Towing service in Houston, TX

Towing service in Houston should come with a price you hear before the truck hooks up. We quote the full price by phone or text, send a driver and photograph your car at pickup and drop-off. Our flatbed hook-up is $125 plus $5 a mile.

When to call for a tow

  • The car will not start and a jump did not help
  • Warning lights are on and the engine is smoking or overheating
  • You had a crash and the car is not safe to drive
  • The car lost power steering or brakes
  • A flat tire with no spare
  • The transmission will not shift
  • The car is stuck on the shoulder of the freeway
  • You need a car moved to a shop or home

How a tow works

  1. 1Call or textGive us your location, the car and what happened.
  2. 2Price before we hook upWe tell you the full price. We only add what you approve.
  3. 3Driver and ETAYou get a text with the driver’s name and arrival time.
  4. 4Photos and loadThe driver photographs all sides of the car, then loads and secures it.
  5. 5Drop-off and receiptWe deliver to your shop or home, take photos and give you a receipt. We bill your motor club or insurance when we can.

Towing options and costs in Houston

Flatbed tow$125 hook-up plus $5 a mile (our price)

A 12-mile tow comes to about $185.

Wheel-lift tow, light duty$95 hook-up plus $4 a mile (our price)

For many two-wheel-drive cars.

After-hours fee, 9 PM to 6 AM$45 (our price)

Applies to calls overnight.

Medium-duty tow$8 a mile (our price)

For larger vans and box trucks.

Typical Houston tow elsewhere$75–$250 for a local tow (usually)

Longer distances and heavy vehicles cost more.

Typical Houston ranges for planning. Your written price comes after we see the job.

What changes the price

  • Miles from pickup to drop-off.
  • Flatbed versus wheel-lift truck.
  • Time of day, since overnight calls cost more.
  • Vehicle size and weight.
  • Extra work like winching or dollies.
  • Wait time at the scene.

See the full cost guide →

Good to know in Houston

Houston tows often happen on busy freeways like I-45, I-10 and the Beltway, where traffic makes the shoulder risky. Summer heat causes overheats and dead batteries. Flooding after heavy rain can stall cars in underpasses, so call from a safe spot and stay out of the water.

Texas tow companies and drivers are licensed by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR), and trucks need permits and insurance. Texas law also limits what a company can charge on certain non-consent tows.

Questions about towing

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 between 9 PM and 6 AM add $45.

Can you bill my insurance or motor club?

We bill your motor club or insurance for you when we can. Have your member number ready.

How fast can you get here?

It depends on traffic and where our trucks are. We give you an arrival time when you call.

Do you tow from freeways?

Yes. Stay in the car with your seat belt on if it is unsafe to stand outside, and tell us your mile marker.

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