Towing cost calculator for San Antonio.
See how a tow, flatbed, accident recovery, or long-distance haul is priced in San Antonio. No email gate.
Estimator
Planning estimate only. Actual price confirmed on call based on vehicle type and pickup conditions. The line takes calls around the clock across the San Antonio metro.
How to use the towing cost calculator
- 1. Pick service type. Emergency tow, flatbed, heavy-duty, motorcycle, accident recovery, or long-distance - each has its own pricing structure.
- 2. Enter distance. Miles from pickup to drop-off. Typical local tows are 5-20 miles in the San Antonio metro.
- 3. See the pricing structure. The result shows that a light-duty tow is a hookup fee plus a per-mile rate the operator confirms on the call, operator-confirmed pricing for roadside service, or "priced per job" for heavy-duty and specialty jobs.
What are the legal caps on tow fees in San Antonio?
The only fixed dollar amounts in towing are the caps San Antonio and Texas set on a non-consent tow - one ordered by police, a property owner, or an HOA, not one you call for yourself. If you call us, that's a consented tow: the operator quotes hookup plus mileage before the truck rolls, and these caps do not set that number.
| Authority | Fee | Legal maximum |
|---|---|---|
| San Antonio City Code 19-402 | Non-consent tow, up to 10,000 lb | $177 maximum |
| San Antonio City Code 19-402 | Non-consent tow, 10,001 - 24,999 lb | $196 maximum |
| San Antonio City Code 19-402 | Non-consent tow, 25,000 lb and up | $602 maximum |
| San Antonio City Code 19-402 | Storage | $21.03/day plus tax, maximum |
| San Antonio City Code 19-402 | Notification fee | $50 maximum |
| San Antonio City Code 19-402 | Impound release fee | $20 maximum |
| TDLR (statewide) | Non-consent tow, by weight class | $272 / $380 / $489, $978 maximum total |
Source: San Antonio City Code Section 19-402 and the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) statewide towing fee schedule.
Dispatch to any San Antonio metro city, 24/7
We connect you with a licensed operator across the metro, from the West Side to Stone Oak. The operator confirms the full price before the truck rolls.
Towing cost calculator - common questions
Is this what a tow actually costs in San Antonio?
This tool shows the real pricing structure, not a nationwide average: a hookup fee plus a per-mile rate for a light-duty tow, quoted by the operator before the truck rolls. Roadside work is priced by the operator on the call. Heavy-duty, RV, off-road recovery, and exotic transport are priced on scene. Call and dispatch runs your exact job.
Does the estimate include mileage?
Yes - the per-mile rate applies across the distance you enter, in addition to the hookup fee. Long-distance tows (50+ miles) are priced per job, so call for a number.
Is there an extra charge at night or on weekends?
The light-duty hookup fee is a starting figure, not a promise that every hour costs the same. Mileage is added on top. Ask the operator whether any night, weekend, or holiday charge applies, and get the full price confirmed before the truck rolls.
Do you tow exotic and classic cars safely?
Yes - flatbed only, soft tie-down straps, wheel chocks, and Canyon Dancer for motorcycles. The operator we dispatch is experienced with low-clearance exotics and show-quality classics.
What are the only real dollar figures for towing in San Antonio?
The legal caps San Antonio City Code 19-402 and the statewide TDLR schedule put on a non-consent tow, the kind ordered by police or a property owner rather than one you call for yourself. See the table on this page for those figures. A tow you call for is priced by the operator, hookup plus mileage, before dispatch.
Need a tow right now?
The line takes calls around the clock. The operator confirms pricing before dispatch.