Compare auto Insurance prices

If you’re looking for affordable South Carolina car insurance, it pays to compare. Rates swing dramatically from one company to the next, so shopping around is crucial. To help, NerdWallet researched rates from the seven largest insurers in the state and found the three cheapest options for several types of drivers.

Below you’ll see where to get the best price depending on which category you fall into:

Cheapest for drivers with a military connection

If you’re an active member of the military or a veteran — or have an immediate family member who is — chances are good you’ll get a cheaper-than-average rate with USAA, an option that isn’t available to the general public. USAA is the cheapest auto insurance option for every driver type below, in many cases by a large amount. USAA customers also benefit from the insurer’s top-rated customer service.

Cheapest for good drivers

For drivers with no at-fault accidents, DUIs or moving violations.

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For those who qualify, the military-affiliated USAA notched by far the lowest estimate at $659 per year. For non-military folks, Geico is a solid option that has a superior-grade financial strength rating and touts savings of up to 26% for good drivers who’ve been accident-free for five years.

Cheapest for young drivers

For drivers in their early 20s.