The cheapest car insurance in Portland, OR, is State Farm, at $58 per month for minimum coverage and $93 per month for full coverage.

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Portland is one of the most expensive cities in Oregon for insurance. It's 22% more expensive to buy a car insurance policy in Portland than in other cities, due in part to high rates of auto theft.

Cheapest car insurance in Portland, OR: State Farm

For drivers who want or need a full coverage policy, State Farm is the way to go.

State Farm offers an average rate of $93 per year for full-coverage car insurance, which is $43 cheaper than the second-cheapest option.

Eligible drivers should also take a look at USAA. Its rates are nearly as affordable as State Farm's, and it has some of the best-rated service of any insurance company. But it's only available to people who've either served in the military or had a parent or spouse who has.

Cheapest car insurance companies in Portland

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Cheapest full coverage car insurance in Portland

Company
Monthly rate
State Farm logo
State Farm$93
Country Financial logo
Country Financial$136
American Family logo
American Family$177
Progressive logo
Progressive$181
Geico logo
Geico$218
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USAA is only available to current and former military members and their families.

Cheapest liability insurance quotes in Portland: State Farm

State Farm has the lowest price for car insurance in Portland, at $58 per month for liability-only coverage.

That's 44% cheaper than the average car insurance quote across the state's top companies, and $18 per month cheaper than Country Financial, which has the second-best price overall.

Remember that minimum coverage is the cheapest policy you can buy, so it doesn't provide much protection. People who drive a lot or own a newer or more valuable car should consider upping their coverage beyond the minimum.

Best cheap minimum-coverage car insurance rates in Portland, OR

Company
Monthly rate
State Farm logo
State Farm$58
Country Financial logo
Country Financial$76
Progressive logo
Progressive$90
American Family logo
American Family$98
Geico logo
Geico$113
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USAA is only available to current and former military members and their families.


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Cheapest car insurance for young drivers: Country Financial

Country Financial has the best rates for 18-year-olds in Portland, with an average price of $276 per month for a full coverage policy.

Teenagers typically pay the most for car insurance of any group, as they're less experienced behind the wheel and get in crashes much more often.

The best way for a teen to save on insurance is to share a policy with their parents or an older adult. Also, many insurers offer discounts such as a good student discount.

Best car insurance for young drivers in Portland

Company
Liability only
Full coverage
Country Financial$148$276
State Farm$175$281
Geico$245$470
Travelers$364$687
American Family$369$694
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Cheapest car insurance for people with a speeding ticket: State Farm

State Farm has the best prices for drivers with a speeding ticket in Portland. It offers an average rate of $100 per month for full coverage after one speeding ticket, which is 58% cheaper than the average across all insurance companies. It's also $83 less than the second-best option, Country Financial.

Companies have found that drivers with recent speeding tickets are more likely to get in a crash or make a claim on their policy, so you pay more for coverage after getting one.

Cheapest car insurance after a speeding ticket

Company
Monthly rate
State Farm$100
Country Financial$183
American Family$211
Progressive$248
Allstate$275
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Cheapest car insurance in Portland after an accident: State Farm

State Farm has the best rates for drivers after an at-fault crash in Portland, with an average of just $118 per month for full coverage. That's less than half the average rate across all insurance companies.

Being at fault in an accident has a major effect on your insurance rates because companies have found that drivers who have been at fault in one crash are more likely to be at fault again in the future.

Cheapest car insurance after an accident

Company
Monthly rate
State Farm$118
Country Financial$206
American Family$292
Progressive$306
Travelers$340
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Cheapest car insurance for drivers with a DUI: State Farm

State Farm has the best rates for a driver with a DUI. There, you may find rates as low as $100 per month for full coverage. That's a 65% discount compared to the average rate citywide.

If you have a DUI conviction, one of the most serious driving offenses, you're likely to see a big increase in car insurance rates. On average, a Portland driver with one DUI will pay $282 per month for a full coverage policy — that's 52% more than a driver without one.

Cheapest car insurance for Portland drivers with a DUI

Company
Monthly rate
State Farm$100
Country Financial$216
Progressive$221
Allstate$311
American Family$329
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Drivers with DUIs on their record in Oregon may also need an SR-22 form. In this case, we recommend letting each company know when you request quotes, as it could impact your costs.

Cheapest car insurance for drivers with poor credit: State Farm

In Portland, State Farm has the best insurance for drivers with bad credit. Its average rate is $229 per month for full coverage, which is 29% cheaper than the city average.

Your credit score isn't necessarily indicative of your driving skills, but having bad credit can still make your insurance rates go up. It can sometimes be a challenge to get car insurance with bad credit.

Cheapest car insurance for poor credit

Company
Monthly rate
State Farm$229
Country Financial$235
Progressive$275
American Family$313
Geico$323
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Cheapest car insurance for married drivers: State Farm

State Farm has the best rates in Portland for married drivers.

Its average price of $93 per month for full coverage is 48% less than the city average — even though State Farm's rates aren't cheaper for married couples.

Car insurance companies often give married drivers a lower rate for car insurance because they tend to take fewer risks behind the wheel.

Cheapest car insurance for married Portland drivers

Company
Monthly rate
State Farm$93
Country Financial$117
Progressive$143
American Family$177
Allstate$230
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Note that these rates don't factor in multicar discounts, which can bring down the rates for married drivers even more.


Best car insurance companies in Portland

USAA has the best-rated car insurance in Portland, based on its excellent customer service reviews and affordable rates.

However, most drivers aren't eligible for USAA insurance. It's only available to you if you've served in the U.S. military, or if your parent or spouse has had USAA coverage at some point.

Drivers that aren't eligible for USAA can find great service at State Farm and Geico.

Best car insurance in Portland

Company
Editor's rating
State Farm
USAA
Geico
American Family
Farmers
Travelers
Allstate
Country Financial
Progressive

The best insurance companies have dependable service in addition to affordable prices.

A dependable insurance company will answer your questions and make sure you're compensated quickly and fairly after you file a claim.

Average car insurance cost in Portland, by neighborhood

Powellhurst is the most expensive neighborhood in Portland for car insurance, at $213 per month for full coverage.

That's $46 per month more expensive than the cheapest neighborhood in Portland, which borders the suburb Tigard.

Where you live impacts your car insurance rates. For example, if you live in an area with low crime rates, you might pay less; if your neighborhood has roads in poor condition, you might pay more.

ZIP code
Average monthly cost
Percentage difference from average
97201$172-7%
97202$1860%
97203$1913%
97204$183-1%
97205$178-4%
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Methodology

To determine the best rates in Portland, ValuePenguin collected quotes from the largest insurance companies in Oregon. Rates are for a 30-year-old man with good credit who drives a 2015 Honda Civic EX.

Full coverage policies included more than the minimum required liability, and comprehensive and collision.

Coverage type
Study limits
Bodily injury liability$50,000 per person/$100,000 per accident
Personal injury protection$15,000
Property damage liability$25,000 per accident
Uninsured/underinsured motorist bodily injury$50,000 per person/$100,000 per accident
Comprehensive and collision$500 deductible

ValuePenguin's analysis used insurance rate data from Quadrant Information Services. These rates were publicly sourced from insurer filings and should be used for comparative purposes only. Your own quotes may be different.

Editorial Note: The content of this article is based on the author's opinions and recommendations alone. It has not been previewed, commissioned or otherwise endorsed by any of our network partners.