Guide towing prices depend on distance, access and vehicle condition
A simple local tow from a home, driveway or workshop to a nearby mechanic can start from around $120 + GST when the vehicle is easy to access and load. That is very different from a non-running vehicle stuck in underground parking, a car with no keys, a vehicle with flat tyres or a longer Brisbane-to-regional transport job.
TowFast Brisbane confirms pricing based on the actual pickup location, drop-off location, towing distance, vehicle type, vehicle condition, access, timing and loading requirements.
The figures below are general guide ranges only and are not fixed quotes. Your confirmed price may be higher or lower depending on pickup, drop-off, distance, access, timing, vehicle condition and job suitability.
General towing price guide in Brisbane
| Job type | Typical distance | Guide price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short local tow | 0–10 km | From around $120 + GST | Easy access, starts/rolls, nearby mechanic or home. |
| Medium metro tow | 10–30 km | Often around $150–$250 + GST | Normal Brisbane metro towing and workshop transfers. |
| Non-drivable / difficult load | Varies | From around $180 + GST | No start, flat tyre, no keys, tight access or extra loading time. |
| Longer SEQ transport | 30 km+ | Quoted per job | Cross-city, Logan, Ipswich, Redlands, Moreton Bay or regional jobs. |
Short local towing
Best suited to nearby mechanic, workshop or home drop-offs where the vehicle is easy to access, has keys and can be loaded without extra recovery work.
From around $120 + GSTStandard Brisbane metro towing
Common Brisbane towing jobs where pickup-to-drop-off distance, traffic, timing and return travel are higher than a very short local tow.
Often around $150–$250 + GSTNon-drivable vehicles
Cars that do not start, do not roll, have no keys, flat tyres or difficult access may need extra time, equipment and loading care.
From around $180 + GSTLong-distance transport
Longer Brisbane, SEQ or regional jobs are quoted based on kilometres, route, vehicle type, access and scheduling.
Quoted per jobFor suitable longer-distance work, pricing may be calculated using a minimum call-out plus a per-kilometre component after the included local distance. The final quote is confirmed before dispatch.
Towing price by job type
Different towing jobs can look similar online, but the price can change depending on the loading method, vehicle condition and where the vehicle needs to go. These links explain the most common job types TowFast Brisbane quotes.
Breakdown towing
For cars that have broken down, overheated, lost power or cannot be driven safely to a mechanic, home or workshop.
Car towing
General car moves including private sales, workshop moves, unregistered vehicles and local transport jobs.
Non-drivable vehicles
Jobs where the vehicle does not start, does not roll, has no keys, has flat tyres or needs extra loading care.
Tilt tray towing
Useful for vehicles that need careful loading, scheduled movement or transport where driving is not suitable.
Towing price by distance and area
The biggest pricing difference is usually pickup-to-drop-off distance, travel time and access. A short local tow in Brisbane is normally very different from a cross-city, Logan, Ipswich, Redlands or regional SEQ transport job.
Send the exact pickup and drop-off locations, not just the suburbs. Also mention whether the vehicle starts, rolls, steers, brakes and has keys. That lets us quote the real job instead of guessing.
How to keep your towing quote fair
- Provide the exact pickup and drop-off addresses where possible.
- Say whether the vehicle starts, rolls, steers and brakes.
- Mention no keys, flat tyres, locked steering or blocked access early.
- Tell us if the vehicle is in underground parking, a tight complex or a steep driveway.
- Send photos if the vehicle is damaged, lowered, blocked in or difficult to access.
- Book ahead where possible for scheduled transport jobs.
For more guidance on comparing low-price quotes safely, read the cheap towing Brisbane guide.
What affects tow truck prices?
- Pickup suburb or exact pickup address.
- Drop-off suburb or exact drop-off address.
- Pickup-to-drop-off distance and expected travel time.
- Vehicle type, size and weight.
- Whether the vehicle starts, rolls, steers and brakes.
- Whether keys are available.
- Access issues such as underground parking, steep driveways, tight streets or blocked-in vehicles.
- Urgency, timing, after-hours availability and traffic conditions.
How to get the clearest towing quote
For the fastest quote, send the pickup address, drop-off address, vehicle make and model, condition, registration if available, and any access notes. Photos can also help if the vehicle is damaged, lowered, blocked in or difficult to load.
Call 0434 869 062 or use the online quote form. We will check the details and confirm the towing price before dispatch.
Towing services we quote
- Breakdown towing Brisbane
- Car towing Brisbane
- Tilt tray towing Brisbane
- Non-drivable car towing Brisbane
- Vehicle transport Brisbane
- Prestige car transport Brisbane
- Dealer and auction vehicle transfers Brisbane
Brisbane and SEQ areas covered
TowFast Brisbane quotes towing and vehicle transport across Brisbane, Logan, Ipswich, Redlands, Moreton Bay and surrounding South East Queensland suburbs, subject to availability and job suitability.