8 years in insurance and personal finance writing
Former data scientist for U.S. Geological Survey
Lindsay is a freelance personal finance writer currently pursuing her Series 65 license. She enjoys helping readers learn money management skills that improve their lives.
Featured in
3+ years producing insurance and personal finance content
Main architect of the Insurify Quality Score
Courtney’s deep personal finance knowledge extends beyond insurance to credit cards, consumer lending, and banking. She thrives on creating actionable content.
Featured in
Corporate communications director for Insurance Information Institute
20+ years in insurance and communications
As Director, Corporate Communications for Triple-I, Mark serves as the non-profit’s national spokesperson, sharing information and education on a wide array of insurance issues.
Updated October 30, 2024
At Insurify, our goal is to help customers compare insurance products and find the best policy for them. We strive to provide open, honest, and unbiased information about the insurance products and services we review. Our hard-working team of data analysts, insurance experts, insurance agents, editors and writers, has put in thousands of hours of research to create the content found on our site.
We do receive compensation when a sale or referral occurs from many of the insurance providers and marketing partners on our site. That may impact which products we display and where they appear on our site. But it does not influence our meticulously researched editorial content, what we write about, or any reviews or recommendations we may make. We do not guarantee favorable reviews or any coverage at all in exchange for compensation.
Table of contents
Greensboro drivers pay an overall average of $80 per month for car insurance. This is similar to the statewide average of $77 per month and much lower than the nationwide average of $158 per month. Greensboro doesn’t experience severe weather as much as coastal North Carolina cities, which could partly explain its lower rates.
Here’s what you need to know about comparing quotes and finding affordable car insurance in Greensboro.
The North Carolina Rate Bureau helps keep car insurance prices more affordable compared to other states.[1]
Midvale Home & Auto, Erie, and Nationwide have the cheapest car insurance in Greensboro.
Liability insurance in Greensboro costs $64 per month, and full coverage costs $97 per month, on average.
3 of the cheapest car insurance companies in Greensboro
Car insurance is very affordable across the board in Greensboro compared to the rest of the country. Even so, a few companies emerged as offering especially cheap car insurance, according to Insurify data.
Insurance Company ▲▼ | IQ Score The Insurify Quality (IQ) Score uses more than 15 criteria to objectively rate insurance companies on a one-to-ten scale. The Insurify editorial team researches insurer data to determine the final scores. ▲▼ | Full Coverage ▲▼ | Liability Only ▲▼ | Best For ▲▼ |
---|---|---|---|---|
Direct Auto | 7.3 | $103 | $53 | High-risk drivers |
Erie | 9.0 | $63 | $41 | Young drivers |
Nationwide | 8.7 | $63 | $41 | Full coverage |
Our editorial team spent more than 350 hours developing the Insurify Quality (IQ) Score and scoring insurance companies. The IQ Score objectively analyzes and calculates a score for insurers using more than 15 crucial criteria. The team weighted criteria by importance to the consumer — factors such as customer reviews and affordability influence the score more than availability and third-party ratings.
We rate each company on a 1 to 10 scale based on five categories: financial ratings, customer satisfaction, affordability, customer support and transparency, and availability. Insurify updates ratings once a year or as more recent information becomes available.
- Third-party financial ratings: Insurify uses data from AM Best, S&P, Moody’s, and more to compare insurance companies’ credit and ability to pay out future claims.
- Customer satisfaction: To calculate this score, Insurify analyzed more than 28,000 customer reviews across 155 car insurance companies. We also consider third-party ratings from J.D. Power, the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, and Trustpilot.
- Affordability: Our data scientists analyzed more than 90 million real-time auto insurance rates from our partners across the U.S., as well as available discounts, to calculate an affordability score.
- Customer support and transparency: This measures coverage options, ease of claims filing, and the insurer's transparency surrounding discounts, coverages, and claims process.
- Availability and reach: Insurify scores availability and reach by identifying the number of states in which insurers offer coverage and company size by market share.
Best insurer for high-risk drivers: Direct Auto
A.M. Best A.M. Best analyzes an insurer’s financials, operating performance, business profile, and other factors to generate an opinion-based rating of a company’s financial and credit strength. Ratings range from A++ (exceptional) to D (poor). | A |
---|---|
IQ Score The Insurify Quality (IQ) Score uses more than 15 criteria to objectively rate insurance companies on a one-to-ten scale. The Insurify editorial team researches insurer data to determine the final scores. | 7.3 /10 |
Liability Only Liability-only insurance, sometimes called minimum-coverage insurance, pays for bodily injury and property damage to others in an accident the policyholder causes. It does not pay for the insured’s own damages. | $54/mo |
Full Coverage Full-coverage car insurance generally includes liability, collision, and comprehensive coverage, and may include other optional coverages such as uninsured motorist coverage. Collision covers a policyholder’s repair or replacement costs in case of an accident. Comprehensive covers damages caused by non-accident events. The average quote displayed here reflects policies with the following coverage limits: $50,000 bodily injury liability per person; $100,000 bodily injury liability per accident; $50,00 property damage liability per accident; $1,000 collision deductible; and a $1,000 comprehensive deductible. | $108/mo |
Drivers appreciate the initial low rates and the roadside assistance but dislike the significant rate increases and poor customer service.
Drivers appreciate the initial low rates and the roadside assistance but dislike the significant rate increases and poor customer service.
Charles
October 29, 2024
Desire for Better Discounts for Good Drivers
Marjorie
October 29, 2024
Used to be great, but now not so good.
Janell
October 29, 2024
Insurance Rates
Direct Auto specializes in high-risk drivers, offering coverage to motorists even if they have a spotty driving record. Plus, it advertises low down payments, flexible payment schedules, and the ability to pay with cash at a Direct Auto location, so drivers without credit cards or checking accounts can still pay their premiums.
25% active military discount
Offers SR-22 certification for drivers with previous infractions
High complaint volume with the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC)
Relatively few coverage options compared to competitors
Best insurer for young drivers: Erie
User Reviews | 4.1 |
---|---|
IQ Score The Insurify Quality (IQ) Score uses more than 15 criteria to objectively rate insurance companies on a one-to-ten scale. The Insurify editorial team researches insurer data to determine the final scores. | 9.0 /10 |
Liability Only Liability-only insurance, sometimes called minimum-coverage insurance, pays for bodily injury and property damage to others in an accident the policyholder causes. It does not pay for the insured’s own damages. | $42/mo |
Full Coverage Full-coverage car insurance generally includes liability, collision, and comprehensive coverage, and may include other optional coverages such as uninsured motorist coverage. Collision covers a policyholder’s repair or replacement costs in case of an accident. Comprehensive covers damages caused by non-accident events. The average quote displayed here reflects policies with the following coverage limits: $50,000 bodily injury liability per person; $100,000 bodily injury liability per accident; $50,00 property damage liability per accident; $1,000 collision deductible; and a $1,000 comprehensive deductible. | $64/mo |
Drivers appreciate the excellent customer service, fair pricing, and responsive assistance. However, some are unhappy with unexpected rate increases and policy cancellations.
Drivers appreciate the excellent customer service, fair pricing, and responsive assistance. However, some are unhappy with unexpected rate increases and policy cancellations.
Satina
October 28, 2024
Erie Insurance Unreliable
Lana
October 25, 2024
Expensive but Efficient Company
Shannon
October 19, 2024
Could be Better
Erie is touted as one of the best car insurance companies for customer service, as it consistently earns above-average J.D. Power customer satisfaction ratings. Its special rate lock product can help keep insurance costs low over time.
Second-best J.D. Power rating for customer satisfaction[2]
Can lock in rate against future price increases
Poor digital experience rating from J.D. Power
Only available in a dozen states and Washington, D.C.
Best insurer for full coverage: Nationwide
User Reviews | 4.4 |
---|---|
IQ Score The Insurify Quality (IQ) Score uses more than 15 criteria to objectively rate insurance companies on a one-to-ten scale. The Insurify editorial team researches insurer data to determine the final scores. | 8.7 /10 |
Full Coverage Full-coverage car insurance generally includes liability, collision, and comprehensive coverage, and may include other optional coverages such as uninsured motorist coverage. Collision covers a policyholder’s repair or replacement costs in case of an accident. Comprehensive covers damages caused by non-accident events. The average quote displayed here reflects policies with the following coverage limits: $50,000 bodily injury liability per person; $100,000 bodily injury liability per accident; $50,00 property damage liability per accident; $1,000 collision deductible; and a $1,000 comprehensive deductible. | $64/mo |
Drivers appreciate the excellent coverage, reliable claims process, and good initial rates but dislike the frequent price increases.
Drivers appreciate the excellent coverage, reliable claims process, and good initial rates but dislike the frequent price increases.
Ashley
October 29, 2024
Great company
Keirh
October 28, 2024
Unsatisfactory Service
Earl
October 28, 2024
I was upset that I received a non-renewal letter over two issues that were resolved a year prior. My local representative resolved the issue quickly.
Nationwide is the 10th-largest insurer in the country and one of the most-recognized insurance brands. Drivers can add cost-saving products, like vanishing deductible, physical damage deductible waiver, and accident forgiveness, to their Nationwide policies for ultimate protection.
Vanishing deductible option
Low volume of complaints with the NAIC
Rideshare coverage not available
Poor J.D. Power rating for claims satisfaction[2]
How to get the cheapest car insurance in Greensboro
“The best way to ensure customers get the right amount of coverage for the lowest price is to have a discussion [with an insurance agent] regarding their risk profile,” says Carla Bluitt, agency owner of the Bluitt & Associates Agency in Greensboro. This includes things like the type of car you’re driving, how many drivers there are, what their driving histories look like, and more.
Here are some tips to help Greensboro drivers save on car insurance:
Ask about discounts. Look for insurers that offer a wide range of discount options, especially ones that might be relevant for you.
Increase your deductible. Choose the plan with the highest comprehensive and collision deductibles you can afford to pay out of pocket, since this typically comes with lower premiums.
Review your policy. Consider whether you need to carry full coverage on older cars, especially if you’d be able to pay out of pocket to replace them after a total loss.
Shop for quotes. Get quotes from multiple companies with the same coverage levels to find the best rates for your needs.
Cheapest liability-only car insurance in Greensboro: Midvale Home & Auto
North Carolina requires all drivers to purchase a minimum level of liability insurance coverage for each car. It’s important to note that minimum liability coverage only provides payouts to other people if you injure someone else or damage their property. It doesn’t do anything to protect you or your car. But because it’s such a bare-bones auto insurance policy type, it’s generally cheaper than policies with additional coverages.
Liability insurance in Greensboro costs an average of $64 per month. Here are the cheapest insurers in Greensboro for liability-only insurance.
Insurance Company ▲▼ | Average Monthly Quote ▲▼ |
---|---|
Midvale Home & Auto | $34 |
Erie | $42 |
Nationwide | $42 |
GEICO | $48 |
Liberty Mutual | $51 |
Travelers | $53 |
Direct Auto | $54 |
Safeco | $54 |
Dairyland | $55 |
Allstate | $57 |
Progressive | $58 |
National General | $65 |
State Farm | $68 |
Cheapest full-coverage car insurance in Greensboro: Erie
“Full coverage” isn’t an exact term, but it generally means purchasing optional comprehensive and collision coverages, which pay for damages to your car, regardless of fault. If you’re paying off a car loan or lease, most lenders require you to purchase a full-coverage policy, but it’s your choice whether to keep the coverage or drop it once you pay off your loan.
Greensboro drivers pay a monthly average of $97 for full coverage.
If you’re interested in full-coverage car insurance, check out the insurers with the lowest rates for this type of policy in Greensboro.
Insurance Company ▲▼ | Average Monthly Quote ▲▼ |
---|---|
Erie | $64 |
Nationwide | $64 |
Midvale Home & Auto | $70 |
GEICO | $73 |
Travelers | $80 |
Allstate | $87 |
Progressive | $89 |
State Farm | $104 |
Direct Auto | $108 |
Safeco | $115 |
National General | $117 |
Liberty Mutual | $185 |
Dairyland | $259 |
Cheapest recent rates near Greensboro, North Carolina
Recent Greensboro, North Carolina car insurance prices for Hyundai, Ford, Toyota , and more.
*Quotes generated for Insurify users in and around Greensboro, North Carolina within the last 10 days. Last updated on October 30, 2024
*Quotes generated for Insurify users in and around Greensboro, North Carolina within the last 10 days. Last updated on October 30, 2024
Car insurance requirements in North Carolina
North Carolina is a tort liability state — also called an at-fault state — meaning you have the right to sue other drivers who injure you or damage your property if they cause a collision, and vice versa.[3] North Carolina requires drivers to carry a minimum amount of liability insurance to pay for damages and injuries they cause.
Here’s how much liability car insurance you need to legally drive in Greensboro:[4]
Bodily injury liability
$30,000 per person and $60,000 per accident
Property damage liability
$25,000 per accident
As of Jan. 1, 2025, North Carolina's minimum car insurance requirements will increase. The new requirements will be:
$50,000 per person bodily injury liability
$100,000 per accident bodily injury liability
$50,000 for property damage
A minimum liability-only policy offers the lowest rate in most cases, but it won’t give you a full range of protection. Here are some other common types of car insurance coverage that you might consider adding, depending on your situation:
Collision coverage
Collision insurance pays for damage to your car if you hit another vehicle or an object, like a mailbox or pole.
Comprehensive coverage
Comprehensive insurance pays for damage to your car from non-accident sources, such as falling tree limbs, riots, or even animal-car collisions.
Underinsured/uninsured motorist coverage
Uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage pays for damage to your car and medical bills if you’re a victim of a hit-and-run driver or if the driver doesn’t have enough insurance.
Medical payments/personal injury protection (PIP) coverage
Medical payments coverage pays for medical bills (and other expenses, in PIP’s case) for you and your passengers if you’re involved in a collision.
Cheapest car insurance for drivers with an incident
Car insurance companies generally check your driving record, available on file with the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles, when you apply for a policy. If the insurer finds an incident on your report — such as a speeding ticket, DUI, or at-fault accident — it may charge you more for a policy or even decline you coverage altogether.[5]
Here are the cheapest Greensboro car insurance companies for each incident, based on Insurify data, to help you find the best coverage.
Cheapest car insurance for drivers with a speeding ticket
Speeding was a factor in about one out of every three car-accident-related deaths in 2021, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.[6] Because speeding can be fatal, insurers charge higher rates for people with a demonstrated history of speeding.
But you may not see a high increase in your rates after a speeding ticket in Greensboro compared to other infractions. Greensboro drivers with a speeding ticket pay $99 per month for liability coverage and $151 for full coverage, on average.
The table below shows the cheapest car insurance companies after a speeding ticket in the city.
Insurance Company ▲▼ | Clean Driving Record ▲▼ | With Speeding Ticket ▲▼ |
---|---|---|
Erie | $42 | $59 |
Nationwide | $42 | $58 |
GEICO | $48 | $66 |
Liberty Mutual | $51 | $75 |
Travelers | $53 | $73 |
Direct Auto | $54 | $74 |
Safeco | $54 | $75 |
Dairyland | $55 | $75 |
Allstate | $57 | $78 |
Progressive | $58 | $79 |
National General | $65 | $89 |
State Farm | $68 | $92 |
Cheapest car insurance for drivers with an at-fault accident
An at-fault accident on your record will likely increase your rates, unless you included accident forgiveness in your auto insurance policy.[5] After an at-fault accident, your risk for another accident increases, and insurers offset your high-risk driver status by raising your premiums.
Liability insurance costs an average of $106 per month for drivers in Greensboro with an accident. The table below shows the average rates insurers charge Greensboro drivers with an at-fault accident on their driving record.
Insurance Company ▲▼ | Clean Driving Record ▲▼ | With Accident ▲▼ |
---|---|---|
Erie | $42 | $63 |
Nationwide | $42 | $62 |
GEICO | $48 | $70 |
Liberty Mutual | $51 | $79 |
Travelers | $53 | $78 |
Direct Auto | $54 | $80 |
Safeco | $54 | $77 |
Dairyland | $55 | $80 |
Allstate | $57 | $83 |
Progressive | $58 | $86 |
National General | $65 | $95 |
State Farm | $68 | $99 |
Cheapest car insurance for drivers with a DUI
Driving under the influence is one of the most serious driving offenses, and 3,848 people died in crashes involving an impaired driver between 2009 and 2018, according to 2020 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data.[7] Because of the high risk of loss, drivers with a DUI typically experience the highest rates out of any driver profile. It can be tough in this situation to even find coverage, meaning you might have to resort to an expensive policy from a specialty high-risk insurance company.
Greensboro drivers with a DUI pay an average of $116 per month for minimum-coverage policies. That price jumps to $176 per month for full coverage.
The table below shows the cheapest car insurance companies in Greensboro for drivers with a DUI on their record.
Insurance Company ▲▼ | Clean Driving Record ▲▼ | With DUI ▲▼ |
---|---|---|
Erie | $42 | $73 |
Nationwide | $42 | $73 |
GEICO | $48 | $83 |
Liberty Mutual | $51 | $88 |
Travelers | $53 | $92 |
Direct Auto | $54 | $94 |
Safeco | $54 | $94 |
Dairyland | $55 | $95 |
Allstate | $57 | $99 |
Progressive | $58 | $101 |
National General | $65 | $113 |
State Farm | $68 | $118 |
Cheapest car insurance for seniors
Car insurance companies also factor your age into account, as it can affect your likelihood of getting into an accident. Rates tend to go down after age 35 as you get more experience. But by the time you reach age 70, rates may start to increase again due to decreased reaction times, eyesight, and hearing capabilities.[8]
Despite this, senior drivers in Greensboro pay low average rates for car insurance compared to young drivers. Liability insurance costs an average of $53 per month for senior drivers in Greensboro.
The table below shows the cheapest car insurance companies in the city for senior drivers.
Insurance Company ▲▼ | Liability Only ▲▼ | Full Coverage ▲▼ |
---|---|---|
Nationwide | $31 | $48 |
Erie | $32 | $48 |
GEICO | $38 | $58 |
Direct Auto | $42 | $85 |
Progressive | $42 | $64 |
Travelers | $42 | $63 |
Liberty Mutual | $43 | $155 |
Dairyland | $44 | $207 |
Safeco | $45 | $97 |
Allstate | $46 | $70 |
National General | $50 | $90 |
State Farm | $53 | $81 |
Cheapest car insurance for teens
Teenagers, on the other hand, have very sharp physical skills but very little experience driving. Teenagers are often at much higher risk of getting into an accident for this reason, and that’s why insurance companies charge younger drivers higher premiums.[9]
Teen drivers in Greensboro pay monthly averages of $106 for liability coverage and $161 for full coverage.
But teens still have plenty of options to find affordable coverage. You can stay on your parents’ insurance plan for a few years, drive a car with higher safety ratings, and look for student-centric discounts.
Here are the car insurance companies in Greensboro with the cheapest rates for teen drivers.
Insurance Company ▲▼ | Liability Only ▲▼ | Full Coverage ▲▼ |
---|---|---|
Erie | $69 | $105 |
Nationwide | $71 | $108 |
GEICO | $74 | $113 |
Dairyland | $88 | $415 |
Liberty Mutual | $88 | $320 |
Travelers | $93 | $141 |
Direct Auto | $96 | $192 |
Allstate | $98 | $150 |
Progressive | $101 | $155 |
Safeco | $106 | $225 |
State Farm | $113 | $173 |
National General | $125 | $226 |
Greensboro car insurance quotes by credit tier
About 95% of car insurance companies look at your credit history when deciding how much to charge you for a policy.[10] If you have an excellent or good credit score, you’ll typically qualify for much lower rates on the same policy compared to someone with a poor credit score.
Here’s how much insurers charge Greensboro residents, on average, according to their credit tier:
Rates by Credit Tier
Is car insurance more expensive in Greensboro?
“Comparatively speaking, automobile insurance in North Carolina is less expensive than the rest of the country,” says Bluitt. There can be a few reasons for this.
“North Carolina is one of the few states that has a bureau to administer property and casualty rates for automobile insurance.” This helps keep prices low since the state government needs to approve rate increases.
“Fortunately, we are not a coastal territory, so we are less prone to major weather-related factors such as hurricanes but not immune,” says Bluitt. “We think of the tornado that impacted East Greensboro in 2018, and although not common, we do see storms that do have an impact with falling trees, driving conditions, and more.”
More cities in North Carolina
Greensboro car insurance rates run about average for the state, according to Insurify data. Some of the more densely populated cities and ZIP codes in North Carolina, like Charlotte, have higher car insurance costs than Greensboro.
City ▲▼ | Full Coverage ▲▼ | Liability Only ▲▼ |
---|---|---|
Charlotte | $133 | $74 |
Fayetteville | $119 | $69 |
High Point | $100 | $62 |
Raleigh | $104 | $61 |
Greensboro car insurance FAQs
Have more questions about Greensboro car insurance? Check out the answers to common questions below and read Insurify’s guide on the average cost of car insurance in North Carolina.
How much is car insurance in Greensboro?
The average cost of car insurance in Greensboro is $64 per month for liability-only policies and $97 per month for full-coverage policies, according to Insurify data.
Which company has the cheapest car insurance in Greensboro?
Midvale Home & Auto has the cheapest car insurance in Greensboro, with monthly liability rates as low as $34. Erie and Nationwide also offer affordable coverage, with respective monthly liability rates of $42 and $42.
But the cheapest insurer for you will depend on many factors, such as your age, ZIP code, the type of car you drive, and the coverage levels you choose.
What are the best car insurance companies in Greensboro?
The best car insurance companies in Greensboro are Erie and State Farm. These insurers have high Insurify Quality Scores, excellent J.D. Power ratings in the southeast region, and strong AM Best financial strength ratings.
What factors affect the cost of car insurance in Greensboro?
Your age, driving history, vehicle, and ZIP code affect the cost of your car insurance in Greensboro. Furthermore, the city’s accident and car theft rates, plus severe weather occurrences, can influence how much Greensboro residents pay for car insurance.[9]
How much car insurance do you need in North Carolina?
North Carolina requires drivers to carry 30/60/25 minimum liability insurance limits. This translates to $30,000 per person and $60,000 per accident for bodily injury liability, plus $25,000 per accident for property damage liability.[4]
Methodology
Insurify data scientists analyzed more than 90 million quotes served to car insurance applicants in Insurify’s proprietary database to calculate the premium averages displayed on this page. These premiums are real quotes that come directly from Insurify’s 50+ partner insurance companies in all 50 states and Washington, D.C. Quote averages represent the median price for a quote across the given coverage level, driver subset, and geographic area.
Unless otherwise specified, quoted rates reflect the average cost for drivers between 20 and 70 years old with a clean driving record and average or better credit (a credit score of 600 or higher).
Liability-only premium averages correspond to policies with the following coverage limits:
- Bodily injury limits between state-minimum rates and $50,000 per person, $100,000 per accident
- Property damage limits between $10,000 and $50,000
- No additional coverage
- Comprehensive coverage with a $1,000 deductible
- Collision coverage with a $1,000 deductible
Quotes for Allstate, Farmers, GEICO, State Farm, and USAA are estimates based on Quadrant Information Services’ database of auto insurance rates.
Related articles
More cities in North Carolina
Sources
- North Carolina Rate Bureau. "Private Passenger Automobile FAQs."
- J.D. Power. "2023 U.S. Auto Insurance Study."
- Nolo. "North Carolina Auto Accident Laws."
- North Carolina Department of Transportation. "Insurance Requirements."
- III. "Do auto insurance premiums go up after a claim?."
- NHTSA. "Speeding and Aggressive Driving Prevention."
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. "Sobering Facts: Alcohol-Impaired Driving - North Carolina."
- III. "Senior driving safety and insurance tips."
- III. "What determines the price of an auto insurance policy?."
- NAIC. "Credit-Based Insurance Scores."
Lindsay VanSomeren is a freelance personal finance writer living in Suquamish, WA. Her work has appeared with FICO, Credit Karma, The Balance, and more. She enjoys helping people learn how to manage their money better so they can live the life they want.
3+ years producing insurance and personal finance content
Main architect of the Insurify Quality Score
Courtney’s deep personal finance knowledge extends beyond insurance to credit cards, consumer lending, and banking. She thrives on creating actionable content.
Featured in
Corporate communications director for Insurance Information Institute
20+ years in insurance and communications
As Director, Corporate Communications for Triple-I, Mark serves as the non-profit’s national spokesperson, sharing information and education on a wide array of insurance issues.