RAA Roadside Assistance Review

Although it’s not the cheapest provider in the market, RAA Roadside Assistance offers good choice and strong benefits.

Our verdict

Pros

  • A dedicated app to make booking recovery easier
  • Members perks, including discounts on insurance and movie tickets
  • Some costs to cover pet and passenger transport are included

Cons

  • Even RAA's most basic policy is more expensive than many other brands
  • Towing in any direction is limited compared to other brands
  • Caravan towing is only available on RAA's Premium plan

RAA roadside assistance options

OptionsCost per yearJoining feeCallout limitsNeed to hold a policy with them?Lockout / Lost keyOut of fuelBreakdown towing
RAA Standard
$119
No joining fee
4 call outs a year
No
$50
RAA Service Provider may provide, at your cost, sufficient fuel so that you can drive to the nearest fuel outlet
10km in the city, 40km in rural areas
RAA Plus
$179
No joining fee
Unlimited
No
$75
RAA Service Provider may provide, at your cost, sufficient fuel so that you can drive to the nearest fuel outlet
20km in the city, 100km in rural areas
RAA Premium
$249
No joining fee
Unlimited
No
$150
RAA Service Provider may provide, at your cost, sufficient fuel so that you can drive to the nearest fuel outlet
50km in the city, 200km in rural areas

The above information is accurate as of February 2024.

At $119 for its basic policy and $249 for its most comprehensive, RAA roadside assistance isn't the cheapest brand on the market, but does come with some strong features and a range of added perks. Compare more roadside assistance providers.

CompanyCost per yearJoining feeCallout limitsNeed to hold a policy with them?Lockout / Lost keyBreakdown towing
$179
No joining fee
Unlimited
No
$75
20km in the city, 100km in rural areas
$110
No joining fee
Unlimited
No
Yes
Up to 100km in metro, country(or back to attending Country Service Centre) and remote areas
$79.95
No joining fee
Unlimited
No
$125
Towing included, see T&Cs for limitations.
$86
No joining fee
Unlimited
Yes
$150
20km in the city, 100km in rural areas
GIO logo
Roadside Assist
$90
No joining fee
Unlimited
Yes
$150
20km in the city, 100km in rural areas

The above information is accurate as of February 2024.

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    membershipOctober 21, 2024

    What do I need to do to renew my old membership, I had my wallet stolen some months back so I don’t have a member number handy.

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      SarahOctober 21, 2024Finder

      Hi Jack, You can reach out to customer service from RAA directly here. Best of luck!

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    VictorAugust 15, 2023

    How can I renew my expired RAA membership?

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      GarySeptember 29, 2023Finder

      Hi Victor,

      Finder is a comparison site. You’ll need to contact RAA to renew your membership.

      Thanks,
      Gary

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