Which roadside assistance is best is one of the most common questions for Australian drivers, and the answer depends on your location and needs. For overall best coverage in each state, the state motoring clubs are considered best because they own the largest patrol fleets and have the fastest response times. In NSW and ACT, NRMA Roadside Assistance is best with over 2.4 million members and average metro response under 45 minutes. In Victoria, RACV is best and has won Canstar Blue 5-star satisfaction awards for 2024-2025. In Queensland, RACQ is best for regional and remote coverage. In South Australia, RAA is best. In Western Australia, RAC WA is best for huge remote distances. In Tasmania, RACT is best. These clubs offer tiers from basic at $95 to $135 per year with 10km to 20km towing, to premium at $250 to $320 per year with 100km to unlimited towing, accommodation and hire car. If you want the best value for money Australia-wide without joining a club, the best option is roadside assistance add-on from car insurers like Budget Direct, Allianz, AAMI or Youi at $70 to $110 per year extra, which uses the same contractor networks but is cheaper. For the best premium national cover that follows you personally in any car, NRMA Premium Care and RACV Complete Care are considered best because they include personal cover, unlimited towing in home state, $1,500 accommodation if you break down more than 100km from home, and caravan and trailer cover. If you have a new car, the best is your manufacturer's free roadside assistance included with warranty for 3 to 7 years from Toyota, Mazda, Kia, Hyundai, MG and others.
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