall least expensive auto insurance companies in Arizona are Ameriprise, Farmers, and Auto-Owners for drivers with decent driving history and location-dependent.
Each carrier can offer quotes from 16 to nearly 30% cheaper than the median rate for similar age drivers.
It will help if you put other insurers on your bucket list to get quotes are Freedom National, Farm Bureau Financial Services, and Travelers.
These three are included in the list since each can be nearly as competitive as Farmers or Auto-Owners depending on location.
At times, other carriers offering lower than average quotes are Titan, SafeAuto, and Allstate.
There are more details below.
This article will cover the minimum requirements in Arizona, the cheapest car insurance companies by age, and cost savings tips to help you lower your annual premium.
If you want to skip to the best insurers, there is a table of contents down a little and to the right for your convenience.
Minimum Auto Insurance Requirements for Arizona:
If you are a resident of Arizona, it is vital to understand the minimum insurance requirements. Hence, you realize you will be protected in the event you are in a vehicle accident.
Below are the minimum standards and recommended coverage.
| Coverage | Arizona Minimum Liability Coverage | Recommended Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Bodily Injury Protection | $15,000 per person / $30,000 per accident | $100,000 / $300,000 |
| Property Damage | $10,000 | $50,000 |
| Uninsured Motorist | Optional | $100,000 / $300,000 |
| Comprehensive Coverage | Optional | $500 deductible |
| Collision Coverage | Optional | $500 deductible |
The minimum Arizona automobile insurance coverage is set at 15/30/10.
The first two numbers (15 & 30) represent the amount of bodily injury liability coverage, and the last number (10) represents the amount of property damage liability that the state requires.
All the numbers represented are in thousands.
Note: As illustrated, a 25-year-old driver can find the cheapest car insurance quotes with Ameriprise, Farmers, and Auto-Owners. Ameriprise is approximately 21% lower than a driver with a similar profile. In comparison, Farmers and Auto-Owners are 18% lower than average.
Bodily Injury Liability
The state of Arizona specifies every person carry $15,000 to cover the medical bills per injured person with a $30,000 limit per accident for all passengers.
Note: In this instance, the lowest quotes for a 30-year old are with Ameriprise. Depending on your driver’s history, other carriers with cheap car insurance are Farmers, Auto-Owners, and Freedom National. I queried each at $1,145, $1,176, and $1,190 per year.
Property Damage Liability
Property damage liability covers damages to the other party’s automobile or other property like buildings and road signs.
In Arizona, the minimum property damage liability insurance is set at $15,000.
Note: A 35-year-old driver can find quotes clustering between $865 and $923. Ameriprise was the cheapest at $865 when I queried for quotes. Followed by Farmers then Auto-Owners. All three are 17% lower than the “mean” rate for a driver with a similar profile.
Arizona is NOT a “no-fault” State
Arizona is not a “no-fault” state, so a driver will not be required to carry Personal Injury Protection (PIP).
Arizona does not require drivers to carry comprehensive, collision, or uninsured motorist protection.
Note: A 45-year can find quotes varying by $60. Which isn’t much but that is for the 5 cheapest. In this instance, for a driver with a good driving history, the cheapest carrier is Ameriprise. Then Farmers followed by Auto-Owners. All are 19% lower than the average premium rate for a 45-year old.
As always, be sure to consult with an agent after you have compared your quotes and consider uninsured motorist protection since the uninsured motorist rate for the state of Arizona is higher than average.
Furthermore, Arizona rates are higher than the national average.
Who offers the Cheapest Auto Insurance in Arizona?
Below is a table list of the cheapest insurers in Arizona from 25 to 55 years of age.
Throughout the age spectrum, I found Ameriprise to be the least expensive overall.
Each time I queried from quotes, Ameriprise was 16 to 20% lower than the average premium.
Farmers were 14 to 19% lower, while Auto-Owners was 14 to 18% lower.
Freedom National was 13 to 20% cheaper.
One thing to note, Freedom National was cheaper than Ameriprise for drivers from 30 to 40 years of age.
Since Freedom National is not cheaper, I put them 4th on the list of best carriers.
The list includes 22 insurers that can offer you a policy in Arizona.
It is from the cheapest to the most expensive.
With the list, you have a blend of regional and national insurers to help you find the cheapest car insurance in Arizona.
| Arizona Company | 25 Y/O Driver | 30 Y/O | 35 Y/O | 45 Y/O | 55 Y/O |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ameriprise | $1,675 | $1,138 | $865 | $594 | $386 |
| Farmers | $1,709 | $1,145 | $887 | $614 | $412 |
| Auto-Owners | $1,765 | $1,176 | $890 | $622 | $414 |
| Freedom National | $1,811 | $1,190 | $900 | $625 | $421 |
| GEICO | $1,822 | $1,212 | $912 | $654 | $422 |
| Travelers | $1,834 | $1,243 | $923 | $656 | $432 |
| Allied | $1,876 | $1,287 | $935 | $645 | $465 |
| Nationwide | $1,900 | $1,300 | $940 | $667 | $511 |
| American Family | $1,912 | $1,325 | $944 | $690 | $516 |
| Country | $1,922 | $1,355 | $948 | $697 | $521 |
| Encompass | $1,954 | $1,376 | $968 | $701 | $534 |
| Titan | $1,978 | $1,387 | $979 | $721 | $535 |
| Allstate | $1,999 | $1,403 | $1,032 | $722 | $535 |
| California Casualty | $2,022 | $1,465 | $1,047 | $725 | $539 |
| Farm Bureau Mutual | $2,043 | $1,487 | $1,087 | $743 | $535 |
| Safe Auto | $2,056 | $1,500 | $1,090 | $745 | $556 |
| MetLife | $2,122 | $1,521 | $1,128 | $776 | $587 |
| Mercury | $2,178 | $1,587 | $1,176 | $790 | $608 |
| Amica | $2,231 | $1,610 | $1,200 | $812 | $609 |
| Dairyland | $2,254 | $1,721 | $1,236 | $823 | $614 |
| The General | $2,376 | $1,738 | $1,300 | $875 | $624 |
| Kemper Specialty | $2,480 | $1,841 | $1,326 | $923 | $654 |
Best Insurers by Written Premiums, Rate Change, and Consumer Rating
Below is a table of the best insurers by consumer rating, rate change increase or decrease, and the number of complaints.
The companies with the most amount of written premiums will have a higher amount of complaints.
This is normal.
The rate change percentage is normal for all carriers.
The consumer ratings are from JD Power & Associates, AM Best, plus any other online consumer rating.
It is an average of all sources.
Many of the smaller companies have little to no complaints.
However, you may pay a slightly higher premium through them.
Your best option is to get a quote to see what company offers you the most savings.
| Company | Written Premiums | Rate Change | # of Complaints | Consumer Rating out of 5 Stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travelers | $111,239,829 | +2.2% | 1 | 4.5 |
| Liberty Mutual | $97,218,432 | +2.0% | 17 | 4.4 |
| Bankers Ins. | $11,267,511 | +3.6% | 0 | 3.9 |
| Chubb | $41,433,643 | +3.1% | 1 | 4.0 |
| Farmers | $122,587,443 | +2.3% | 3 | 4.4 |
| Cincinnati Ins | $22,444,873 | +2.4% | 0 | 3.8 |
| Allied | $37,428,512 | +2.7% | 3 | 4.1 |
| Encompass | $48,224,593 | +2.3% | 0 | 4.0 |
| GEICO | $229,422,732 | +2.2% | 43 | 4.3 |
| Country Financial | $65,412,592 | +2.8% | 3 | 4.1 |
| ANPAC | $17,124,582 | +2.9% | 5 | 3.9 |
| Pekin | $19,144,583 | +2.2% | 2 | 3.9 |
| Progressive | $214,794,621 | +2.0% | 27 | 4.3 |
| Mutual of Enumclaw | $9,731,682 | +3.1% | 3 | 3.9 |
| Esurance | $54,711,437 | +2.7% | 12 | 4.2 |
| Titan | $43,799,823 | +2.7% | 9 | 4.3 |
| Sentry | $65,732,428 | +2.9% | 5 | 3.8 |
| Mercury | $69,532,611 | +2.9% | 8 | 4.3 |
| USAA | $153,754,814 | +1,8% | 29 | 4.6 |
| Acuity Insurance | $1,795,622 | +2.8% | 7 | 3.9 |
| Kemper | $7,755,591 | +2.2% | 4 | 3.9 |
| Hartford | $111,732,894 | +2.2% | 52 | 4.2 |
| Assurance America | $794,682 | +2.8% | 4 | 4.1 |
| Arizona Automobile Ins. Company | $2,733,667 | +3.5% | 8 | 3.9 |
| State Farm | $298,794,433 | +2.0% | 38 | 4.3 |
| Hallmark | $667,411 | +3.9% | 4 | 3.7 |
| Allstate | $215,967,498 | +2.2% | 56 | 4.3 |
| National General | $98,943,333 | +2.1% | 14 | 3.9 |
| Safeco | $69,548,338 | +2.4% | 18 | 3.8 |
| American Family | $105,887,228 | +1.9% | 32 | 4.1 |
| Safeway | $14,414,543 | +4.4% | 7 | 3.9 |
| Anchor General | $19,432,543 | +4.4% | 2 | 3.9 |
| MAPFRE | $6,424,876 | +4.0% | 7 | 3.6 |
| 21st Century | $49,422,333 | +2.6% | 27 | 4.1 |
| Infinity Auto | $41,874,389 | +4.1% | 32 | 3.9 |
| Arizona Farm Bureau | $65,224,821 | +4.1% | 17 | 3.8 |
| Ameriprise | $37,454,543 | +2.8% | 12 | 4.0 |
| Amica | $98,522,548 | +2.9% | 17 | 3.9 |
| The General | $87,588,732 | +4.1% | 37 | 3.7 |
| Electric | $32,513,548 | +2.8% | 21 | 4.0 |
| CSE | $26,558,711 | +4.1% | 2 | 4.0 |
| Omni | $11,168,776 | +4.1% | 6 | 3.9 |
| MetLife | $67,656,522 | +3.7% | 12 | 4.2 |
| Pimero | $37,454,543 | +3.5% | 4 | 3.9 |
| Badger Mutual | $4,455,587 | +3.7% | 8 | 3.7 |
| Western General Company | $20,433,769 | +3.2% | 13 | 3.8 |
| CSAA | $7,464,839 | +3.2% | 12 | 3.9 |
| GAINSCO | $5,687,522 | +3.1% | 11 | 3.9 |
| Mendota | $4,487,511 | +3.3% | 6 | 4.0 |
| American Access | $7,433,327 | +3.8% | 3 | 3.9 |
| State Auto | $22,476,592 | +3.1% | 6 | 4.1 |
| SafeAuto | $66,673,222 | +2.7% | 21 | 4.1 |
Always Compare – Even if you think you are getting the best rate
At AutoInsureSavings, we understand people are busy and stay with your current insurer since they believe it may be a hassle to switch.
On the other hand, it is easy to switch companies if you can save hundreds of dollars over the next couple of years.
And it would be well worth your time to do a little research and compare your options.
Note: A 55-year-old driver can get cheap auto insurance with Ameriprise, Farmers, and Auto-Owners. I queried each at $386, $412, and $414 per year for full coverage. All three carriers are over 20% lower than the average premium for drivers of similar profile. In fact, all carriers illustrated are 18% lower than the average premium for a driver with the same profile.
Regardless of your current insurance provider, you can compare quotes for free.
You can call any carrier to get free quotes or enter your five-digit zip code above.
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Average Premium by City
Location can make a significant difference when you are getting quotes for a policy.
Below is a table of the average cost of a policy by the city.
Included is the difference between the state average policyholder.
The approximate average policy costs $1,300 in Arizona.
| City | Premium | % Difference vs. Avg | City | Premium | % Difference vs. Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apache Junction | $1,122 | -12% | Maricopa | $1,378 | +7% |
| Arizona City | $1,087 | -14% | Oracle | $1,311 | +2% |
| Buckeye | $907 | -31% | Oro Valley | $1,098 | -13% |
| Bullhead City | $987 | -29% | Pinetop | $1,121 | -12% |
| Catalina | $965 | -29% | Pirtleville | $1,144 | -11% |
| Cave Creek | $965 | -29% | Prescott | $1,198 | -19% |
| Clarkdale | $945 | -29% | Prescott Valley | $1,132 | -12% |
| Cottonwood | $1,099 | -13% | Queen Creek | $1,100 | -13% |
| Douglas | $998 | -29% | Rio Rico | $1,121 | -12% |
| Flagstaff | $856 | -34% | Safford | $1,234 | -9% |
| Florence | $1,116 | -13% | San Luis | $1,145 | -11% |
| Gold Canyon | $877 | -31% | Sedona | $1,065 | -14% |
| Highley | $892 | -30% | Tolleson | $987 | -39% |
| Kingman | $1,069 | -14% | Yuma | $1,076 | -14% |
Phoenix, AZ
If you want to get the cheapest policy in Phoenix, start by getting quotes from Ameriprise, Farmers, and State Farm.
I queried each at $987, $1,009, and $1,032 for a 30-year-old driver.
Which is 24% lower than the citywide average premium.
For a 45-year old, the best options are with Ameriprise, Farmers, and State Farm.
I queried each at $712, $733, and $765 for full coverage.
Titan and Freedom National are worth getting quotes since both are below the “mean” rate.
A 55-year old can find quotes clustering between $465 and $531.
Ameriprise is the least expensive, with quotes 28% lower than the city average.
Followed by Farmers and State Farm.
| Phoenix Company | 30 Y/O | 45 Y/O | 55 Y/O |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ameriprise | $987 | $712 | $465 |
| Farmers | $1,009 | $733 | $487 |
| State Farm | $1,032 | $765 | $500 |
| Titan | $1,176 | $800 | $532 |
| Freedom | $1,187 | $799 | $531 |
Tucson, AZ
If you are looking for the cheapest auto insurance in Tucson, get quotes from Auto-Owners, Ameriprise, and Farmers.
I queried each at $1,098, $1,136, and $1,209 for a 30-year-old driver.
Which is 21 to 28% lower than the citywide average premium.
A 45-year old can find cheaper rates with the same three insurers.
Auto-Owners offers a quote 27% lower at $743.
Ameriprise has quotes 25% lower at $765.
And Farmers offer low rates at $799 for full coverage.
A 55-year old can get a lower policy price with Auto-Owners, Allstate, and Ameriprise.
I queried each at $432, $444, and $456 per year for full coverage.
All three came in 29% lower than the average premium for a driver with a similar profile.
Freedom National offers quotes for each driver who was 22% lower than the median rate in Tucson.
| Tucson Company | 30 Y/O | 45 Y/O | 55 Y/O |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auto-Owners | $1,098 | $743 | $432 |
| Ameriprise | $1,136 | $765 | $456 |
| Farmers | $1,209 | $799 | $476 |
| Allstate | $1,245 | $845 | $444 |
| Freedom National | $1,199 | $879 | $508 |
| Mercury | $1,250 | $956 | $513 |
| MetLife | $1,331 | $1,075 | $542 |
Mesa, AZ
Finding a cheaper premium in Mesa is easy if you know where to look.
Start by getting quotes from Farmers, Freedom National, and Auto-Owners.
I queried each at $1,087, $1,141, and $1,143 for a 30-year-old driver.
Which is 21% to 26% lower than the “mean” premium rate in Mesa.
A 45-year old can find low quotes with Farmers, Auto-Owners, and Freedom National.
I queried each at $785, $800, and $811 per year for full coverage.
Which is 20 to 26% lower than the average rate for a driver with a similar profile.
A 55-year old can get a cheaper policy with Farmers, Freedom National, and Auto-Owners.
Clustering between $411 and $432 is 28% lower than the average premium quote for the same age driver.
It would be smart to get quotes from all insurers illustrated to find the most savings with more coverage.
| Mesa Company | 30 Y/O | 45 Y/O | 55 Y/O |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmers | $1,087 | $785 | $411 |
| Auto-Owners | $1,143 | $800 | $432 |
| Ameriprise | $1,145 | $812 | $488 |
| Freedom National | $1,141 | $811 | $418 |
| Safe Auto | $1,276 | $845 | $487 |
| Mercury | $1,387 | $858 | $500 |
| MetLife | $1,400 | $898 | $512 |
| Amica | $1,412 | $915 | $543 |
Chandler, AZ
To find the cheapest quotes in Chandler, start with Farmers, Freedom National, and Auto-Owners.
I queried each at $1,121, $1,144, and $1,165 respectfully for a 30-year-old driver.
Which is 13 to 18% lower than the average premium.
A 45-year old can find low quotes with Farmers, Freedom National, and Auto-Owners.
I queried each at $789, $811, and $823 for full coverage.
And is 12% to 16% lower than the “mean” rate for a driver with a similar profile.
A 55-year-old driver can find a cheap premium with Farmers, Freedom National, and Auto-Owners.
I queried each at $511, $523, and $544 for full coverage.
Or approximately 14 to 19% lower than the average premium in the city of Chandler.
| Chandler Company | 30 Y/O | 45 Y/O | 55 Y/O |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmers | $1,121 | $789 | $511 |
| Freedom National | $1,144 | $811 | $523 |
| Auto-Owners | $1,165 | $823 | $544 |
| Ameriprise | $1,233 | $854 | $564 |
| Farm Bureau | $1,280 | $876 | $590 |
| Mercury | $1,311 | $900 | $600 |
| MetLife | $1,376 | $913 | $611 |
| Amica | $1,421 | $943 | $632 |
Scottsdale, AZ
If you are looking for the cheapest car insurance in Scottsdale, get quotes from Farmers, Auto-Owners, and Freedom National.
I queried each at $1,231, $1,267, and $1,300 for a 30-year-old driver with full coverage.
Which is 19 to 23% lower than the average premium in Scottsdale.
A 45-year old can get a cheaper rate with Farmers, Freedom National, and Auto-Owners.
I queried each at $812, $824, and $825 for full coverage.
Or approximately 22% lower than the “mean” rate.
A 55-year old can get low quotes with Farmers, Freedom National, and Auto-Owners.
I queried each at $499, $509, and $511 per year for full coverage.
Or approximately 23% lower than the “mean” rate for a driver with a similar profile.
In fact, any of the insurers illustrated would be worth getting quotes from for maximum savings.
| Scottsdale Company | 30 Y/O | 45 Y/O | 55 Y/O |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmers | $1,231 | $812 | $499 |
| Auto-Owners | $1,267 | $825 | $511 |
| Freedom National | $1,300 | $824 | $509 |
| Ameriprise | $1,344 | $845 | $555 |
| Farm Bureau | $1,376 | $887 | $578 |
| Mercury | $1,400 | $902 | $609 |
| MetLife | $1,411 | $912 | $621 |
| Amica | $1,432 | $936 | $643 |
Tempe, AZ
If you are in the market for inexpensive car insurance in Tempe, Arizona, get quotes from Auto-Owners, Freedom National, and Farmers.
I queried each at $1,298, $1,322, and $1,346 per year for a 30-year-old driver.
This is 18 to 21% lower than the median quote for drivers of similar age and Tempe profile.
Other insurers that did well are Mercury and Ameriprise.
Both offer low quotes with prices at $1,412 and $1,415, respectfully.
A 45-year old can find the best options with Auto-Owners, Freedom National, and Farmers.
I queried each at $809, $819, and $844 respectfully per year for full coverage.
Or nearly 23% lower than the “mean” quote for similar age drivers.
Other options for a 45-year old in Tempe are Mercury and Ameriprise.
Both insurers offer cheap car insurance with quotes at $879 and $903 respectfully per year for full coverage.
| Tempe Company | 30 Y/O | 45 Y/O |
|---|---|---|
| Auto-Owners | $1,298 | $809 |
| Freedom National | $1,322 | $819 |
| Farmers | $1,346 | $844 |
| Mercury | $1,412 | $879 |
| Ameriprise | $1,415 | $903 |
| Farm Bureau | $1,487 | $922 |
| MetLife | $1,511 | $943 |
| Amica | $1,518 | $954 |
State of AZ Resources
| State Department of Insurance | Department of Transportation | Department of Motor Vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| 2910 N. 44th St., Ste. 210 Phoenix, AZ 85018 (602) 364-2499 | 1130 N 22nd Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85009 (907) 465-3900 | Arizona Motor Vehicle Division (602) 255-0072 |
| Website | Website | Website |
Conclusion
Five minutes of your time could save you hundreds of dollars over the next few years.
Therefore be sure to compare and “never assume” you are getting the lowest car insurance rates possible today.
Insurers are competing for your business, and AutoInsureSavings wants you to save money while getting the equivalent or more coverage for less.
Sources
https://www.iii.org/article/background-on-no-fault-auto-insurance
https://www.azdot.gov/motor-vehicles/faq/vehicle-services/mandatory-insurance
https://www.thesimpledollar.com/best-car-insurance-in-arizona/
http://www.ambest.com/home/default.aspx
