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2026 Vermont Car Insurance Calculator

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Vermont state flag — 2026 car insurance rates

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$126
per month
$1,512
per year
Updated July 1, 2026

Local insurance tip

Vermont has the lowest uninsured driver rate of any state in the country (estimated below 7%), which keeps UM claims rare and premiums low. The most meaningful way Vermont drivers can reduce their premium further is to increase their deductibles on collision and comprehensive coverage. Given Vermont's low claim environment, higher deductibles represent a favorable tradeoff for most drivers with an emergency fund.

Cost Breakdown

Average Monthly Insurance Rate by Coverage Level
CoverageMonthlyDescription
VT minimum$59Legal bare minimum (liability only)
Standard liability$95High Liability, no physical damage
Full coverage$126Comprehensive ($500 ded.)
Premium protection$171Max liability ($250 ded.)
Average Monthly Insurance Rate by Age Group
AgeRiskMonthly
16-19Very high$372
20-24High$208
25-54Standard$126
55-69Low$120
70+Moderate$158
Average Monthly Insurance Rate by Driving History
ViolationRiskMonthly
CleanStandard$126
Speeding TicketModerate$154
At-Fault AccidentHigh$186
DUI / DWIVery high$359

Vermont Snapshot · July 2026

Vermont Car Insurance Rates by County July 2026

$126/mo

State avg (-49% US AVG)

#50

National Rank

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County Spread

Rate by Neighboring States (4)

Average Monthly Insurance Rate by State
RankStateMonthly Population
1New York$434+244%19,299,174
2Massachusetts$170+35%6,525,909
3New Hampshire$133+6%1,316,100
4Vermont$126618,420

State Insight

Vermont is the most affordable of its neighbors by a wide margin outside New Hampshire. New York is dramatically more expensive, nearly three and a half times Vermont's average, one of the starkest neighboring state contrasts in the country. Massachusetts sits well above Vermont despite being considered affordable regionally. New Hampshire is the closest neighbor in cost, the two states forming the most affordable pair in New England.

Rate by Cities (Top 10)

Average Monthly Insurance Rate by City
RankCityMonthly Population
1Bennington$129+2%14,851
2Saint Albans$127+1%14,449
3Rutland$12620,802
4Burlington$125-1%38,299
5Milton$125-1%12,942
6Essex Junction$124-2%19,710
7Brattleboro$124-2%16,820
8Colchester$123-2%15,373
9South Burlington$122-3%17,593
10Barre$116-8%17,169

Compared to VT avg ($126)

City Insight

Vermont's city rates are the most compressed of any state in the country. The spread from Barre at the low end to Bennington at the high end is minimal. Burlington sits right at the state average despite being the largest city, a reflection of Vermont's uniformly low-litigation environment regardless of urban concentration.

Rate by Counties (14)

Average Monthly Insurance Rate by County
RankCountyMonthly Population
1Orleans$134+6%27,211
2Essex$134+6%6,637
3Caledonia$131+4%30,520
4Bennington$128+2%36,663
5Franklin$128+2%45,776
6Lamoille$128+2%23,886
7Rutland$127+1%62,713
8Addison$12635,576
9Windham$125-1%44,111
10Chittenden$125-1%152,623
11Grand Isle$125-1%6,970
12Windsor$124-2%56,908
13Orange$124-2%28,538
14Washington$122-3%60,288

Compared to VT avg ($126)

County Insight

The county spread is equally narrow, with Essex and Orleans counties in the Northeast Kingdom sitting modestly at the top. Washington County anchors the most affordable tier. The near-uniformity across all 14 counties reflects Vermont's consistently rural, low-claim character throughout the state.

What Every Vermont Driver Needs To Know

What are the minimum car insurance requirements in VT for 2026?

Vermont requires 25/50/10 liability minimums, plus $50,000/$100,000 in Uninsured Motorist coverage and $10,000/$20,000 in Underinsured Motorist coverage. Vermont does not require PIP, but the mandatory UM and UIM requirements provide meaningful baseline protection for Vermont drivers.

Does Vermont require Uninsured Motorist coverage?

Yes, Vermont mandates both Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist coverage. Given that Vermont already has the lowest uninsured driver rate in the country, the practical risk being covered is relatively low, but the mandate ensures uniform baseline protection and contributes to Vermont's overall low-claim insurance environment.

Why is Vermont so affordable for auto insurance?

Vermont benefits from a combination of factors that keep insurance costs low: a very low uninsured driver rate, low population density that reduces accident frequency, a less litigious legal culture than neighboring New England states and relatively low vehicle theft rates. These factors combine to make Vermont one of the most favorable insurance environments in the country, particularly for rural drivers.

What are the penalties for driving uninsured in Vermont?

Driving without insurance in Vermont results in a fine of up to $500 for a first offense and license suspension. Reinstatement requires proof of current insurance and payment of a reinstatement fee. Vermont uses an electronic verification system tied to vehicle registration renewals. Given Vermont's already low uninsured rate, enforcement is consistent and lapses are reliably detected.

Sources: Vermont DMV