The average driver in Hawaii pays about $998 a year for full coverage — about 31% less than the US average of $1,438. That ranks Hawaii #47 of 51 states (one of the cheapest). The car you drive then shifts it: a cheap-to-insure model can land near $479, a high-loss one well over $7,349.
Hawaii insurance cost by coverage
Average Hawaii premium split by coverage type — liability is required, full coverage adds collision + comprehensive.
Minimum car insurance required in Hawaii
Hawaii legally requires at least 40/80/20 in liability coverage — $40,000 bodily injury per person, $80,000 per accident, and $20,000 property damage. PIP is required. These are legal minimums — most drivers carry more to fully protect themselves. Buying used here? Check the car first — look it up by its Hawaii 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 Hawaii
Estimated annual premium in Hawaii, 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 Hawaii
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Hawaii insurance cost by year
Hawaii premiums are up about +4% since 2019. Average Hawaii premium by year:
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Car insurance cost in Hawaii's largest cities
Rates vary within Hawaii by city and ZIP — dense metros like Honolulu run above the state average, while smaller towns run below. Estimated typical premium in Hawaii's biggest cities:
| City | Est. typical / yr | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
| Honolulu | $1,098/yr | +10% urban |
| Hilo | $1,068/yr | +7% urban |
| Kailua | $1,048/yr | +5% urban |
| Kapolei | $1,038/yr | +4% urban |
| Kaneohe | $1,018/yr | +2% urban |
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.
Hawaii car insurance — frequently asked
How much is car insurance in Hawaii?
The average is about $998/yr ($83/mo) for full coverage — 31% below the US average. Your exact rate depends on your car, age and record.
What is the minimum car insurance required in Hawaii?
Hawaii requires at least 40/80/20 liability — $40,000 bodily injury per person, $80,000 per accident and $20,000 property damage, plus PIP.
Is car insurance expensive in Hawaii?
Hawaii ranks #47 of 51 states (one of the cheapest). At $998/yr it is below the national average of $1,438.
What is the cheapest car to insure in Hawaii?
On our data, low-loss models like the Chevrolet Express are cheapest to insure in Hawaii — around $479/yr.
How much is car insurance per month in Hawaii?
About $83/month for a typical car with full coverage — less for cheap-to-insure models, more for high-performance ones.