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Emergency Towing in Tampa, FL
Tow $150 hook-up + $10/mile + tax · 10-mile tow $250 + tax · Price confirmed before dispatch
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After an accident or a breakdown in traffic in Tampa, call RoadReady Tow for emergency towing: $150 hook-up plus $10 a mile + tax, confirmed before dispatch.
RoadReady Tow is a 24/7 dispatch service. Jobs are completed by independent towing and roadside providers in our network.
Emergency Towing in Tampa: what to expect
If anyone is hurt, or the car is blocking traffic, call 911 first. Once police clear the scene, we tow the car to a shop, your home or an insurance-approved yard.
Emergency calls in Tampa often come from I-275 and I-4 and from busy roads around South Tampa, Seminole Heights and Brandon area.
Tampa tow price examples
Estimates use our published rate and approximate road miles. Your dispatcher confirms the exact price before dispatch.
Where emergency tows start in Tampa
- On I-275Runs through downtown and across the Howard Frankland Bridge to St. Petersburg. Tell us your direction and the nearest exit or mile marker.
- Malfunction Junction (I-275 and I-4)The downtown interchange is famous for congestion. Stay in the car with hazards on.
- Howard Frankland BridgeNo shoulders for long stretches over the bay. Call us with your direction.
- Ybor City at nightLockouts and dead batteries after nights out.
Tampa conditions that cause these calls
Daily summer storms bring sudden heavy rain and lightning.
Hurricanes and storm surge can flood South Tampa and coastal roads during hurricane season.
Bucs games at Raymond James Stadium, Lightning games at Amalie Arena and the Gasparilla Pirate Festival bring heavy traffic and road closures.
Emergency Towing coverage in Hillsborough County
We send emergency towing to Downtown Tampa, Ybor City, Hyde Park, South Tampa, Channelside, Westshore, Seminole Heights, Carrollwood, New Tampa, Brandon area, Davis Islands, Tampa Heights.
Tampa ZIP codes: 33605, 33606, 33603, 33609, 33629, 33618, 33626, 33647.
Tampa price
$150 hook-up + $10/mile + tax
Confirmed before dispatch. No membership.
FAQ
Emergency Towing in Tampa: questions
How much is an emergency tow in Tampa?+
$150 hook-up plus $10 a mile + tax. A 10-mile tow is $250 + tax. Your dispatcher confirms the price before dispatch.
Should I call 911 or a tow truck first?+
If anyone is injured, the car is in a live lane or there is a fire or fuel leak, call 911 first. Then call us for the tow.
Can you tow my car to my insurance company's shop?+
Yes. Tell the operator the shop or yard name and address, and the tow miles are priced to that drop-off.
How fast can you reach me in Tampa?+
Arrival is typically 30-45 minutes.
What should I tell dispatch if I break down on I-275 or I-4?+
Give us the road name, your direction and the nearest Tampa exit, mile marker or large sign on I-275 or I-4. On I-75, the closest cross street or landmark such as Tampa International Airport helps a Tampa driver find you faster. If you cannot get well clear of I-275 traffic, stay buckled in with your hazards on.
Emergency Towing near Tampa
- St. Petersburg, FLabout 24 miles from Tampa
- Orlando, FLabout 88 miles from Tampa
- West Palm Beach, FLabout 196 miles from Tampa
- Jacksonville, FLabout 200 miles from Tampa
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Emergency Towing in Tampa, priced before we roll.
$150 hook-up + $10/mile + tax. A live operator answers 24/7.