Towing Companies in Ames, IA

Compare 7 towing companies listed in Ames — average Google rating 4.4 across 2,014 reviews.

🏢7 Companies

⭐4.4★ Avg Google Rating

💬2,014 Google Reviews

🚨7 List 24/7 Service

Sorted by Google rating, then by number of Google reviews. Data from Google Business Profile listings, last updated March 2026.

Automotive Lift Services

Ames, IA

4.9

(137 Google reviews)

Local TowingRoadside AssistanceEmergency 24/7

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Mark Hansen Auto Repair Service

Ames, IA

4.7

(144 Google reviews)

Local TowingRoadside AssistanceLockout ServiceTire Change

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Hansen Automotive Ames Towing

Ames, IA

4.7

(71 Google reviews)

Local TowingRoadside AssistanceLockout ServiceTire Change

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Central Iowa Towing and Recovery

Ames, IA

4.6

(893 Google reviews)

Local TowingLong-Distance TowingMotorcycle TowingHeavy-Duty Towing

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Mike Louis Body, Paint, Towing, Sandblasting, Mechanical and Salvage

Ames, IA

4.6

(69 Google reviews)

Local TowingRoadside AssistanceJunk Car RemovalEmergency 24/7

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Habhab's Towing, Auto & Truck Repair & Used Cars

Ames, IA

4.3

(536 Google reviews)

Local TowingRoadside AssistanceEmergency 24/7

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Elmquist Towing Company

Ames, IA

3.2

(164 Google reviews)

Local TowingLong-Distance TowingFlatbed TowingMotorcycle Towing

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PRICING GUIDE

Typical towing rates in Iowa

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Typical IA rate

Local tow (typical total)

$100

Flatbed tow (typical total)

$120

Hookup / base fee

$65

Per mile beyond included miles

$2.75/mi

💡Statewide figures for Iowa. Source: AAA survey data, state averages, updated January 2026. These are not quotes from Ames companies — each company sets its own prices.

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BY THE NUMBERS

Ames Towing Companies at a Glance

7 towing companies are listed in Ames, Iowa. 7 have a Google rating; the average is 4.4 stars across 2,014 Google reviews. 7 of them list 24/7 or emergency service.

Highest Google rating (10+ reviews): Automotive Lift Services — 4.9★ from 137 Google reviews. Most reviewed: Central Iowa Towing and Recovery (893 reviews).

Services listed by Ames companies

Local Towing7 of 7
Emergency 24/77 of 7
Roadside Assistance6 of 7
Lockout Service3 of 7
Tire Change3 of 7
Long-Distance Towing2 of 7
Motorcycle Towing2 of 7
Heavy-Duty Towing2 of 7
Winch-Out & Recovery2 of 7
Accident Towing2 of 7
RV Towing2 of 7
Boat Towing1 of 7
Fuel Delivery1 of 7
Junk Car Removal1 of 7
Flatbed Towing1 of 7

What a tow in Ames is likely to cost

Each company sets its own prices, and we don't publish Ames-specific rates. As a reference, typical Iowa figures are about $100 for a local tow, $120 for a flatbed, a $65 hookup fee, and $2.75 per mile beyond the included distance. Ask for the hookup fee, per-mile rate, and any after-hours surcharge before you agree to a tow.

Data from Google Business Profile listings, last updated March 2026.

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COMMON QUESTIONS

FAQs About Towing in Ames

TowingServiceHub lists 7 towing companies in Ames, Iowa. 7 have a Google rating, averaging 4.4 stars across 2,014 Google reviews. 7 list 24/7 or emergency service. Listing data comes from Google Business Profile, last updated March 2026.

We don't publish city-specific prices for Ames. Typical Iowa rates are about $100 for a local tow and $120 for a flatbed tow, with a hookup fee near $65 and about $2.75 per mile beyond the included distance. Ask each company for its hookup fee and per-mile rate before dispatch.

Automotive Lift Services has the highest Google rating among Ames listings with at least 10 reviews: 4.9 stars from 137 Google reviews. Central Iowa Towing and Recovery has the most reviews (893). Ratings change over time, so check recent reviews before you call.

Of the 7 companies listed in Ames, 7 list local towing, 7 list emergency 24/7, 6 list roadside assistance, and 3 list lockout service. Use the service filter above the listings to narrow the list to what you need.

7 of the 7 Ames listings list 24/7 or emergency service, including Automotive Lift Services, Mark Hansen Auto Repair Service, Hansen Automotive Ames Towing. Call ahead to confirm a driver is available for your location.

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