Towing prices: how we calculate costs

What affects towing price?

• Distance: route between dispatch point and destination.
• Vehicle class and weight: car, SUV, light commercial vehicle.
• Rescue complexity: ditch, garage, crane operation, highway conditions.
• Timing and traffic: rush hour, night callout, weekends.

What is usually included in towing price?

• Dispatch component: the partner setting off and reaching the scene.
• Distance component: the transport length and route.
• Vehicle category: the size, weight, and handling needs of the vehicle.
• Special situation: crane lifting, underground garage, motorway, or difficult access.

Per-km towing fee and dispatch base cost

In practice, towing is rarely priced by kilometers alone. The total price is usually made up of a dispatch component, a distance-related part, and sometimes extra work caused by site conditions.

That is why two trips of similar length can still differ in price if one starts on a motorway or from an underground garage while the other is a simple urban pickup.

Indicative towing prices (guidance only)

The ranges below are not binding offers; they are guidance bands only. Final pricing varies by location, vehicle, rescue type, and current conditions.

• Urban towing: HUF 25,000–45,000
• Motorway towing: HUF 35,000–65,000
• Long-distance transport: HUF 250–450 per km
• Crane towing: from HUF 60,000

When can towing cost more?

• If crane towing is needed because the vehicle cannot be loaded by a standard trailer.
• If the rescue takes place on a motorway, at night, or during the weekend.
• If the vehicle is damaged, has blocked wheels, or is in a hard-to-access location.
• If the transport goes over a longer distance to another city or workshop.

How do you get an exact towing quote?

1. Enter pickup and destination in the app.
2. Select vehicle type and mark special conditions.
3. Review the estimate and approve only after checking cost.

Typical towing situations

• Urban breakdown: shorter dispatch, easier loading, faster transport to a workshop.
• Motorway recovery: greater distance, higher safety requirements, and traffic exposure.
• Crane recovery: special equipment and more on-site work.

Towing prices by city

The final price is always case-specific, but location and distance strongly influence the estimate. Check the city landing pages too if you are looking for local towing.

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FAQ about towing prices