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Virginia car insurance

We offer competitive rates, discounts and extraordinary service.

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Virginia car insurance

We offer competitive rates, discounts and extraordinary service.

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Coverage and service for the Old Dominion state

If you live in Virginia or plan to move there, we can help you find the protection you need with USAA Auto Insurance.

Whether you're perusing the popular Blue Ridge Parkway, taking a scenic tour of Skyline Drive or cruising the historic Colonial Parkway, we can be there for you.

Required car insurance coverage in Virginia

Virginia law requires drivers to have the following minimum coverage limits.

Coverage

Bodily injury liability

Description

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

Minimum requirement

$50,000 limit per person

$100,000 limit per accident

Coverage

Property damage liability

Description

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

Minimum requirement

$25,000 limit per accident

Coverage

Uninsured and underinsured motorists bodily injury

Description

This helps cover your expenses if you're injured in an accident caused by a driver who doesn't have insurance or doesn’t have enough coverage.

Minimum requirement

You must have the same limit as your bodily injury liability coverage.

Coverage

Uninsured and underinsured motorists property damage

Description

This helps cover your expenses if your property is damaged in an accident caused by a driver who doesn’t have insurance or doesn’t have enough coverage.

Minimum requirement

You must have the same limits as your property damage liability coverage.

Required car insurance coverage in Virginia

Virginia law requires drivers to have the following minimum coverage limits.

Coverage Description Minimum requirement

Bodily injury liability

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

$50,000 limit per person

$100,000 limit per accident

Property damage liability

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

$25,000 limit per accident

Uninsured and underinsured motorists bodily injury

This helps cover your expenses if you're injured in an accident caused by a driver who doesn't have insurance or doesn’t have enough coverage.

You must have the same limit as your bodily injury liability coverage.

Uninsured and underinsured motorists property damage

This helps cover your expenses if your property is damaged in an accident caused by a driver who doesn’t have insurance or doesn’t have enough coverage.

You must have the same limits as your property damage liability coverage.

Virginia law requires drivers to have the following minimum coverage limits.

Coverage

Bodily injury liability

Description

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

Minimum requirement

$50,000 limit per person

$100,000 limit per accident

Coverage

Property damage liability

Description

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

Minimum requirement

$25,000 limit per accident

Coverage

Uninsured and underinsured motorists bodily injury

Description

This helps cover your expenses if you're injured in an accident caused by a driver who doesn't have insurance or doesn’t have enough coverage.

Minimum requirement

You must have the same limit as your bodily injury liability coverage.

Coverage

Uninsured and underinsured motorists property damage

Description

This helps cover your expenses if your property is damaged in an accident caused by a driver who doesn’t have insurance or doesn’t have enough coverage.

Minimum requirement

You must have the same limits as your property damage liability coverage.

Popular coverage options

Some drivers choose to have more coverage for greater protection.

Collision

If your vehicle is damaged in an accident related to driving, this can help pay to repair or replace it. Leasing companies or lenders may require collision coverage.

Comprehensive (Other than collision)

If your vehicle is damaged by things like fire, flooding or hail, this can help pay to repair or replace it. Leasing companies or lenders may require comprehensive coverage.

Rental reimbursement‍ ‍ (Transportation expenses)

If your vehicle is in the shop for repairs after a covered loss, this helps cover the cost of a rental car.

Roadside assistance‍ ‍ (Towing and labor)

If you're broken down, out of gas or stranded with a flat tire, you can get help with roadside assistance.

How much is car insurance in Virginia?

Virginia members paid $193 per month on average in 2024‍ ‍ for USAA Auto Insurance.

There are many things that affect auto insurance rates. How many miles you drive a year and your driving record both play a part.  

Get up to 30% off your premium at renewal for being a safe driver.‍ ‍ See note 1

With USAA SafePilot®, the better you drive, the bigger the discount you may earn. Save up to 15% off your premium today for just enrolling.

Learn about SafePilot

USAA SafePilot Miles® could help you save while you serve.‍ ‍ See note 1

If you’re active duty living on base and don’t drive too often, USAA SafePilot Miles could be a great option to help lower your expenses. It could also help you if you’re about to deploy.

Learn about SafePilot Miles

Other ways to make your car insurance cheaper

You don’t have to sacrifice quality coverage and service to lower your premium. We can help with auto discounts and savings.

Multi-vehicle

You’ll save automatically when you have two or more vehicles on a policy.‍ ‍

Bundle and save

Save up to 10% when you bundle auto and property policies.‍ ‍

New vehicle

If your vehicle is less than 3 years old, you might get a discount on your car insurance.‍ ‍

Why choose USAA Auto Insurance

Find out what it means to be a member.

Members save

A survey showed that our members saved an average of $960 per year when they switched to USAA Auto Insurance.‍ ‍

Claims made easier

Manage your policy and claims from anywhere 24/7 using the USAA Mobile App.

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Who’s eligible for USAA membership?

  • Active-duty military
  • National Guard and Reservists
  • Veterans who have honorably served
  • Contracted ROTC cadets and midshipmen
  • Officer and warrant officer candidates
  • Spouses and children of USAA members
  • Service academy appointees
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Who’s eligible for USAA membership?

  • Active-duty military
  • National Guard and Reservists
  • Veterans who have honorably served
  • Contracted ROTC cadets and midshipmen
  • Officer and warrant officer candidates
  • Spouses and children of USAA members
  • Service academy appointees
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Virginia car insurance FAQ

If you’re moving to Virginia or within the state, you should change the vehicle location on your auto policy. You may also want to review your coverage and deductibles, as insurance needs can change with a move. 

It’s also a good idea to check with your state to see if you need to update your vehicle registration. 

Some states may require you to carry a physical insurance ID card. You can print your own card or we can send it to you. You can also save a digital copy to the USAA Mobile App.

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Related footnotes:

  1. Rental Reimbursement and Transportation Expenses are additional coverages and require additional premium. Restrictions apply.

  2. USAA Roadside Assistance™ is part of USAA Towing and Labor coverage and applies to covered vehicles only. USAA Roadside Assistance is provided through Agero Services Corp. NOTE: If you need to use Roadside Assistance for an insured vehicle that does not have USAA Towing and Labor coverage, you will be responsible for all charges and services performed. Roadside Assistance coverage does not cover the cost of repair parts. Additional premium required for towing and labor coverage with Roadside Assistance.

  3. Average monthly cost for car insurance is based on Monthly Average Premium on USAA Auto Insurance policies for state listed.

  4. New or renewal policies underwritten in United Services Automobile Association (USAA), USAA Casualty Insurance Company, USAA General Indemnity Company and Garrison Property and Casualty Insurance Company may see savings off premium at renewal and receive initial participation discount when enrolled in either USAA SafePilot® or USAA SafePilot Miles® program. Must be enrolled in a safe driving program to receive discounts and/or mileage based rates. Earned driving discount is offered at renewal and is based on driving behavior of all rated drivers on the policy. USAA SafePilot initial participation discount is applicable to your initial enrollment, not to exceed 365 days, and expires at first renewal in which the driving discount is applied. Discount will vary by program selected and may vary by state. Discounts subject to change over life of the policy.

    New or renewal policies underwritten by any other USAA affiliate not named in paragraph above and which are enrolled in one of the safe driving programs, USAA SafePilot® or USAA SafePilot Miles®, on or after October 2026 may see savings off renewal premium or may be subject to an increase at renewal based on a personalized safe driving adjustment that may be earned by each participant. Participation is voluntary. USAA SafePilot initial participation discount is only applicable to initial enrollment not to exceed 365 days or until a personalized safe driving adjustment is earned. USAA SafePilot Miles may provide savings when driving less. Policies remaining consistently enrolled term to term in either program may receive a discount at new business and renewal. When a member is unenrolled from either program after earning a qualified driving score, a prior performance factor may be applied and may result in an increase or decrease to subsequent policy terms for that member, regardless of enrollment. Terms, savings, increases and discounts may vary by location.

    USAA SafePilot and USAA SafePilot Miles are optional programs that are available with an active USAA auto insurance policy. USAA SafePilot Miles is best for those comfortable with a monthly bill that varies and for those who drive less than 8,000 miles per year. Both programs only available in select states. Program availability and state restrictions apply. Smartphone, data plan, download of the USAA DriveSafe® app and multifactor authentication required. Programs are subject to change.

  5. Discounts may not be available in all locations and are subject to change, other restrictions may apply.

  6. Not available in all states or in all situations. To qualify for a discount on the property policy, a USAA Auto Insurance policy must be active within 60 days of issuing the property policy. Discounts will apply at renewal for existing property product(s). Discount subject to change. Restrictions apply.

  7. Potential average savings based on a countrywide survey conducted March 3, 2026 to March 30, 2026 of new customers who self-reported savings when they switched to USAA Auto Insurance between Feb. 12, 2025 to Feb. 1, 2026. Individual savings may vary and isn't guaranteed.

Related footnotes:

  1. Use of the term "member" or "membership" refers to membership in USAA Membership Services and does not convey any legal or ownership rights in USAA. Restrictions apply and are subject to change. To join USAA, separated military personnel must have received a discharge type of Honorable or General Under Honorable Conditions. Eligible family members may also join USAA.

  2. Property and casualty insurance underwritten by United Services Automobile Association (USAA), USAA Casualty Insurance Company, USAA General Indemnity Company, Garrison Property and Casualty Insurance Company, USAA County Mutual Insurance Company, USAA Falcon Property & Casualty Insurance Company, based in San Antonio, Texas; USAA EU DAC (Europe), and USAA EU DAC UK Branch (United Kingdom) and is available only to persons eligible for property and casualty group membership. Each company has sole financial responsibility for its own products.

    Coverages subject to the terms and conditions of the policy.

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