The average driver in Maine pays about $926 a year for full coverage — about 36% less than the US average of $1,438. That ranks Maine #51 of 51 states (one of the cheapest). The car you drive then shifts it: a cheap-to-insure model can land near $444, a high-loss one well over $6,819.
Maine insurance cost by coverage
Average Maine premium split by coverage type — liability is required, full coverage adds collision + comprehensive.
Minimum car insurance required in Maine
Maine legally requires at least 50/100/25 in liability coverage — $50,000 bodily injury per person, $100,000 per accident, and $25,000 property damage. Uninsured-motorist coverage 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 Maine 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 Maine
Estimated annual premium in Maine, 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 Maine
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Maine insurance cost by year
Maine premiums are up about +17% since 2019. Average Maine premium by year:
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Car insurance cost in Maine's largest cities
Rates vary within Maine by city and ZIP — dense metros like Portland run above the state average, while smaller towns run below. Estimated typical premium in Maine's biggest cities:
| City | Est. typical / yr | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
| Portland | $1,019/yr | +10% urban |
| Lewiston | $991/yr | +7% urban |
| Bangor | $972/yr | +5% urban |
| South Portland | $963/yr | +4% urban |
| Auburn | $945/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.
Maine car insurance — frequently asked
How much is car insurance in Maine?
The average is about $926/yr ($77/mo) for full coverage — 36% below the US average. Your exact rate depends on your car, age and record.
What is the minimum car insurance required in Maine?
Maine requires at least 50/100/25 liability — $50,000 bodily injury per person, $100,000 per accident and $25,000 property damage, plus uninsured-motorist coverage.
Is car insurance expensive in Maine?
Maine ranks #51 of 51 states (one of the cheapest). At $926/yr it is below the national average of $1,438.
What is the cheapest car to insure in Maine?
On our data, low-loss models like the Chevrolet Express are cheapest to insure in Maine — around $444/yr.
How much is car insurance per month in Maine?
About $77/month for a typical car with full coverage — less for cheap-to-insure models, more for high-performance ones.