Towing service in the Orlando area
Long-distance towing from Orlando
Long tows are priced mostly by the mile, so the quote is easy to check: hook-up fee plus miles times the rate, plus any tolls. Ask for that math on the phone. Orlando to Tampa is about 85 miles; to Jacksonville about 140.
One local towing company. You get its name and the total before the truck is sent. Check the name on Sunbiz ยท Who pays us
Questions to ask
- The hook-up fee, the per-mile rate, and whether miles count from their yard or from your car.
- Who pays the tolls. The Turnpike and the Central Florida toll roads add up on a long trip.
- Flatbed or wheel lift. For a long trip, a flatbed means nothing on the car turns for the whole drive.
- Whether the destination is open to accept the car when it arrives.
Tow or ship
For a car that runs, a car carrier is often cheaper than a tow over a few hundred miles, but it can take days to be scheduled. A tow goes now. If the car doesn't run and has to move soon, a tow is the answer.
Questions people in Orlando ask
Can I ride along on a long tow?
Ask. Some companies allow a passenger and some don't. If you can't ride, plan how you'll get to the destination.