Sydney, NSW . price report
Towing cost in Sydney
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: Sydney pricing note. Sydney averages about $4.10 per km; NSW caps accident tow fees (OG Towing, NSW Government).
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 Sydney#
- 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 Sydney
Bankstown Tilt Tray Service
Bankstown-based tilt tray towing operator providing short and long distance towing across Sydney. Listed from web research.
Tow Truck Sydney - Towing services in Sydney, Affordable towing service
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0409 TOWING
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1A Welch's Towing & Welch's Highway Smash Bathurst
Towing services, NSW.
2 Wheels Towing and Paint Protection
Towing services, NSW.
24 hr Bankstown Towing
Towing services, NSW.
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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#
Checked against these sources on 8 July 2026.