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5 Best Towing Services in Houston (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

Talise Sterling
By Talise Sterling, Goods and Shopping · ✓ Data verified July 2026 · 8 min read

Nobody plans a breakdown, and in Houston traffic the wait for a tow truck can be the longest thirty minutes of your day. Towing services in Houston have racked up over 13,000 reviews between the companies on this page, and one name alone accounts for the vast majority of that, 12,161 reviews at a 4.9 rating, which is a scale nothing else here comes close to matching.

Short answer: Apple Towing Co. dominates on volume with 4.9 stars across 12,161 reviews and government contract work across Houston Metro. For a smaller, highly-rated alternative, Citywide Towing Services holds a perfect 5.0 from 280 reviews, and Momentum Roadside Services matches that 5.0 rating with 246 reviews and 24/7 roadside coverage.
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How Houston's towing companies compare

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Apple Towing Co. (Houston) 4.9 ★ 12,161 Overall / highest volume View ›
2 Citywide Towing Services 5.0 ★ 280 Perfect rating, mid-size operation View ›
3 Momentum Roadside Services 5.0 ★ 246 Roadside assistance beyond towing View ›
4 Gold Stars Towing LLC 4.9 ★ 205 Fast response, budget-friendly View ›
5 Texas Best Towing & Heavy Duty Wrecker In Houston TX 4.4 ★ 302 Heavy-duty and specialty recovery View ›
5 Best Towing Services in Houston (2026)

Our picks, reviewed

Apple Towing Co. (Houston) logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days

Apple Towing Co. (Houston)

4.912,161 Google reviews

Apple Towing Co. has operated in Houston for more than two decades and holds towing contracts with HPD, the DEA, FBI, ATF, IRS, US Customs and Border Protection, and the US Marshals Service, alongside its public towing and recovery business. It runs light, medium, and heavy-duty towing 24/7 across the Houston Metro area and is also the largest custodian and liquidator of seized vehicles in the country, running its own vehicle auctions.

What people praise

  • Drivers described as professional and handling stressful breakdowns calmly
  • Response times reported as quick, with one reviewer noting arrival about an hour after an insurance report
  • Pricing called reasonable and affordable across multiple recent reviews
  • Receipts emailed automatically after service

Worth knowing

  • One reviewer noted a roughly 3-hour wait during a busy period, attributing it to the company being short-staffed
Reputation scorecardrank in Houston
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume12,161 · 97th
Confidencevery high
Recency3 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown94% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Nothing else on this page comes close to its review volume, and the rating holds at 4.9 even at that scale. The safe first call for most breakdowns in Houston.

Website+1713-383-6200 Directions

2030 Holmes Rd, Houston, TX 77045

Citywide Towing Services logo
#2🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Citywide Towing Services

5.0280 Google reviews

Citywide Towing Services runs a fast-response towing operation out of Greenway Plaza, describing its mission as providing reliable towing when customers need it most. The company operates 24/7 and takes calls directly rather than routing through a large dispatch system.

What people praise

  • Perfect 5.0 rating across 280 reviews
  • Multiple drivers named individually and praised for professionalism during late-night calls
  • One customer specifically noted the company beat a competitor's response time after that competitor failed to show for two hours
  • Pricing described as competitive and transparently communicated up front
Reputation scorecardrank in Houston
Rating5 / 5
Review volume280 · 82th
Confidencehigh
Recency2 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown100% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A perfect rating at nearly 300 reviews is hard to argue with. If you want a smaller operation with consistently strong service, this is it.

Website+1832-427-0378 Directions

12 Greenway Plz #1100, Houston, TX 77046

Momentum Roadside Services logo
#3🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Momentum Roadside Services

5.0246 Google reviews

Momentum Roadside Services, based near Kirby Drive, handles towing alongside broader roadside work including jump starts, lockouts, and flat tire changes. The company markets itself specifically around fast response and driver communication during the wait.

What people praise

  • 5.0 rating with drivers named and praised for handling stressful roadside situations, including with kids present
  • Reviewers highlight proactive communication, including price adjustments when drop-off locations changed
  • Multiple mentions of drivers arriving ahead of the estimated time
Reputation scorecardrank in Houston
Rating5 / 5
Review volume246 · 76th
Confidencehigh
Recency2 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown98% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Matches Citywide on rating and adds broader roadside assistance beyond just towing, useful if your issue might not require a tow at all.

Website+1281-602-8213 Directions

3730 Kirby Dr Suite #1200, Houston, TX 77098

Gold Stars Towing LLC logo
#4🕑 Open 7 days

Gold Stars Towing LLC

4.9205 Google reviews

Gold Stars Towing operates out of southeast Houston near Almeda Road, offering towing and roadside assistance including winch-outs and accident recovery. Reviewers frequently mention fast phone pickup and quick arrival times.

What people praise

  • Rated 4.9 across 205 reviews
  • Multiple customers mention arrival within 15 minutes of the call
  • Pricing repeatedly called reasonable, including for classic car and flatbed jobs
  • Handled at least one job involving a vehicle type the driver hadn't loaded before, without issue
Reputation scorecardrank in Houston
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume205 · 71th
Confidencehigh
Recency6 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown98% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The smallest review volume of the top names on this page, but the rating and the specific arrival-time praise suggest a genuinely fast, dependable operation.

Website+1346-262-7542 Directions

8433 Almeda Rd Ste y, Houston, TX 77054

Texas Best Towing & Heavy Duty Wrecker In Houston TX logo
#5🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Texas Best Towing & Heavy Duty Wrecker In Houston TX

4.4302 Google reviews

Texas Best Towing & Heavy Duty Wrecker covers car and heavy truck towing, recovery, and equipment hauling across Houston, Harris County, and the major interstate corridors including I-10, I-45, I-610, and I-69. The company handles jobs other towing services turn down, including difficult heavy-recovery situations.

What people praise

  • One reviewer described calling several heavy wrecker companies for a difficult recovery and being the only one willing to attempt it
  • Drivers praised by name for careful, methodical work on delicate or high-value vehicles
  • Text and photo updates sent throughout the job in at least one detailed review
  • Handles a wide range of vehicle types, from standard cars to campers and heavy equipment

Worth knowing

  • One reviewer flagged pricing as higher than expected for a short local tow, about $149 for a few miles, though they said the service itself was excellent
Reputation scorecardrank in Houston
Rating4.4 / 5
Review volume302 · 87th
Confidencehigh
Recency2 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown82% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Ranks lowest on rating here, at 4.4, but the reviews point to a company that takes on the harder heavy-duty jobs others won't. Worth calling specifically for recovery work rather than a routine tow.

Website+1713-859-1424 Directions

5627 Bonsrell St, Houston, TX 77023

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How we score these companies

Rating is each company’s live Google average. Review volume measures how many customers actually left a rating, ranked against the others on this page. Confidence weighs the rating against that volume, since a handful of reviews carries less weight than thousands. Recency checks how recently people are still reviewing. No towing company can pay to change any of these numbers.

How much does towing cost in Houston? (2026)

Pricing depends on distance, vehicle size, and time of day. One reviewer on this page cited a specific charge for a short local tow, but neither company publishes a fixed rate card, so the honest answer is to confirm price before the truck is dispatched.

JobTypical price
Short local tow (reported by a customer)$149

Figure cited directly in a customer review on Texas Best Towing’s Google Business profile, July 2026.

Serving all of Houston

These companies collectively cover the full Houston Metro area, including the Galleria, Greenway Plaza, downtown, and the major interstate corridors, so wherever you break down, a towing service near me in Houston is rarely far off.

What to ask before you call a tow truck

  • What’s the price before you dispatch a truck, including mileage?
  • How far out is the driver, and can you text updates?
  • Do you handle my vehicle type, including heavy-duty or specialty loads?
  • Is 24/7 service actually staffed, or does response slow down overnight?
  • Will you email a receipt for insurance or reimbursement purposes?

Frequently asked questions

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner (badge and top placement), but that never changes another business’s score or position.

How did you choose these towing companies?

We compared publicly available Google Business ratings and review counts for towing services operating in Houston, then ranked them by real customer data rather than paid placement.

How often is this updated?

Ratings and review counts were last verified in July 2026 and are refreshed periodically as new data comes in.

Do any of these companies work with insurance for roadside assistance?

Several reviewers mention going through insurance-dispatched roadside assistance to reach these companies, but confirm directly with your insurer and the towing company before the call.

Is Apple Towing only for government vehicles?

No. It holds government towing contracts alongside its public towing and recovery business, and serves the general public across Houston Metro.

The bottom line

Apple Towing is the safe default given its scale and rating, but Citywide and Momentum both hold perfect 5.0 scores if you’d rather work with a smaller company. Whoever you call, get a price before the truck leaves the lot.

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