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Liability Car Insurance in Ohio

Liability insurance is the minimum legal requirement in Ohio β€” it covers damage you cause to other people and their property. The average cost is $35/month with 25/50/25 limits. It does not cover your own vehicle.

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What Liability Insurance Covers in Ohio

$25K
Bodily Injury Per Person
$50K
Bodily Injury Per Accident
$25K
Property Damage Limit
$35/mo
Average Monthly Cost

Liability insurance pays for the other driver's medical bills and car repairs when you're at fault. Ohio requires minimum limits of 25/50/25, but most insurance experts recommend at least 50/100/50 β€” especially with 9% of Ohio drivers being uninsured.

Liability-Only vs. Full Coverage in Ohio

CoverageMonthly CostAnnual CostWhat's Covered
Liability Only (25/50/25)$35/mo$420Other people's injuries & property
Full Coverage$115/mo$1,380Others + your own vehicle

Switching from full coverage to liability-only saves $960/year in Ohio β€” but your own car has zero protection.

When Liability-Only Makes Sense

Cheapest Liability Insurance in Ohio

Insurance Company6-Month PremiumMonthly Cost
GEICO ⭐$522$87/mo
Erie Insurance$552$92/mo
Progressive$588$98/mo
State Farm$648$108/mo
Allstate$786$131/mo

Rates based on 2026 data for a 35-year-old driver with good credit and clean record. Your rate will vary.

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Liability Insurance in Ohio β€” FAQ

Who has the cheapest car insurance in Ohio?
GEICO offers the cheapest full coverage at $87/month in Ohio. Rates vary by driver β€” call (888) 217-6781 for a personalized comparison.
How much is liability insurance in Ohio?
Full coverage in Ohio averages $115/month, liability-only averages $35/month. The cheapest option is GEICO at $87/month. Compare multiple quotes for your best rate.
Can I get a free liability insurance quote in Ohio?
Yes β€” call (888) 217-6781 for a free, no-obligation quote. We compare 5+ carriers in Ohio to find your lowest rate in under 2 minutes.

Sources & Methodology

Our rate analysis is based on publicly available rate filings and industry data. We regularly update our research to ensure accuracy.

  1. Rate data based on 2026 carrier rate filings analyzed by state insurance departments and third-party data providers including Quadrant Information Services.
  2. Ohio Department of Insurance β€” official state insurance regulator for Ohio.
  3. National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) β€” national insurance data and consumer resources.
  4. Ohio BMV β€” Ohio vehicle registration and licensing requirements.
  5. Insurance Information Institute (III) β€” independent insurance education and research.
  6. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) β€” crash and safety statistics.
  7. NHTSA FARS Database β€” fatal crash and DUI arrest data by state and locality.

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