What towing costs in Houston
Towing costs in Houston depend on miles, truck type and time of day. These are typical ranges, not quotes. A good company tells you the full price before the truck hooks up.
Typical Houston prices
| Job | Typical range | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Light-duty hook-up | $75–$125 | Ours is $95 |
| Flatbed hook-up | $100–$175 | Ours is $125 |
| Per-mile rate, light truck | $3–$6 | Ours is $4 |
| Per-mile rate, flatbed | $4–$7 | Ours is $5 |
| Medium-duty per-mile rate | $6–$12 | Ours is $8 |
| Local flatbed tow, about 12 miles | $150–$300 | Ours is about $185 |
| After-hours fee | $35–$100 | Ours is $45, 9 PM to 6 AM |
| Winch-out | $100–$400 | Ours is $150 |
| Dollies | $40–$100 | Ours is $50 |
| Wait time, 15 minutes | $20–$50 | Ours is $25 |
| Jump start | $40–$100 | Prices vary |
| Lockout | $40–$120 | Prices vary |
Ranges are for planning only. Your written price comes after we see the job.
What changes the price
- Miles from pickup to drop-off.
- Flatbed or wheel-lift truck.
- Time of day.
- Extras like winching, dollies and wait time.
- Vehicle size and weight.
- Whether a motor club or insurance covers part of it.
Ways to save
- Ask for the full price before the truck hooks up.
- Use a motor club or your insurance roadside benefit.
- Pick the nearest shop that can do the repair.
- Join a roadside plan if you drive older cars.
- Avoid an after-hours call if you can safely wait.
Cost questions
How much does a tow cost in Houston?
Our flatbed hook-up is $125 plus $5 a mile, so a 12-mile tow is about $185. After-hours calls add $45.
How much does it cost to get my car out of the lot?
Texas limits storage at a vehicle storage facility to about $23 a day for a standard car, and we release cars within an hour.
Does my insurance cover towing?
Many policies include roadside help. Check your policy and call us with the details.
Do you accept cards?
Yes. We take cash, debit and credit.