What is the cheapest car insurance company in Alaska?

Since car insurance rates vary depending on your driving history, age, gender, vehicle and other personal rating factors, the cheapest car insurance company will be different for everyone. Experts recommend getting quotes from several insurers for the same coverage types and policy limits to compare. You may want to start your search by requesting quotes from Bankrate’s cheapest car insurance in Alaska resource, which reflects average rates and is updated regularly.

What are the requirements for car insurance in Alaska?

Alaska car insurance laws mandate that drivers carry liability insurance that covers bodily injury up to $50,000 per person and $100,000 per accident, as well as property damage up to $25,000. These minimum coverage limits are designed to provide basic protection against the costs associated with injuries and damage resulting from an accident you cause. However, it might be beneficial for drivers to consider higher coverage limits or additional types of insurance, such as collision or comprehensive coverage, for better financial protection. Evaluating your personal needs and the value of your assets can potentially guide you in selecting the appropriate coverage beyond the state-mandated minimums for Alaska car insurance.

What is the best car insurance in Alaska?

Every driver is different, and the best car insurance company is one that best fits each driver’s unique needs. To find the best carrier for your needs, you may want to determine how much you value low rates, customer service, digital tools and financial strength and then look for carriers that meet your priorities. If you're looking for a place to start, our research found that the best carriers may include Geico, USAA, Progressive and State Farm.

Is car insurance expensive in Alaska?

Average car insurance rates in Alaska tend to be cheaper than the national average. Alaska has some of the lowest population densities in the country, which may help reduce auto insurance rates. However, the state has unusually high costs for vehicles and repairs, which can somewhat push rates back up. Additionally, Alaska has some of the highest requirements for minimum liability car insurance. The result is that Alaska has several variables pulling firmly in opposite directions when it comes to average auto insurance premiums, ultimately causing average prices to end up being close to the national average.

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Best car insurance companies in Alaska

According to premium data provided by Quadrant Information Services, the average cost of a full coverage car insurance policy in Alaska is $2,378 per year, with minimum coverage averaging $501. However, we considered more than average rates to find the best company for Alaska car insurance. We also reviewed third-party scores reported in the J.D. Power 2024 Insurance Digital Experience Study, AM Best financial strength ratings, coverage options, discount opportunities and more.

Based on our extensive research, you might find the best car insurance in Alaska by shopping with Progressive, Geico, USAA and State Farm.


Progressive	4.4 Rating: 4.4 stars out of 5	$1,768	$525
Geico	4.3 Rating: 4.3 stars out of 5	$1,462	$256
USAA	4.3 Rating: 4.3 stars out of 5	$1,718	$382
State Farm	4.3 Rating: 4.3 stars out of 5	$2,080	$602

Progressive

Best for easy shopping

4.4

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$147/mo

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$1,768/yr

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Why Progressive made our list: Progressive scored highly in the shopping category of the J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Insurance Digital Experience Study, perhaps because of its innovative Name Your Price Tool. When requesting an online quote, drivers can key in how much they’d like to spend on a policy, and the Name Your Price Tool presents coverage packages that most closely meet that desired budget. To make things even easier, Progressive also shows estimated quoted premiums from their competitors so drivers can compare rates. After drivers purchase their policy, they can manage it through Progressive’s highly-rated mobile app and online portal.

Who Progressive may be good for: Drivers new to car insurance or unsure what coverage package will fit within their budget may find Progressive’s streamlined shopping experience especially helpful.

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Pros
Gap insurance is available

Alaskans with Progressive auto insurance who also purchase Progressive snowmobile insurance could qualify for a bundling discount
Cons
Minimum coverage is relatively expensive compared to the other companies on this list

Rates may differ between online and agent quotes

Geico

Best for discounts

4.3

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Avg. full coverage premium

$122/mo

Avg. full coverage premium

$1,462/yr

Customer satisfaction

Not rated

Why Geico made our list: Geico offers extensive discounts on top of its below-average premiums in Alaska. Eligible government employees, military members and veterans could qualify for a discount. Geico also offers savings opportunities for civilians and those working in the private sector, including vehicle safety discounts, a defensive driver discount, an affiliation discount, a safe driving discount and more. These, combined with strong digital tool capabilities, helped Geico tie for the Best Auto Insurance Company Overall and Best Budget Auto Insurance Company in the 2024 Bankrate Awards.

Who Geico may be good for: Budget-conscious Alaskans who need a fairly basic coverage package might want to request a quote with Geico.

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Pros
Offers some of the lowest average rates in Alaska

Tech-savvy drivers might find Geico’s mobile app a convenient way to manage their policy
Cons
Anchorage and Wasilla are the only cities in Alaska that have brick-and-mortar Geico offices

Geico’s telematics program DriveEasy is not available in Alaska

USAA

Best for military-focused coverage

4.3

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Avg. full coverage premium

$143/mo

Avg. full coverage premium

$1,718/yr

Customer satisfaction

Not rated

Why USAA made our list: Although USAA is only available to qualifying military members and their immediate families, Alaska has a solid military presence on J.D. Power U.S. Auto Claims Satisfaction Study. USAA also offers a discount for garaging your vehicle on base. Deployed military members might also be interested in USAA’s low mileage and storage discount.

Who USAA may be good for: USAA could be an excellent car insurance company for those who qualify and are looking for cheap rates without sacrificing customer service.

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Pros
Consistently high third-party customer satisfaction scores

Cheap average rates for those who qualify for coverage
Cons
Strict eligibility requirements

No brick-and-mortar offices in Alaska

State Farm

Best for local agents

4.3

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Avg. full coverage premium

$173/mo

Avg. full coverage premium

$2,080/yr

Customer satisfaction

Not rated

Why State Farm made our list: It may be hard to find a local insurance agent in Alaska simply due to the state's remote landscapes. If you do want to work with a local agent, State Farm may be your best option as the carrier has neighborhood agents in many major Alaskan cities. Working with an agent who also lives in the territory they service may be important in a state like Alaska, where coverage needs likely differ from those in the contiguous United States. For drivers who prefer to handle their insurance needs online, State Farm offers that option, too. The company’s mobile app has high ratings in both the Google Play.

Who State Farm may be good for: If you prefer the personalized service that an in-person insurance agency might provide, then State Farm could be the company for you.

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Pros
Local agencies can be found in many of Alaska’s largest cities

Rates are generally lower than the Alaskan average
Cons
Accident forgiveness cannot be purchased

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How Bankrate chose the best car insurance companies in Alaska

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How to find the best car insurance in Alaska

Navigating car insurance in Alaska involves understanding both legal requirements and your personal coverage needs. In Alaska, having car insurance is mandatory for driving on public roads, serving as a critical safeguard against financial loss in the event of an accident. To identify the best car insurance in Alaska, start by defining your coverage needs and priorities. This approach will help focus your search and make the process of comparing policies more efficient. Before you begin collecting quotes, consider the specific protections and features you need from your auto insurance in Alaska, ensuring your policy aligns with both state regulations and your individual circumstances.

Before deciding on a policy, it’s essential to understand full coverage, including comprehensive and collision insurance, to increase their financial protection.
Although states never require full coverage from drivers, it’s common for lenders to do so. If you are currently leasing your vehicle, the odds are good that the lender will require that you maintain collision and comprehensive coverage on top of the state-required liability coverage. These added coverage types can have a significant impact on your premium. If you are unsure of a lender’s requirements, you can ask them directly or look through your loan contract carefully.
Much of your insurance policy is up to you. Specifically, you select the coverage types and amounts, which factor into how much you pay for car insurance. To ensure that you’re not paying for coverage you don’t need, it can help to identify what you need from an insurance policy. For instance, you might consider your car’s value, the drivers you’ll list on your policy or how you plan to use your vehicle. All of these factors can impact your premium. Since your needs change over time, you may want to revisit your insurance coverage regularly. For example, if you chose an insurance provider because it offered a great multi-car discount, but you no longer have additional vehicles, you might search for a provider that better suits your current situation.

How much is car insurance in Alaska?

Full coverage 2024 national average is $2,671. However, Alaskan drivers with minimum coverage fare a little better, with an average premium of $501 per year. This is 39 percent less than the average annual minimum coverage rate of $806. These rates make sense — Alaska’s low population density could mean fewer-than-average at-fault accidents (and liability claims). However, Alaska’s harsh weather might lead to quite a few comprehensive claims, narrowing the gap between the state and national average full coverage premiums.

Alaska’s unique geographic location makes it difficult to compare its rates to those of nearby states, but for the sake of comparison, let’s consider Oregon. The average full coverage rate in Washington is $1,919, with minimum coverage averaging $589. Oregon’s rates are similar to Washington’s, at $2,121 and $841, respectively. Alaska’s severe winters, coupled with a higher-than-average cost of labor and repairs due to its remote location, could be driving up the state’s car insurance premiums.

City	Avg. annual full coverage premium	Avg. savings vs. state average
Cooper Landing	$2,317	-3%
Ouzinkie	$2,202	-8%
Perryville	$2,260	-5%
Port Alsworth	$2,257	-5%
Port Heiden	$2,309	-3%
Anchor Point	$2,332	-2%
Chefornak	$2,354	-1%
Ketchikan	$1,850	-25%
Kalskag	$2,306	-3%
Nunapitchuk	$2,316	-3%
Platinum	$2,305	-3%
Moose Pass	$2,263	-5%
Quinhagak	$2,311	-3%
Saint Michael	$2,307	-3%
Seward	$2,268	-5%
Takotna	$2,316	-3%
Dillingham	$2,313	-3%
Saint George Island	$2,359	-1%
Mc Grath	$2,311	-3%
Nondalton	$2,257	-5%
Red Devil	$2,304	-3%
Sand Point	$2,306	-3%
Sterling	$2,276	-4%
Skagway	$1,844	-25%
Wrangell	$1,859	-24%
Angoon	$1,871	-24%
Elfin Cove	$1,836	-26%
Hoonah	$1,845	-25%
Pelican	$1,832	-26%
Tenakee Springs	$1,832	-26%
Gustavus	$1,831	-26%
Dutch Harbor	$2,305	-3%
Kodiak	$2,202	-8%
North Pole	$2,414	+2%
Fairbanks	$2,410	+1%
Barrow	$2,372	-0%
Buckland	$2,367	-0%
Manley Hot Springs	$2,375	-0%
Ambler	$2,339	-2%
Karluk	$2,207	-7%
Manokotak	$2,318	-3%
Pilot Point	$2,257	-5%
Goodnews Bay	$2,353	-1%
Anchorage	$2,538	+7%
Bethel	$2,369	-0%
Clam Gulch	$2,326	-2%
Clarks Point	$2,313	-3%
Kwigillingok	$2,308	-3%
Nikolski	$2,311	-3%
Wasilla	$2,471	+4%
Eagle River	$2,444	+3%
Togiak	$2,320	-2%
Tuntutuliak	$2,322	-2%
Eek	$2,354	-1%
False Pass	$2,298	-3%
Girdwood	$2,370	-0%
Holy Cross	$2,287	-4%
Kasigluk	$2,336	-2%
Toksook Bay	$2,302	-3%
Big Lake	$2,485	+4%
Shageluk	$2,290	-4%
Skwentna	$2,351	-1%
Tuluksak	$2,302	-3%
Trapper Creek	$2,321	-2%
Grayling	$2,355	-1%
Larsen Bay	$2,207	-7%
Lower Kalskag	$2,308	-3%
Ninilchik	$2,272	-5%
Saint Paul Island	$2,310	-3%
South Naknek	$2,265	-5%
Seldovia	$2,281	-4%
Sleetmute	$2,315	-3%
Tyonek	$2,319	-3%
Willow	$2,414	+1%
Kasilof	$2,276	-4%
Old Harbor	$2,202	-8%
Arctic Village	$2,354	-1%
Cantwell	$2,371	-0%
Delta Junction	$2,367	-0%
Healy	$2,362	-1%
Lake Minchumina	$2,350	-1%
Noatak	$2,340	-2%
Northway	$2,371	-0%
Nulato	$2,343	-1%
Teller	$2,352	-1%
Venetie	$2,379	+0%
Atqasuk	$2,362	-1%
Jber	$2,403	+1%
Port Lions	$2,250	-6%
Anaktuvuk Pass	$2,346	-1%
Kivalina	$2,372	-0%
Eielson Afb	$2,356	-1%
Salcha	$2,402	+1%
Chicken	$2,416	+2%
Anderson	$2,387	+0%
Point Lay	$2,349	-1%
Noorvik	$2,334	-2%
Tanana	$2,367	-0%
Wainwright	$2,378	+0%
Fort Greely	$2,390	+1%
Ruby	$2,341	-2%
Shaktoolik	$2,326	-2%
Juneau	$1,826	-26%
Auke Bay	$1,826	-26%
Indian	$2,389	+0%
Chignik Lake	$2,308	-3%
Yakutat	$1,969	-19%
Nikolai	$2,318	-3%
Two Rivers	$2,413	+1%
Hughes	$2,375	-0%
Huslia	$2,369	-0%
Shishmaref	$2,334	-2%
Adak	$2,353	-1%
Aleknagik	$2,307	-3%
Chignik	$2,306	-3%
Houston	$2,433	+2%
Eagle	$2,383	+0%
Kiana	$2,367	-0%
Koyukuk	$2,330	-2%
Nenana	$2,338	-2%
Point Hope	$2,335	-2%
Savoonga	$2,337	-2%
White Mountain	$2,361	-1%
Kongiganak	$2,383	+0%
Atka	$2,360	-1%
Akutan	$2,360	-1%
Anvik	$2,356	-1%
Chugiak	$2,454	+3%
Cold Bay	$2,300	-3%
Egegik	$2,308	-3%
Iliamna	$2,257	-5%
King Salmon	$2,261	-5%
Levelock	$2,262	-5%
Sitka	$1,813	-27%
Kake	$1,832	-26%
Port Alexander	$1,813	-27%
Kotzebue	$2,335	-2%
Chalkyitsik	$2,346	-1%
Fort Wainwright	$2,418	+2%
Circle	$2,383	+0%
Gambell	$2,337	-2%
Tanacross	$2,402	+1%
Nuiqsut	$2,340	-2%
Talkeetna	$2,326	-2%
Chignik Lagoon	$2,308	-3%
Ward Cove	$1,850	-25%
Beaver	$2,357	-1%
Deering	$2,374	-0%
Fort Yukon	$2,346	-1%
Koyuk	$2,325	-2%
Minto	$2,345	-1%
Nome	$2,325	-2%
Stevens Village	$2,342	-2%
Douglas	$1,825	-26%
Akiak	$2,362	-1%
Aniak	$2,365	-1%
Haines	$1,847	-25%
Crooked Creek	$2,366	-0%
Hope	$2,253	-5%
Mekoryuk	$2,312	-3%
New Stuyahok	$2,318	-3%
Pedro Bay	$2,262	-5%
Stebbins	$2,301	-3%
Sutton	$2,453	+3%
Petersburg	$1,830	-26%
Allakaket	$2,352	-1%
Bettles Field	$2,378	+0%
Kaktovik	$2,371	-0%
Kobuk	$2,378	-0%
Selawik	$2,332	-2%
Tok	$2,406	+1%
Wales	$2,364	-1%
Akiachak	$2,354	-1%
Clear	$2,388	+0%
Elim	$2,325	-2%
Rampart	$2,342	-2%
Shungnak	$2,337	-2%
Brevig Mission	$2,370	-0%
Nightmute	$2,322	-2%
Central	$2,367	-0%
Galena	$2,334	-2%
Kaltag	$2,371	-0%
Denali National Park	$2,378	+0%
Ekwok	$2,305	-3%
Homer	$2,289	-4%
Kenai	$2,257	-5%
King Cove	$2,289	-4%
Kipnuk	$2,307	-3%
Kwethluk	$2,309	-3%
Naknek	$2,258	-5%
Napakiak	$2,312	-3%
Palmer	$2,455	+3%
Soldotna	$2,247	-6%
Tununak	$2,316	-3%
Unalakleet	$2,304	-3%
Unalaska	$2,303	-3%
Chitina	$2,342	-2%
Tatitlek	$2,304	-3%
Valdez	$2,299	-3%
Coffman Cove	$1,850	-25%
Craig	$1,871	-24%
Meyers Chuck	$1,850	-25%
Thorne Bay	$1,865	-24%
Hooper Bay	$2,287	-4%
Russian Mission	$2,312	-3%
Klawock	$1,873	-24%
Hydaburg	$1,867	-24%
Emmonak	$2,300	-3%
Whittier	$2,328	-2%
Marshall	$2,301	-3%
Chevak	$2,352	-1%
Glennallen	$2,369	-0%
Mountain Village	$2,301	-3%
Nunam Iqua	$2,285	-4%
Metlakatla	$1,878	-23%
Alakanuk	$2,356	-1%
Hyder	$1,875	-24%
Cordova	$2,327	-2%
Pilot Station	$2,251	-5%
Kotlik	$2,254	-5%
Copper Center	$2,376	-0%
Gakona	$2,344	-1%
Point Baker	$1,859	-24%
Saint Marys	$2,308	-3%
Scammon Bay	$2,313	-3%

Best car insurance in Alaska for 2025

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Best for military-focused coverage

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