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Drivers With Bad Credit Pay 40% More for Car Insurance — And Think They’re Getting a Good Deal

Insurify analysis finds drivers with poor credit pay roughly 40% more for full-coverage car insurance — about $750 extra per year — than drivers with excellent credit.

Published Apr 1, 2026, 3:00 PM EDT | WFMZZ

Drivers with bad credit pay about 40% more for full-coverage auto insurance, which averages to roughly $750 more annually, according to Insurify. Despite the higher premiums, many of these drivers believe they are getting a good deal; drivers with excellent credit typically see substantial savings that vary by state.