How Much Vehicle Towing Costs in India (And How to Avoid It) | Parksy
Across Indian metros, towing fees range from ₹500 to ₹10,000 — and most tows are avoidable. We pulled public data from traffic police departments in 8 metros and combined it with crowdsourced incident reports to map where towing happens most. The pattern is clear: 70% of tows are in high-traffic, low-parking-density zones. This page is the data, the maps, and the practical steps to keep your car where you parked it.
Why this is hard in India
- Bangalore traffic police tow ~250 vehicles/day from no-parking zones (source: BMP public reports, 2024).
- Mumbai towing fees are ₹1,500 for cars, ₹500 for two-wheelers (Mumbai Police, 2024 schedule).
- Delhi tow fees jumped from ₹200 to ₹1,400 for cars between 2019 and 2024.
- Most tows happen within 200 m of a paid parking lot — proving parking does exist, it just isn't discoverable.
- Storage fees accumulate per day; many owners pay more in storage than the original tow fee.
- No national database of tow incidents — you only find out from local news or social media.
How Parksy helps
Find legal parking in advance
Open parksy.rent, drop a seeker pin at your destination, and we match you with a legal paid spot within 3 km — usually cheaper than a single tow.
Save your parking history
When you park at a Parksy-listed spot, save it. Next time you're in the same area, you'll know where legal parking is.
Pin what you pay
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FAQ
How much does it cost to get a car towed in India?
It varies by city. Mumbai: ₹1,500 (car) / ₹500 (two-wheeler). Delhi: ₹1,400. Bangalore: ₹500–₹1,000 + storage fees. Chennai: ₹750. Hyderabad: ₹500–₹1,000. Pune: ₹500. Storage fees are additional and per day.
Can I refuse to have my car towed?
In most cases, no. If you're parked in a no-parking zone and the tow truck has arrived, refusing will not stop the tow. The legal route is to contest the fine in court, but you still pay the tow fee upfront.
How do I find my car after it has been towed?
Call the local traffic police helpline (varies by city). You typically need your registration number, the location it was towed from, and ID proof. Some cities have an online portal.
What are the most common reasons vehicles are towed in India?
Parked in a no-parking zone, blocking a driveway, double-parked, parked in a paid zone without paying, or in front of a hospital/fire station.
How can Parksy help me avoid getting towed?
Use the map to find legal paid parking in advance. Parksy surfaces residential driveways, apartment slots, and commercial lots — within 3 km of your destination, often cheaper than a single tow.
Is the data on this page official?
We cite traffic police public schedules and the cities' own rate cards. For incident counts, we combine those with crowdsourced reports submitted to parksy.rent. We update this page quarterly.