If you're searching this, you're probably stranded and worried about getting ripped off. Fair. Here's how towing pricing actually works in the Portland metro — straight answers from a local towing company that quotes every job before the truck moves.
Most Portland-area tows have two parts: a hook-up (base) fee that covers the truck coming to you and loading your vehicle, and a per-mile rate for the distance towed. For a typical in-town tow, most drivers in the Portland market end up somewhere in the $75–$200 range depending on distance, vehicle, and situation. Longer hauls — Portland to Salem, for example — are usually quoted as a flat rate.
At Zee's Towing, we quote the full price before we hook up. The number you hear on the phone is the number you pay — no surprise fees at drop-off.
What changes the price
Distance
The biggest factor, especially on long hauls — ask for a flat rate on anything out of town.
Vehicle type
Motorcycles, AWD, lowered, and luxury vehicles need careful flatbed handling.
Situation
A winch-out from a ditch or accident recovery takes more time and equipment than a driveway pickup.
Access
Parking garages and tight spots can change which truck we send — mention it when you call.
How it works
1
Call or text
Tell us where you are and what happened. A real local person answers — 24/7, holidays included.
2
Price up front
You hear the full quote before the truck moves. The number we say is the number you pay.
3
We roll fast
Most metro calls see a flatbed in 20–30 minutes. We load careful and take you where you want to go.
How to avoid getting overcharged
Get the TOTAL up front
Hook-up AND mileage, before the truck is dispatched — not after it arrives.
Numbers over the phone
Be wary of companies that won't quote until the truck shows up.
Your destination
Confirm they'll take your vehicle where YOU want it to go.
Licensed & insured
Ask. We are — DOT #2387687, fully covered.
Common questions
Does insurance cover towing?
Many policies include roadside or towing reimbursement — check your policy for 'roadside assistance' coverage. We provide a receipt you can submit for reimbursement.
Do you charge more at night or on weekends?
You'll hear the full price up front when you call, whatever the hour — and it won't change at drop-off. We're open 24/7/365, holidays included.
Is a flatbed more expensive than a regular tow?
A flatbed is the safest way to move a vehicle, and it's the only way we tow. Every quote we give is for flatbed transport — no drivetrain damage, no scratches.
How fast can you get to me?
Most Portland-metro calls see a truck in 20–30 minutes. Call (971) 269-6366 for a live ETA.
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