Best car insurance in New Orleans, LA (2024)

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Car insurance in the Big Easy can be very expensive. The average cost of a full coverage car insurance policy in New Orleans is $3,940 a year, well over the Louisiana state average of $2,531.

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That makes it all the more important for drivers in New Orleans to shop around to find their best rates. Policygenius can help you see quotes from top car insurance companies, so you can find the coverage you need at a price that works for you.

Key takeaways

  • USAA  has the lowest average rate for full coverage car insurance in New Orleans at $2,009

  • 70124 is the cheapest ZIP code for car insurance in New Orleans

  • Louisiana requires a minimum of $15,000 per person/$30,000 per accident in bodily injury liability coverage and $25,000 in property damage liability coverage

Methodology & why you can trust our rates

Policygenius has analyzed car insurance rates provided by Quadrant Information Services for every ZIP code in all 50 states plus Washington, D.C. For full coverage policies, the following coverage limits were used:

  • Bodily injury liability: 50/100

  • Property damage liability: $50,000

  • Uninsured/underinsured motorist: 50/100

  • Comprehensive: $500 deductible

  • Collision: $500 deductible

In some cases, additional coverages were added where required by state or insurer.

Rates for overall average rate, rates by ZIP code, and cheapest companies determined using averages for single drivers ages 30, 35, and 45. Our sample vehicle was a 2017 Toyota Camry LE driven 10,000 miles/year.

Rates for driving violations and “Poor” credit determined using average rates for a single male 30-year-old driver with a credit score under 578.

Some carriers may be represented by affiliates or subsidiaries. Rates provided are a sample of costs. Your actual quotes may differ.

Cheapest car insurance companies in New Orleans, LA

Car insurance rates depend on lots of things, like your age, driving history, address, credit score — and the company you choose.

The same driver can get two very different rates at two different companies, that's why it's important to shop around and find the right car insurance coverage at the right price.

Company

Average cost

JD Power Rating

USAA

$167/month

890

State Farm

$220/month

882

Farm Bureau

$280/month

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Progressive

$325/month

861

GEICO

$346/month

874

Cheapest car insurance rates by ZIP code in New Orleans, LA

Where you live in a city can be one of the biggest factors that goes into your car insurance rates. Every neighborhood has different rates of car thefts and vandalism, accidents and claims, even car repair costs in your part of the city can affect what you’ll pay for car insurance.

ZIP code

Average cost

70124

$3,210

70131

$3,723

70129

$3,777

70130

$3,782

70143

$3,806

70115

$3,807

70118

$3,840

70112

$3,863

70114

$3,878

70139

$3,894

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Choosing the right car insurance company in New Orleans, LA

Finding the right car insurance might seem difficult, especially in a pricey city like New Orleans, but it doesn't have to be complicated. It all comes down to figuring out what’s most important to you. Here are some of the factors to consider when shopping:

  • Cost: Different companies charge different rates for similar coverage, that's why it's important to compare quotes from multiple car insurance companies to find the best rate

  • Coverage: Make sure the company you choose offers the coverage you need. Remember, the higher you set your limits, the better protected you’ll be 

  • Customer service: Do a little research on the insurance company itself. Read customer reviews and check claims satisfaction ratings to see how the companies stack up

If you're ready to start shopping, Policygenius can help you compare quotes from top car insurance companies so you can choose the option that’s right for you.

Car insurance rates for drivers with driving violations in New Orleans, LA

Your driving history will also affect your car insurance rates. Any kind of moving violation or accident can have a negative impact on your rates, but violations involving alcohol or controlled substances, like a DUI, are usually the most costly.

Violation

State Farm

USAA

Farm Bureau

Progressive

GEICO

At-fault accident

$3,064

$3,078

$3,997

$6,235

$7,620

Suspended license

$2,869

$3,165

$3,641

$5,200

$10,053

Open container

$2,869

$2,811

$3,893

$5,623

$8,626

Expired registration

$2,869

$2,699

$3,641

$5,200

$5,354

Driving without lights

$2,869

$2,699

$3,641

$5,200

$5,354

Running a red light

$2,869

$2,699

$3,641

$5,200

$5,354

Following too closely

$2,869

$2,699

$3,641

$5,200

$5,354

Hit and run

$2,869

$3,495

$3,893

$5,623

$9,552

Not-at-fault accident

$2,675

$2,108

$3,465

$3,896

$4,543

Passing a school bus

$2,869

$2,811

$3,641

$5,200

$5,354

Reckless driving

$2,869

$2,811

$3,893

$5,623

$9,552

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Cheapest car insurance for drivers with a DUI in New Orleans, LA

Company

Rates for drivers with DUIs

State Farm

$2,869

USAA

$3,335

Farm Bureau

$3,893

Progressive

$5,623

GEICO

$8,626

Cheapest car insurance for drivers with a speeding ticket in New Orleans, LA

Company

Rates for drivers with speeding tickets

USAA

$2,699

State Farm

$2,869

Farm Bureau

$3,641

Progressive

$5,047

GEICO

$8,626

Cheapest car insurance for drivers with bad credit in New Orleans, LA

Your credit score can also have big impacts on your car insurance rates. Lower credit scores can be red flags for insurance companies, so drivers with poor credit scores should be prepared to see higher car insurance rates.

That’s why it’s all the more important for drivers with poor credit to shop around and compare rates before they buy.

Company

Rates for drivers with bad credit

USAA

$3,382

Safeway Insurance

$4,525

Farm Bureau

$5,121

GEICO

$6,284

Progressive

$7,006

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Buying car insurance in New Orleans, LA

Every driver in New Orleans state must have at least the minimum amount of car insurance required by law in Louisiana. Those state requirements are:

  • Bodily injury liability coverage per person: $15,000

  • Bodily injury liability coverage per accident: $30,000

  • Property damage liability coverage: $25,000

It's also important to know that Louisiana is an at-fault state when it comes to car insurance. That means that after an accident, the insurance company of the driver found at-fault in an accident will pay for the other party’s repair bills and medical expenses (that’s what your liability coverage is for).

It’s important to have high liability limits to make sure you’re fully protected in case you’re responsible for an expensive car accident.

How to get cheap car insurance in New Orleans, LA

Car insurance can be expensive, but there are some tried-and-true tips for making sure you’re getting the most affordable coverage possible:

  • Ask about discounts, like savings for safe drivers or certain professions

  • Bundle your auto and home or renters policies with the same company

  • Reduce coverage on older cars

  • Drive safely and avoid moving violations

  • Reshop your car insurance every year to make sure you’re still getting the best rates

Frequently asked questions

How much does car insurance cost in New Orleans?

On average, the cost of car insurance in New Orleans is $328 per month (or $3,940 per year). This makes auto insurance in New Orleans substantially more expensive than it usually is in the entire state of Louisiana.

Why is the cost of car insurance in New Orleans more expensive than other cities in Louisiana?

What you pay for insurance depends heavily on where you live. Car insurance is more expensive in New Orleans than elsewhere in the state because there are more drivers on the city's roads, a high number of accidents or claims, and more uninsured drivers.

What is the penalty in Louisiana for drivers who fail to have insurance?

If you're caught driving without car insurance in Louisiana, you may be fined $500 to $1,000. Your license may also be suspended, your vehicle impounded, and your registration revoked. The state's "No Pay, No Play" law also means that if you're involved in an accident and you don't have insurance, the amount you're able to collect from the at-fault driver is limited.

Can your gender affect your car insurance rates in New Orleans?

In Louisiana and other states, gender can be used as one of many determining factors when calculating car insurance rates. However, it usually makes a very small different in cost.

Authors

Laura Gunn is an insurance expert and writer. As a former English teacher, she made the transition to full-time writing and editing in 2016. Since that time she has written extensively about insurance topics, as well as topics pertaining to education and marketing.

Her work has been published in The Millennial Source, News Hunt 360, Realty Today, HNGN, and other publications.

Andrew Hurst is a senior editor at Policygenius who has spent his entire career writing about life, disability, home, auto, and health insurance. His work has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, the Washington Post, Forbes, USA Today, NPR, Mic, Insurance Business Magazine, and Property Casualty 360.

Editor

Anna Swartz is a senior managing editor who specializes in home, auto, renters, and disability insurance at Policygenius. Previously, she was a senior staff writer at Mic and a writer at The Dodo. Her work has also appeared in Salon, HuffPost, MSN, AOL, and Heeb.

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