RoadReady Tow

Serving Austin now

Tow Truck & Roadside Assistance in Austin, TX

A live operator answers, your price is confirmed before anyone is sent, and help typically arrives in 30-45 minutes. Serving Downtown Austin, South Congress, East Austin, Zilker and all of Austin.

  • Price confirmed before we dispatch
  • No membership. No hidden fees.
  • Arrival typically 30-45 minutes
  • A live operator answers your call
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Typically 30-45 minutesPrice locked before dispatch
Representative photo, not our fleet
Live operator
A real person answers every call.
Upfront pricing
See the price before we dispatch.
No membership
Pay for the job you need, nothing else.
Fast arrival
Typically 30-45 minutes.

Towing and roadside help in Austin

Austin traffic has a reputation, and most of our calls happen in it. Cars overheat on I-35 at rush hour, batteries die in downtown garages after a show on Sixth Street, tires go flat on MoPac, and students near the UT campus lock their keys inside. RoadReady Tow sends help across Austin, from the Domain to Circle C. We also handle electric vehicles, with mobile EV charging and EV-safe flatbed towing.

Our Austin drivers handle towing, jump starts, lockouts, flat tire changes, fuel delivery, winch-outs and mobile EV charging across Travis County. Towing starts at $150 plus $10 per mile, and your dispatcher confirms the total before anyone is sent.

Major roads we cover in Austin

  • I-35: The main north-south route through downtown, and one of the most congested stretches of interstate in Texas.
  • MoPac Expressway (Loop 1): Runs parallel to I-35 on the west side, with toll express lanes.
  • US-183: Connects northwest Austin and the Domain area to the airport on the east side.
  • US-290 / SH-71: Runs across south Austin toward Oak Hill and the airport.
  • SH-130 and SH-45 toll roads: Bypass routes around the east and south sides of the metro.

Where we help in Austin

We serve Downtown Austin, South Congress, East Austin, Zilker, Hyde Park, Mueller, The Domain, North Loop, Barton Hills, Bouldin Creek, Riverside, Tarrytown, Circle C, Windsor Park and the rest of Travis County.

Driver standing beside a stopped SUV on the side of a highway

Common trouble spots in Austin

  • I-35 through downtown: Constant congestion and narrow shoulders. If you stall on the upper or lower decks, stay in the vehicle with hazards on and call us.
  • MoPac at rush hour: Stop-and-go traffic and few safe places to pull over. Give us the nearest exit or cross street.
  • Sixth Street, Rainey Street and South Congress at night: Lockouts and dead batteries in busy garages and lots after concerts and nights out.

How it works

Three steps. No surprises.

Nobody is dispatched until you know the price and the arrival window.

  1. STEP 1

    Tell us what happened

    Call, text or book online. Location, vehicle and a phone number is all we need.

  2. STEP 2

    We confirm price and arrival

    A dispatcher confirms your price and the arrival window, typically 30-45 minutes, before anyone is sent.

  3. STEP 3

    Help arrives

    A technician meets you at your location. You pay the price you agreed to.

Electric car plugged into a charging cable

Electric vehicles

Mobile EV charging and EV-safe flatbed towing in Austin.

EVs need different handling, and a lot of roadside companies still do not plan for them. We do, from J1772 and CCS to Tesla/NACS.

  • Mobile EV chargingEnough range to reach a charger. $175 flat.
  • EV-safe flatbed towingAll four wheels off the road when charging is not the fix.
  • 12V boosts for EVsA dead 12V battery can stop an EV from starting. We can boost it.
How EV roadside help works →

Weather and seasons in Austin

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.

Big events and traffic in Austin

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.

Landmarks we serve near

Texas State Capitol, University of Texas at Austin, Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, Moody Center, Circuit of the Americas, Zilker Park, Q2 Stadium, The Domain.

Austin ZIP codes we cover

73301, 78701, 78702, 78703, 78704, 78705, 78710, 78712, 78713, 78716, 78717, 78719, 78721, 78722, 78723, 78724, 78725, 78726, 78727, 78728, 78729, 78730, 78731, 78732, 78733

Pricing

The number you see is the number we use.

A 10-mile tow is $150 + 10 × $10 = $250. Fuel delivery includes 3 gallons of fuel. Final price confirmed before we dispatch.

Full pricing details →
miles
0255075100+
Hook-up
$150
10 mi × $10
$100
Estimated total
$250

Final price confirmed before we dispatch.

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Towing in Austin

Austin towing FAQ

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.

Which Austin neighborhoods and ZIP codes do you cover?+

We cover Downtown Austin, South Congress, East Austin, Zilker, Hyde Park, Mueller, The Domain and North Loop and the rest of Austin, including ZIP codes 73301, 78701, 78702, 78703, 78704 and 78705. If you are just outside the Austin area, call and your dispatcher will tell you honestly whether a Austin driver can reach you.

What should I tell dispatch if I break down on I-35 or MoPac Expressway?+

Give us the road name, your direction and the nearest Austin exit, mile marker or large sign on I-35 or MoPac Expressway. On US-183, the closest cross street or landmark such as Texas State Capitol helps a Austin driver find you faster. If you cannot get well clear of I-35 traffic, stay buckled in with your hazards on.

How much does towing cost in Austin?+

A flat $150 hook-up plus $10 per mile. A 10-mile tow in Austin is $250. Your dispatcher confirms the final price before dispatch.

Do I need a membership for roadside assistance in Austin?+

No. You pay per job, with no membership or contract.

Can I book a tow online in Austin?+

Yes. Tap Book Online, tell us what you need and where you are, and a dispatcher confirms your price before anyone is sent.

Need help now?

Need a tow truck in Austin?

A live operator answers. We confirm your price and arrival window, typically 30-45 minutes, before anyone is sent.

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