The average driver in Colorado pays about $1,655 a year for full coverage — about 15% more than the US average of $1,438. That ranks Colorado #9 of 51 states (one of the most expensive). The car you drive then shifts it: a cheap-to-insure model can land near $794, a high-loss one well over $12,187.
Colorado insurance cost by coverage
Average Colorado premium split by coverage type — liability is required, full coverage adds collision + comprehensive.
Minimum car insurance required in Colorado
Colorado 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 Colorado 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 Colorado
Estimated annual premium in Colorado, 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 Colorado
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Colorado insurance cost by year
Colorado premiums are up about +24% since 2019. Average Colorado premium by year:
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Car insurance cost in Colorado's largest cities
Rates vary within Colorado by city and ZIP — dense metros like Denver run above the state average, while smaller towns run below. Estimated typical premium in Colorado's biggest cities:
| City | Est. typical / yr | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
| Denver | $1,821/yr | +10% urban |
| Colorado Springs | $1,771/yr | +7% urban |
| Aurora | $1,738/yr | +5% urban |
| Fort Collins | $1,721/yr | +4% urban |
| Lakewood | $1,688/yr | +2% urban |
| Boulder | $1,672/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.
Colorado car insurance — frequently asked
How much is car insurance in Colorado?
The average is about $1,655/yr ($138/mo) for full coverage — 15% above the US average. Your exact rate depends on your car, age and record.
What is the minimum car insurance required in Colorado?
Colorado 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 Colorado?
Colorado ranks #9 of 51 states (one of the most expensive). At $1,655/yr it is above the national average of $1,438.
What is the cheapest car to insure in Colorado?
On our data, low-loss models like the Chevrolet Express are cheapest to insure in Colorado — around $794/yr.
How much is car insurance per month in Colorado?
About $138/month for a typical car with full coverage — less for cheap-to-insure models, more for high-performance ones.