Shopping for car insurance can be a real bummer. Rates depend on a variety of factors, including your driving record, location, marital status, and age, so cross-shopping between them can be a hassle.

The cheapest car insurance offers low rates but don’t skimp on coverage options.

Progressive is the best car insurance company in our analysis, earning 5 out 5 stars. Other top companies from our evaluation are Travelers, Geico, Auto-Owners, Erie and USAA.

NerdWallet’s analysis ranks Travelers as the best car insurance company for 2024, followed by Auto-Owners and American Family. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our ...

Amy Danise is the staff Senior Insurance Editor for Buy Side. She has helped consumers understand insurance for more than two decades. Progressive, Travelers and Geico are among the best car insurance ...