Mayo car insurance prices deemed the sixth cheapest nationally according to new study

The cheapest place in Ireland to avail of car insurance has been revealed. 

In County Mayo, the average cost is €671 as it comes in at the sixth cheapest in Ireland. Last year, Mayo had the 11th cheapest so the drop in average prices represents a price drop for Mayo drivers.

County Kilkenny has been announced as the cheapest county in Ireland for car insurance as the average price is €629, while Longford is seen as the most expensive with the average price coming in at €1,042. 

Across Ireland’s four provinces, Connacht is seen to be the cheapest with the average costing €689 while drivers in Ulster pay an average of €796 as it results in the most expensive province.

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Usually, insurance costs start to decline after three years with a 27% reduction evident.

The Kia Sportage, Hyundai Tuscon and Skoda Octavia are seen to be the most affordable to insure while all three are ever so popular with road users.

Chill Insurance has updated its Car Insurance Pricing Index, helping you compare insurance premiums based on the make and model of the car, location and occupation, as well as several other factors. You can find the full details of the study here: https://www.chill.ie/blog/car-insurance-pricing-index/