Best cheap car insurance in Dallas (2024)

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Updated May 13, 2024

The average cost of car insurance in Dallas, Texas is above the national average, so many drivers may be interested in finding cheap car insurance. The average annual auto insurance premium in Dallas is $2,163 or $180 monthly. This is more than 7 percent over than the national average of $2,014. For minimum coverage, the average annual premium in Dallas is $616 compared to $622 nationally.

According to Bankrate’s 2023 study of quoted annual premiums, the cheapest car insurance companies in Dallas include State Farm, Geico and Esurance. All three of these carriers offer average rates in Dallas below the city average.

Best cheap car insurance companies in Dallas

Drivers in the Lone Star State have many insurance companies to choose from, but we found that some of the cheapest car insurance in Dallas is offered by State Farm, Geico, Esurance, USAA and Mercury, according to rates provided by Quadrant Information Services.

In addition to cheap rates, these providers also generally performed well in third-party industry assessments like the 2022 J.D. Power Auto Insurance Study. These carriers have strong AM Best ratings for financial strength as well as robust coverage options, varied discounts and user-friendly digital tools. All these metrics were considered when assigning each carrier a Bankrate Score. With a maximum Score of 5.0, the Bankrate Score may help shoppers better identify which insurance companies could meet their needs. If you’re looking for the best cheap car insurance in Dallas, you might start with a quote from these companies:

*USAA is not officially ranked by J.D. Power due to eligibility restrictions.

State Farm

On top of having some of the least expensive rates for full coverage insurance on our list, State Farm policyholders may also save on their auto insurance with the company’s extensive list of discounts. State Farm extends potential discounts for good students, being accident-free, insuring multiple vehicles, having a vehicle with safety features and more. Additionally, State Farm has two safe driver rewards programs, Steer Clear for drivers under 25 and for drivers over 25. Although State Farm scores well on many metrics, the company may not have as many optional policy add-ons as other carriers on this list, including no gap insurance.

Learn more: State Farm Insurance review

Geico

Geico is well-known for offering cheap car insurance and several unique discounts. The carrier is one of the least expensive on our list for minimum coverage, and policyholders may extend their savings opportunities with discounts for military personnel, federal employees, good students, emergency deployment and being accident-free. Although the company has only three advertised add-on coverage options, Geico does have a highly-rated mobile app where policyholders can request roadside assistance, view ID cards and get repair estimates.

Learn more: Geico Insurance review

Esurance

Esurance is a fully digital insurance company backed by Allstate. It offers a full host of online and mobile resources to manage your policy and file claims virtually. While these digital resources may be convenient for some, those who prefer working with agents in person may not enjoy the experience as much. Although Esurance is not rated by J.D. Power, it does hold an A+ (Superior) rating from AM Best for financial strength. Esurance may not be the best option for drivers looking for discounts, but it does offer its DriveSense telematics program and a potential discount for bundling auto and renters policies.

Learn more: Esurance Insurance review

USAA

USAA is consistently rated highly by third-party organizations like J.D. Power, but you must be affiliated with the military to qualify, which may limit eligibility for many drivers. In addition to offering some of the cheapest rates in Dallas, USAA extends a number of potential discounts to policyholders including savings for garaging a vehicle on base, maintaining a clean driving record and bundling with a home or renters insurance policy. USAA may not offer as many options for policy customization as some other carriers, but it does offer roadside assistance, rental reimbursement and car replacement assistance.

Learn more: USAA Insurance review

Mercury

Mercury offers a strong local agent presence in the 11 states where the company operates. Mercury offers all the standard auto insurance coverage types as well as rental car reimbursement, ridesharing coverage and underinsured and uninsured motorist coverage. While its average rates may be higher than others on our list, its premiums are still well below Dallas and national averages. Mercury has online and mobile resources for applications and policy management but not for claims filing. Mercury policyholders may save on their premium with an extensive list of potential discounts including anti-theft features, good student, multi-car and its RealDrive telematics program.

Learn more: Mercury Insurance review

How to get and keep the cheapest car insurance in Dallas

Finding cheap car insurance rates may be great news for your wallet, but maintaining low rates typically takes ongoing work and smart driving. The following tips could help you find cheap rates and maintain them over time.

• To find cheap rates, shop around: To get cheap rates, most insurance professionals recommend shopping around and comparing quotes from multiple carriers. Car insurance rates may vary based on your personal factors, so comparing quotes may be the best way to find cheap rates for your circumstances.
• To keep cheap rates, take advantage of discounts: Most insurance providers offer discounts for a variety of reasons. The most common discounts include “good driver” discounts that reward drivers for going extended periods of time without an accident or traffic violation. Many insurers will also offer a discount for enrolling in autopay that will automatically deduct payments from your bank account or for choosing to make payments on a bi-annual or annual basis. In some cases, you can find discounts for affiliations like military or alumni discounts, bundling auto insurance with other protection like homeowners insurance, or for enrolling in driving courses to show dedication to improving your driving skills.

Methodology

Bankrate utilizes Quadrant Information Services to analyze 2023 rates for ZIP codes and carriers in all 50 states and Washington, D.C. Rates are weighted based on the population density in each geographic region. Quoted rates are based on a 40-year-old male and female driver with a clean driving record, good credit and the following full coverage limits:

• $100,000 bodily injury liability per person
• $300,000 bodily injury liability per accident
• $50,000 property damage liability per accident
• $100,000 uninsured motorist bodily injury per person
• $300,000 uninsured motorist bodily injury per accident
• $500 collision deductible
• $500 comprehensive deductible

To determine minimum coverage limits, Bankrate used minimum coverage that meets each state’s requirements. Our base profile drivers own a 2021 Toyota Camry, commute five days a week and drive 12,000 miles annually.

These are sample rates and should only be used for comparative purposes.

Bankrate Scores

Our 2024 Bankrate Score considers variables our insurance editorial team determined impacts policyholders’ experiences with an insurance company. These rating factors include a robust assessment of each company’s product availability, financial strength ratings, online capabilities and customer and claims support accessibility. Each factor was added to a category, and these categories were weighted in a tiered approach to analyze how companies perform in key customer-impacting categories.

• Cost & ratings50%

• Coverage & savings30%

• Support20%