How Much Does Roadside Assistance Cost? Real 2026 Prices
Straight answers on what roadside assistance actually costs — jumpstart, tire, fuel, lockout, winch, and towing — plus how to split the bill as low as $12 today.
The short answer
- • $49 flat for jumpstart, flat tire, fuel, lockout, or winch-out
- • Tow trucks from $75 (first 4 miles) + $19/mile after that
- • 24 hours a day, 7 days a week — same price at 3 PM or 3 AM
- • As low as $12 today — split into 4 payments with Afterpay or Klarna
What each roadside service costs
Prices shown for 24 hour emergency roadside assistance and towing service through I NEED ROADSIDE. Tow price scales with distance and vehicle type — final quote shown before you confirm.
Pay as low as $12 today
Broken down and short on cash? You can split the $49 service into 4 interest-free payments and pay the first quarter — as low as $12.25 today — with Afterpay or Klarna.
What roadside assistance covers
The six standard 24 hour emergency roadside services:
- • Jumpstart — dead battery boost
- • Flat tire change — swap in your spare (mobile tire install is separate)
- • Fuel delivery — 1–2 gallons to get you to a station
- • Lockout — keys locked inside, no key damage
- • Winch-out — pulled out of mud, snow, or a ditch
- • Towing — to a shop or destination of your choice
Why 24 hour service costs the same as daytime
Most drivers expect overnight surge pricing. We don't do it. $49 at noon is $49 at 3 AM. Tow trucks are priced by distance, not time of day. That's how a proper 24 hour emergency roadside assistance and towing service should work.
Frequently asked questions
How much does 24 hour roadside assistance cost?
$49 flat for jumpstart, flat tire change, fuel delivery, car lockout, or winch-out — same price at 3 PM or 3 AM. Tow trucks start at $75 for the first 4 miles, then $19 per additional mile. No annual fee and no surge pricing. A $5 dispatch fee applies only when our live phone dispatch books the job for you instead of you booking it in the app.
How much does a tow truck cost?
Local 24 hour tow trucks through I NEED ROADSIDE start at $75 for the first 4 miles, then $19 per additional mile. You see the total price before you confirm the job, so there are no surprises when the truck arrives.
Can I pay for roadside assistance later?
Yes. Roadside assistance is available as low as $12 today with Afterpay or Klarna. You split the $49 service into 4 payments, pay the first quarter now, and the rest is billed in 2-week increments interest-free.
Are there any hidden fees?
No. The $49 flat rate covers the full service call for jumpstart, tire change, fuel delivery, lockout, or winch-out. Towing is quoted upfront based on your pickup and drop-off before booking. No renewal fees and no per-call surcharges. The only extra is a $5 dispatch fee when our live phone dispatch books the job for you.
Is 24 hour roadside assistance cheaper than a yearly plan?
For most drivers, yes. The average driver needs roadside help less than once a year, so paying $49 when it happens beats paying $80–$160 up front for coverage you rarely use. And you keep the ability to book help for any vehicle you're in — not just one on a plan.
How fast will roadside help arrive?
Typical ETA is 10–20 minutes in metro areas. Dispatch runs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week — including overnight, weekends, and holidays. You track your pro live on a map from acceptance to arrival.
$49 flat. 24 hour service.
Verified local pros, live ETA, and split-pay as low as $12 today.
Dispatch runs 24/7 — overnight, weekends, and holidays.