| Options | Cost per year | Joining fee | Callout limits | Need to hold a policy with them? | Lockout / Lost key | Out of fuel | Breakdown towing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAA Standard | $135 | 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 | $214 | 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 | $293 | 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 April 2025.
At $123 for its basic policy and $259 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.
| Company | Cost per year | Joining fee | Callout limits | Need to hold a policy with them? | Lockout / Lost key | Breakdown towing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 RAA Plus | $214 | No joining fee | Unlimited | No | $75 | 20km in the city, 100km in rural areas |
 Ultimate Care | $295 | No joining fee | Unlimited | No | Yes | Up to 100km in metro, country(or back to attending Country Service Centre) and remote areas |
 Roadside Assistance | $89.95 | No joining fee | Unlimited | No | $125 | Up to 20km from the breakdown location within metro areas or up to 50km round trip from the contractor's depot |
 Roadside Assist | $86 | No joining fee | Unlimited | Yes | $150 | 20km in the city, 100km in rural areas |
 Roadside Assist | $95 | No joining fee | Unlimited | Yes | $150 | 20km in the city, 100km in rural areas |
The above information is accurate as of April 2025.
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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.
Hi Jack, You can reach out to customer service from RAA directly here. Best of luck!
How can I renew my expired RAA membership?
Hi Victor,
Finder is a comparison site. You’ll need to contact RAA to renew your membership.
Thanks,
Gary