Cheapest car insurance in South Carolina (2026)
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Scout's quick take
- Cheapest liability we found: State Farm at $43/mo for a clean-record 35-year-old
- South Carolina average matches national: $70/mo liability, $200/mo full coverage
- State minimum is 25/50/25; driving uninsured risks fines, license suspension, and SR-22 requirements
BudgetAutoRates affordability gauge: South Carolina premiums vs state median income. South Carolina premiums track the national average, so the needle sits mid-dial.
Cheapest companies in South Carolina, compared
| Company | Liability / mo | Full coverage / mo | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| State Farm | $43 | $124 | Overall cheapest |
| GEICO | $48 | $136 | Digital-first drivers |
| Progressive | $55 | $158 | High-risk / SR-22 |
| Allstate | $64 | $184 | Bundling home + auto |
| Farmers | $70 | $200 | Agent relationships |
| Liberty Mutual | $76 | $218 | Custom coverage add-ons |
Illustrative estimates for a clean-record 35-year-old, built from public rate benchmarks and our cost model, not quotes; see our methodology.
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South Carolina rates sit right at the national average. Let Scout find the low end.
Compare South Carolina RatesSouth Carolina minimum coverage: 25/50/25
South Carolina requires liability coverage on every registered vehicle. The legal floor:
- $25,000 bodily injury per person
- $50,000 bodily injury per accident
- $25,000 property damage per accident
Minimum coverage keeps you legal, not necessarily solvent: the average new truck costs more than $25,000 to replace, so one at-fault accident can outrun your property-damage limit.
UM/UMPD also required.
Minimums cross-checked against Insurance Information Institute and state DOI sources, July 2026; see our methodology. Rules change; verify current minimums with your state's Department of Insurance.
Rates by city
Premiums swing inside South Carolina: traffic density, claim frequency, and repair costs vary from ZIP to ZIP, so quote with your exact address. The largest metros in our South Carolina sample:
South Carolina questions, answered
Why is car insurance in South Carolina expensive?
Rates in South Carolina run right at the national average, at about $70/mo for liability and $200/mo for full coverage. Traffic density, weather claims, repair costs, and uninsured drivers all feed into local pricing, and comparing 3 or more quotes is the fastest way to come in under the state average.
What happens if I drive uninsured in South Carolina?
Penalties for driving without required coverage in South Carolina typically include fines, license and registration suspension, SR-22 filing requirements, and reinstatement fees, with exact amounts set by state law. A minimum-coverage policy usually costs less than the penalties. Verify current penalties with the South Carolina Department of Insurance, then let Scout find a policy that beats the paperwork.
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