Towing prices in Reston depend on where you are, where the vehicle is going, and the vehicle itself. There is no single flat rate — but you can get a realistic picture before the truck arrives.
Standard light-duty towing in the Reston area typically starts around a base hookup fee plus a per-loaded-mile rate. Below, you can estimate your own tow and see the factors that move the number up or down.
Last updated: September 2026
Most standard light-duty tows in Reston are priced using a base hookup fee plus a per-mile rate for the loaded distance. A short tow across town to a nearby shop costs less than a long transport out of the area.
Your final price also depends on the vehicle, whether it rolls and steers, whether any special equipment is needed, and when you call.
Base hookup
from $95
Per loaded mile
from $5
Typical local tow
$120–$200
Rates shown are typical starting points for standard light-duty towing in the Reston area. Larger vehicles, difficult conditions and after-hours service are priced higher. Final pricing is confirmed before dispatch whenever the job can be evaluated in advance.
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This calculator provides an estimate only. Final pricing depends on vehicle size, condition, pickup accessibility, destination, equipment required, traffic, after-hours service and other job-specific circumstances.
Sedan tow examples — $95 hookup + $5 / mile
5 miles
$120
10 miles
$145
15 miles
$170
20 miles
$195
25 miles
$220
30 miles
$245
Every tow is a little different. These are the variables that most often change the price.
Where the vehicle is sitting matters — a surface lot is simpler than a tight parking garage or a shoulder on a busy road.
A shop a few minutes away costs less than a destination across the region. You choose where the vehicle goes.
The per-mile rate applies to the distance the vehicle is actually being transported.
A compact car and a three-row SUV are not the same job. Heavier, larger vehicles typically cost more to move.
A vehicle that rolls and steers loads quickly. Locked wheels, flat tires or accident damage take more time and equipment.
Low-clearance vehicles, steep driveways and tight underground parking can require extra care and time.
Flatbed transport, dollies, winching or recovery gear can affect the price of the job.
Late-night, weekend and holiday dispatch can carry a different rate than a standard daytime call.
If the vehicle needs to go somewhere other than the original destination, additional travel may change the price.
These figures show typical standard light-duty towing for a sedan using a $95 hookup and $5 per loaded mile. Larger vehicles and special conditions cost more.
Distances are estimates only. Your actual loaded mileage depends on the route driven between pickup and destination.
Yes. Larger and more complex vehicles generally require more capacity and more careful handling, which is reflected in the price.
Lowest Cost Tier
The most straightforward tow. Lighter weight, standard clearance and easy loading.
Mid Tier
Slightly heavier than a sedan and often all-wheel drive, which usually means flatbed transport.
Higher Tier
Extra weight and length mean more capacity and a larger deck or equipment setup.
Higher Tier
Full-size trucks and vans are heavier and can require a larger, more capable truck.
Special Handling
EVs need proper loading procedures and are typically transported on a flatbed, never dragged.
Special Handling
Sports cars and low-clearance vehicles often need flatbed transport and careful approach angles.
Not sure which tier your vehicle falls into? Tell us the year, make and model and we’ll let you know.
Ask About Your VehicleWe believe you should understand the expected price before the truck is dispatched. Here’s how to get the most accurate number.
Not every job can be priced over the phone — a vehicle buried in a parking garage or sitting on a highway shoulder may need to be seen first. When that’s the case, we’ll tell you.
Your exact pickup location or nearest cross street
Where you want the vehicle taken
The vehicle year, make and model
Whether it starts, rolls and steers
Whether it’s in a safe, accessible spot
Pricing is based on actual distance and conditions, not on which neighborhood you’re in. These are the areas drivers most often call us from.
Short local tows within Reston — for example from a Reston Parkway parking lot to a nearby shop — are typically at the lower end of the range.
Longer transports from Reston to Fairfax, Tysons, Herndon, Vienna or another Northern Virginia destination will cost more based on mileage.
Onyx Auto Towing is a mobile towing service. We do not maintain a physical business office in Reston.
Send us the details and we’ll give you a realistic estimate before dispatch whenever the job can be evaluated in advance.
Pricing explained upfront
You’ll know the expected price before the truck rolls.
You choose the destination
Your shop, dealership, home or another approved location.
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