Wilkes-Barre Car Insurance

Auto Insurance and Wilkes-Barre

Wilkes-Barre, also known as "The Diamond City" for its history of coal reserves, is conveniently located a couple hours away from major cities like New York and Philadelphia. Naturally, there is quite a bit of traffic coming in and out of the city. As a suitable place for city dwellers and nature lovers alike, Wilkes-Barre attracts drivers of all types.

Whether you like the hustle bustle of the city, or prefer the peace and quiet of driving along the Susquehanna River, contact GEICO to get a Wilkes-Barre car insurance quote—it's your best first course of action for protecting your vehicle.

Wilkes-Barre Destinations

Wilkes-Barre, PA is known for having something special for everyone, boasting a total of four Pennsylvania state parks, the Mohegan Sun Pocono Downs Casino, the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, and much more. Residents and visitors make a point not to miss the Farmer's Market at Wilkes-Barre's Public Square, which runs each year from June to October, during which time they can join their neighbors for food, music and good times. This city sits right alongside part of the Susquehanna River, which is a great place to experience some tranquility by either biking or hiking the Susquehanna River Levee Trails.

Navigating Wilkes-Barre

Residents and visitors can travel to Wilkes-Barre from the surrounding cities like Allentown and Philadelphia via I-476, and from Scranton and Harrisburg using I-81. Wilkes-Barre Blvd and South Wilkes-Barre Blvd run through nearly the entire length of the city. This roadway stretches all the way from the North Cross Valley Expressway by Hollenback Park down to Hazel Street about a block away from the local Pepsi Bottling Group and accommodates trips to downtown Wilkes-Barre and Coal Street Park.

In the event that you'd rather use public transportation around Wilkes-Barre, the Luzerne County Transportation Authority (LCTA) stays in consistent operation, as does the city's taxi services. In fact, the Intermodal Transportation Center (ITC) has centralized public transportation to South Main Street to allow individuals better access to Public Square in downtown Wilkes-Barre. Outside of that, Wilkes-Barre has become a pedestrian-friendly town, accommodating a lifestyle where residents can walk to a lot of things in the heart of the city with no problem.

More Information on Pennsylvania Car Insurance

To learn more about Pennsylvania auto insurance, please visit our Pennsylvania car insurance page. There you'll find information about state-required coverage levels and teen driving laws specific to the state of Pennsylvania.