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AAA is perhaps best known as a motorist club offering roadside assistance and consumer discounts, but the company also provides car insurance. On this page, we give you all the information you need to make an informed decision about AAA auto insurance, including rates, discounts, and contact details.
Editor’s note (last updated November 14, 2024): We have updated this page with the latest pricing and coverage offerings from AAA.
You have to be a member of an AAA club in order to purchase auto insurance through the company. AAA’s average annual full coverage auto insurance premium is $2,211 with estimates ranging from $1,896 to $2,856. Minimum coverage from AAA typically costs around $894 a year.
The price you pay can vary significantly depending on many factors, including the following:
If you are already an AAA member, then adding car insurance through the company can make sense. You can join online, and various tiers of membership provide different benefits. Here are the costs to join AAA, which vary by ZIP code:
What it includes | Basic | Plus | Premier |
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Maximum number of roadside assistance calls per year | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Distance of roadside assistance calls in miles | 3 | 100 | 100, and one tow up to 200 |
Jump start and replacement | Yes | Yes | Yes, plus $25 off on an AAA battery |
Fuel delivery service | Free except for fuel | Free including enough fuel to reach nearest filling station | Free including enough fuel to reach nearest filling station |
Flat tire service including spare | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Vehicle emergency lock and key cost maximum reimbursement | $50 | $100 | $150 |
Approved auto repair network discount on labor | 10% up to $50 | 10% up to $50 | 10% up to $50 |
Hertz maximum discount on rental car | 20% | 20% | Free for one day |
Monthly cost (based on 02445 zip code) | $3.54 | $5.50 | $6.83 |
Annual cost (based on 02445 zip code) | $30.50 | $54 | $70 |
Note that the cost to join AAA varies depending on where you live in the country. You may also need to pay a one-time, $15 sign up fee. Different memberships come with different perks at each level. Be sure to factor in the cost of AAA membership when comparing insurance premiums.
AAA sometimes offers sign up deals, such as waiving its one-time sign-up fee, and adding a second member for free with purchase of membership.
AAA offers a wide range of discounts to help you save on your premiums.
Discount | Qualifications | Discount |
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Safe driver discount | Have few accidents or tickets on your driving history | Up to 20% |
AAA Membership | Receive a discount for being a member of AAA | 5% |
Driver training discount | Take a safe driving course | 5% |
Multi-car discount | Insure two or more vehicles on the same AA policy | Up to 15.7% |
Mileage tracking discount | Allow AAA to track your mileage and adjust your rate based on how much you drive | Up to 19 % |
Loyalty discount | Stay with AAA for at least one year | 6% |
Student away from home discount | Attend school at least 100 miles from home and do not keep your vehicle at school | 47% |
Good student discount | Receive a GPA of at least 3.0 as a high school or full-time college student | 10% |
Teen discount | Receive a discount to ease the cost of adding your teen driver to your policy. | 20% |
TeenSMART discount | Available to drivers with teens aged 19 or younger, who complete an eligible safety course. | Varies |
Professional discount | Show proof that you work in either engineering, law, medicine, accounting, or education | 7% |
Anti-theft discount | Install modern anti-theft devices in your car | 25% |
Multi-policy discount | Carry multiple types of insurance from AAA (like renters, condo, or homeowners insurance) | Varies (8% – 20%) |
Paperless bill pay discount | Opt out of paper bills and receive your bills online | $10 off membership |
Paid in full discount | Pay for your policy in full in advance of your term period | 5% |
Like benefits, specific discounts can vary based on your location. Be sure to enter your ZIP code so that AAA can direct you to the site with information on your region.
AAA has offered its well-known roadside assistance program for over 100 years. Roadside assistance is an insurance product included in your baseline AAA membership, similar to how other insurance providers offer roadside assistance as an add-on coverage.
AAA offers three levels of roadside assistance depending on your membership tier. The below table shows the services offered in each plan:
Plan Level | What’s Offered |
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Basic |
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Plus |
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Premier |
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Regardless of your plan level, AAA roadside assistance will help you 24 hours a day, seven days a week across the U.S. and Canada.
You can request AAA roadside assistance no matter what vehicle you are in, including rental cars.
AAA insurance includes medical payments coverage, a standard insurance offering that pays for expenses like hospital bills up to a specified amount, regardless of who is at fault in an accident. It covers ambulance fees and funeral costs as well. AAA calls this type of coverage MedPay.1
What makes AAA insurance unique is that the company offers a feature called excess MedPay. Excess MedPay pays for healthcare costs resulting from an accident after your health insurance and standard MedPay coverage have reached their limits. This is useful if you worry about the limits of your existing coverage and want to ensure that your assets are safe after an incident.
Typically, MedPay covers the following in the event of an accident:
Note that unlike personal injury protection, MedPay does not include reimbursement for lost wages or child care expenses.
You can save money by streamlining your insurance coverages under one roof. AAA offers many different types of insurance besides auto coverage:
AAA provides different types of insurance depending on your location. Be sure to check to see what’s available in your area. If you consolidate your coverages with AAA, you could save significantly on premiums and time.
AAA is a great option for students, balancing quality coverage with multiple ways to save.
The following discounts are available to students with AAA:
Best of all, if you become a member of select college or university alumni associations you may continue to earn discounts after graduation. Get an insurance quote from AAA directly to get a better idea of what you’ll pay, whether you want full coverage insurance, gap insurance, collision coverage, or comprehensive coverage.
AAA is available in every state in the country, plus Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C.
Be aware that when you buy insurance through AAA, you’re purchasing directly from one of over 50 individual affiliate businesses under the AAA family. The business that insures you depends on your location. For example, AAA Arizona insures Arizonans, while AAA MountainWest insures drivers in Alaska, Montana, and Wyoming.
There are different AAA auto clubs in different regions of the U.S. that offer slightly different services. The one you have access to depends on where you live.
You can cancel your AAA policies in multiple ways:
No matter how you cancel, you’ll need to provide your name, policy number, and the date you want your policy to end. Note that you cannot cancel AAA insurance online.
If you prepaid for your insurance premium, AAA will refund the unused portion. The company does not disclose whether it charges cancellation fees — check the specifics of your policy to learn more.
AAA, which stands for Automobile Association of America, traces its history almost as far back as the car itself. Founded in 1902 in Chicago, IL, AAA originally created maps and travel guides for early road trippers at a time when car infrastructure was lacking. The company soon expanded to high school driving curricula and safety programs, as well as insurance offerings. For a time, AAA officiated auto racing championships throughout the country, as well.
AAA has weathered multiple crises and supported its country during difficult times. During World War II, AAA contributed to the war effort by consulting the U.S. government in transportation planning.
Additionally, it helped promote conservation during wartime shortages by supporting synthetic rubber manufacturing and helping to create a pipeline of auto mechanics. During the oil crisis of the 1970s, AAA created a report to help motorists find gas stations that had fuel and were open. The company later chaired a task force on gas rationing.
Today, AAA operates thousands of travel agencies nationwide. AAA’s 57 million members receive discounts, hotel and restaurant ratings, DMV services, roadside assistance, and access to insurance products. The company continues to support motorists by providing logistical support and lobbying for improved infrastructure.
The AAA branch you contact depends on where you live and which club provides your insurance. You can enter your zip code on AAA’s website to find the contact information specific to your location.
At the national level, AAA has different contact numbers depending on your needs. This helps the company direct your call and serve you most efficiently, saving you time and energy. Here are the numbers you can contact for AAA National:
Department | Number |
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Road service (24 hours a day, 7 days a week) | (800) 222-4357 |
Membership services | (800) 222-8252 |
Financial services | (800) 793-0508 |
Insurance sales | (866) 222-7871 |
Insurance customer service | (800) 222-4242 |
Travel services | (800) 222-7448 |
General inquiries | (800) 222-8252 |
AAA insurance is a great option for many drivers across the country. Do your research to see if AAA is the right option for you and your family. Check out our full AAA insurance review to learn more.
AAA roadside assistance coverage extends to RVs and trailers at the highest level of coverage, Premier. Lower levels do not include RV towing.
AAA requires at least one driver of the vehicle applying for coverage to be a AAA member. The company covers non-members that share a policy with that member. You can add associate members to your AAA club membership, giving them access to full AAA benefits.
You can request AAA roadside assistance in several ways:
What is Car Insurance Medical Payments (MedPay) Coverage. AAA. (2022, Mar).
https://mwg.aaa.com/insurance/car/articles/medical-payments-medpay