The average driver in Arizona pays about $1,504 a year for full coverage — about 5% more than the US average of $1,438. That ranks Arizona #16 of 51 states (mid-pack). The car you drive then shifts it: a cheap-to-insure model can land near $722, a high-loss one well over $11,075.
Arizona insurance cost by coverage
Average Arizona premium split by coverage type — liability is required, full coverage adds collision + comprehensive.
Minimum car insurance required in Arizona
Arizona legally requires at least 25/50/15 in liability coverage — $25,000 bodily injury per person, $50,000 per accident, and $15,000 property damage. These are legal minimums — most drivers carry more to fully protect themselves. Buying used here? Check the car first — look it up by its Arizona license plate.
Minimum coverage is the cheapest to buy, but it may not cover a serious crash — full coverage adds collision and comprehensive for your own car.
Cheapest cars to insure in Arizona
Estimated annual premium in Arizona, cheapest first — state average × each car's real HLDI loss index. See the full cheapest cars to insure nationally.
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Most expensive cars to insure in Arizona
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Arizona insurance cost by year
Arizona premiums are up about +25% since 2019. Average Arizona premium by year:
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Car insurance cost in Arizona's largest cities
Rates vary within Arizona by city and ZIP — dense metros like Phoenix run above the state average, while smaller towns run below. Estimated typical premium in Arizona's biggest cities:
| City | Est. typical / yr | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | $1,654/yr | +10% urban |
| Tucson | $1,609/yr | +7% urban |
| Mesa | $1,579/yr | +5% urban |
| Chandler | $1,564/yr | +4% urban |
| Scottsdale | $1,534/yr | +2% urban |
| Glendale | $1,519/yr | ≈ state avg |
| Gilbert | $1,504/yr | ≈ state avg |
| Tempe | $1,504/yr | ≈ state avg |
City figures are estimates — urban areas trend above the state average; your exact rate depends on your ZIP, car and record. Use the calculator above for your specific car.
Arizona car insurance — frequently asked
How much is car insurance in Arizona?
The average is about $1,504/yr ($125/mo) for full coverage — 5% above the US average. Your exact rate depends on your car, age and record.
What is the minimum car insurance required in Arizona?
Arizona requires at least 25/50/15 liability — $25,000 bodily injury per person, $50,000 per accident and $15,000 property damage.
Is car insurance expensive in Arizona?
Arizona ranks #16 of 51 states (mid-pack). At $1,504/yr it is above the national average of $1,438.
What is the cheapest car to insure in Arizona?
On our data, low-loss models like the Chevrolet Express are cheapest to insure in Arizona — around $722/yr.
How much is car insurance per month in Arizona?
About $125/month for a typical car with full coverage — less for cheap-to-insure models, more for high-performance ones.