Italy car insurance premiums show regional variations

Automobile liability insurance (RC auto) trends in Italy show varying regional developments. In Sicily, the average premium for August 2026 was 656.92 euros, representing a 1.6% annual decrease. Despite this decline, Sicily remains the fifth most expensive region in Italy for such coverage. Within the region, Ragusa recorded the highest average premium at 717.60 euros (up 5.2%), followed by Catania at 713.27 euros (up 5.9%), while Enna offered the lowest rates at 486.04 euros.

In Basilicata, insurance premiums saw an 8.5% increase compared to the previous year. Nationally, the average RC auto premium in Italy reached 502.59 euros in August, a 3.5% increase over the same month last year. Demographic data indicates that drivers under 25 face the highest costs, with an average premium of 1,053.64 euros, while those over 60 typically pay the least.