Towing Prices in Columbus, OH
Most Columbus-area jump starts, lockouts and tire changes cost $95–$155 before tax, and most local tows cost $180–$310, all priced from one published rate card before the truck rolls.
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Typical Price Ranges
Weekday daytime prices before Ohio sales tax, for pickups 5 to 20 miles from our yard on Harrisburg Pike. Your exact price depends on the distance and the time of day, and you get it before the truck rolls.
| Service | Typical price | What it includes |
|---|---|---|
| Jump start, lockout or tire change | $95–$155 | flat roadside rate plus en-route miles from our yard, 5 to 20 miles out |
| Local tow (car, SUV or pickup) | $180–$310 | hook-up plus 5 to 20 en-route miles and 5 to 15 loaded miles |
| Highway tow (interstate or freeway pickup) | $255–$385 | the local tow range plus the highway call surcharge |
| EV and Tesla tow | $200–$312.50 | EV rate card: EV hook-up plus 5 to 20 en-route miles and 5 to 15 loaded miles |
| Winch-out (1 hour) | $170–$230 | one hour of winching plus 5 to 20 en-route miles |
The Full Rate Card
One card for every customer, online or by phone. These are the same numbers the online quote builder uses.
| En-route (every call, yard to pickup) | $4 per mile |
|---|---|
| Towing hook-up fee | $125 |
| Towing mileage | $7 per loaded mile |
| Jump start | $75 flat |
| On-site battery replacement | battery quoted by group size + $75 service call |
| Tire change | $75 flat |
| Lockout service | $75 flat |
| Fuel delivery | $75 + fuel at posted rate |
| Winch-out / recovery | $150 per hour |
| Highway call surcharge | +$75 |
| After-hours surcharge (10PM–6AM) | +$150 |
| Weekend surcharge | +$50 |
| Large vehicle surcharge | +$100 |
| Storage | $45 per day |
| Online card payment fee (Stripe) | 3% |
| Phone / in-person scheduling fee | $35 (waived when you book online) |
| Sales tax | Ohio county rate at the pickup location (7.25%–8.25%) |
| Veterans discount | 10% off with a military or VA ID (applied by the driver) |
Surcharges when they apply: after-hours (10PM–6AM) +$150, weekend +$50, large vehicle +$100. Ohio sales tax is added based on the pickup county. Pay by cash, debit or credit card, or online by card through Stripe (3% card fee). Booking by phone adds a $35 scheduling fee that the online quote builder waives. Veterans: 10% off with a military or VA ID, applied by the driver when you show it.
Worked Examples
Real math from the rate card, with Franklin County sales tax (8%) shown separately.
Dead battery jump start, 6 miles from our yard
- Enroute (6 mi × $4.00): $24
- Jump Start: $75
- Sales Tax (8.00% — Franklin County): $7.92
$99 before tax, $106.92 with Franklin County sales tax.
Car tow, pickup 8 miles out, 6 miles to a repair shop
- Enroute (8 mi × $4.00): $32
- Hook-Up Fee: $125
- In-Tow Rate (6 mi × $7.00): $42
- Sales Tax (8.00% — Franklin County): $15.92
$199 before tax, $214.92 with Franklin County sales tax.
Same tow from an interstate shoulder
- Enroute (8 mi × $4.00): $32
- Hook-Up Fee: $125
- In-Tow Rate (6 mi × $7.00): $42
- Highway Call Surcharge: $75
- Sales Tax (8.00% — Franklin County): $21.92
$274 before tax, $295.92 with Franklin County sales tax.
Same tow at 2 AM on a Saturday
- Enroute (8 mi × $4.00): $32
- Hook-Up Fee: $125
- In-Tow Rate (6 mi × $7.00): $42
- After Hours (10PM–6AM): $150
- Weekend Surcharge: $50
- Sales Tax (8.00% — Franklin County): $31.92
$399 before tax, $430.92 with Franklin County sales tax.
Tesla tow, pickup 10 miles out, 12 miles to a service center
- Enroute (10 mi × $2.50): $25
- EV Hook-Up Fee: $150
- In-Tow Rate (12 mi × $7.50): $90
- Sales Tax (8.00% — Franklin County): $21.20
$265 before tax, $286.20 with Franklin County sales tax.
Prices by Service
Emergency towing · Flatbed towing · EV & Tesla towing · Jump starts · Battery replacement · Lockout service · Tire changes · Fuel delivery · Winch-out recovery · Impound & private-property towing
Roadside Towing & Recovery Inc (dba Columbus Roadside Towing).
Corporate office (private, no walk-ins): 3879 Regatta Ct, Lewis Center, OH 43035
Tow yard & impound lot: 1620 Harrisburg Pike, Columbus, OH 43223
(740) 812-9489 · chris@columbusroadsidetowing.com
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a tow cost in Columbus?
Most local tows cost $180–$310 before tax: a $125 hook-up, $4 per mile from our yard to you, and $7 per loaded mile. A 6-mile tow picked up 8 miles from our yard is $199 before tax.
How much is a jump start, lockout or tire change?
A flat $75 plus $4 per mile from our yard, so most metro calls cost $95–$155 before tax. The jump start includes a battery test.
What surcharges can apply?
Highway pickups add $75, after-hours calls (10 PM to 6 AM) add $150, and weekends add $50. Ohio sales tax is added at the pickup county rate. Nothing else is added without your OK.
Do you charge for storage?
Storage you ask for is $45 per day. Vehicles towed from private property without the owner's consent follow the PUCO storage caps instead.
Is there a veterans discount?
Yes. Veterans get 10% off with a military or VA ID; show it to the driver and it is applied on the spot.
Will the price change after the truck arrives?
Not for the job you described. You get the price before dispatch; it only changes if the job does, for example a car that turns out to be stuck off the road and needs winching, and the driver tells you first.