Can you use AAA if you are not a member?

AAA roadside assistance costs at least $29 to $65 per year, depending on the region and the AAA membership level. Some regional AAA motor clubs also charge a one-time enrollment fee when you purchase your AAA membership. AAA roadside assistance is included with the cost of AAA memberships, and customers can select the Classic, Plus, or Premier plan. ... read full answer

AAA Roadside Assistance Plans Compared

AAA allows members to use 4 to 5 service calls per year for towing, locksmith services, fuel delivery, and other benefits. The max number of service calls provided depends on your plan and your state.

All AAA Roadside Assistance Plans Include:

• Towing
• Flat tire services
• Lockout services
• Winching/extraction
• Fuel delivery (cost of fuel is free with Plus and Premier)
• Battery jump-starts

All three memberships also include benefits other than roadside assistance, such as identity theft monitoring, trip interruption coverage, and discounts for certain stores, restaurants, and more. Like the membership costs, the perks can vary by state.

AAA roadside assistance may cost a little more per year than roadside assistance provided by some of the top insurance companies, but you could get more coverage for towing miles, lockout services, etc. Plus, the discounts given with AAA memberships are not typically given with an insurance company’s roadside assistance service.

Cost of Roadside Assistance With Competitors

• State Farm: about $24+ per year
• Allstate: $25+ per year ($89+ without an Allstate policy)
• Progressive: about $50+ per year
• Geico: $14+ per year
• Travelers: $10 - $30+ per year

Costs are from company websites and customer service representatives. Rates can vary by state, the length of your policy, and other factors.

For more information to help you choose between roadside assistance options, check out WalletHub’s guide to the best roadside assistance companies.

You can call AAA four times each membership year for free roadside assistance, and each subsequent call will result in additional fees. This limit applies on an individual basis, so each family member on a plan can call for roadside assistance up to four times per year.

If you’ve already called for AAA roadside assistance four times within a membership year, you’ll be charged a service fee for any additional calls that involve basic membership benefits like towing under seven miles. For additional services beyond the basic membership level, including emergency fuel delivery and extensive vehicle locksmith services, you will need to pay the service provider directly on top of the basic fee charged by AAA.... read full answer

To learn more, check out WalletHub’s guide to the best roadside assistance companies.

Yes, AAA covers flat tires for all members, including car insurance customers. Drivers who have AAA can call 1-800-222-4357 for help, and the company will change the flat tire using the driver’s spare or tow the car to a repair facility if the driver does not have a spare.

AAA Flat Tire Coverage

AAA generally offers three levels of membership: Classic, Plus, and Premier. The details of each AAA plan vary by regional club, but flat-tire changes, towing, battery services, and fuel delivery are a standard part of each plan.

For more information about purchasing a roadside assistance plan, check out WalletHub’s guide to the best roadside assistance.