Non-owner auto insurance in New Jersey: Which company has the cheapest rates?

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Non-owner auto insurance in New Jersey costs $708 annually, which is $301 more than the average nationally, according to an Insure.com rate analysis.

In New Jersey, non-owner policies are available from companies such as Selective Insurance, Travelers and GEICO.

“Non-owner policies provide the minimum coverage required by the state, as well as some optional add-ons, but there are specific requirements by the insurance carriers to provide this coverage in lieu of a traditional auto insurance policy,” says Patti Clement, senior vice president of private client services at HUB International, a leading personal insurance brokerage.

Learn more about the various requirements, what non-owner insurance is, which companies offer it and how much it costs in New Jersey.

How much does non-owner car insurance cost in New Jersey?

Insurance companies view non-owner policyholders as less of a risk due to their minimal access to a car, and therefore, it’s usually less expensive to buy non-owner insurance than full coverage auto insurance.

On average in the United States, it costs a driver with a clean driving record and good credit score $2,513 per year for a 100/300/100 full coverage insurance policy-$100,000 for injuries you cause in an accident, up to $300,000 per accident, and $100,000 for property damage. In New Jersey, full coverage car insurance costs $2,736.

Alternatively, non-owner car insurance is $407 a year on average in the U.S. and $708 in New Jersey.

But various factors affect individual rates, such as where in state you live, your age and driving history and other factors.

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Which insurer offers the cheapest non-owner insurance rates in New Jersey?

With an average annual cost of $342, Selective Insurance non-owner insurance policy is New Jersey’s most affordable.

At $1,366 a year, State Farm charges the highest rate for non-owner insurance in the state.

A good rule of thumb is to compare quotes from many different insurance companies to get the best price. Below you’ll find a list of the cheapest non-owner policies offered in New Jersey.

Cheapest non-owner insurance rates in New Jersey

How much is non-owner car insurance in New Jersey by age?

Age plays an important role in pricing because young people who haven’t been driving for a long time are seen as higher risk and are more likely to cause an accident. So older and more experienced drivers usually enjoy lower rates. On average, non-owner insurance costs $1,350 a year for a 16-year-old and $706 for a 45-year-old in New Jersey.

Average non-owner auto insurance rates in New Jersey by age and gender

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Which New Jersey cities have the cheapest non-owner car insurance?

Rates differ from city to city. Insurers consider the number of thefts, collisions and vandalism in an area when calculating rates.

Below are the cheapest and most expensive cities for non-owner car insurance in New Jersey.

The 20 New Jersey cities with the lowest non-owner auto insurance rates

The 20 New Jersey cities with the highest non-owner car insurance rates

How much is non-owner car insurance in New Jersey’s 10 biggest cities?

The largest cities in New Jersey have different non-owner insurance rates. The cost of non-owner insurance in Passaic is the highest at $1,045. Bayonne has the least expensive rates of the largest cities in the state at $705.

Non-owner auto rates in New Jersey’s 10 largest cities

How non-owner insurance rates in New Jersey compare to rates in other states

Non-owner auto insurance rates also differ from state to state. New Jersey’s average non-owner insurance rate is $708 a year, higher than the $407 national average.

Non-owner car insurance rates in the 10 most populous states

What does non-owner auto insurance cover?

Non-owner auto insurance provides coverage when you are driving a vehicle you don’t own. “If someone with non-owner auto insurance is involved in an accident while driving a rental car or a friend’s car, the policy typically covers liability for damages and injuries to others,” says Golnoush Goharzad, a personal injury attorney in California.

An important caveat is these policies don’t cover damage to the car you are driving. “That would be covered under the car owner’s policy or possibly through optional insurance purchased from the rental agency,” Goharzad says.

Goharzad adds that non-owner auto insurance policies may provide extra coverage. “Non-owner policies may also provide supplementary liability over and above what the car owner’s policy covers, filling in gaps if the primary policy’s limits are exhausted.”

How to get non-owner car insurance in New Jersey

Your driver’s license number and a credit or debit card are all you’ll need to get a non-owner insurance policy. To purchase a policy, follow these steps:

1. Contact an auto insurance agent about the coverage
2. Share your basic driving history
3. Review the information you receive on the insurers and rates
4. Choose the policy that best meets your needs
5. Put down a payment to begin coverage

Often, you’ll receive proof of insurance very quickly. Here are a few insurance companies with phone numbers to call for a non-owner insurance quote.

• State Farm: 800-782-8332
• GEICO: 800-207-7847
• Progressive: 888-671-4405
• Allstate: 800-726-6033
• USAA: 800-531-8722

Methodology

Insure.com in 2025 compiled non-owner insurance rates from Quadrant Information Services for a 40-year-old male with a good driving record looking for a state minimum, liability-only policy.

What our expert says

Q: Does a non-owner policy cover damage to your car?

Golnoush GoharzadPersonal injury attorney, California.

These policies don’t cover damage to the car you are driving, Goharzad says. “That would be covered under the car owner’s policy or possibly through optional insurance purchased from the rental agency.”

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