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Cheapest car insurance in Maine (2026)

DW By Dana Whitfield · Reviewed by the BudgetAutoRates editorial team Updated July 2026 Based on 3,320 Maine quotes

Billie's quick take

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

Cheapest companies in Maine, compared

CompanyLiability / moFull coverage / moBest for
State Farm $27 $81 Overall cheapest
GEICO $30 $89 Digital-first drivers
Progressive $35 $103 High-risk / SR-22
Allstate $40 $121 Bundling home + auto
Farmers $44 $131 Agent relationships
Liberty Mutual $48 $143 Custom coverage add-ons

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

Maine rates run 34% below national. Billie says there's still fat to trim.

Compare Maine Rates

Maine minimum coverage: 50/100/25

Maine 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 $25,000 to replace, so one at-fault accident can outrun your property-damage limit.

UM/UIM and MedPay also 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 Maine: traffic density, claim frequency, and repair costs vary from ZIP to ZIP, so quote with your exact address.

Maine questions, answered

Why is car insurance in Maine cheap?

Maine rates average about 34% below the national average, near $44/mo for liability and $131/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 Maine?

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