Tauranga Towing Pricing 2026
No hidden fees. We quote the total before we dispatch. Here are our standard Tauranga towing rates.
Standard Tauranga Towing Rates
| Service | From Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard callout (Tauranga city) | $90 | Weekday, business hours |
| Per km charge | $4–$5/km | Vehicle type dependent |
| Local tow (under 10km) | $90–$135 | e.g. Greerton to CBD |
| Medium tow (10–25km) | $135–$210 | e.g. Tauranga to Pāpāmoa |
| Cross-city (25–50km) | $210–$320 | e.g. Waihi Beach to Tauranga |
| After-hours surcharge | +$30–$50 | 6pm–7am weeknights/weekends |
| Motorcycle towing | From $115 | Specialist enclosed trailer |
| Heavy vehicle (van/truck) | From $170 | Specialist equipment |
| Motorhome/campervan | From $210 | Size and weight dependent |
| Flatbed towing | From $120 | Low/performance vehicles |
Kaimai Range SH29 Recovery Rates
| Service | From Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Kaimai Range breakdown recovery | From $160 | Specialist equipment required |
| Kaimai Range accident recovery | From $230 | Complex gradient recovery |
| Night Kaimai Range recovery | From $260 | Additional safety required |
Long Distance Towing from Tauranga
| Route | Approx Price |
|---|---|
| Tauranga to Hamilton | From $220 |
| Tauranga to Auckland | From $400 |
| Tauranga to Rotorua | From $175 |
| Tauranga to Wellington | From $780 |
| Tauranga to Whakatāne | From $180 |
Towing Tauranga — FAQ
How much does towing cost in Tauranga?
Standard Tauranga towing: callout from $90, then approx $4–$5/km. Local tow under 10km: $90–$135. Kaimai Range SH29 recovery: from $160 due to specialist equipment. See our pricing page.
How fast do you respond in Tauranga?
Tauranga city average: 20–30 minutes. Mount Maunganui: 20–28 minutes. Pāpāmoa: 25–35 minutes. Kaimai Range: 35–50 minutes. Realistic ETA given when you call.
Do you tow 24 hours a day?
Yes, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week including all public holidays. Bay of Plenty tourism means we are especially busy during summer holidays and long weekends.
Do you specialise in Kaimai Range recovery?
Yes. We are Tauranga’s specialist SH29 Kaimai Range recovery service with appropriate equipment for the steep gradients, tight corners, and high winds on the range.
Do you cover Mount Maunganui and Pāpāmoa?
Yes. Mount Maunganui, Bayfair, Pāpāmoa, Omanu, and all Eastern Tauranga suburbs are fully covered at competitive pricing.
Do you tow campervans and motorhomes?
Yes. The Bay of Plenty’s tourism season brings significant campervan traffic. We have appropriate equipment for motorhomes and heavy vehicles up to 10 tonnes.
Do you cover Te Puke and the Eastern Bay of Plenty?
Yes. Te Puke, Māketū, Paengaroa, and the eastern Bay of Plenty corridor on SH2 are all covered.
Need a Tow Truck in Tauranga?
24/7 emergency towing across Tauranga, Mount Maunganui, Pāpāmoa, the Kaimai Range, and all of the Bay of Plenty.