Hyundai Elantra Insurance Cost

Full coverage for a Hyundai Elantra costs about $1,895 a year ($158/month) by our estimate — ▲ +19% versus the average vehicle, ranking 232nd cheapest of 310 current models.

Hyundai Elantra exterior (photo from Wikimedia Commons)
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These are estimates, not quotes. Figures are modeled from public data (NAIC, Census, FEMA, IIHS/HLDI) for comparison only. Your actual premium depends on your insurer, driving history, vehicle and coverage choices. We are not an insurance company or agency. How we estimate

Hyundai Elantra insurance cost at a glance

Full coverage
$1,895
$158/mo · $1,555–$2,235
Minimum liability
$745
$62/mo
Segment
Compact car
Gasoline, Hybrid
HLDI collision losses
134
Much worse than average (100 = avg)
NHTSA overall
★★★★★
2026 model year
NICB most stolen
#1
national list

These figures assume a driver in their 30s with a clean record, 7,500–12,000 miles a year, $500 deductibles and national-average base rates, for the 2026 model year. Our vehicle data covers the 2005–2026 model years of the Hyundai Elantra.

Estimated Hyundai Elantra premium by coverage level (national average rates)
Coverage levelWhat it includesPer yearPer monthTypical range
State minimum liability Only the liability (and PIP/UM where required) limits your state mandates. No coverage for your own car. $745 $62 $610–$880
Standard liability (100/300/100) Higher liability limits plus uninsured motorist coverage. Still no coverage for damage to your own car. $1,080 $90 $885–$1,275
Full coverage Standard liability plus collision and comprehensive, typically required on a financed or leased car. $1,895 $158 $1,555–$2,235

What drives the cost of insuring a Hyundai Elantra

The strongest predictor of what insurers charge for a specific model is its claims history. HLDI publishes relative insurance losses for recent models (2022-2024), where 100 is the average of all passenger vehicles. The Hyundai Elantra's results put our vehicle factor at 1.21× for liability, 1.28× for collision and 1.10× for comprehensive.

HLDI relative insurance losses — Hyundai Elantra (Small Four-door cars)
CoverageIndexRatingWhat it measures
Collision134Much worse than averageDamage to this car in crashes; driven by repair costs and crash frequency
Comprehensive109Worse than averageTheft, vandalism, glass, weather and animal damage
Property damage liability120Worse than averageDamage this car does to other vehicles and property
Bodily injury liability151Much worse than averageInjuries to people in other vehicles (claim frequency)
Personal injury protection173Much worse than averageInjuries to occupants of this car (claim frequency)
Medical payments193Much worse than averageInjuries to occupants of this car (claim frequency)
HLDI results by body style / drivetrain (3)
VariantCollisionComprehensiveProp. damageBodily injury
Hyundai Elantra134109120151
Hyundai Elantra hybrid145113123139
Hyundai Elantra N 4dr198128118—
  • Repair and parts costs: Compact car — mainstream parts availability keeps repairs moderate.
  • Safety: 5-star NHTSA overall rating (frontal 4★, side 5★, rollover 5★) — better occupant protection lowers injury-claim costs.
  • Theft: #1 on the NICB national most-stolen list, which raises comprehensive premiums.
  • Recalls & complaints: 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 97 owner complaints across its latest three model years. Recalls don't change premiums directly, but open recalls should be fixed.

Hyundai Elantra trims and configurations (2026)

Higher trims with bigger engines, all-wheel drive or more technology usually cost more to repair or replace, which raises collision and comprehensive premiums.

ConfigurationDriveEngineMPG (comb.)
ElantraFWD1.6L 4-cyl Turbo31
Elantra HybridFWD1.6L 4-cyl Hybrid50
Elantra Hybrid BlueFWD1.6L 4-cyl Hybrid54
Elantra NFWD2.0L 4-cyl Turbo24
Elantra non-ISGFWD2.0L 4-cyl34
Elantra w/Stop-StartFWD2.0L 4-cyl35

Hyundai Elantra insurance cost by model year

Older model years cost less to insure for full coverage because the car is worth less, so collision and comprehensive payouts are smaller. Liability costs stay about the same.

Model yearEnginesDriveMPGEst. full / yr
20261.6L 4-cyl Hybrid, 1.6L 4-cyl Turbo, 2.0L 4-cylFWD23–54$1,895
20251.6L 4-cyl Hybrid, 1.6L 4-cyl Turbo, 2.0L 4-cylFWD23–54$1,860
20241.6L 4-cyl Hybrid, 1.6L 4-cyl Turbo, 2.0L 4-cylFWD23–54$1,820
20231.6L 4-cyl Hybrid, 1.6L 4-cyl Turbo, 2.0L 4-cylFWD23–54$1,780
20221.6L 4-cyl Hybrid, 1.6L 4-cyl Turbo, 2.0L 4-cylFWD23–54$1,740
20211.6L 4-cyl Hybrid, 1.6L 4-cyl Turbo, 2.0L 4-cylFWD28–54$1,705
20201.4L 4-cyl Turbo, 1.6L 4-cyl Turbo, 2.0L 4-cylFWD26–36$1,665
20191.4L 4-cyl Turbo, 1.6L 4-cyl Turbo, 2.0L 4-cylFWD25–35$1,625
20181.4L 4-cyl Turbo, 1.6L 4-cyl Turbo, 2.0L 4-cylFWD25–35$1,590
20171.4L 4-cyl Turbo, 1.6L 4-cyl Turbo, 2.0L 4-cylFWD25–35$1,550
20161.8L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cylFWD27–31$1,510
20151.8L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cylFWD27–31$1,505
20141.8L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cylFWD27–31$1,505
20131.8L 4-cylFWD30–32$1,505
20121.8L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cylFWD26–32$1,505
20111.8L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cylFWD26–32$1,505
20102.0L 4-cylFWD26–29$1,505
20092.0L 4-cylFWD26–28$1,505
20082.0L 4-cylFWD27–28$1,505
20072.0L 4-cylFWD27–28$1,505

Hyundai Elantra insurance cost by state

The same car can cost very different amounts to insure depending on where it is garaged. Select a state for its rules and city-level costs, or open the Elantra page for that state.

StateFull coverageMinimumvs. nationalElantra page
Alabama$1,650$580−13%Elantra in AL
Alaska$1,665$755−12%Elantra in AK
Arizona$1,985$800+5%Elantra in AZ
Arkansas$1,665$545−12%Elantra in AR
California$1,870$695−1%Elantra in CA
Colorado$2,135$790+13%Elantra in CO
Connecticut$2,020$865+7%Elantra in CT
Delaware$2,120$975+12%Elantra in DE
District of Columbia$2,395$900+26%Elantra in DC
Florida$2,710$1,310+43%Elantra in FL
Georgia$2,350$1,055+24%Elantra in GA
Hawaii$1,315$525−31%Elantra in HI
Idaho$1,285$485−32%Elantra in ID
Illinois$1,645$605−13%Elantra in IL
Indiana$1,345$490−29%Elantra in IN
Iowa$1,275$375−33%Elantra in IA
Kansas$1,500$490−21%Elantra in KS
Kentucky$1,595$640−16%Elantra in KY
Louisiana$2,620$960+38%Elantra in LA
Maine$1,205$515−36%Elantra in ME
Maryland$2,130$915+12%Elantra in MD
Massachusetts$1,870$720−1%Elantra in MA
Michigan$2,070$930+9%Elantra in MI
Minnesota$1,570$570−17%Elantra in MN
Mississippi$1,805$645−5%Elantra in MS
Missouri$1,710$620−10%Elantra in MO
Montana$1,500$475−21%Elantra in MT
Nebraska$1,505$490−21%Elantra in NE
Nevada$2,185$1,050+15%Elantra in NV
New Hampshire$1,350$485−29%Elantra in NH
New Jersey$2,290$1,135+21%Elantra in NJ
New Mexico$1,695$630−11%Elantra in NM
New York$2,545$1,130+34%Elantra in NY
North Carolina$1,415$545−25%Elantra in NC
North Dakota$1,200$335−37%Elantra in ND
Ohio$1,355$490−28%Elantra in OH
Oklahoma$1,695$570−11%Elantra in OK
Oregon$1,705$760−10%Elantra in OR
Pennsylvania$1,655$515−13%Elantra in PA
Rhode Island$2,295$995+21%Elantra in RI
South Carolina$2,025$890+7%Elantra in SC
South Dakota$1,425$380−25%Elantra in SD
Tennessee$1,575$550−17%Elantra in TN
Texas$2,235$840+18%Elantra in TX
Utah$1,725$790−9%Elantra in UT
Vermont$1,230$385−35%Elantra in VT
Virginia$1,630$760−14%Elantra in VA
Washington$1,655$715−13%Elantra in WA
West Virginia$1,575$530−17%Elantra in WV
Wisconsin$1,290$450−32%Elantra in WI
Wyoming$1,460$395−23%Elantra in WY

Hyundai Elantra insurance by driver profile

Estimated annual Hyundai Elantra premium by driver (national average rates)
DriverMinimumStandardFull coverageFull / month
Teen driver (18, own policy) $2,045 $2,970 $5,215 $435
Young adult (22) $1,190 $1,725 $3,035 $253
Adult in their 30s $745 $1,080 $1,895 $158
Adult in their 50s $685 $995 $1,745 $145
Senior (72) $835 $1,210 $2,125 $177
30s, one at-fault accident $1,080 $1,565 $2,750 $229
30s, DUI on record $1,375 $1,995 $3,510 $293

Hyundai Elantra vs. rivals

ModelFull coverage / yrHLDI collisionHLDI comprehensiveComparison
Hyundai Elantra$1,895134109—
Honda Civic$1,79012188Compare
Toyota Corolla$1,70510289Compare
Kia Forte$1,955128108Compare

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Frequently asked questions

How much is insurance for a Hyundai Elantra?

We estimate about $1,895 a year ($158 a month) for full coverage and $745 for state-minimum liability, for a driver in their 30s with a clean record at national-average rates. That is 19% more than the average vehicle.

Is the Hyundai Elantra expensive to insure?

HLDI insurance-loss data rates it at 134 for collision and 109 for comprehensive losses (100 = average of all vehicles), meaning collision losses are much worse than average.

Which state is cheapest to insure a Hyundai Elantra?

North Dakota has the lowest estimate (about $1,200 a year for full coverage) and Florida the highest (about $2,710).

What is the Hyundai Elantra's NHTSA safety rating?

The 2026 Hyundai Elantra earned 5 out of 5 stars overall in NHTSA crash testing. Better crash protection can lower injury-claim costs.

Is the Hyundai Elantra a commonly stolen car?

Yes. It ranks #1 on the NICB national list of most-stolen vehicles, which raises the comprehensive portion of premiums.

Is the Hyundai Elantra cheaper to insure than the Honda Civic?

By our estimate the Hyundai Elantra costs about $1,895 a year versus $1,820 for the Honda Civic, making the Honda Civic cheaper to insure.

How much is Hyundai Elantra insurance for a teen driver?

An 18-year-old on their own full-coverage policy would pay about $5,215 a year at national-average rates by our estimate.

How we estimate this

We start from the state's average liability, collision and comprehensive premiums published by the NAIC, then apply a location factor (population density and commute time from the Census ACS, weather hazard scores from FEMA's National Risk Index), a vehicle factor (HLDI insurance-loss data where available, otherwise vehicle segment), and a driver-profile multiplier. Results are rounded ranges for comparison, not quotes. Read the full methodology.