A white saloon car strapped down on the flatbed of a recovery truck

29 September 2026 · 2 min read

How much does a tow cost in Dublin?

Most people ring a recovery company without knowing what it will cost. Here is exactly how we work out the price.

Asking “how much is a tow?” is a bit like asking “how much is a taxi?”. It depends on where you are going. What should never be a mystery is how the price is built, and when you hear it.

Our price, in two parts

  • The call-out. A standard call-out starts from €150. It covers the truck coming to your car and loading it.
  • The distance. Then €2 per km, depending on where the car is going.

That is why the first thing we ask for, after your name and the registration, is two Eircodes: where the car is now and where it needs to go. With those, we can give you a total on the call.

Recovery CC Mercedes Atego tow truck carrying a Luton box van in Dublin
A Luton van needs more planning than a small hatchback. Number plates blurred.

What can change the figure

The figures above are for a standard job. Tell us on the call if any of these apply, so the price you agree is the right one:

  • The vehicle is a van, or is loaded
  • It will not roll, steer or brake, or the wheels are damaged
  • It is electric or hybrid and the wheels are locked
  • It is somewhere awkward to reach, like a basement car park with a height barrier

If something changes the price, you hear it before you agree, not after.

The question worth asking any recovery company

“Is that the full price, agreed now, before the truck moves?” A clear yes is what you want. With us, the truck only sets off once you have agreed the figure on the phone.

A dark saloon car secured on a flatbed tow truck outside a garage, car towing in Dublin
Car towing to the garage. Number plates blurred.

Paying

Card on the phone, a pay-by-card link sent by text, or cash.

An example of the details we need

“Hi, my name is Aoife. The registration is 191-D-12345. The car is at D15 XXXX and it needs to go to my garage at D07 XXXX.” That is a complete call. We do the sums and tell you the figure.

Front view of a Recovery CC Mercedes Atego tow truck carrying a dropside pickup in a sunny yard
Our Mercedes Atego, RECOVERY across the cab. Number plates blurred.

Getting a price now

Ring us on 087 116 1102, or see the prices page for the same information in one place.