⚠️ Before you renew AAA — check if your car insurance includes roadside.
Most GEICO, Allstate, State Farm, and Progressive policies have roadside add-ons for $20-30/yr. Stack them and skip standalone roadside entirely.
RANK #1 BEST VALUE
The "ethical" AAA. Same coverage tier as AAA Plus but $35-60 cheaper. Includes bicycle roadside (rare). Donates to environmental causes. Strong EV/Tesla support.
✓ Pros- 100-mi tow at Classic-tier pricing
- EV-ready fleet
- Covers bicycles too
✗ Cons- Smaller network than AAA
- No travel discount partnerships
RANK #2 BEST FOR PROVIDERS
Allstate Motor Club
$52/yr
Allstate has the largest tow truck network of any non-AAA provider. Don't need to be an Allstate insurance customer. Excellent for road-trippers.
✓ Pros- Massive provider network
- 5 calls/year (vs AAA's 4)
- Trip interruption coverage
✗ Cons- App is dated
- No retail discounts
RANK #3 PAY-PER-USE
Honk (App)
$0/yr + $99/tow
No membership fee. Pay only when you need a tow ($99 flat for <10 mi, $4/mi after). Smart for drivers who rarely need roadside.
✓ Pros- Zero annual cost
- Uber-like app experience
- Cheaper if you tow ≤1x/yr
✗ Cons- Expensive for frequent users
- Coverage gaps in rural areas
GEICO Emergency Road Service
$14/yr per vehicle
Tow Distance
To nearest shop
An add-on to your GEICO auto policy. Cheapest option if you already have GEICO insurance. Limited tow distance is the catch.
✓ Pros- Cheapest standalone option
- Unlimited calls
- Bundled billing
✗ Cons- Must be GEICO customer
- Tow only to "nearest" shop
Good Sam Roadside (RVers)
$80/yr
Tow Distance
Unlimited (to shop)
Built for RVs, trucks, and trailers — the only roadside service that covers your tow vehicle AND trailer. Worth it if you tow or RV.
✓ Pros- UNLIMITED tow distance to a shop
- Covers trailers/RVs
- No vehicle size limit
✗ Cons- Overkill for sedans
- Smaller urban network
📊 Quick Math: Which One Pays Back Fastest?
If you've used roadside in the past 2 years: Get Better World Club or Allstate ($52-60/yr) — both pay back the first tow.
If you've NEVER used roadside: Get Honk ($0/yr + pay-per-use). You'll save $300+ over 5 years.
If you have GEICO insurance: Add their $14/yr roadside ride. Done.
If you tow / RV: Good Sam, no other choice.
Why most people overpay AAA every year
Automatic renewal + retail discount sticker shock. The discounts aren't worth $80 if you don't actually use them. Calculate before renewing.