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Flatbed Towing in Austin, TX
Tow $150 hook-up + $10/mile + tax · 10-mile tow $250 + tax · Price confirmed before dispatch
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- Price confirmed before dispatch
When a car can't be driven in Austin, the cost is simple math: $150 hook-up plus $10 a mile + tax. We confirm it with you before anyone is sent.
RoadReady Tow is a 24/7 dispatch service. Jobs are completed by independent towing and roadside providers in our network.
Flatbed Towing in Austin: what to expect
A flatbed keeps all four wheels off the road, which is what AWD cars, EVs, lowered and classic cars need. Around North Loop, Riverside and Windsor Park we see plenty of them, and the flatbed is the default for anything that should not be dragged on SH-130 and SH-45 toll roads.
Help is typically 30-45 minutes. We cover North Loop, Riverside and Windsor Park and the rest of Travis County.
Austin tow price examples
Estimates use our published rate and approximate road miles. Your dispatcher confirms the exact price before dispatch.
Where Austin tows usually start
- Sixth Street, Rainey Street and South Congress at nightLockouts and dead batteries in busy garages and lots after concerts and nights out.
- On SH-130 and SH-45 toll roadsBypass routes around the east and south sides of the metro. Tell us your direction and the nearest exit or mile marker so the truck comes from the right side.
- On I-35The main north-south route through downtown, and one of the most congested stretches of interstate in Texas.
- I-35 through downtownConstant congestion and narrow shoulders. If you stall on the upper or lower decks, stay in the vehicle with hazards on and call us.
Austin conditions that cause these calls
Austin summers bring long stretches of 100-degree days that drain batteries and push engines to overheat in traffic.
Flash floods along creeks and low-water crossings can close roads within minutes during spring and fall storms.
SXSW in March, Austin City Limits in the fall and Formula 1 race weekend at the Circuit of the Americas bring heavy traffic, road closures and packed parking across the city.
Flatbed Towing coverage in Travis County
We send flatbed towing to Downtown Austin, South Congress, East Austin, Zilker, Hyde Park, Mueller, The Domain, North Loop, Barton Hills, Bouldin Creek, Riverside, Tarrytown, Circle C, Windsor Park.
Austin ZIP codes: 78701, 78702, 78704, 78751, 78723, 78757, 78758, 78741, 78703, 78739.
Austin price
$150 hook-up + $10/mile + tax
Confirmed before dispatch. No membership.
FAQ
Flatbed Towing in Austin: questions
How much does a tow cost in Austin?+
$150 hook-up plus $10 a mile + tax. A 10-mile tow across Austin is $250 + tax, and a tow to San Antonio (about 82 miles) is about $970 + tax. Your dispatcher confirms the final price first.
Can you tow my car from University of Texas at Austin?+
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 Austin to other cities?+
Yes. San Antonio is about 82 miles ($970 + tax), Houston is about 152 miles ($1,670 + tax) and Fort Worth is about 188 miles ($2,030 + tax). Longer trips use the same per-mile rate.
How fast can a flatbed reach me in Austin?+
Arrival is typically 30-45 minutes. Traffic on SH-130 and SH-45 toll roads and weather can add time, and you get an honest estimate before dispatch.
Can you reach me during SXSW or ACL?+
Yes, but traffic and closures can slow everyone down during big festivals. Your dispatcher will give you an honest arrival time before we dispatch, and the price stays the same.
Flatbed Towing near Austin
- San Antonio, TXabout 82 miles from Austin
- Houston, TXabout 152 miles from Austin
- Fort Worth, TXabout 188 miles from Austin
- Arlington, TXabout 195 miles from Austin
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Flatbed Towing in Austin, priced before we roll.
$150 hook-up + $10/mile + tax. A live operator answers 24/7.