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Flatbed Towing in Charleston, SC
Tow $150 hook-up + $10/mile + tax · 10-mile tow $250 + tax · Price confirmed before dispatch
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- Price confirmed before dispatch
Need a flatbed in Charleston? You get the number first: $150 hook-up plus $10 a mile + tax, and your dispatcher confirms the total before dispatch.
RoadReady Tow is a 24/7 dispatch service. Jobs are completed by independent towing and roadside providers in our network.
Flatbed Towing in Charleston: what to expect
A flatbed keeps all four wheels off the road, which is what AWD cars, EVs, lowered and classic cars need. Around French Quarter, James Island and North Charleston we see plenty of them, and the flatbed is the default for anything that should not be dragged on US-17.
Help is typically 30-45 minutes. We cover French Quarter, James Island and North Charleston and the rest of Charleston County.
Charleston tow price examples
Estimates use our published rate and approximate road miles. Your dispatcher confirms the exact price before dispatch.
Where Charleston tows usually start
- Downtown streets during king tidesLow streets flood. Do not drive into standing water.
- On US-17Runs along the coast and across the Ravenel Bridge. Tell us your direction and the nearest exit or mile marker so the truck comes from the right side.
- On SC-30Connects downtown with James Island.
- Arthur Ravenel Jr. BridgeHigh and long with little room to stop.
Charleston conditions that cause these calls
Tidal flooding and heavy rain flood downtown streets.
Hurricane season brings storms and evacuations.
Spoleto Festival, tourist season and cruise days bring heavy downtown traffic.
Flatbed Towing coverage in Charleston County
We send flatbed towing to Downtown Charleston, South of Broad, French Quarter, Wagener Terrace, West Ashley, James Island, Daniel Island, Mount Pleasant area, North Charleston, Johns Island.
Charleston ZIP codes: 29401, 29402, 29403, 29406, 29407, 29409, 29412, 29413, 29414, 29424, 29425, 29492.
Charleston price
$150 hook-up + $10/mile + tax
Confirmed before dispatch. No membership.
FAQ
Flatbed Towing in Charleston: questions
How much does a tow cost in Charleston?+
$150 hook-up plus $10 a mile + tax. A 10-mile tow across Charleston is $250 + tax, and a tow to Columbia (about 114 miles) is about $1,290 + tax. Your dispatcher confirms the final price first.
Can you tow my car from MUSC?+
Yes, if the vehicle can be reached and released. Tell us the exact spot (lot, level or entrance) and we plan the pickup. We send a flatbed when the car needs one.
Do you tow from Charleston to other cities?+
Yes. Columbia is about 114 miles ($1,290 + tax), Savannah is about 117 miles ($1,320 + tax) and Augusta is about 161 miles ($1,760 + tax). Longer trips use the same per-mile rate.
How fast can a flatbed reach me in Charleston?+
Arrival is typically 30-45 minutes. Traffic on US-17 and weather can add time, and you get an honest estimate before dispatch.
My car stalled in flood water downtown. What should I do?+
Do not restart it. Move to safety and call us. Flooded cars usually need a flatbed, and your dispatcher confirms the price before we dispatch.
Flatbed Towing near Charleston
- Columbia, SCabout 114 miles from Charleston
- Savannah, GAabout 117 miles from Charleston
- Augusta, GAabout 161 miles from Charleston
- Charlotte, NCabout 208 miles from Charleston
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Flatbed Towing in Charleston, priced before we roll.
$150 hook-up + $10/mile + tax. A live operator answers 24/7.