The 2026 rate table, in plain English
Every number below is a starting rate. Your total is hook-up (or roadside flat) plus miles when a tow is involved. We would rather you do the math with us on the phone than guess from a blog. These figures match the homepage menu and were last verified September 2026.
Published starting rates
| Service | Starting rate |
|---|---|
| Local tow hook-up | $75 + $4/mile |
| Flatbed tow | $95 + $4/mile |
| Jump start | From $65 |
| Lockout | From $65 |
| Flat tire change | From $65 |
| Winch-out | From $95 |
| Accident recovery | Quoted on scene |
No hidden hook fees. Destination miles are in the phone total.
Example trips so the math is real
- A sedan that will not start on Canal Street and needs a shop four miles away: $75 + (4 × $4) = $91, quoted before we roll.
- A lowered coupe on Magazine that must ride a bed eight miles: $95 + $32 = $127, assuming a clear route and no winch.
- A dead battery in a Metairie garage that jumps on the first try: $65, no mileage, unless it dies again and becomes a tow.
- A car in a Barataria ditch that needs a pull and then a six-mile tow: $95 recovery plus $75 + $24, confirmed as one combined quote.
What actually changes the price
Miles and truck type do most of the work. A winch, dollies, or a car that will not roll adds labor. A destination that changes after we load adds miles. A garage we cannot enter may add walk-in time we will mention first. Parish lines do not. Time of day does not. “You sounded stressed” does not.
If you only need roadside assistance, do not let anyone talk you into a tow you can skip. If the car is AWD or sits low, do not cheap-out on a wheel-lift that can cost you a drivetrain. Read the AWD and lowered guide before you approve the wrong truck.
How to keep the quote honest
Have pickup, drop-off, and vehicle type ready. Say whether the car rolls and steers. If you are on I-10, add direction and exit. If the city already towed the car, you are in impound billing, not our menu — see how to retrieve an impounded car. Licensed, insured, family-owned. We put the number on the record before the truck moves.
“If a company will not give you a number until the hook is on, hang up. We can price a Metairie-to-shop run in one sentence because the menu is public and the miles are simple.”
Dispatch Manager, 24/7 Rapid Towing
Last updated: September 9, 2026
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