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Australia . Prices updated July 2026

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Towing cost in Australia

Towing is a hook-up fee plus a per-kilometre rate, with accident towing regulated by maximum-fee schedules in NSW and Queensland.

Typical range

$2 to $369

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Price ranges by job

Figures are GST-inclusive guides compiled from published Australian cost sources. Bars run value to premium across the range.

  • Per kilometre$2 to $5 per km
  • NSW regulated accident tow$246

    first 10km, then $5/km (NSW Government)

  • QLD regulated crash tow$369

    first 50km, then $7.30/km

What moves your quote

  • 01Distance and time of day
  • 02Vehicle type: 4WDs, EVs and lowered cars need special gear
  • 03Accident tows are price-regulated in NSW and QLD
  • 04After-hours and holiday premiums

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Towing providers in Australia

  • Adelaide Tow Trucks

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    Long-standing Adelaide towing operator, GPS-tracked fleet, ~30 minute metro response.

    Website

  • Dial A Tow

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    24/7 fleet of 60+ tow trucks for cars, 4WDs, trucks, bikes and caravans.

    Website

  • Competitive Towing

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    20+ years of 24/7 emergency and breakdown towing across Adelaide.

    Website

  • Wil-Tow Australia

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    24/7 towing, roadside assistance and machinery transport.

    Website

  • Central State Towing

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    SA transport and towing company covering all Adelaide suburbs.

    Website

  • ADL Car Towing

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    24/7 car towing across the Adelaide area with free quotes.

    Website

Contact details are shared by SMS when you request a quote. We never publish provider phone numbers.

Common questions

Are accident towing fees capped?

In NSW the maximum for a standard accident tow is $246 for the first 10km plus a regulated per-kilometre rate. Queensland caps crash tows at $369.30 for the first 50km. Breakdown towing is not capped.

Does my insurance or roadside assist cover towing?

Comprehensive policies usually cover accident tows to a repairer. Roadside assist memberships cover breakdown tows up to a distance limit, so check yours before paying cash.

City editions

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Sources

Ranges verified against these published guides, July 2026.