Towing Cost in Knoxville, TN
How much is a tow, a jump start or a lockout in Knoxville? Here are the typical price ranges for every service we offer, a quick estimator and the things that change the price. And the most important part: you always get the exact price on the phone, before we roll.
What will your call cost?
Pick a service, set the distance for a tow and see the typical range in the Knoxville area. It’s an estimate, not a quote: we confirm the exact price when you call.
Knoxville towing and roadside price list
These ranges reflect typical prices for the Knoxville area. Your price depends on your situation, and we always confirm it before any work starts.
Motorcycle tows and long distance trips are priced call by call, because the bike, the distance and the route vary too much for a useful range.
Ranges only. Exact price confirmed before work starts.
What changes the price
Distance and location
Miles from pickup to drop-off, and whether you’re on an interstate shoulder, in a parking garage or on a back road.
The vehicle
Size, weight, drivetrain and condition. AWD, EVs and vehicles that won’t roll need a flatbed.
Time of the call
Nights, weekends and holidays can cost more. You know before you agree, because we tell you on the phone.
How to avoid a surprise towing bill
Most towing companies are honest. A few habits keep you safe from the ones that aren’t.
Before anyone hooks up your vehicle, ask for the total price and what it includes. If they won’t say, call someone else.
If a tow truck shows up at an accident scene that you or the police didn’t call, you don’t have to use it.
Agree on the drop-off address before the tow. A car taken to an unknown storage lot can rack up daily fees.
Ask for an itemized receipt. You may need it for your insurance or your roadside plan.
Towing cost questions
How much does a tow cost in Knoxville?
A local tow of up to about 10 miles typically runs $75–$195. Longer tows are usually priced as a hook-up fee of $50–$125 plus $2–$7 per mile, and flatbed transport often costs 20–30% more. We confirm the exact price on the phone before we roll.
Why is towing at night or on weekends sometimes more expensive?
Nights, weekends and holidays mean a driver and a truck on call outside normal hours, so some calls cost more at those times. That’s exactly why we give you the price on the phone first, so you know before you agree.
Is flatbed towing more expensive than a regular tow?
Usually, yes. Flatbed transport often costs about 20–30% more than a wheel-lift tow. For AWD vehicles, EVs, lowered cars and anything that won’t roll, it’s the right truck for the job.
Does my insurance or roadside plan cover towing?
Many auto policies, credit cards and car warranties include some roadside assistance or towing coverage, often with a mileage limit. Check your policy or the card in your wallet. If you’re paying yourself, keep the receipt; some plans reimburse you afterwards.
Can I get a price before the truck is sent?
Yes, always. Tell us where you are, what you drive, what happened and where the vehicle should go. We give you the price on the phone, and nothing is sent until you agree.
Want your exact price?
Call our 24/7 line. Tell us where you are and what happened, and we give you the price first.