Ultimate Guide to Insuring Your 2018 Toyota Tacoma

The 2018 Toyota Tacoma costs an average of $1,922 per year to insure, or roughly $160 per month, but your cost depends on factors such as where you live, the trim level options on your Tacoma, and your policy coverages.

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Is a 2018 Toyota Tacoma expensive to insure? Let’s just say the chances are pretty good if you’re comparing it to other midsize pickups.

In this article, we’re going to take a look at the average price drivers can expect to pay to insure a 2018 Tacoma, and also how average Tacoma insurance rates match up to both midsize pickups and other popular models.

We also explore how various rating factors have an influence on the rate you pay to insure your Tacoma. Things like the deductibles you choose and the state you live in have a pretty significant impact on the rate you pay.

First, let’s take a look at what you can expect to pay based on some different driver ages and policy deductibles.

The chart below breaks out average rates for three different policy deductibles: $250, $500, and $1,000. Plus, it groups those rates by driver age, showing rates for the 20, 30, 40, 50, and 60-year-old age groups.

Average 2018 Toyota Tacoma car insurance premiums for different driver ages and policy deductibles.
Figure 1: Average 2018 Toyota Tacoma 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 2018 model year Toyota Tacoma. 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.

2018 Toyota Tacoma Insurance Cost by Driver Age and Deductibles
Driver Age Policy Deductible Annual Premium Cost Per Month
20-Year-Old$1,000$3,344$279
$500$3,890$324
$250$4,470$373
30-Year-Old$1,000$1,738$145
$500$2,040$170
$250$2,358$197
40-Year-Old$1,000$1,644$137
$500$1,922$160
$250$2,214$185
50-Year-Old$1,000$1,468$122
$500$1,710$143
$250$1,960$163
60-Year-Old$1,000$1,376$115
$500$1,602$134
$250$1,836$153

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 2018 Toyota Tacoma. Updated June 26, 2025

From the chart data, you can see that for the average forty-year-old driver, having $1,000 instead of $250 policy deductibles can save $570 per year: $1,644 compared to $2,214.

This deductible savings difference gets even larger for younger drivers. If the driver is twenty, the savings difference will be $1,126 per year: $3,344 compared to $4,470.

A lot of auto insurance providers offer policies with even lower deductibles. $100 and even $50 deductibles are actually a thing, but you’re going to pay a lot to have them.

We didn’t include it in the chart above, but insurance on a 2018 Tacoma with $100 deductibles would cost $822 more per year than a $1,000 deductible for a forty-year-old, and $1,654 per year more for a twenty-year-old.

That’s a ton of money to spend just to save a few bucks based on the possibility of having a claim. We compare rates for low and high-deductible policies because raising policy deductibles is hands down one of the easiest ways to pay less for auto insurance.

The cheapest 2018 Toyota Tacoma insurance

Everyone wants the cheapest insurance. But in this case, we aren’t talking about the cheapest insurance COMPANY for a Tacoma, but rather the cheapest TRIM LEVEL of Tacoma to insure.

Along with the physical damage deductibles and your age, which were already covered, a different contributing factor that has a big effect on the amount you have to pay to insure a 2018 Toyota Tacoma is the trim level.

There are exceptions to the rule, but for the most part, the more a vehicle costs, the more the price of insurance goes up.

The following table breaks down insurance rates for all 2018 Toyota Tacoma models. Premiums are shown for both annual and semi-annual coverage terms, as well as an amount for monthly budgeting.

2018 Toyota Tacoma Insurance Rates by Trim Level
2018 Toyota Tacoma Trim Level Annual Premium Cost Per Month
Access Cab SR 2WD$1,714$143
Access Cab SR5 2WD$1,770$148
Double Cab SR 2WD$1,770$148
Access Cab SR 4WD$1,828$152
Double Cab SR5 2WD$1,862$155
Access Cab TRD Sport 2WD$1,882$157
Access Cab SR5 4WD$1,920$160
Double Cab SR 4WD$1,920$160
Double Cab TRD Off-Road 2WD$1,938$162
Double Cab TRD Sport 2WD$1,938$162
Access Cab TRD Off-Road 4WD$1,978$165
Access Cab TRD Sport 4WD$1,978$165
Double Cab SR5 4WD$1,978$165
Double Cab TRD Off-Road 4WD$1,978$165
Double Cab TRD Sport 4WD$1,978$165
Double Cab Limited 2WD$1,994$166
Double Cab Limited 4WD$2,086$174
Double Cab TRD Pro 4WD$2,086$174

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 2018 Toyota Tacoma ranging from the Access Cab SR 2WD model at $1,714 per year to the Double Cab TRD Pro 4WD model at $2,086
Insurance cost by trim level for a 2018 Toyota Tacoma ranging from the Access Cab SR 2WD model at $1,714 per year to the Double Cab TRD Pro 4WD model at $2,086

The 2018 Tacoma trim level with the overall least expensive insurance rate is the Access Cab SR 2WD trim level, at the average price of $1,714 per year.

The highest-priced model to insure is the Double Cab TRD Pro 4WD at $2,086 per year.

The cost difference between those two trim levels is $372, which is fairly significant. It just goes to show how important it is to factor in the right trim level for your Tacoma when comparing insurance rates. Otherwise, a rate estimate could be off by several hundred dollars if the wrong trim level is used.

If you can afford to pay your entire 2018 Tacoma insurance bill at once, rather than in monthly payments, you could save anywhere from $96 to $192 per year, depending on the company.

2018 Tacoma versus the competition

The 2018 Toyota Tacoma ranks fifth out of five comparison vehicles in the 2018 midsize pickup segment for lowest-cost auto insurance. The Tacoma costs $1,922 per year for full coverage insurance, while the segment average price is $1,775, making the Tacoma $147 more expensive per year to insure than the segment average.

It could take some work to find “cheap” insurance on a 2018 Toyota Tacoma. However, when compared to all vehicles and not just the four other midsize pickups in its segment, the Tacoma fares much better.

When we average the insurance rates across all 2018 model-year vehicles, we come up with an average of $2,058. The Tacoma at $1,922 per year doesn’t look so bad in comparison.

The next table takes a look at how well Tacoma insurance rates fare against all other 2018 model-year midsize trucks. The Toyota Tacoma rate is shown in a light orange color, while the overall average segment rate is displayed in light blue.

2018 Toyota Tacoma Insurance vs. Midsize Truck Segment
Rank Make and Model Annual Premium Difference
1GMC Canyon$1,668-$254
2Nissan Frontier$1,706-$216
3Honda Ridgeline$1,714-$208
2018 Midsize Truck Average$1,775-$147
4Chevrolet Colorado$1,864-$58
5Toyota Tacoma$1,922--

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 model. Updated June 27, 2025

Insurance for a 2018 Toyota Tacoma costs $1,922 per year ranking sixth out of five models in the midsize truck segment which averages $1,775 per year
Insurance for a 2018 Toyota Tacoma costs $1,922 per year ranking sixth out of five models in the midsize truck segment which averages $1,775 per year

The difference column in the table specifies how much higher or lower the insurance cost is for each model when compared to the Toyota Tacoma. Green indicates a lower rate for that model and any red values would indicate a higher cost. But since the Tacoma is the most expensive model to insure for 2018, there are no red values.

Here is an example. The Chevrolet Colorado ranks fourth in the comparison and has an average rate of $1,864. If you compare this rate to the Toyota Tacoma, which has an average rate of $1,922 per year, insurance cost on the Chevrolet Colorado is $58 less per year, therefore green is the cost difference color.

We determined in the previous section that the Tacoma has the most expensive insurance rates out of the 2018 midsize pickup segment.

However, midsize trucks actually have pretty low insurance rates when compared to other automotive segments.

The chart below takes popular models from other segments and compares the cost to insure them to the Tacoma.

Average cost to insure a 2018 Toyota Tacoma compared to other popular vehicles of the same model year.
Figure 2: Average cost to insure a 2018 Toyota Tacoma compared to other popular vehicles of the same model year. Rates updated on June 27, 2025.

Data Methodology: Average car insurance cost is based on 2018 model year vehicles rated for a 40-year-old driver with no prior driving violations or at-fault accidents. Comprehensive and collision deductibles are $500 and UM/UIM and medical payments coverages are included.

2018 Toyota Tacoma Insurance vs. Other Popular Vehicles
Make and Model Insurance Cost Difference
Subaru Crosstrek$1,442-$480
Honda CR-V$1,464-$458
Chevrolet Equinox$1,554-$368
Subaru Forester$1,622-$300
Toyota 4Runner$1,704-$218
Volkswagen Tiguan$1,716-$206
Ford Escape$1,768-$154
Ford Explorer$1,786-$136
Ford F150$1,798-$124
Toyota Camry$1,850-$72
Kia Sorento$1,862-$60
Toyota Corolla$1,874-$48
Chevrolet Tahoe$1,878-$44
Honda Accord$1,900-$22
Toyota Tacoma$1,922--
Jeep Grand Cherokee$1,950$28
GMC Sierra$1,964$42
Nissan Altima$1,996$74
Hyundai Elantra$2,064$142
Kia Forte$2,072$150
Tesla Model 3$2,082$160

Data Methodology: Rated driver is a 40-year-old married male with 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 each vehicle for the 2018 model year. Updated June 27, 2025

The chart has a good mix of vehicles, from compact SUVs like the Crosstrek and CR-V, midsize car models like the Honda Accord, full-size trucks like the GMC Sierra, and full-size SUVs like the Chevy Tahoe.

Overall, the Tacoma hangs pretty well with most models other than the small SUVs. Those tend to have the best car insurance rates out of all segments. Surprisingly, the Toyota 4Runner beats the Tacoma by a pretty good margin as well, coming in at $1,704, which is $218 less per year than the Tacoma.

We recommend comparing rates between at least five different car insurance companies in order to find the best rates. Include several major companies (State Farm, GEICO, etc.) as well as smaller players in your area.

Average Tacoma insurance rates in your state

Where you live has an enormous effect on what you’ll pay to insure your Tacoma. Rates vary by state and even within a state rates can vary considerably.

The table below shows the average cost to insure a 2018 Toyota Tacoma in all fifty U.S. states. The table is sorted alphabetically by state name, but all columns are sortable to make it easy to find the states with the cheapest average prices.

2018 Toyota Tacoma Insurance Rates by U.S. State
U.S. State Annual Premium Cost Per Month
Maine$1,462$122
North Carolina$1,494$125
Virginia$1,552$129
New Hampshire$1,558$130
Iowa$1,558$130
Hawaii$1,576$131
Ohio$1,596$133
Idaho$1,618$135
Wisconsin$1,622$135
Vermont$1,640$137
Indiana$1,670$139
Alaska$1,682$140
New Mexico$1,778$148
North Dakota$1,786$149
Nebraska$1,796$150
South Carolina$1,798$150
Minnesota$1,824$152
Illinois$1,850$154
Utah$1,850$154
Wyoming$1,870$156
West Virginia$1,874$156
Alabama$1,886$157
Washington$1,892$158
Arizona$1,910$159
Montana$1,912$159
Texas$1,928$161
Maryland$1,930$161
Oregon$1,934$161
Tennessee$1,960$163
Pennsylvania$1,972$164
Mississippi$1,996$166
Kansas$2,008$167
Georgia$2,058$172
South Dakota$2,068$172
Arkansas$2,096$175
Kentucky$2,132$178
Colorado$2,134$178
Massachusetts$2,158$180
Oklahoma$2,176$181
Louisiana$2,182$182
Connecticut$2,192$183
Missouri$2,214$185
Delaware$2,226$186
New York$2,256$188
Florida$2,258$188
Nevada$2,310$193
New Jersey$2,330$194
California$2,330$194
Michigan$2,346$196
Rhode Island$2,372$198

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. Uninsured Motorist (UM), Underinsured Motorist (UIM) and medical payments coverages are included. Premium is averaged for all Zip Codes in each state.

Eight tips for finding cheaper Toyota Tacoma insurance

Nobody wants to overpay for car insurance. There are some things you can do to help ensure that you’re not overpaying on your current policy or a new one.

The tips and suggestions below are some of the best ways to either lower your rate OR keep it low.

1. Compare insurance quotes before buying a vehicle

Different vehicles, and even different trims of the same vehicle, have very different costs for insurance, and companies can sell coverages with a wide range of prices. Get plenty of comparison quotes before you purchase so you can avoid price shock when you get your first insurance bill.

2. Shop around for better prices

Taking a couple of minutes every year or so to get a few free car insurance quotes is one of the best recommendations for saving money on car insurance. Rates are always changing and you can switch anytime.

3. A clean driving record saves money

If you want to get cheap auto insurance, you need to be a safe driver (don’t speed, don’t get into accidents, etc.). In fact, just a few minor infractions on your driving record can potentially raise auto insurance rates by as much as $518 per year on a 2018 Tacoma.

4. Improve your credit rating to save on insurance

Having a high credit rating of over 800 may save $302 per year over a credit score ranging from 670-739. Conversely, a lower credit score could cost around $350 more per year. Not all states use credit-based insurance scores as a rating factor, so check with your agent or company to see if you’re getting penalized (or benefitting) from your credit history.

5. Stay claim free

Most auto insurance companies offer discounts if you have no claims. Car insurance is intended to be used for significant claims, not small claims that can be paid out-of-pocket.

6. Buy vehicles with cheaper insurance

The type of vehicle you drive has a big impact on the price you pay for auto insurance. As an example, a Hyundai Venue costs $1,142 less per year to insure than a Chevrolet Camaro. Lower-performance vehicles cost less to insure (although they’re less fun).

7. Save money by raising deductibles

Raising your policy deductibles from $500 to $1,000 could save around $278 per year for a 40-year-old driver and $546 per year for a 20-year-old driver. The more you raise them, the more you save. Just make sure you have adequate savings on hand to cover the out-of-pocket expense required by a higher deductible.

8. If your vehicle is older, reduce coverage

Removing physical damage coverage (comprehensive and collision) from older vehicles whose value has decreased will cut the cost of auto insurance significantly. Also, look at optional coverages like roadside assistance or lower glass deductibles and remove them if they are no longer needed.