How much does a tow cost in Greensboro?

Local rates are UNKNOWN. HomeGuide (last modified Apr 5, 2023) lists $75–$125 nationally; Yelp (page updated October 2026) lists $85–$453 with a $129 average.

Does Greensboro cap towing fees?

UNKNOWN. No official City of Greensboro or North Carolina source we checked confirms a cap on towing or storage fees.

How much is impound storage per day?

HomeGuide lists $30–$80 per day nationally. Greensboro storage rates are UNKNOWN.

What does the city charge to release a police-towed car?

A $20 administrative fee at Police Records; the tow company's fees are paid separately (City of Greensboro, checked Oct 21, 2026).

Towing Cost in Greensboro, NC (2026): Cited Ranges and Fee Caps

National cost guides put a typical tow at about $75–$125 (HomeGuide) or $85–$453 with a $129 average (Yelp), usually a hook-up fee plus a per-mile charge. Greensboro-specific tow rates are UNKNOWN, and no official source we found confirms a Greensboro or North Carolina cap on towing or storage fees.

Towing cost ranges, with sources

Item	Range	Source
Typical tow	$75–$125 (national average $95)	HomeGuide, "Towing service cost", last modified Apr 5, 2023
Minimum charge	$50 for the first 5–10 miles	HomeGuide, "Towing service cost", last modified Apr 5, 2023
Per extra mile	$2–$4	HomeGuide, "Towing service cost", last modified Apr 5, 2023
Flatbed	$95 + $3.50 per mile	HomeGuide, "Towing service cost", last modified Apr 5, 2023
After hours	$5–$150 extra	HomeGuide, "Towing service cost", last modified Apr 5, 2023
Impound storage	$30–$80 per day	HomeGuide, "Towing service cost", last modified Apr 5, 2023
Typical tow	$85–$453 (national average $129)	Yelp Costs, "Towing", page says last updated October 2026
Hook-up fee	$35–$100	Yelp Costs, "Towing", page says last updated October 2026
Per mile	$2.50–$5	Yelp Costs, "Towing", page says last updated October 2026
Winch-out	about $100 extra	Yelp Costs, "Towing", page says last updated October 2026
Greensboro police tow release (city admin fee)	$20 (tow company fees separate)	City of Greensboro
Greensboro Code Compliance claim fee	$175	City of Greensboro
Greensboro or NC cap on towing or storage fees	UNKNOWN: no official source confirms a cap	—

National figures are as published by each source on the date shown and checked Oct 21, 2026. They are not quotes and not Greensboro data.

Fee caps

We did not find an official City of Greensboro or North Carolina source that publishes a maximum towing or storage fee for private-lot or roadside tows. Until one is confirmed, treat any cap as UNKNOWN and ask for an itemized price before the tow.

Before you agree to a tow

Ask for the hook-up fee, the per-mile rate and whether miles are counted loaded only.
Ask about after-hours, flatbed and winch charges.
Check whether your insurance or a roadside plan covers the tow.

Was your car already towed? See how to find a towed car in Greensboro. Need a tow? Browse all listed companies.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a tow cost in Greensboro?: Local rates are UNKNOWN. HomeGuide (last modified Apr 5, 2023) lists $75–$125 nationally; Yelp (page updated October 2026) lists $85–$453 with a $129 average.
Does Greensboro cap towing fees?: UNKNOWN. No official City of Greensboro or North Carolina source we checked confirms a cap on towing or storage fees.
How much is impound storage per day?: HomeGuide lists $30–$80 per day nationally. Greensboro storage rates are UNKNOWN.
What does the city charge to release a police-towed car?: A $20 administrative fee at Police Records; the tow company's fees are paid separately (City of Greensboro, checked Oct 21, 2026).