Comprehensive Guide to Kia Rio Insurance: 2025 Edition

How much does Kia Rio car insurance cost? We analyzed insurance rates for the LX and S trim levels to see how average prices compared to the rest of the compact car segment.

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How much is average Kia Rio car insurance?

Kia Rio car insurance rates average $2,124 a year, or about $177 a month. With the average small car costing $2,199 a year to insure, the Kia Rio could save around $75 or more each year.

Average Kia Rio insurance cost per month ranges from $176 to $178 depending on the trim level being insured. This amount will vary depending on where you live, however.

The following chart demonstrates how average Kia Rio car insurance rates fluctuate depending on the age of the driver and policy deductibles. The values shown vary from as low as $1,586 per year for a 60-year-old driver with high policy deductibles to a high policy cost of $4,724 per year for a driver age 20 with a $250 policy deductible.

Average 2022 Kia Rio car insurance premiums for different driver ages and policy deductibles.
Figure 1: Average 2022 Kia Rio car insurance premiums for different driver ages and policy deductibles. Rates updated on June 26, 2025.

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Data Methodology: Average premiums are based on a 2022 model year Kia Rio. Rates assume a clean driving record and no claims or at-fault accidents. Comprehensive and collision coverage is included as well as UM/UIM and medical payments coverage. Premium amounts are averaged across all trim levels.

2022 Kia Rio Insurance Cost by Driver Age and Deductibles
Driver Age Policy Deductible Annual Premium Cost Per Month
20-Year-Old$1,000$3,776$315
$500$4,238$353
$250$4,724$394
30-Year-Old$1,000$1,968$164
$500$2,238$187
$250$2,514$210
40-Year-Old$1,000$1,876$156
$500$2,124$177
$250$2,378$198
50-Year-Old$1,000$1,698$142
$500$1,914$160
$250$2,136$178
60-Year-Old$1,000$1,586$132
$500$1,786$149
$250$1,992$166

Data Methodology: Rated driver has no driving violations or at-fault accidents in the prior three years. Uninsured Motorist (UM), Underinsured Motorist (UIM) and medical payments coverages are included. Premium is averaged for all trim levels available for the 2022 Kia Rio. Updated June 26, 2025

As with all auto insurance policies, the higher the deductibles, the lower the policy costs. In the chart above, insurance rates for a 2022 Kia Rio range from an average rate for a 60-year-old driver of $1,786 up to the average rate for a 20-year-old driver of $4,238 per year.

Expect to pay much higher rates for teen drivers on a Kia Rio. For example, a 16-year-old male driver with a clean driving record would pay around $7,872 while a 16-year-old female would pay about $7,341. By age 18, rates drop to around $6,452 for males and $6,051 for female drivers.

How does Kia Rio car insurance cost rank?

The Kia Rio ranks ninth out of 20 total comparison vehicles in the small car class. The Rio costs an average of $2,124 per year for full coverage insurance, while the category average rate is $2,199 per year, a difference of $75 per year.

When comparing rates to the top-selling vehicles in the small car segment, insurance for a Kia Rio costs $18 more per year than the Honda Civic, $26 more than the Toyota Corolla, $42 more than the Nissan Sentra, and $284 less than the Hyundai Elantra.

The table below shows how well average car insurance rates for a 2022 Kia Rio compare to all 20 vehicles in the compact car segment.

Insurance Cost Comparison: Kia Rio vs Small Cars
Rank Make and Model Annual Premium Difference
1Subaru Impreza$1,856-$268
2Chevrolet Spark$1,860-$264
3Volkswagen Golf$2,056-$68
4Volkswagen Jetta$2,074-$50
5Nissan Sentra$2,082-$42
6Toyota Corolla$2,098-$26
7Honda Civic$2,106-$18
8Mazda 3$2,114-$10
9Kia Rio$2,124--
10Toyota Prius$2,136$12
11Hyundai Accent$2,160$36
12Kia Forte$2,184$60
13Hyundai Veloster$2,196$72
14Nissan Leaf$2,284$160
15Hyundai Ioniq$2,288$164
16Honda Clarity$2,354$230
17Hyundai Elantra$2,408$284
18Nissan Versa$2,414$290
19Mitsubishi Mirage G4$2,424$300
20Toyota Mirai$2,762$638

Data Methodology: Rated driver is a 40-year-old married male with no driving violations or at-fault accidents in the prior three years. Comprehensive and collision deductibles are $500 and UM/UIM and medical payments coverages are included. Premiums are averaged for all trim levels for each vehicle from the 2022 model year. Updated June 27, 2025

At $2,124 per year, insurance cost for a 2022 Kia Rio ranks ninth out of 20 models in the small car segment
At $2,124 per year, insurance cost for a 2022 Kia Rio ranks ninth out of 20 models in the small car segment

 What is the cheapest Kia Rio insurance?

With Kia Rio insurance cost ranging from $2,106 to $2,134 annually for an average driver, the cheapest trim level to insure is the LX. Expect to pay around $176 per month for full coverage Rio insurance.

The table below shows the average annual and semi-annual car insurance rates, plus a monthly budget estimate, for each Kia Rio model trim level.

2022 Kia Rio Insurance Rates by Trim Level
2022 Kia Rio Trim Level Annual Premium Cost Per Month
LX$2,106$176
S 5-door Hatchback$2,132$178
S$2,134$178

Data Methodology: Rated driver is a 40-year-old married male with no driving violations or at-fault accidents in the prior three years. Comprehensive and collision deductibles are $500 and UM/UIM and medical payments coverages are included. Updated June 26, 2025

Insurance cost by trim level for a 2022 Kia Rio ranging from the LX model at $2,106 per year to the S model at $2,134
Insurance cost by trim level for a 2022 Kia Rio ranging from the LX model at $2,106 per year to the S model at $2,134

Does a used Kia Rio cost less to insure?

Opting for a 2013 Rio instead of a shiny 2022 model year could save up to $824 per year. Newer models have higher replacement cost values, which causes insurance cost to be higher.

The following data table details average Kia Rio car insurance policy costs for different driver age groups and for the 2013 through 2022 model years.

Kia Rio Insurance Cost by Model Year
Model Year and Vehicle Driver Age 20 Driver Age 40 Driver Age 60
2022 Kia Rio$4,238$2,124$1,786
2021 Kia Rio$3,884$1,928$1,618
2020 Kia Rio$3,790$1,880$1,582
2019 Kia Rio$3,900$1,934$1,632
2018 Kia Rio$4,064$2,014$1,704
2017 Kia Rio$3,912$1,938$1,640
2016 Kia Rio$3,232$1,612$1,358
2015 Kia Rio$2,980$1,488$1,256
2014 Kia Rio$2,654$1,334$1,120
2013 Kia Rio$2,604$1,300$1,098

Data Methodology: Rated driver is a 40-year-old married male with no driving violations or at-fault accidents in the prior three years. Comprehensive and collision deductibles are $500 and UM/UIM and medical payments coverages are included. Premiums are averaged for all Kia Rio trim levels for each model year. Updated June 26, 2025

Average insurance rates for 2013 to 2022 Kia Rio models for drivers age 20, 40 and 60
Average insurance rates for 2013 to 2022 Kia Rio models for drivers age 20, 40 and 60

Eventually, as the vehicle ages it is a good idea to remove physical damage coverage from a policy. As a Kia Rio gets older and loses value because of depreciation, the extra cost of full coverage starts to exceed the benefits.

Dropping physical damage insurance coverage on an older Kia Rio may save $638 per year, depending on the deductible level and the age of the driver rated on the vehicle.