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Local towing guide — Last reviewed February 2026

San Antonio Towing Recovery Guide

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Fee Structure

Towing Fee (standard)$272
Towing Fee (heavy)$380
Daily Storage$22.85/day
Storage (heavy)$39.99/day
Storage CapNo cap
Fees are TDLR statewide maximums (effective January 1, 2024)
$50 one-time notification fee covers all required owner/lienholder notices
Up to $22.85 one-time impound/processing fee
12-hour rule: if stored across two calendar days but within 12 hours, only one day charged
VSFs cannot require proof of insurance as a condition of release

Quick Cost Calculator

Same day$318
After 1 day$318
After 3 days$413
After 7 days$505

* Estimates for standard passenger vehicles. Excludes outstanding tickets and violation-specific fines.

Required Documents

  • 1Valid government-issued photo ID (state, federal, or foreign — matrícula consular accepted)
  • 2Proof of ownership: title, current registration, insurance card, notarized power of attorney, or lease agreement
  • 3Payment of all fees in full

Payment Methods

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Texas law requires every VSF to accept at least one form of electronic payment. No surcharges for card payments. If the card machine is down, storage fees stop accruing from the date you attempted to pay.

Local Towing Laws & Your Rights

Applicable Laws

Texas Occupations Code Chapter 2308Governs towing, booting, and vehicle storage statewide — fee caps, notification requirements, and consumer rights
San Antonio Municipal Code §§ 19-51 through 19-56Impounding of vehicles; release procedures; SAPD authority
SAPD General Manual Procedure 607Officers may impound abandoned, illegally parked, or hazardous vehicles

Your Rights

  • ✓You may request a tow hearing before a Justice of the Peace within 14 days to challenge the tow
  • ✓You can retrieve personal items from your vehicle during business hours without paying storage fees
  • ✓VSFs must provide a written, itemized bill showing exact services and dates
  • ✓VSFs cannot demand proof of insurance before releasing your vehicle
  • ✓No surcharges may be added for electronic/card payments

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City of San Antonio — SAPD Impounded VehiclesTDLR — VSF Fees and Other ChargesTDLR — Consumer Information about TowingSan Antonio Municipal Code — Impounding

Last verified: February 16, 2026. Fees and regulations may change. Always confirm with official sources before visiting.