Best Roadside Assistance

Out of the standalone roadside assistance providers we’ve reviewed, Good Sam offers the best roadside assistance coverage for RVs for a decent price. Many incentives such as tire and wheel protection, an RV tech helpline, and emergency medical assistance are available which can be particularly attractive to full-time motorhome drivers.

Costs for Good Sam roadside assistance range anywhere from $49.50 per year to $119.50 per year depending on the plan you choose. Below you can compare pricing for their three plan options:

Good Sam offers three roadside assistance plans that can cover cars, trucks, vans, SUVs, motorcycles, and RVs. Your spouse and dependents under 25 will also be automatically covered. Below you can compare the coverages available with each:

Overall, Allstate ranked as the 3rd best roadside assistance company due to its good coverage deals and selection. It is the only insurance company to offer a standalone, car insurance add-on, and pay-per-use plans which allow you to choose flexible coverage for your needs.

The standalone Allstate roadside assistance plans range from $89-$179 per year depending on the plan you choose. Below you can compare the pricing with both of their standalone plans:

If you’re already an Allstate customer, you can get an add-on plan for as low as $25 per auto insurance policy term. If you opt for their pay-per-use plan, you don’t have to pay a membership fee and you just pay for services when you need them.

Roadside assistance plans from Allstate are available in all states and territories in the US. Below we’ve summarized the coverages available with Allstate’s standalone Advantage and Elite plans:

The add-on roadside assistance plan also has the same coverage services as standalone plans. Pay-per-use plans have the same availability as high-level plans on an as-needed basis.

Travelers is an affordable auto insurance company with cheap comprehensive roadside plans. Uniquely the company offers personal property coverage with trip interruption which can be handy if you’re in a pinch. They also earned our top spot for the best car insurance company.

You can expect Travelers roadside assistance costs to be anywhere from $10 to $30 or more per year depending on the plan you choose and your location.

You can get Travelers roadside assistance in all 50 states and Washington D.C. The company offers two roadside plans for auto insurance customers including standard roadside assistance and premier roadside assistance:

We believe AARP has the best roadside assistance for seniors and members can get discounts of up to 20%. Their plans are backed by our number three option on our list Allstate, but they are less comprehensive than theirs.

The AARP Roadside Assist plan costs $66 for the first year and $83 per year upon renewal. The Elite plan costs $131 for the first year and $143 per year upon renewal. You can pay yearly or monthly for the plan. If you’re an AARP member, these lower rates may make Allstate one of the best roadside assistance plans for you.

AARP members are the only ones able to get their roadside assistance options. The two available options designed specifically for AARP members are Assist and Elite:

Both have options for single drivers, couples, and families with different numbers of rescues per year:

• • Single: Two rescues on Assist or four rescues on Elite

• • Couple: Three rescues on Assist or five rescues on Elite

• • Family: Five rescues on Assist or seven rescues on Elite

Geico is one of the most affordable options for add-on roadside coverage and car insurance. Its program doesn’t have many additional bells and whistles, but it’s a reliable option for people who have Geico car insurance policies. Geico covers towing to the nearest repair facility — you’ll pay for additional miles.

Geico roadside assistance starts as low as $14 per year per car. That’s a great price if you want basic coverage to help you out after getting stuck on the side of the road.

Geico roadside assistance is available nationwide and covers all the standard services plus winching and the Geico app can help roadside assistance services locate you. The plan covers lockout assistance up to $100. Beyond that, you won’t find extras like trip interruption bundled with roadside assistance

Liberty Mutual is the cheapest roadside assistance option overall. While coverage is limited to standard services, if you already have car insurance with the company (or want to make a switch) it can be a good option.

According to our research, roadside assistance from Liberty Mutual costs about $12 to $20 per year, which makes it an inexpensive option for basic coverage.

Liberty Mutual’s roadside assistance plan covers the basics: towing, dead battery jump-starts, emergency fuel delivery, flat tire assistance and lockout service. Beyond that, roadside assistance doesn’t offer any perks. You can get rental car coverage separately from Liberty Mutual. The plan also is available nationwide with car insurance policies.

Out of all the providers we’ve reviewed, AAA offers the best roadside assistance coverage with the most benefits. While plans are more costly, an AAA membership is worth considering for the comprehensive policies not available elsewhere.

AAA’s basic plan costs $64 per year, the Plus plan is $94 per year and the Premier plan is $124 per year. Additional members cost $35/$40/$50 depending on the plan. Pricing can vary slightly depending on the AAA club in your area.

If you plan on adding a motorcycle it will cost an additional $30-$35 per driver. For RVs, you’ll have to pay anywhere from $35-$85 depending on the plan you select.

AAA membership offers a wide range of coverage and perks through their three plans which include basic, plus and premier:

Nationwide roadside assistance pricing is on par with competitors and offers better benefits than other car insurance providers like trip interruption. Coverage is not available in every state but the company can be a good option to consider for roadside assistance.

Nationwide offers rates on par with other add-on plans. Our research shows plans cost between $23 and $42 per year.

Nationwide offers coverage in 47 states around the United States and can only be purchased with auto insurance. They offer two roadside assistance plans through Agero. Basic covers towing up to 15 miles, while Plus covers towing up to 100 miles and adds trip interruption coverage.

There are a couple of things to point out about Nationwide’s roadside assistance that make them stand out:

• • Nationwide offers $100 for locksmith services that can apply to key replacement or ignition repair (not just unlocking your car)

• • The Plus plan includes trip interruption benefits up to $500 per incident ($100 per day) when you’re stranded at least 100 miles from home

Progressive roadside assistance is the best for motorcycles due to it’s wide availability and great insurance policies for bikes. While only one plan is offered, its coverage benefits outperform most competitors for alternative vehicles.

Our data shows Progressive roadside assistance costs about $30 to $60 per year depending on your vehicle. This is on the high end for add-on plans and comparable to basic auto club plans.

For all cars, trucks motorcycles, RVs, and other alternative vehicles you can get roadside assistance from Progressive nationwide. Progressive only offers one plan through Agero that covers towing to any shop within 15 miles but will tow your car further if no shop is within that radius.

In addition to these towing coverages, the plan offers these benefits:

• • Progressive will tow electric cars to the nearest charging station.

• • Coverage includes one hour of labor that can cover minor repairs like fixing leaks or electrical issues.

• • Progressive covers winching if your car is stuck within 100 feet of a roadway.

State Farm is our last pick for the best roadside assistance plans. While plans are limited, if you are already a State Farm customer you can get great service and decent coverage.

We found State Farm roadside assistance costs about $30 per year. It’s basic but can get the job done if you’re already a State Farm customer.

All roadside assistance plans are available for car insurance customers of State Farm as add-ons. There is only one plan that covers towing services to the nearest repair facility plus other standard services like fuel delivery and jumpstart. The plan also covers one hour of mechanical labor for transmission issues, battery replacement, fluid leaks, and other issues.