This online calculator is completely free to use. Simply enter your distance, vehicle type, and service requirements to get an instant towing cost estimate. No registration or payment required - it's a roadside assistance towing quote calculator online free that provides accurate, industry-standard pricing for any towing scenario.

To calculate towing cost for RV from Chicago to New York (approximately 790 miles), enter the distance, select 'RV/Motorhome' as vehicle type, and choose 'Long Distance' service. Use the Chicago location preset to auto-fill typical rates ($220 hook-up, $7/mile). Typical RV towing costs $5-7 per mile plus a $200 hook-up fee, totaling $4,150-$5,730 for this route. Always compare quotes from multiple companies using our comparison feature.

Yes, this long distance car towing price calculator with insurance compatibility provides detailed breakdowns perfect for insurance claims. It calculates hook-up fees, per-mile charges, and additional services separately. Export your estimate as a professional PDF report with the 'Export PDF' button - it includes all cost details, vehicle information, and a disclaimer. Insurance companies typically cover 'reasonable and necessary' towing expenses - use this calculator to document costs and verify that quotes fall within industry-standard ranges for your insurance adjuster.

A local towing service estimate for 20 mile tow typically costs $120-$180 for sedans. This includes a $75-100 hook-up fee plus $3-4 per mile. For SUVs or trucks, expect $140-200. Use our city location presets to see exact rates for your area - for example, New York averages $185 while Houston averages $135 for the same tow. Emergency or after-hours service can increase this by 50-100%. Use the calculator to get precise estimates based on your specific vehicle type and service requirements.

Using this towing cost calculator for 100 mile distance SUV, you can expect to pay $500-$650. This includes a $100-150 hook-up fee (SUVs require more robust equipment) plus $4-5 per mile. Long-distance rates may be slightly lower at $3.50-4.50 per mile. Select your city from our location presets to see market-specific rates - coastal cities like Los Angeles ($565) and Boston ($585) tend to be higher than midwest cities like Dallas ($479). Emergency service adds 50-100% to these rates.

Our heavy duty truck towing rate estimator per mile calculates costs at $5-7 per mile, plus a $150-250 hook-up fee. Heavy duty trucks require specialized equipment and larger tow vehicles, increasing costs significantly. For a 50-mile tow, expect $400-600 total. Use our location presets - New York ($675) and Boston ($658) charge the most, while Houston ($460) offers the lowest rates. Commercial trucks may have even higher rates due to weight and special handling requirements.

This emergency towing estimate tool for after hours service applies multipliers to standard rates. Select 'Emergency/After-Hours' from the Service Type dropdown to automatically apply a 1.75× multiplier. After-hours, weekends, and holidays typically cost 50-100% more. A standard $75 hook-up becomes $131, and $3.50/mile becomes $6.13/mile. Our city presets include emergency multipliers - for example, Boston's emergency multiplier (1.73×) is higher than Houston's (1.60×). Emergency service is available 24/7 but comes at a premium.

Yes, the winching and recovery towing cost breakdown calculator feature lets you add winching services separately under 'Additional Services'. Winching costs $75-300 depending on difficulty: simple ditch pulls are $75-125, off-road recovery is $150-250, and rollover situations can exceed $300. Check the 'Winching/Recovery' option (pre-set at $125) to see the impact on your total cost. In comparison mode, you can see how winching charges vary between different towing companies.

Yes! Click 'Compare Multiple Quotes' to activate comparison mode. Enter each company's name and rates, then click 'Add Quote to Comparison'. The calculator displays all quotes in a side-by-side table showing hook-up fees, mileage costs, extras, and totals. The best deal is automatically highlighted in green. You can compare 5+ companies at once - perfect for finding the lowest rate. Use city presets to quickly fill typical rates, then adjust based on actual quotes you receive.

As a towing estimate calculator with hook-up fee and mileage rate, this tool separates the two main cost components: the base hook-up fee ($50-250 depending on vehicle) and the per-mile rate ($2.50-7 based on vehicle type and service). This breakdown matches how towing companies actually price services and helps you understand exactly where your money goes. You can customize both values to match any company's quoted rates, or use our 15+ city location presets which automatically fill both values based on real market data from major US cities.

Click 'Share Quote' to generate a unique URL that saves your entire estimate - share it via text, email, or social media. Recipients can view and modify the quote. For insurance claims, click 'Export PDF' to download a professional report including all cost details, service breakdown, vehicle information, and timestamps. The PDF is insurance-adjuster ready and can be attached to claims. Both features work in comparison mode too - share or export multi-company comparisons to show your insurance agent you got competitive quotes.

Our location presets cover 15 major US cities with real market data: New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston, Phoenix, Philadelphia, San Antonio, San Diego, Dallas, San Jose, Austin, Miami, Seattle, Denver, and Boston. Each preset includes hook-up fees and per-mile rates for all 6 vehicle types, plus emergency multipliers and average response times. Rates are updated annually based on industry surveys. If your city isn't listed, select 'US National Average' for typical rates or 'Custom Rates' to enter specific quotes you've received.

Select your service type to compare flatbed vs wheel lift costs. Flatbed towing typically costs 20-40% more than wheel lift but is safer for all-wheel drive, luxury vehicles, or cars with transmission issues. For example, a 30-mile tow might cost $180 with wheel lift vs $245 with flatbed. Use our comparison mode to get quotes for both methods from different companies. Flatbed is recommended for AWD vehicles, low-clearance sports cars, or any vehicle with tire/wheel damage. Wheel lift works well for standard sedans and trucks with functional wheels.

While this calculator doesn't automatically apply AAA discounts, you can manually adjust for them. AAA Basic covers up to 5 miles free, Plus covers 100 miles, and Premier covers 200 miles. Calculate your full towing cost first, then subtract the covered mileage. For example, a 50-mile tow costing $300 with AAA Plus coverage: you'd only pay for 0 miles of towing (fully covered). Export the full estimate as PDF for your records, noting AAA coverage in the comparison table. This helps document the full service value for AAA reimbursement claims.

Yes! Use comparison mode to calculate costs for multiple vehicles separately. Add each vehicle as a separate quote with its own vehicle type, distance, and services. For example, if you're moving 2 cars and 1 motorcycle 100 miles each, create 3 separate quotes. The calculator shows each vehicle's cost individually and you can see the combined total. Most towing companies offer 10-15% discounts for multiple vehicles from the same location - manually adjust the per-mile rate down to reflect this. Perfect for families relocating or dealership transfers.

Select 'Motorcycle' as your vehicle type - the calculator automatically applies a 30% reduction to base rates compared to sedans. Motorcycle towing typically costs $60-85 for hook-up (vs $75-100 for cars) and $2.75-3.50 per mile (vs $3.50-4.50). Add costs for specialized carriers if needed: flatbed motorcycle carrier adds $25-50, enclosed trailer adds $75-150 for weather protection. For a 25-mile tow, expect $130-175 total. Always verify the towing company has proper motorcycle handling equipment - wheel chocks, soft tie-downs, and experienced operators. Our city presets include motorcycle-specific rates.

For impound/repossession scenarios, calculate the standard towing cost first, then add impound fees. Example: Vehicle towed 15 miles to impound lot costs $150 (towing) + $75 (after-hours surcharge) + $150 (initial impound fee) + $50/day storage = $425 first day, then $50/day. Use our calculator to estimate the towing portion, then track daily storage separately. Export a PDF to dispute overcharges - many impound lots charge excessive rates. The calculator helps you verify that the towing component ($150 for 15 miles) matches local market rates. For repossession, add recovery agent fees ($200-400) to the towing estimate.