Geico has the cheapest car insurance in Lakeland, at $75 per month for minimum coverage and $128 per month for full coverage.

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Cheapest car insurance in Lakeland: Geico

Geico has the cheapest full coverage policies for Lakeland drivers, at $128 per month.

State Farm also offers a cheap premium of $133.

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Cheapest full-coverage car insurance in Lakeland

Company
Monthly rate
Geico logo
Geico$128
State Farm logo
State Farm$133
Progressive logo
Progressive$330
Allstate logo
Allstate$384

Cheapest liability insurance quotes in Lakeland: Geico

For state-minimum liability, Geico had the best rates, at $905 per year. That's roughly half the city's average of $2,154. State Farm took a close second, with $957.


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Company
Monthly rate
Geico logo
Geico$75
State Farm logo
State Farm$80
Progressive logo
Progressive$240
Allstate logo
Allstate$323

Cheapest insurance for young drivers: Geico

Teen drivers face unreasonably high rates, especially in Florida, which already has high insurance costs. Teens pay more than $4,000 per year, even from the cheapest companies, Geico and State Farm. This continues until age 21, when you have more driving experience under your belt.

If you're a young driver, look for ways to get a discount, such as getting good grades, taking a defensive driving course or leaving your car at home while you're away at college.

Cheapest insurance for young Lakeland drivers

Company
Monthly rate
Geico$347
State Farm$379
Progressive$846
Allstate$1,553

Cheapest car insurance after a speeding ticket: State Farm

With a speeding ticket on your record, you can get insurance from State Farm for $145 per month. Geico is also an option, with a rate of $221.

Company
Monthly rate
State Farm$145
Geico$221
Allstate$384
Progressive$462

Cheapest car insurance after an accident: State Farm

State Farm ($157) and Geico ($179) offer the best rates if you've been at fault for a car accident.

Company
Monthly rate
State Farm$157
Geico$179
Progressive$490
Allstate$552

Cheapest car insurance for drivers with a DUI: State Farm

Expect to pay about 28% more for car insurance in Lakeland if you have a DUI on your record. State Farm will cover you for $145 per year, while Geico could set you back $233. The good news is that State Farm, Geico, Progressive and Allstate can all help you file for a Florida FR-44, which is proof that you meet the state's minimum car insurance requirements after a DUI or DWI.

Cheapest car insurance for Lakeland drivers with a DUI

Company
Monthly rate
State Farm$145
Geico$233
Progressive$392
Allstate$483

Cheapest car insurance for drivers with poor credit: Geico

As with your location or the car you drive, your credit score may affect your rates. You can expect to pay 18% more in Lakeland if you have poor credit. Geico and State Farm offer the best rates for drivers with poor credit, with both under $1,300 per year.

Cheapest car insurance for poor credit

Company
Monthly rate
Geico$102
State Farm$106
Progressive$285
Allstate$354

If you don't drive much or are generally a safe driver, consider telematics insurance to help you save. With this type of car insurance, your rate is based primarily on how well and how much you drive. Factors like your credit score count against you less. Geico, State Farm, Progressive and Allstate offer usage-based programs or safe-driving discounts in Florida.


Cheapest insurance for married drivers: Geico

Like most insurance companies, Geico offers married drivers cheaper rates — only $1,533 per year. State Farm also offers a big discount, with an annual rate of $1,598.

Company
Monthly rate
Geico$128
State Farm$133
Progressive$267
Allstate$397

Married drivers in Lakeland typically save an average of 5% on car insurance, because statistics show married people are safer drivers and have fewer claims and crashes. If you and your spouse both have cars, consider insuring all your cars under the same policy to save even more.

Best auto insurance companies in Lakeland

According to a ValuePenguin survey, Allstate was one of the best Florida car insurance companies, but their rates are pricey for Lakeland drivers. Both Geico and State Farm ranked in the middle of the pack for customer satisfaction in Florida, so it's worth getting quotes from both.

Average car insurance costs in Lakeland by neighborhood

Your city and neighborhood help determine your risk and rates. Car insurance rates in most Lakeland neighborhoods hover around $2,900 per year for full coverage.

ZIP code
Average annual rate
33801$2,938
33803$2,918
33805$2,910
33809$2,899
33810$2,915
33811$2,929
33812$2,988
33813$2,928
33813$2,928
33815$2,928

Auto theft statistics in Lakeland

According to the FBI 2018 Florida Crime Report, Lakeland has a below-average motor vehicle theft rate of 19 thefts per 10,000 residents. That's just below the state average of 23. About 200 cars are stolen per year in the city, far below the 296 state average.

City
Population
Vehicle thefts
Vehicle thefts per 10,000 residents
Jacksonville903,2132,94132.6
Miami473,0471,64434.8
Tampa392,94546011.7
Orlando286,6791,21942.5
St. Petersburg265,94274628.1
Port St. Lucie193,137723.7
Tallahassee192,44376739.9
Cape Coral187,8691789.5
Fort Lauderdale182,15087047.8
Homosassa Springs146,20923015.7
Gainesville133,40043232.4
The Villages130,25415912.2
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Data was pulled from the FBI 2018 Florida Crime Report.

Recap of the cheapest auto insurance in Lakeland

  • Minimum coverage: Geico
  • Full coverage: Geico
  • After a speeding ticket: State Farm
  • After an at-fault accident: State Farm
  • After a DUI: State Farm
  • Poor credit: Geico
  • Married drivers: Geico
  • Young drivers: Geico

Methodology

Average full-coverage rates from top insurance companies in Lakeland, Florida, were compared for a 30-year-old driver with a clean driving record who drives a 2015 Honda Civic EX (unless otherwise noted).

The full-coverage policy included:

Coverage type
Coverage limits
Bodily injury liability$50,000 per person and $100,000 per accident
Personal injury protection$10,000
Property damage$25,000 per accident
Uninsured and underinsured motorist bodily injury$50,000 per person and $100,000 per accident
Comprehensive and collision$500 deductible

Experts analyzed auto insurance rate data from publicly sourced company filings using Quadrant Information Services. Your actual quotes may vary based on your age, car, driving record and more.

Sources

FBI 2018 Florida Crime Report

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