Tow and Roadside Prices in Davenport and the Quad Cities
A tow in Davenport and the Iowa Quad Cities starts at $119 with Quad Cities Roadside, and a jump start at $82. Call (563) 208-4670, and we give you the full price before we send anyone.
Phones answered 24/7. No one is sent until you have the price and the timing.
- Towing
- from 119
- Jump start
- from 82
- Car lockout
- from 82
- Flat tire change
- from 95
Tell us the road and the nearest exit or mile marker, or the street and town.
From-price per service
| Service | From |
|---|---|
| Towing | $119 |
| Winch-out and recovery | $125 |
| Flat tire change | $95 |
| Replacement tires | price on the call |
| Jump start | $82 |
| Battery replacement | price on the call |
| Car lockout | $82 |
| Fuel delivery | $82 |
| Mobile mechanic | price on the call |
Listed prices are base prices. What you pay can rise with availability, the hour, how far it is, the weather and your vehicle. You approve the final price on the call before a truck or technician is sent.
Prices confirmed November 2026.
Key takeaways
- A Quad Cities tow starts at $119 and a jump start at $82 on our price list.
- One price list covers all 24 hours; the hour feeds into the final quote instead.
- Iowa sets no statewide cap on towing or storage fees, so the quote you approve matters.
- Tell us the destination, the vehicle and its drive type, and the quote counts all three.
What the from-prices on our price list mean
Every figure on our price list is the starting price for that job on a Quad Cities call. Five things can raise it: how busy the hour is, the time of day or night, the distance to the car, the weather and the vehicle. We add them up and give you one final number. Say no, and nothing goes out.
What raises the price of each roadside job
On top of those five, some jobs carry costs of their own:
- Towing from $119: a longer haul, winching, after-crash work and storage add to it
- Winch-out from $125: if the car will not drive afterwards, we quote a tow on the same call
- Flat tire change from $95: keep the wheel-lock key handy if your wheels have locking nuts
- Replacement tires: priced on the call by size, brand and stock
- Jump start from $82: a new battery or a tow if the old battery will not hold
- Battery replacement: priced on the call by the battery's size and type
- Car lockout from $82
- Fuel delivery from $82: plus the gas or diesel itself, at the pump price
- Mobile mechanic: priced on the call by the job
One price list covers all 24 hours. There is no separate night rate; the hour you call feeds into the final quote.
How much is towing per mile in the Quad Cities?
We post no per-mile rate for Quad Cities tows. The from-price covers the hook-up and the first part of the trip. The miles beyond it go into your quote. Name the destination, say a shop in Bettendorf or a driveway in DeWitt, and the price you hear already counts the distance.
Does a tow cost more at night in Davenport?
Sometimes. The hour is one of the five price inputs, so a tow off I-74 can cost more at 3 a.m. than at noon. Our number stays the same after dark, and so does the rule that you hear the price first.
Flatbed or wheel-lift tow: which one and what it costs
We send a flatbed or a wheel-lift, whichever suits the vehicle, so you do not pick the truck type. Describe the car, and we work out what it needs. A heavy pickup or a car that sits low can cost more than a compact sedan, because the vehicle is one of the price inputs.
Towing an AWD or four-wheel-drive car
Tell us the drive type at the start of the call. Many owner's manuals for all-wheel-drive cars say to tow them with no wheels on the road. In practice that means a flatbed or dollies, and we need to know before choosing the truck. Not sure? The towing section of your manual will say, and the price still comes before any truck does.
Motorcycle towing in the Quad Cities
Every from-price on this page is for a car, SUV, pickup or van. For a motorcycle, call (563) 208-4670. We tell you whether a truck that can carry it is free and what it costs, and you decide from there.
What a tow costs after a crash
Injuries, a wreck blocking a lane or leaking fuel make it a 911 call first. A crash tow usually costs more than a breakdown tow. Cleanup, winching a car that left the road and storage each add to the price.
If police call the tow themselves, the car goes where they send it. The city's release steps then decide how you get it back.
Roadside help without a membership
You need no plan, club or membership to call us, and you pay only for the one job you approve. A first-time caller gets the same price list as anyone else. The job's from-price is the start, and the hour, the distance, the weather or the vehicle can add to it.
Police tows, impound lots and storage charges under Iowa law
Police tows are not on our price list. Under Iowa Code 321.89, police who take a car as abandoned must mail a certified notice within 20 days. From that notice, the owner has 10 days to reclaim it. Reclaiming means paying the towing, preservation and storage charges plus the notice costs. The owner must also show a valid driver's license and proof of insurance.
Iowa sets no statewide cap on what towing or storage can cost. The number to hold on to is the quote you approve with us. Davenport's police release steps are on the towing page.
How you pay for a roadside call
You pay by payment card, and one is needed to book even if part of the bill is cash. We hold the amount on the card before anyone heads out and charge it after the job. Your receipt shows the card amount and any cash amount you agreed.
Cancellation, gone-on-arrival and service-call fees can apply. Each one is part of the quote you approve.
Questions and answers
How much does a tow cost in Davenport, Iowa?
A tow in Davenport starts at $119 with Quad Cities Roadside, and the same from-price applies across Scott, Clinton and Muscatine counties. Distance, the hour, the weather and the vehicle can add to it. We give you the whole price on the call, and nothing is sent until you agree.
Is towing charged per mile in the Quad Cities?
No, we post no per-mile rate for Quad Cities towing. The from-price of $119 covers the hook-up and the first stretch, and the rest of the distance goes into one quote. Tell us where the car should go, and the price you hear already counts the miles.
Does Iowa limit what a tow company can charge?
No, Iowa law does not regulate the type or amount of towing or storage fees, so there is no statewide cap. That makes the quote you approve the number to hold on to. On a Quad Cities call with us, a tow starts at $119, and you hear the final price first.
Can I pay for one roadside call without a plan in the Quad Cities?
Yes, you can pay for a single Quad Cities roadside call with no plan or membership. You pay by payment card for the one job you approve, and part can be cash if we agree it on the call. A jump start, for example, starts at $82.
Is a jump start cheaper than a tow in the Quad Cities?
Yes, on our Quad Cities price list a jump start starts lower than a tow, at $82. If the battery will not hold after the jump, we quote a new battery or a tow on the same call. Not sure which you need? Describe what happens when you turn the key.
What fees can be added to a roadside call in the Quad Cities?
Three fees can apply to a Quad Cities roadside call: a cancellation fee, a gone-on-arrival fee and a service-call fee. Gone-on-arrival covers a trip where the car is not there. A service-call fee covers a job that cannot be finished. You approve each fee along with the price.