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Cheapest car insurance in Hawaii (2026)

DW By Dana Whitfield · Reviewed by the BudgetAutoRates editorial team Updated July 2026 Based on 3,600 Hawaii quotes

Billie's quick take

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BudgetAutoRates affordability gauge: Hawaii premiums vs state median income. Lower claim costs than most states keep the needle toward the green.

Cheapest companies in Hawaii, compared

CompanyLiability / moFull coverage / moBest for
State Farm $31 $99 Overall cheapest
GEICO $34 $108 Digital-first drivers
Progressive $40 $126 High-risk / SR-22
Allstate $46 $146 Bundling home + auto
Farmers $50 $159 Agent relationships
Liberty Mutual $55 $173 Custom coverage add-ons

Illustrative estimates for layout and comparison purposes; see our methodology.

Hawaii rates run 20% below national. Billie says there's still fat to trim.

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Hawaii minimum coverage: 40/80/20

Hawaii requires liability coverage on every registered vehicle. The legal floor:

Minimum coverage keeps you legal, not necessarily solvent: the average new truck costs more than $20,000 to replace, so one at-fault accident can outrun your property-damage limit.

Increased from 20/40/10 effective Jan 1, 2026 (new/renewal policies); no-fault state, $10k PIP required.

Minimums cross-checked against Insurance Information Institute and state DOI sources, July 2026; see our methodology. Rules change; verify current minimums with your state's Department of Insurance.

Rates by city

Premiums swing inside Hawaii: traffic density, claim frequency, and repair costs vary from ZIP to ZIP, so quote with your exact address.

Hawaii questions, answered

Why is car insurance in Hawaii cheap?

Hawaii rates average about 20% below the national average, near $50/mo for liability and $159/mo for full coverage. Lighter traffic, fewer claims, and lower repair costs keep pricing down, and comparing 3 or more quotes can push your rate lower still.

What happens if I drive uninsured in Hawaii?

Fines, suspension, SR-22 filings, and reinstatement fees, per Hawaii law. Billie's take: a minimum policy is cheaper, and state fines taste terrible. Verify the exact numbers with the Hawaii Department of Insurance.