Auto & Transport, Iowa

Towing cost in Des Moines, IA

A typical Towing figure in Des Moines is about $121 per tow, about 3% below the national figure of $125.

Typical cost

Typical in Des Moines

$121

per tow

Fair price range: $49 to $291

On the low end
$49
On the high end
$291

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Des Moines. Not a quote.

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How prices have moved

Up 3.1%past year

Up 23.9%over five years

How prices for services other than rent have moved nationally, from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index (Services less rent of shelter, CUUR0000SASL2RS), through August 2026. It tracks price change, not the dollar prices on this page.

What moves the price

  1. Distance
  2. After hours
  3. Vehicle type
  4. Winching
  5. Storage

Ways to pay less

  1. Join roadside assistance
  2. Ask mileage rates first
  3. Avoid mystery storage lots
  4. Have a destination ready
  5. Photograph the hookup

Towing in similar cities

PlaceTypicalRange
Des Moines, IA$121
$49 to $291
National typical$125
$50 to $300
Cedar Rapids, IA$116
$47 to $279
Albuquerque, NM$116
$47 to $278
Columbia, SC$111
$45 to $266
Greensboro, NC$119
$48 to $285
Huntsville, AL$117
$47 to $281

Other Auto & Transport costs in Des Moines

Questions people ask

Towing in Des Moines: what does it cost?

In Des Moines, IA, Towing typically costs about $121 per tow, with most prices between $49 and $291.

Why is Des Moines lower than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Towing earn in Des Moines, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Des Moines about 3% below the national figure.

Is this a quote?

No. It is an estimate built from national price data and local cost of living. A local pro will price your actual job.