How much is a tow truck? Real prices in Riyadh and Jeddah
A tow truck inside Riyadh usually costs 110–150 SAR, with a median of 140 SAR — based on 169 tows completed on Wire between April and October 2026. A short tow (under 10 km) has a median of 120 SAR, a long one inside the city (20–40 km) 150 SAR, and Jeddah's median is 150 SAR. On Wire you typically get 7 offers and pick the price that suits you.
Tow truck prices by distance
| Trip | Most prices | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Riyadh — short towUnder 10 km · 67 tows | 100–140 SAR | 120 SAR |
| Riyadh — medium tow10 to 20 km · 58 tows | 120–150 SAR | 120 SAR |
| Riyadh — long tow inside the city20 to 40 km · 39 tows | 150–175 SAR | 150 SAR |
| Jeddah — all distances19 tows | 105–200 SAR | 150 SAR |
Distance is straight-line between pickup and drop-off (the road is longer). "Most prices" is the middle half of tows; the median is the price half the tows were below and half above.
What makes a tow cost more or less?
- Truck type
- Inside the city, hydraulic flatbeds have a median of 150 SAR against 120 SAR for a regular flatbed. Hydraulic suits low, luxury and fully immobile cars.
- Time of day
- At night (11 pm to 6 am) the median is 160 SAR against 130 SAR by day and evening — even though night tows are shorter. Fewer drivers are available at night.
- Car condition
- A car that neither drives nor rolls has a median of 150 SAR even on short tows, because loading it takes more time and equipment.
- Distance
- Inside the city the difference is small: from 120 SAR for a short tow to 150 SAR for a long one. Between cities the price rises with distance.
- Where the car is
- Basements, tight parking and highways take more work — mention them in the request so the offer is accurate the first time.
Services priced differently
- Periodic inspection or accident valuation (round trip)
- The driver takes your car to the nearest inspection or valuation centre and brings it back. Offers for this service on Wire are 300–400 SAR.
- Moving a car between cities
- From Riyadh, Jeddah, the Eastern Province or Al-Ahsa to any other city. The price depends on distance and varies a lot between drivers, so request first and compare offers before accepting.
How to get the best price
- Describe the problem precisely and add a photo — the offer is accurate the first time and doesn't change on arrival.
- Compare offers: most requests get 7 or more, and the first one usually lands in under 30 seconds.
- Don't just take the cheapest — check the driver's rating and estimated arrival.
- If your car is ordinary and rolls, a regular flatbed is about 30 SAR cheaper than a hydraulic one.
- The price you accept is what you pay the driver at drop-off — no extra fees for customers.
Where do these numbers come from?
From 195 tows completed on Wire between 8 April and 7 October 2026, with test trips excluded. These are prices customers actually accepted, not a suggested tariff. We refresh them regularly.
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Questions about tow truck prices
How much is a tow truck inside Riyadh?
Most tows inside Riyadh cost 110–150 SAR with a median of 140 SAR, based on 169 tows completed on Wire (April–October 2026). A short tow under 10 km has a median of 120 SAR, and a long one of 20–40 km a median of 150 SAR.
How much is a tow truck in Jeddah?
Tows completed on Wire inside Jeddah mostly cost 105–200 SAR depending on distance, with a median of 150 SAR. The sample is smaller than Riyadh's, so request and compare driver offers for your specific trip.
How much is a hydraulic tow truck?
Inside the city, hydraulic flatbed tows on Wire have a median of 150 SAR against 120 SAR for a regular flatbed. Hydraulic suits low, luxury and immobile cars; a regular flatbed is enough for most cars that roll.
Is towing more expensive at night?
Usually, yes. Night tows from 11 pm to 6 am have a median of 160 SAR against 130 SAR by day and evening, even though they are shorter, because fewer drivers are available. You still get several offers and choose.
Are there fees on top of the driver's price?
No. You pay the driver exactly the price you accepted in the app at drop-off, with no extra fees for customers and no roadside haggling. Downloading the app and requesting are free.
How do I find out the exact price of my tow?
Request in the Wire app with your pickup and drop-off and describe the problem. Nearby drivers send priced offers — the first usually in under 30 seconds — and you see the price before accepting; nothing binds you until you accept an offer.
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