Tow Truck Service in Charleston, SC

$75 for the first 4 miles, then $19 per additional mile

Need a tow truck in Charleston? I Need Roadside provides local towing service through the same roadside platform. Local towing starts at $75 for the first 4 miles plus $19 per additional mile — towing is priced separately from our $49 core roadside services. Service is available 24 hours a day across South Carolina. Typical ETA: 10–20 minutes. You watch your provider come to you on a live map and pay in the app.

How I Need Roadside provides towing in Charleston

Some problems cannot be fixed at the curb. A vehicle that will not run, is unsafe to drive, or has damage beyond a roadside repair needs to be moved to a shop, a home, or a body shop.

Towing is priced by distance rather than as a flat service: $75 covers the first 4 miles and each additional mile is $19, so you can estimate the cost before you book. Tell dispatch where the vehicle needs to go and whether it rolls, steers, and brakes.

Your provider confirms the drop-off, loads the vehicle, and you follow the trip in the app. Payment is released after the vehicle is delivered.

When this isn't the right service: If a jump start, tire service, lockout, or fuel delivery would get the vehicle moving safely, that $49 service is cheaper than a tow.

Where Charleston calls come from

Most Charleston requests come from the same handful of places: highway shoulders and on-ramps at rush hour, store and workplace lots, residential streets where a car sat overnight, and downtown parking garages. Providers cover Charleston itself plus the surrounding South Carolina suburbs, and the rate does not change based on which of those you are stopped in.

Stopped on a highway or a busy road? Stay buckled with your hazards on and wait inside the vehicle while traffic is moving fast — read our roadside safety guides first.

How towing near me works in Charleston

1
See nearby providers

Open the map and see verified roadside pros already near you — no account needed to look.

2
Book $49 help

One flat $49 for roadside service, locked in upfront. Add-ons like tires, batteries, or extra tow miles are shown before you pay.

3
Watch them arrive live

Track your pro on the live map from acceptance to arrival. Typical ETA: 10–20 minutes.

4
Pay and release

Your money is held until the job is done. Confirm the work and release payment — no curbside haggling.

Towing coverage across Charleston

Hanahan· 29410

This suburban residential city is located between Goose Creek and North Charleston. It features primarily single-family homes, industrial areas, and public parks near the Cooper River.

Summerville· 29483

Summerville is a suburban town northwest of Charleston known as the Flower Town in the Pines. The area is primarily residential with historic districts and commercial corridors.

Towing in Charleston — FAQ

How much does a tow cost in Charleston?

$75 covers the first 4 miles, then it is $19 per additional mile. You know the distance before you book.

Do you tow to any shop I choose?

Give the destination when you book. Mileage beyond the first 4 miles is billed at $19 per mile.

Can you tow a vehicle that will not roll or steer?

Say so when you book. It changes what equipment is needed, so your provider arrives prepared.

Do I need to ride along?

Usually not, but arrangements vary. Confirm with your provider in the app before the vehicle is loaded.

Is towing available 24/7 in Charleston?

Yes. Availability varies with how many operators are working nearby at that hour.

Can I split a tow bill into payments?

Klarna and Afterpay may be available at checkout for eligible customers. Those companies control eligibility, approval, and payment schedules.

Other roadside & towing services in Charleston

Need a tow in Charleston right now?

Request in the app and watch your helper come to you, or call live dispatch and we'll book it for you.