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Coverage and service as friendly as South Carolina

South Carolina has 41,000 miles of roadways, leading to historic sites and beautiful beaches. If you live in the Palmetto State, USAA offers a combination of coverage and services as friendly as South Carolina. Whether you're heading to Charleston for an arts festival or Myrtle Beach for summer vacation, USAA can be there for you.

The average cost of car insurance in South Carolina

There are many things involved in determining auto insurance rates. How many miles you drive a year and your driving record both play a part in how much you'll pay.

See note$198 See noteper month

The average monthly cost for all USAA auto policies issued in South Carolina in 2023.See note1

South Carolina car insurance coverage requirements

As of Jan. 1, 2024, South Carolina law requires drivers to have the following minimum bodily injury and property damage liability limits:

  • $25,000 of bodily injury liability coverage per person.

    This helps cover expenses for the injuries or deaths or others involved in accidents where you're found at fault.

  • $50,000 of bodily injury liability coverage per accident limit.

    This is the total amount of coverage for expenses related to the injuries or deaths of others involved in accidents where you're found at fault.

  • $25,000 of property damage liability coverage.

    This helps pay for damages to other people's property like vehicles, homes and other buildings if you're found at fault for an accident.

  • Uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage

    Insurance companies are required to provide South Carolina drivers uninsured motorist coverage at the same level of bodily injury and property damage limits. Underinsured motorist coverage is not required, but is available up to the bodily injury and property damage limits. These coverages help cover your expenses if you're in an accident caused by a driver who doesn't have insurance or doesn't have enough coverage.

Some drivers choose to have higher limits and more coverages for greater protection. If you're responsible for injuries and damage that cost more than your policy will cover, you may have to pay out of pocket.

A popular coverage option is roadside assistance.See note2 It can help if you're broken down and need a tow. Many drivers also add rental reimbursement.See note3 It helps cover the cost of a rental car if your vehicle is in the shop for repairs after a covered loss.

If you're making payments to a leasing company or a lender, they may also require you to carry collision and comprehensive coverages. Learn more about the different types of car insurance coverage.

Get up to 30% off your premium for being a safe driver.See note4

With USAA SafePilot®, the better you drive, the bigger the discount you may earn.

Reasons to choose USAA Auto Insurance in South Carolina

A countrywide survey showed that when members switched to a USAA Auto Insurance policy, they saved an average of $725 on their annual premium.See note5 Here's what else you can expect with a USAA Auto Insurance policy.

Still have questions about car insurance?

We can help. To speak with a representative, call 800-531-USAA (8722).([thats 800-531-]8722)