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Kristine Lee

Insurance Analyst

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  • Licensed Insurance Agent — Property and Casualty
  • 4+ years of Experience in the Insurance Industry

Kristine is a licensed insurance agent who joined The Zebra in 2019 as an in-house content researcher and writer. Before joining The Zebra, she was a…

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Ross joined The Zebra as a writer and researcher in 2019. He specializes in writing insurance content to help shoppers make informed decisions.

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How much does car insurance cost in Fayetteville?

The average car insurance rate in Fayetteville is $594 per six months. That's more than the average across North Carolina ($477) and less expensive than the national average of $880. Keep reading to learn more about how much you can expect to pay based on age, credit score, and other factors in Fayetteville. Read on to learn more!

Car insurance in Fayetteville vs. North Carolina Average 6 Mo. Premium
Fayetteville average $594
North Carolina average $477

The Zebra's key takeaways about car insurance in Fayetteville:

  • The average cost of a car insurance policy in Fayetteville is $594 per six-month policy — $99 per month.
  • The cheapest company in Fayetteville is GEICO ($281).
  • 35% of Zebra customers in Fayetteville stated they used our product because they were paying too much for car insurance with their current provider.

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Fayetteville car insurance rates by company

The difference in auto insurance rates from company to company can be substantial. In Fayetteville, GEICO offers the cheapest rates for the average insurance customer. We've gathered the best cheap car insurance companies in Fayetteville below. You should only use this list as a starting point: it's important to compare quotes specific to your unique driving profile.

Cheapest car insurance companies in Fayetteville, NC
Company Avg. 6 Mo. Premium
GEICO $281
North Carolina Farm Bureau $479
Erie $492
State Farm $556
Nationwide $678

The Zebra’s auto insurance data methodology

The Zebra’s Dynamic Insurance Rating Tool for home and auto insurance rates utilizes the latest ZIP code-level rate filings from across the U.S., sourced from Quadrant Information Services and S&P Global. These filings, typically updated annually or biennially by insurers, are verified through Quadrant’s QA process and then integrated into The Zebra’s estimator.

The displayed rates are based on a dynamic home and auto profile designed to reflect the content of the page. This profile is tailored to match specific factors such as age, location, and coverage level, which are adjusted based on the page content to show how these variables can impact premiums.

For a comprehensive understanding, see our detailed methodology.


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The only way to know which company has the cheapest coverage for you is to compare. Our comparison will do the leg work for you. Enter your ZIP code to see rates from Progressive, State Farm, GEICO and USAA (+ other top companies) to find the best and cheapest car insurance in Fayetteville.

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Fayetteville auto insurance rates by age

Our data shows that drivers between the ages of 20-29 make up 34% of Fayetteville drivers. The age group that enjoys the lowest auto insurance rates in Fayetteville are drivers in their 50s, who pay an average of $556 per six-month. Drivers in their 60s don't pay much more ($556).

Teenage drivers aged 16 to 19 pay the most for car insurance in Fayetteville. When Fayetteville drivers hit their 20s, their insurance rates drop substantially. The cost differential between the auto insurance rates paid by teenage drivers and drivers in their 20s in Fayetteville is $1,387, the largest such difference between any two age groups.

Fayetteville auto insurance costs by age
Age bracket Avg. 6 Mo. Premium
Teenagers $1,342
20s $648
30s $589
40s $578
50s $556
60s $556
70s $592

Fayetteville car insurance rates by credit score

One of the byproducts of a good credit score is lower car insurance costs. Drivers who keep their credit score up typically pay less for auto insurance than do drivers with less-than-stellar credit histories. Fayetteville drivers who improve their credit score from "Very Poor" (300-579) to "Exceptional" (800-850) can save as much as 42% on their car insurance premiums. Moving into the "Fair" credit tier from the "Very Poor" bucket is one of the most impactful steps a driver can take in pursuit of better car insurance rates. In Fayetteville, improving your credit to "Fair" corresponds with a $259 decrease in annual car insurance rates. Our data tells us 42% of drivers in Fayetteville have a credit score of average (580-679). 

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Fayetteville auto insurance costs by credit level
Credit Tier Avg. 6 Mo. Premium
Very Poor $951
Fair $692
Good $594
Very Good $575
Exceptional $549

Fayetteville car insurance costs by violation 

No matter where you live, steering clear of accidents and citations is the best way to keep your auto insurance rates affordable. At-fault collisions, DWIs, citations for reckless driving, and speeding tickets each contribute to increases in car insurance rates. Insurance companies reward low-risk drivers with the gift of low rates.

Two of the most costly citations to receive are DUI and reckless driving. Fayetteville drivers found guilty of reckless driving face insurance rate increases of $1,051 per year, compared to the citywide average. A DUI violation may lead to a $4,328 increase, while a citation for speeding leads to a $623 rate hike.

Fayetteville auto insurance rates after a violation
Incident Avg. 6 Mo. Premium
DUI/DWI $2,758
Reckless Driving $1,119
At-fault Accident (damages less than $1,000) $800
At-fault Accident (damages greater than $2,000) $978
Speeding Ticket (16-20 mph over speed limit) $905

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About The Zebra

The Zebra is not an insurance company. We publish data-backed, expert-reviewed resources to help consumers make more informed insurance decisions.

  • The Zebra’s insurance content is written and reviewed for accuracy by licensed insurance agents.
  • The Zebra’s insurance editorial content is not subject to review or alteration by insurance companies or partners.
  • The Zebra’s editorial team operates independently of the company’s partnerships and commercialization interests, publishing unbiased information for consumer benefit.
  • The auto insurance rates published on The Zebra’s pages are based on a comprehensive analysis of car insurance pricing data, evaluating more than 83 million insurance rates from across the United States.