🚗 Car insurance cost in Ohio (2026)

The estimated average is $1,677 per yearbelow the national average (-22% vs. the U.S. average of $2,150).

$1,677
Avg. car insurance
per year
#44
of 51 states
cheaper than avg
$2,150
U.S. average
per year
Midwest
Region

Ohio is home to about 11.8 million people, and car insurance here runs below the national average. Below, estimate a price for your own profile, then drill into your city — rates in a large metro like Columbus typically differ from smaller towns.

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Ohio car insurance estimator

Estimated$2,935/year

Starts from the Ohio average. Estimate only — get quotes to confirm.

Car insurance cost in Ohio cities

Estimated car insurance per year in major Ohio cities.
CityPopulationEst. car insurance
Columbus907,971$1,811
Cleveland362,656$1,744
Cincinnati309,317$1,744
Toledo265,304$1,744
Akron188,701$1,677
Dayton135,944$1,677

Ohio car insurance FAQ

How much is car insurance in Ohio?

The estimated average car insurance in Ohio is $1,677 per year, which is below the national average (-22% vs. the U.S. average of $2,150). Ohio ranks 44 of 51 states from most to least expensive.

Why is car insurance cheaper in Ohio?

Car insurance pricing in Ohio reflects local risk factors — weather and catastrophe exposure, accident/claim frequency, repair and medical costs, and state regulation. That’s why costs differ across the Midwest.

How can I save on car insurance in Ohio?

Compare at least three quotes from insurers active in Ohio, bundle policies, and re-shop every year. Use the calculator above to see how your profile changes the price.

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