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Brisbane, QLD . price report

Towing cost in Brisbane

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

See also: Heavy Vehicle and Freight Transport cost, Trailer Hire cost, Locksmith Prices cost.

Note: Brisbane pricing note. Brisbane averages about $3.80 per km; QLD regulates crash tow maximums (OG Towing).

Price ranges by job#

Figures are GST-inclusive guides compiled from published Australian cost sources. Bars sit on a shared log-scale axis (declared on the chart), so per-unit rates and whole-job prices read together; colour marks the position, money-green at the value end to ochre at the premium end.

  • 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 in Brisbane#

  • 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 Brisbane

  • Bris Towing - Towing Service in Brisbane and Nearby

    Towing services, QLD.

    Website
  • Brissy Towing

    Brisbane-based 24/7 breakdown towing and tilt tray operator covering Brisbane, Caboolture and Ipswich. Listed from web research.

    Website
  • The Tow Truck Ipswich

    Locally owned Ipswich towing business at 21 East St, Ipswich, with 15 years serving the local community. Listed from web research.

    Website
  • 3 Monkeys Towing Service

    Towing services, QLD.

  • ABC Towing Services Townsville

    Towing services, QLD.

    Website
  • Ace Tilt trays

    Towing services, QLD.

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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.

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    Local locksmiths serving Chermside, South East Queensland, Brisbane. Listed from a public directory.

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    Doctor Lock Locksmiths

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Sources#

  1. NSW Government tow truck fees
  2. OG Towing per-km cost guide
  3. Right2Drive tow truck cost guide

Checked against these sources on 8 July 2026.