Car Insurance ACT

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What different scores mean

9+

Excellent

These products offer the best value and outcomes considering various product features and price.

7+

Great

Competitive products within their group.

5+

Standard

But these products still offer reasonable value and have the basics sorted.

0+

Basic

Offering basic cover with limited features or higher pricing.

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Finder Score	Roadside assistance	Accidental damage	Storm	Choice of repairer	Agreed or Market Value
Promoted Finder Score 9.4 Excellent Youi Comprehensive Finder Award	Finder Score 9.4 Excellent				Optional	Agreed or Market	Summary: A great value policy with exceptional customer service. It also automatically includes roadside assistance with comprehensive policies in its price - a feature that typically costs upwards of $90 per year.	Get Quote View details Compare product selection Compare	loading
Promoted Finder Score 8.2 Great QBE Comprehensive	Finder Score 8.2 Great				Optional	Agreed or Market	Save $75 when you purchase a new comprehensive policy online. T&Cs apply.	Who it might be good for: Those who want a trustworthy insurer and more cover than other brands, such as 3-year new car replacement (e.g. they'll give you money for a new car for up to 3 years if yours is written off).	Get Quote View details Compare product selection Compare	loading
Promoted Finder Score 9.9 Excellent Budget Direct Comprehensive Finder Award	Finder Score 9.9 Excellent	Optional			Optional	Agreed or Market	Receive 15% off your first year's premium when you purchase cover online. T&Cs apply.	Summary: Budget Direct Comprehensive is highly commended as a feature-packed car insurance. It's cheaper than most, plus you can lower costs by adding age restrictions. Who it might be good for: Anyone who wants a good value policy.	Get Quote View details Compare product selection Compare	loading
Finder Score 9.9 Excellent Qantas Comprehensive	Finder Score 9.9 Excellent	Optional			Optional	Agreed or Market	Bonus points offer: Earn up to 35,000 Qantas Points with every car insurance policy. Ends 1 April 2026. Plus save 15% on your 1st year’s premium when you purchase online. T&Cs apply.	Summary: You need car insurance so why not get one that lets you earn Qantas Points? It's good value too (it's underwritten by the same insurer as Budget Direct). Who it might be good for: People who want more bang for their buck with Qantas Points.	Get Quote View details Compare product selection Compare	loading
Finder Score 9.2 Excellent ING Comprehensive	Finder Score 9.2 Excellent	Optional			Optional	Agreed or Market	Save 15% on your first year’s premium when you buy a new ING comprehensive car insurance online. T&Cs apply.	Summary: A policy with high benefit limits included as standard with plenty of optional add-ons. Who it might be good for: Drivers who like the ability to tailor their cover with lots of optional extras like windscreen damage and roadside assistance.	Get Quote View details Compare product selection Compare	loading
Finder Score 8.6 Great Australian Seniors Comprehensive	Finder Score 8.6 Great	Optional				Agreed	Save 5% on your first year's car insurance premium by holding a valid Seniors Card. T&Cs apply.	Finder’s summary: Australian Seniors’ comprehensive policy includes complimentary hire car for a stolen car, up to $1,000 for a damaged trailer or caravan, up to $500 for emergency travel and accommodation cover. Who it might be good for: People over 50 years old looking for flexible cover options.	Get Quote View details Compare product selection Compare	loading
Finder Score 8.3 Great Bingle Comprehensive	Finder Score 8.3 Great					Market	Summary: Bingle car insurance delivers decent coverage across the basics, such as damage to your car, theft and storms. Who it might be good for: Drivers looking for a no-frills policy with accessible coverage options.	Get Quote View details Compare product selection Compare	loading
Finder Score 8.3 Great Huddle Comprehensive	Finder Score 8.3 Great	Optional				Agreed or Market	Summary: Huddle's comprehensive policy will cover you if your vehicle is damaged or lost as a result of a collision, a natural event, a malicious act, theft or fire. It also includes up to $500 for essential repairs. Who it might be good for: Someone who drives less than 15,000 km a year can opt for Pay As You Drive cover.	Get Quote View details Compare product selection Compare	loading
Finder Score 8 Great ROLLiN' Comprehensive	Finder Score 8 Great					Agreed	Get 10% off the base premium for the first 2 consecutive monthly policies and up to a 15% potential monthly discount from your 3rd month for being a safer driver. Minimum premiums may apply. T&Cs apply.	Summary: One of the most cost-effective insurers for under 25s, according to Finder research, with no aged-based excess. Who it might be good for: Young drivers looking to keep costs down and anyone who’d like to get more flexibility from their car insurance.	Get Quote View details Compare product selection Compare	loading
Finder Score 8 Great Real Comprehensive	Finder Score 8 Great	Optional				Agreed	Summary: Real Comprehensive Car Insurance provides similar coverage to other insurers for the important stuff like looking after your car if it's stolen or you crash. It's also one of the few insurers who offer a Pay As You Drive policy, so you might be able to save big if you don't drive much. Who it might be good for: Those that don't drive much can take advantage of its Pay As You Drive policy.	Get Quote View details Compare product selection Compare	loading

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How MAI works

Motor Accident Insurance (MAI) is legally required in the ACT — it is the only mandatory type of car insurance. MAI is insurance for personal injuries; it covers people injured in a motor accident, regardless of who is at fault. The premium you pay for this is based on the type of vehicle and applicable taxes.

To give you an idea of pricing, the below table is for passenger vehicles that aren't entitled to the input tax credit (ITC). Your own vehicle classification may be different so it's best to check which one is applicable to your circumstances.

These costs are accurate as of March 2026.

Cost of car insurance in the ACT

Provider	Excess	Comprehensive	Excess	Third Party Fire & Theft	Excess	Third Party Property Damage	Apply
	$800	$996.39	would not insure car		$700	$260.03	Get quote
	$800	$1,638.77	$800	$506.03	$800	$416.22	More info
	$795	$1,385.33	$795	$374.28	$795	$363.28	More info
	$800	$1,846.14	$800	$1,179.88	$800	$748.36	Get quote
	$850	$1,495.81	doesn't offer TPFT		$650	$442.50	More info
	$750	$1,681.90	doesn't offer TPFT		$895	$218.90	Get quote

These quotes are accurate as of March 2026.

• How we got these quotes.

  The above quotes were collected using a 30 year old male driver profile with a Canberra address, driving a 2022 Corolla. These prices should be used as a guide only. Your own quote will differ based on your personal circumstances.

What kinds of additional car insurance can I get?

For additional cover, you can choose between the three major types of extra car insurance. These extra policies are not mandatory, but at least one of them is a very good idea.

• Third party property damage: Only covers your third party liability for damage to other people's property. For example, the cost of damage to another person's car.
• Third party property damage with fire and theft: Includes third party liability as above, plus cover for fire and theft of your own vehicle.
• Comprehensive car insurance: Generally, the only type of car insurance that can cover accidental damage, storm and hail damage, and more. Comprehensive car insurance also includes third party property damage cover.

Generally, third party property cover is the minimum additional cover you'll want before getting on the road. If your car isn't very valuable, or if you don't want to pay more for cover, that might be all you want.

Comprehensive car insurance is generally the only cover type that can provide reliable protection for damage to your own vehicle. If you depend on having your vehicle in good condition, or if it's valuable enough to warrant comprehensive protection, then this might be the cover type for you.

FAQs

• What car insurance do I need in ACT?

  Motor Accident Insurance (MAI) is the only legally required insurance to have in the ACT. Drivers may choose to also consider getting comprehensive, third party fire & theft or third party property damage car insurance.

• Do you need CTP insurance in the ACT

  Yes. Compulsory third party insurance (CTP) is the same as Motor Accident Insurance and yes, it is mandatory.

• Is CTP included in rego in the ACT?

  Yes, compulsory third party (CTP) insurance, also known in ACT as Motor Accident Insurance (MAI) is included in your registration. You must renew your registration every 12 months.

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Peta Taylor

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Peta Taylor is a publisher at Finder, working across all of insurance. She's been analysing product disclosure statements and publishing articles for over 2 years. Peta is passionate about demystifying complex insurance products to help users make well educated decisions with confidence. Peta is part of Finder's insurance awards team and works alongside editorial and insights experts to bring users the best insurance products every year. See full bio