Melbourne, VIC . price report
Towing cost in Melbourne
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
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 in Melbourne
- 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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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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Sources
Ranges verified against these published guides, July 2026.