(414) 279-5510 Call Cheap towing without cheap service. When you need a low-cost tow near you, a real dispatcher gives you a flat price before a truck rolls — flatbed & heavy-duty too, licensed and insured. Fair, affordable rates, no hidden charges.
Flat hook-up + loaded mile — most tows $105–$235, quoted before we dispatch
typical arrival, county-wide
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Looking for affordable towing in Milwaukee? MKE Towing & Recovery keeps it cheap without cutting corners: a flat $85 hook-up + $4 per loaded mile (most metro tows run $105–$235 all-in), quoted up front before we dispatch — no hidden fees, no release-fee surprises, evening/overnight rates published (+15% / +25%). Roadside is cheaper still: lockouts from $65, jump-starts and fuel at a flat $75. We're a local, family-run, licensed & insured crew (USDOT 4272551 · MC 1659521) covering all of Milwaukee County, 7 days a week. Call (414) 279-5510 for a free quote from a live dispatcher.
What "affordable" means here
The number you hear on the phone is the number you pay. No meter running up, no "gate fee" at drop-off, no surprises when the truck arrives.
Most metro tows land $105–$235, all-in
Back in the car in minutes — no tow needed
Dead battery on the spot
Includes 2 gallons; no walking to the station
Your spare on, back on the road
Mud, snow or ditch pull-outs
Final price depends on distance, vehicle and time of day. Call (414) 279-5510 for your exact, all-in quote — it's free.
What do you need?
Sometimes you don't need a tow at all — a jump, a tire or a lockout gets you rolling for less. Pick what fits, or just call and describe it.
Get it off the road
Light-duty to heavy haul — flatbeds, wheel-lifts and recovery rigs, all at a flat price you approve first. Damage-free, 7 days a week.
The cheaper fix
Locked out, dead battery, flat or empty tank? We come to you and get you rolling on the spot — most roadside calls $65–$95, no tow required.
All roadside servicesWhile you wait
No app, no forms, no hold music. Here's exactly what happens the moment you call — and where your price gets locked.
A real Milwaukee dispatcher picks up — tell us the car and where you are, no menus.
We confirm the vehicle and distance and lock a flat price before a truck rolls — no meter, no surprises.
The closest available driver is sent — typically ~45 minutes out, county-wide.
You pay the price we quoted — cash, all cards or mobile pay. No release-fee games.
Local to Milwaukee
Our yard is on the South Side at 1434 S Muskego Ave, inside the city — so shorter drives mean fewer billed miles and a faster, cheaper response than an out-of-town truck.
The Marquette Interchange (I-94/I-43/I-794) takes the worst of it, with the Zoo Interchange (I-94/US-45) and the Mitchell Interchange (I-94/I-43/I-894 by the airport) close behind — locals navigate by freeway names: the North-South Freeway (I-43/I-94), the East-West Freeway, the Zoo Freeway (US-45/I-894), the Fond du Lac Freeway (WIS-145), the Lake Freeway (I-794) and the Airport Freeway. All of them stack up 7–9 AM and 4–6 PM, and the Hoan Bridge racks up more than its share of breakdowns. Off the freeways, the long arterials grind — North 76th Street, Capitol Drive, Silver Spring Drive, Fond du Lac Avenue, South 27th Street — and event nights surge around Fiserv Forum's Deer District, American Family Field and the Summerfest grounds at Henry Maier Festival Park.
Know the names: Locally we run the North-South, Zoo, Airport, East-West and Rock freeways, plus the Lake Parkway (WIS-794).
A Milwaukee call is typically about 20 minutes out. County-wide, plan on 30–45 min.
Stranded near a game, a festival or the lakefront? Give us the nearest landmark and we'll find you fast.
Fast to Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE, ~6 mi) and Port Milwaukee (Jones Island) (~4 mi) for fleet, equipment and commercial recovery.
Lake Michigan sets the terms: it moderates Milwaukee's humid continental weather, but the lakefront still takes lake-effect snow and dense fog, and temperatures by the water can swing sharply from inland readings. The city averages about 39.5 inches of snow a year, so winters come in cold and snowy; summers, warm and humid.
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Why drivers trust us
MKE Towing & Recovery is a licensed, family-run operator — not a call-center middleman. Every driver is certified, every truck is owned and maintained in-house, and every price is confirmed before we roll.
Experienced drivers who recover your vehicle without adding damage — flatbed and wheel-lift, light to heavy duty.
The dispatcher confirms a flat quote on the call — hook-up fee plus a per-mile rate. No padded bills, no “release fee” surprises at the lot.
Trucks staged across the county mean a real ETA you can count on — and a live dispatcher who stays with you until help reaches the scene.
Upfront pricing
Towing should never feel like a gamble. MKE Towing quotes a flat price on the phone before a truck leaves the yard — and that's the price you pay.
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Flat $85 hook-up + $4/loaded mile within Milwaukee County. Light-duty cars & trucks.
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Lockouts from $65 · jump-starts, fuel (2 gal in) & tire changes from $75 — on-site, no tow needed.
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Stuck in mud or snow from $110, ditch recoveries from $150 — most run $110–$200.
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Semis, buses, RVs & equipment — quoted to the job, always upfront.
Starting prices for Milwaukee County; your exact flat price varies with distance, vehicle and conditions and is confirmed on the call before we dispatch.
Want your price now?
No long forms. Pinpoint your exact location by GPS and text it straight to dispatch, or leave your number and we'll call you right back with an all-in price.
Tap once — we pinpoint your spot by GPS, then you text it straight to dispatch.
Leave your number — a live dispatcher calls you right back, usually within a couple of minutes.
Keep your phone handy. Need us sooner? Call (414) 279-5510.
Where we roll
Cities & suburbs we cover — tap for local detail
Highways & corridors
Fast dispatch to I-94, I-43, I-41/US-41, I-794, I-894 — including the Marquette and Zoo interchanges and the Hoan Bridge — plus the Menomonee Valley, the 30th Street Corridor and Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE).
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Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County drivers count on MKE Towing & Recovery for fast, fair, damage-free tows. Read what real customers say on Google — or call and find out yourself.
Before you call
MKE Towing charges a flat $85 hook-up plus $4 per loaded mile — most metro tows come to $105–$235 all-in, quoted before we dispatch. That is a fair, honest local rate, not a lowball number that balloons with hidden fees. Roadside jobs are cheaper: lockouts from $65, jump-starts and fuel at a flat $75. Call (414) 279-5510 for your exact price.
Yes. We keep towing affordable with upfront flat pricing and no add-on fees — you hear the full price on the phone before a truck moves. We're a local, family-run crew, so you're not paying a big-chain markup. Call (414) 279-5510 for a free quote.
Often, yes. If you're locked out, have a dead battery, a flat tire or an empty tank, roadside service ($65–$95) gets you moving without paying for a tow at all. Tell the dispatcher what happened and we'll recommend the lowest-cost fix. Call (414) 279-5510.
No. The price we quote is the price you pay. Evening (+15%) and overnight (+25%) rates are published, never sprung on you, and there are no release-fee or "gate-fee" surprises. Ask for the all-in number up front and that is what you owe. Call (414) 279-5510.
The lowest sticker price often hides an unlicensed operator, a wheel-lift that scrapes low bumpers, or a bill that grows on arrival. We keep prices fair and put it in writing up front, and we run 3 flatbeds for damage-free hauls — licensed and insured (USDOT# 4272551 · MC# 1659521). Affordable, without the risk. Call (414) 279-5510.
Yes. If your insurance or motor club covers the tow, we bill them directly where supported — so there's nothing out of pocket on eligible calls. No AAA or membership required either. Call (414) 279-5510 and we'll check your coverage.
All major cards, mobile pay and cash. You pay the flat price we quoted — no upcharge for using a card. For insurance or motor-club jobs we bill the provider directly where supported. Call (414) 279-5510.
We cover all of Milwaukee County — including Wauwatosa, West Allis, South Milwaukee, Greenfield, Franklin, Oak Creek, Glendale and Cudahy — plus the I-94, I-43 and I-894 corridors. Call (414) 279-5510.
The facts
Everything you need before you call — the same details our dispatcher confirms on the phone.
Information updated June 2026 · prices, hours and ETAs reviewed quarterly.
One call reaches a live dispatcher with a flat, all-in quote — average 45-minute arrival across Milwaukee County. Licensed, insured, and upfront on price.