The average driver in Louisiana pays about $1,979 a year for full coverage — about 38% more than the US average of $1,438. That ranks Louisiana #2 of 51 states (one of the most expensive). The car you drive then shifts it: a cheap-to-insure model can land near $950, a high-loss one well over $14,573.
Louisiana insurance cost by coverage
Average Louisiana premium split by coverage type — liability is required, full coverage adds collision + comprehensive.
Minimum car insurance required in Louisiana
Louisiana legally requires at least 15/30/25 in liability coverage — $15,000 bodily injury per person, $30,000 per accident, and $25,000 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 Louisiana 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 Louisiana
Estimated annual premium in Louisiana, 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 Louisiana
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Louisiana insurance cost by year
Louisiana premiums are up about +12% since 2019. Average Louisiana premium by year:
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Car insurance cost in Louisiana's largest cities
Rates vary within Louisiana by city and ZIP — dense metros like New Orleans run above the state average, while smaller towns run below. Estimated typical premium in Louisiana's biggest cities:
| City | Est. typical / yr | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | $2,177/yr | +10% urban |
| Baton Rouge | $2,118/yr | +7% urban |
| Shreveport | $2,078/yr | +5% urban |
| Lafayette | $2,058/yr | +4% urban |
| Lake Charles | $2,019/yr | +2% urban |
| Metairie | $1,999/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.
Louisiana car insurance — frequently asked
How much is car insurance in Louisiana?
The average is about $1,979/yr ($165/mo) for full coverage — 38% above the US average. Your exact rate depends on your car, age and record.
What is the minimum car insurance required in Louisiana?
Louisiana requires at least 15/30/25 liability — $15,000 bodily injury per person, $30,000 per accident and $25,000 property damage.
Is car insurance expensive in Louisiana?
Louisiana ranks #2 of 51 states (one of the most expensive). At $1,979/yr it is above the national average of $1,438.
What is the cheapest car to insure in Louisiana?
On our data, low-loss models like the Chevrolet Express are cheapest to insure in Louisiana — around $950/yr.
How much is car insurance per month in Louisiana?
About $165/month for a typical car with full coverage — less for cheap-to-insure models, more for high-performance ones.