Here you’ll learn everything you need to know to buy the best car insurance policy in Moscow for your particular situation. You’ll see which carriers are rated as the best car insurance companies for customer satisfaction and what the average car insurance rates are for your neighborhood.

You’ll also discover how much you can save from knowing how to make smart choices about coverage. And, find out how rates for Moscow drivers are affected by tickets, accidents and adding teen drivers.

Key Highlights
  • Auto-Owners Ins Co has the cheapest car insurance rates in Moscow, based on CarInsurance.com's rate analysis for three different coverage levels.
  • In Idaho comprehensive costs $160 and collision costs $501, on an average per year, according to a rate data analysis done by CarInsurance.com.
  • For state minimum coverage, the average cost in Moscow is $282.
  • You can save an average of $1,139 a year on a full coverage policy in Moscow by comparing price quotes from different car insurance companies.
  • If you get a speeding ticket in Moscow, your car insurance rates will go up by an average of 28%, or about $414 yearly.
The Research

How Much Does Car Insurance Cost in Moscow, ID?

We all know that the cost of car insurance varies depending on your individual needs. But how much does it actually costs? CarInsurance.com analysed major insurers including Geico, Progressive Insurance Company (Progressive), State Farm, Allstate Co. and others, to determine average Moscow coverage costs for different levels and types.

The average rate for Moscow drivers for a year of minimum coverage is $282 according to our rate analysis. If you increased your coverage to 50/100/50, you would pay just about $4.33 more a month, or $52 more a year.

You can get full coverage (100/300/100) by paying $60.00 more a month, or an additional $720 a year more than minimum-level coverage.

Tip iconAverage Auto Insurance Rates in Moscow, ID

The following data shows, what you can expect to pay for car insurance in Moscow, on average.

  • State Minimum Policy: $282 per year
  • Liability Coverage (50/100/50): $334 per year
  • Full Coverage (100/300/100): $1,002 per year

Who Has Cheapest Car Insurance in Moscow, Idaho?

Auto-Owners Ins Co and American Family Ins Co have the cheapest car insurance rates in Moscow, based on our rate analysis for three different coverage levels.

The driver profile is for age 40, with good credit and a clean driving record. You can see how major insurers rank for price in the chart below.

CompanyLiability Only - State Minimum BI/PDLiability Only - 50/100/50 BI/PDFull Coverage - 100/300/100 BI/PD - 500 Comp/Coll
USAA Casualty Ins Co$134$168$625
Auto-Owners Ins Co$149$216$687
GEICO General Ins Co$194$238$756
American Family Ins Co$199$303$818
State Farm Mutl Automobile Ins$211$279$890
Standard Fire Ins Co$338$420$837
Farmers Ins Co of Idaho$355$532$1,666
Allstate F&C Ins Co$367$416$1,765
Depositors Ins Co$384$417$870
Metropolitan P&C Ins Co$493$562$1,402

Who Has The Best Car Insurance in Moscow, ID?

Deciding who has the best car insurance to suit your needs depends on what is most important to you. For some it may be price, while others may value customer service the most. Still others may be looking for the convenience of mobile apps, or a company that offers the most car insurance discounts.

Below we list car insurance companies in Moscow, and who they are the best at serving, based on CarInsurance.com’s customer satisfaction survey of current policy holders and rate data analysis.

Best forCompany
ClaimsCSAA Insurance Group
Value/PriceThe General
Customer ServiceThe General
Websites/AppsFarmers
RecommendCSAA Insurance Group
Low Annual MileageState Farm Mutual Auto
Good StudentFarmers Ins Co Of ID
BundleAllstate F&C
Paid in FullAllstate F&C

How Much Car Insurance do I Need in Moscow, ID?

Below we’ll explain what coverage you need to drive legally, which is your state required minimum liability limits, and what types of car insurance you may need to be truly protected.

Minimum Car Insurance Requirements in Moscow, ID

Idaho car insurance laws require only that you insure yourself against bodily injury and property damage liability, so it’s your choice whether to add coverage for yourself, your passengers, and your vehicle.

If you have a newer model car, it makes sense to get comprehensive insurance and collision coverage. In Idaho, comprehensive costs $160 and collision costs $501, on an average per year, according to a rate data analysis done by CarInsurance.com.

These optional coverages come with a deductible. That’s the amount you pay before your insurance company pays. Typical deductibles amounts are $1,000, $500 and $250 – you choose which one you want. The higher the deductible is, the lower your rate will be.

The best car insurance coverage usually isn’t the cheapest. You may be used if you’re in an accident and your insurance doesn’t cover all of the damages. That means your home or savings could be in jeopardy.

To protect your assets, you should buy liability insurance in the following amounts:

  • $1,00,000 to pay for others’ medical bills
  • $3,00,000 to pay for injuries to others in an accident you cause
  • $1,00,000 to pay for damage to others’ property

You should also consider buying these optional coverages:

  • Comprehensive, which replaces stolen cars and covers damage to your car from floods, fire, hail, vandalism.
  • Collision, which pays for damage to your car from accidents.

Compare Car Insurance Quotes in Moscow, ID & Save Money

You can save an average of $1,139 annually on a full coverage policy in Moscow by comparing car insurance quotes, according to CarInsurance.com's rate analysis. While savings will depend on your particular circumstances, this shows that there is a significant benefit to shopping your policy.

Moscow, ID Car Insurance FAQ’s

How much does insurance go up after a speeding ticket in Moscow, ID?

A speeding ticket in Moscow will hike your car insurance rates by an average of 28% , or about $414 yearly. CarInsurance.com’s rate analysis shows how much more drivers in Moscow can expect to pay, on average, for speeding and other common violations.

Minor traffic violations, such as speeding, typically stay on your record for about three years, and you can expect to see the rate increase upon your policy renewal date. More severe infractions, such as DUI, typically stay on your record much longer.

Moscow drivers can expect to see a hike in their rates in the range of 31% for minor moving violations such as tailgating or blowing through a stop sign, 57% for more severe infractions such as DUI.

Below you’ll see how much rates increase, on average, for common traffic violations.

Remember, though, that because insurance companies assess risk differently, you can still save by comparison shopping, because one carrier may ding you a lot for a citation, while another may spike your rate by much less.

ViolationAverage rateRate after violation$ Increase% Increase
2 speeding tickets 11 mph or over$1,454$1,998$54437%
Careless driving$1,454$1,902$44831%
Distracted driving ticket$1,454$1,776$32222%
Driving without a license or permit$1,454$1,653$19914%
Driving without insurance$1,454$1,612$15811%
DUI/DWI first offense$1,454$2,267$81356%
DUI/DWI second offense$1,454$3,365$1,911131%
Failure to stop$1,454$1,776$32222%
Failure to yield$1,454$1,776$32222%
Following too closely$1,454$1,776$32222%
Improper turn$1,454$1,756$30221%
Improper/illegal pass$1,454$1,778$32422%
Operating a vehicle in a race (highway racing)$1,454$2,249$79555%
Reckless driving$1,454$2,183$72950%
Seatbelt infraction$1,454$1,604$15010%
Talking on cellphone ticket$1,454$1,751$29720%
Texting ticket$1,454$1,745$29120%

An accident will increase car insurance rates by 42% to 91%, on average, for drivers in Moscow. When you file a claim for an accident that's your fault, typically your car insurance rates will increase.

However, claims under your comprehensive coverage, if you have it as it’s optional, typically won’t trigger an increase. That’s because comprehensive claims are for damage insurers consider to be beyond your control, for instance due to hail, fire, flooding, falling objects or collisions with an animal.

The table below shows how much for drivers in Moscow can expect to pay for common car insurance claims.

AccidentAverage RateRate after claim$ Increase% Increase
1 At-fault property damage accident over $2K$1,454$2,128$67446%
1 At-fault property damage accident under $2K$1,454$2,067$61342%
2 At-fault property damage accident over $2k$1,454$2,778$1,32491%
At-fault bodily injury accident$1,454$2,212$75852%

In Moscow, adding a 16-year-old daughter to your policy will hike your rates by $1,210 annually, or 121% It's more for boys. Insuring your 16-year-old son will increase your yearly rate by $1,433, or 143% according to CarInsurance.com rate data.

Teen drivers are inexperienced, and are involved in more accidents than older drivers, according to federal research, and insurance companies categorize them as high-risk drivers, so they cost more to insure.

If you're insuring a teen driver of any age, you can get expert tips, more rate data by age and details from our “Parents guide to insuring a teen driver."

CarInsurance.com data show that for drivers in Moscow, your rate will go up by an average of $688 or 47%. If you're convicted of a serious offense, such as DUI or reckless driving, you may be required to have your insurance company file an SR-22 form on your behalf.

An SR-22 is a car insurance company’s guarantee to the state that you are carrying the legally mandated coverage. If you are required to have an SR-22 filed, your car insurance rates will increase.

Guide to car insurance (with rates) in cities of Idaho

Boise City $894/year
Caldwell $986/year
Idaho Falls $1,017/year
Meridian $898/year
Nampa $988/year
Pocatello $1,025/year