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The average insurance rates for a Toyota Prius are $1,268 a year for full coverage insurance. Comprehensive costs on average $284 a year, collision insurance costs $494, and liability is estimated at $354. Buying just liability costs approximately $406 a year, and insurance for high-risk drivers costs around $2,738. Teens cost the most to insure at up to $4,670 a year.

Average premium for full coverage: $1,268

Policy rates by type of insurance:

Comprehensive $284
Collision $494
Liability $354

Prices are based on $500 comprehensive and collision deductibles, 30/60 bodily injury liability limits, and includes additional medical/uninsured motorist coverage. Prices are averaged for all 50 states and Prius trim levels.

Price Range Variability

Using a 40-year-old driver as an example, Toyota Prius insurance rates range from as low as $406 for just the minimum liability insurance to a high of $2,738 for a driver who requires high-risk insurance.

Liability Only $406
Full Coverage $1,268
High Risk $2,738

Urban vs. Rural Price Range

Living in a larger city can make a big difference on insurance rates. Rural areas are shown to have a lower frequency of physical damage claims than cities with more traffic congestion. The diagram below illustrates how rural and urban location affects car insurance rates.

Rural Areas $951
Small Cities $1,331
Large Cities $1,712

The examples above illustrate why it is important to get quotes based on a specific location and risk profile, instead of making a decision based on averaged prices.

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Additional Rate Analysis

The chart below illustrates average Toyota Prius insurance rates for different risk profiles and scenarios.

  • The cheapest rate after discounts is $727
  • Choosing higher $1,000 deductibles can save around $1,092 each year
  • The average rate for a good driver age 40 with $500 deductibles is $1,268
  • Selecting low $100 deductibles for comp and collision coverage will increase the cost to $1,612
  • Higher-risk drivers with serious driving violations could pay upwards of $2,738
  • Policy cost for full coverage for a 16-year-old driver may cost $4,670 each year

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Toyota Prius insurance cost comparison chart
Column chart showing Toyota Prius insurance rates range from $727 to $4,670 for full coverage

Insurance rates for a Toyota Prius also range considerably based on your risk profile, the model year and trim level, and policy deductibles and limits.

Older drivers with a clean driving record and high deductibles may pay as low as $1,200 annually on average, or $100 per month, for full coverage. Rates are much higher for teenagers, where even good drivers can expect to pay upwards of $4,600 a year. View Rates by Age

Your home state plays a big part in determining prices for Toyota Prius insurance prices. A good driver about age 40 could pay as low as $830 a year in states like Vermont, Wisconsin, and North Carolina, or have to pay at least $1,710 on average in Michigan, New York, and Florida.

Toyota Prius Insurance Rates by State
State Premium Compared to U.S. Avg Percent Difference
Alabama $1,144 -$124 -9.8%
Alaska $974 -$294 -23.2%
Arizona $1,052 -$216 -17.0%
Arkansas $1,268 -$0 0.0%
California $1,446 $178 14.0%
Colorado $1,210 -$58 -4.6%
Connecticut $1,302 $34 2.7%
Delaware $1,434 $166 13.1%
Florida $1,584 $316 24.9%
Georgia $1,170 -$98 -7.7%
Hawaii $912 -$356 -28.1%
Idaho $860 -$408 -32.2%
Illinois $944 -$324 -25.6%
Indiana $954 -$314 -24.8%
Iowa $854 -$414 -32.6%
Kansas $1,204 -$64 -5.0%
Kentucky $1,728 $460 36.3%
Louisiana $1,876 $608 47.9%
Maine $784 -$484 -38.2%
Maryland $1,046 -$222 -17.5%
Massachusetts $1,012 -$256 -20.2%
Michigan $2,200 $932 73.5%
Minnesota $1,062 -$206 -16.2%
Mississippi $1,518 $250 19.7%
Missouri $1,126 -$142 -11.2%
Montana $1,362 $94 7.4%
Nebraska $998 -$270 -21.3%
Nevada $1,520 $252 19.9%
New Hampshire $912 -$356 -28.1%
New Jersey $1,418 $150 11.8%
New Mexico $1,122 -$146 -11.5%
New York $1,334 $66 5.2%
North Carolina $730 -$538 -42.4%
North Dakota $1,038 -$230 -18.1%
Ohio $874 -$394 -31.1%
Oklahoma $1,300 $32 2.5%
Oregon $1,162 -$106 -8.4%
Pennsylvania $1,208 -$60 -4.7%
Rhode Island $1,690 $422 33.3%
South Carolina $1,150 -$118 -9.3%
South Dakota $1,070 -$198 -15.6%
Tennessee $1,108 -$160 -12.6%
Texas $1,528 $260 20.5%
Utah $938 -$330 -26.0%
Vermont $866 -$402 -31.7%
Virginia $758 -$510 -40.2%
Washington $980 -$288 -22.7%
West Virginia $1,162 -$106 -8.4%
Wisconsin $874 -$394 -31.1%
Wyoming $1,128 -$140 -11.0%

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Toyota Prius insurance rates by U.S. city

Choosing higher comprehensive and collision insurance deductibles can save as much as $520 annually, while buying higher liability limits will cost you more. Switching from a 50/100 limit to a 250/500 limit will raise rates by up to $318 more per year. View Rates by Deductible or Liability Limit

If you have a few points on your driving record or tend to cause accidents, you are probably paying at a minimum $1,500 to $2,100 extra every year, depending on your age. A high-risk auto insurance policy ranges from 45% to 132% more than the average policy. View High Risk Driver Rates

Toyota Prius Insurance Rates by Model Year
Model Year Comprehensive Collision Liability Total Premium
2024 Toyota Prius $294 $506 $338 $1,274
2023 Toyota Prius $284 $494 $354 $1,268
2022 Toyota Prius $274 $474 $364 $1,248
2021 Toyota Prius $260 $458 $376 $1,230
2020 Toyota Prius $250 $424 $384 $1,194
2019 Toyota Prius $240 $400 $388 $1,164
2018 Toyota Prius $230 $358 $390 $1,114
2017 Toyota Prius $214 $330 $390 $1,070
2016 Toyota Prius $206 $310 $394 $1,046
2015 Toyota Prius $202 $288 $402 $1,028
2014 Toyota Prius $186 $268 $402 $992
2013 Toyota Prius $182 $244 $406 $968
2012 Toyota Prius $170 $222 $402 $930
2011 Toyota Prius $160 $202 $402 $900
2010 Toyota Prius $154 $182 $398 $870
2009 Toyota Prius $152 $178 $390 $856
2008 Toyota Prius $150 $168 $384 $838
2007 Toyota Prius $138 $160 $380 $814
2006 Toyota Prius $132 $152 $376 $796

Rates are averaged for all Toyota Prius models and trim levels. Rates assume a 40-year-old male driver, full coverage with $500 deductibles, and a clean driving record.

How to Find Affordable Toyota Prius Insurance

Finding cheaper rates on insurance for a Toyota Prius takes having a decent driving record, maintaining good credit, being claim-free, and determing if full coverage is necessary. Set aside time to shop around at every other renewal by getting price quotes from direct insurance companies like GEICO, Progressive, and Esurance, and also from local independent and exclusive agents.

The following items are a brief review of the concepts that were raised in the charts and tables above.

  • Drivers considered higher risk with DUI or reckless driving convictions pay an average of $1,470 more each year than a driver with a clean driving record
  • 16 to 18-year-old drivers pay the highest rates, possibly costing $389 each month for full coverage
  • It is possible to save as much as $150 per year just by quoting early and online
  • Increasing comprehensive and collision deductibles can save around $525 each year
  • It is possible to save as much as $150 per year just by quoting early and online

Rates by Driver Age

Toyota Prius Insurance Rates by Driver Age
Driver Age Premium
16 $4,670
20 $2,914
30 $1,326
40 $1,268
50 $1,158
60 $1,136

Full coverage, $500 deductibles

Rates by Deductible

Toyota Prius Insurance Rates with Different Deductibles
Deductible Premium
$100 $1,612
$250 $1,454
$500 $1,268
$1,000 $1,092

Full coverage, driver age 40

Rates by Liability Limit

Toyota Prius Insurance Rates with Different Liability Limits
Liability Limit Premium
30/60 $1,268
50/100 $1,339
100/300 $1,427
250/500 $1,657
100 CSL $1,374
300 CSL $1,569
500 CSL $1,711

Full coverage, driver age 40

Rates for High Risk Drivers

Toyota Prius Insurance Rates for High Risk Drivers
Age Premium
16 $6,674
20 $4,634
30 $2,804
40 $2,738
50 $2,608
60 $2,584

Full coverage, $500 deductibles, two speeding tickets, and one at-fault accident

If a financial responsibility filing is required, the additional charge below may also apply.

SR-22 Surcharge $176

Potential Rate Discounts

If you qualify for discounts, you may save the amounts shown below.

Discount Savings
Multi-policy $68
Multi-vehicle $66
Homeowner $18
5-yr Accident Free $94
5-yr Claim Free $82
Paid in Full/EFT $59
Advance Quote $63
Online Quote $91
Total Discounts $541
Rate after discounts $727

Discounts are estimated and may not be available from every company or in every state.

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