Towing cost in Adelaide, 2026
Towing is a hook-up fee plus a per-kilometre rate, with accident towing regulated by maximum-fee schedules in NSW and Queensland.
The national ranges below are the honest baseline for Adelaide: no published Adelaide-specific figures met our sourcing bar, and local quotes land inside these bands with labour rates and disposal fees as the main SA variables.
Price ranges
first 10km, then $5/km (NSW Government)
first 50km, then $7.30/km
What moves your quote in Adelaide
- •Distance and time of day
- •Vehicle type: 4WDs, EVs and lowered cars need special gear
- •Accident tows are price-regulated in NSW and QLD
- •After-hours and holiday premiums
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.
Sources
Ranges verified against these published guides, July 2026.