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Last updated: January 8, 2026

Progressive Car Insurance Pricing 2026

Progressive’s costs are cheaper than the national average.

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The Progressive Corporation is the second-largest auto insurance carrier in the U.S., with a reputation for innovation since 1937. It offers a variety of products, discounts and add-ons to help customers save money on their premiums, while maintaining strong financial stability.  Here’s an overview of what you can expect when insuring your vehicle with Progressive.

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Car Insurance Rates for Progressive Insurance Coverage

Progressive is often considered a more affordable option compared to many other major insurers. The average annual premium is $2,060, which is about 12 percent lower than the national average. The rate for individual drivers varies depending on several factors, including your driving history, location and type of coverage. Here are the average costs for various circumstances:

Coverage type/Driver ProfileProgressive avg. annual costNational avg. annual cost
Minimum coverage$702$722
Full coverage$2,060$2,356
Speeding ticket$2,631$2,730
DUI$2,816$4,461
At-fault accident$3,048$3,156
Low credit$3,524$4,126

To find the cheapest rates, compare quotes from two or three other car insurance companies in addition to Progressive.

Car Insurance Discounts

Discounts can help you save even more on Progressive’s already affordable rates. While availability may vary by state, here are some common options:

Discount typeQualificationsAverage discount
Multi-policyGet a discount for bundling multiple policies.7%
Multi-carList multiple vehicles on your policy and you’ll save.12%
Continuous InsuranceMaintain your insurance with Progressive without gaps or cancellations and save.Varies depending on how long you’ve been continuously insured
Teen driverBelieve it or not, you’ll get a discount when you add a teen driver to your policy. Discount applies after one year with Progressive.Varies
Good studentGet additional savings if the youngster on your policy earns at least a “B” average in school.Starts at 5%
Distant studentIf the student on your policy lives 100 miles away or more and does not use their vehicle while at school, you’ll get a discount.Varies
HomeownerEven if you do not buy Progressive homeowners insurance, you’ll receive a discount on your auto insurance just for owning a home.Varies
Online quoteSeek and receive a quote online, and you’ll get a discount on your premium.7%
Sign onlineSave when you sign official documents online.10%
PaperlessGet a discount when you opt to receive your documents via email.Varies
Pay in fullPay your policy in full upfront and save.Varies
Automatic paymentsReceive a lower rate when you set up automatic payments through your checking account, credit card, or debit card.Varies
Snapshot (telematics)This is a version of “usage-based insurance,” meaning you pay based on how much you drive.Average saving: $3221

FYI:

Snapshot is not available to drivers in California and the discount average excludes Hawaii and North Carolina. In addition, distant student, online quote, sign online, paperless, pay in full, and automatic payment discounts are not available in California.

Favorite Features

Accident Forgiveness

If your claim’s value is less than $500 as a result of a “small accident,” the company won’t raise your premium. If you’re at fault for a “large accident” where the claim exceeds $500, Progressive will forgive the first accident. To qualify for this perk, you’ll need to have been insured with Progressive for at least five years and be accident and violation-free during that time.

For an additional fee, you can purchase extra accident forgiveness, allowing for one accident to be forgiven each policy period. This add-on is not available in all states.

Deductible Savings Bank

Deductible Savings Bank is an optional add-on coverage that will slightly increase your policy’s cost, but worth considering for safe drivers. For each policy period without an accident of violation, Progressive will subtract $50 from your comprehensive or collision deductible. The reduced deductible applies at the start of each new policy period and can decline all the way to zero for safe drivers. Once a claim is filed the deductible resets to its original amount.

This program is available in all states except Alaska, California, Georgia, Hawaii, New York, and North Carolina.

Rideshare Insurance

Progressive’s rideshare insurance covers you when driving for companies like Uber and Lyft, ensuring your personal coverage is active even while waiting for a fare, whereas other insurance companies provide coverage only for the period between picking up a fare and dropping off a customer.

Progressive also offers deductible reimbursement to cover the difference between the ridesharing company’s insurance deductible and the deductible on your personal policy. For instance, if the policy provided by the ridesharing company has a $1,000 deductible and you have a $500 deductible via your personal policy, Progressive will cover the extra $500 difference.

Roadside Assistance

Progressive offers 24/7 roadside assistance through Agero, a driver assistance company that services over 80 million drivers nationwide. You can request roadside assistance on the Progressive smartphone app or by calling 1-800-776-4737. The service includes towing, winching, battery jump-start, battery charge for electric cars, lockout help, flat tire changes, and fuel delivery. Roadside assistance is available in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, though policy terms may vary.

Pet Injury Coverage

Progressive will cover up to $1,000 in veterinary costs if your pet is injured in a car accident. Since Pet Injury coverage is included as a part of collision insurance, no additional deductibles apply.

Virtual Assistance

You can use your Google Nest device to ask Progressive’s digital voice assistant a variety of insurance-related questions, including how to get a car insurance quote. You can activate this by saying, “Hey Google, talk to Progressive.” Additionally, you can log in to Facebook Messenger and chat with Progressive’s Flo chatbot to ask about your insurance and get a quote. This bot is designed to capture the personality and helpfulness of the company’s iconic spokesperson, Flo.

Rental Car Reimbursement

With Progressive’s rental car insurance, you can get a rental car and submit your receipts to Progressive for reimbursement after a covered accident. They typically reimburse your rental car fees for up to 30 or 45 days, at a daily limit of $40 to $70 per day, depending on your policy limits.

Custom Parts and Equipment Value

Custom parts and equipment (CPE) coverage helps pay to repair or replace items that you add to modify your car, like a stereo, navigation system, custom wheels, or even a paint job. CPE coverage typically has a $5,000 limit.

Loan/Lease Payoff

If you’re in a major accident, loan/lease payoff insurance will pay for the difference between your totaled car’s market price and the amount you have left on your loan for up to 25 percent of the car’s current value. It functions similarly to gap coverage.

Availability

Progressive provides auto coverage in every U.S. state as well as the District of Columbia.

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel your auto insurance anytime with Progressive. The best way to cancel your auto insurance with Progressive is to contact an agent or customer service representative by phone at 1-866-416-2003. Your cancellation can be immediate or scheduled for a later date.

Company Background

  • 1937: Cleveland-based lawyers Joseph Lewis and Jack Green founded the Progressive Mutual Insurance Company. They believed an auto insurance group would be a sound investment and innovated immediately by introducing the industry’s first drive-in claims location.
  • 1956: With around 40 employees and $2.6 million written in premiums, the company launched the first safe-driver program. This set a new industry standard by offering low rates to drivers without accidents.
  • 1964: Progressive expanded its programs, offering insurance for products such as motorcycles and scooters.
  • 1971: The company held its first public offering of stock. Motor home and commercial lines policies began.
  • 1988: In response to a passed California proposition that challenged high auto insurance rates, Progressive Chairman Peter B. Lewis, son of founder Joseph Lewis, called for the industry to give consumers what they pay for with their coverage while educating policyholders about the financial benefits of safe driving.
  • 1990s: Progressive focused on a “customer-driven strategy” offering immediate responses to claims, 24/7 customer service, buy-by-phone capabilities, and, later, online policy quotes and sales.
  • 2000s: While consumer-focused innovations continued, Progressive became increasingly open about its financials. The company reported underwriting results and other revenue information on a monthly basis.
  • 2008: Fictional spokesperson Flo appeared in her first Progressive car insurance commercial.
  • 2010: Progressive became the first major U.S. insurer to develop an Android app for car insurance.
  • 2011: The Snapshot Discount arrived as a rebrand of the company’s usage-based insurance program.
  • 2012: AdAge named Flo to its list of the Top Ten Female Ad Icons of All Time.2
  • 2010 to 2020s: Progressive introduced more technological innovations, including mobile app claim estimates, Google Home voice action, home quoting platform HomeQuoteExplorer, and the Flo chatbot.3

Progressive Contact Information

Progressive’s homepage (https://www.progressive.com/) provides robust information about the company’s offerings. You can contact Progressive anytime via:

Here are some more important phone numbers for Progressive customers:

UsePhone numberHours
Car insurance sales1-800-776-473724/7
General customer service (report an accident, file a claim, change policies, check bills, start a quote, buy a policy, and get roadside assistance)1-888-671-440524/7
Commercial customer service1-888-240-9839Monday to Friday: 24 hours

Saturday to Sunday: 6:30 a.m. – 2 a.m. ET

Spanish-speaking customer service and claims1-833-951-4271Customer service: 6 a.m. – 12 a.m. ET
Claims service: 7 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. CT
Report fraud or identity theft1-888-288-077024/7
General fax1-877-280-558724/7

TIP:

The general line has a robot operator, and you might have as much success getting the information you need, at an even quicker pace, by browsing Progressive’s website.

Conclusion

Progressive is a reliable and affordable option for car insurance, known for its customer-focused features and competitive rates. With a robust range of coverages and availability throughout all 50 states, you can count on the provider no matter where you reside. If you’re interested in learning more about Progressive, read our Progressive auto insurance review.

Frequently Asked Questions

GEICO generally has cheaper premiums than Progressive. While Progressive’s full coverage policies cost an annual average rate of $2,060, GEICO charges $1,867 per year for full coverage (9 percent less). However, when it comes to drivers with a DUI, Progressive’s rates are 35 percent cheaper than GEICO’s.

Progressive’s rates are about 12 percent lower than the national average. However, overall car insurance premiums have risen in the last few years because of inflation, higher car accident rates, and an increasing number of natural disasters.

Every six months, Progressive recalculates its rates, but chances are your rates will increase only if you’ve exhibited bad driving behavior, such as causing an accident or receiving a speeding ticket. Your premium may also go up if you move to an area with more factors that put cars at higher risk of accidents, such as cities with large populations.

Taking advantage of Progressive’s many discounts such as multi-car, good student, accident forgiveness and deductible savings banks can help lower your rates. Progressive also offers Snapshot, where you can get a personalized rate based on your driving habits.

Progressive is a good auto insurance provider. Overall average rates are relatively affordable with Progressive, and because of the company’s strong financial health — AM Best gave Progressive an A+ rating — customers can rely on Progressive to pay claims. The company also scored above average on J.D. Power’s 2025 Insurance Digital Experience Study, which reflects customer satisfaction of digital experiences when getting quotes and managing policies.4

Sources

  1. Auto Insurance Discounts. Progressive. (2024).
    https://www.progressive.com/auto/discounts/

  2. AD AGE PICKS THE TOP 10 FEMALE AD ICONS OF ALL TIME. Ad Age. (2012, Sep 24).
    https://adage.com/article/special-report-100-most-influential-women-in-advertising/ad-age-picks-top-10-female-ad-icons-time/237369

  3. How Progressive began and evolved. Progressive. (2022).
    https://www.progressive.com/about/history/

  4. Auto Insurer Websites and Apps Become Battleground for New Customers as Policy Shopping Activity Skyrockets, J.D. Power Finds. J.D. Power. (2025, May 14).
    https://www.jdpower.com/business/press-releases/2025-us-insurance-digital-experience-study