To get a car out of the City of Minneapolis impound lot in 2026, expect a $222 tow fee, $18 per day in storage, and a $6 notification letter, paid before the car is released. Storage is charged by midnight each day, so the total climbs the longer you wait. Those are the city’s published numbers, not a Quick Tow price, and they apply only when the City of Minneapolis towed your car.
The Minneapolis fees, line by line
The city sets these fees under Minneapolis City Code Chapter 349, and the impound procedure itself is Chapter 478. As of 2026:
- Tow: $222. This rose from $138 in a 2026 fee update.
- Storage: $18 per day, assessed by midnight each day the car sits.
- Notification letter: $6.
- Heavy-duty tow: $204.50 plus $94.50 per half-hour of winch time, for large vehicles or hard recoveries.
There is no separate snow-emergency tow fee. During a snow emergency the standard $222 tow is what applies, so do not let anyone tell you a special winter rate exists.
Where the lot is and how to check
The impound lot is at 50 Van White Memorial Blvd, Minneapolis 55405, phone (612) 673-5777. Older listings sometimes show 51 Colfax Ave N, which is the former entrance to the same facility, so go by 50 Van White. Before you drive over, confirm the city actually has your car by searching your plate or VIN at minneapolismn.gov. A car towed from a private lot or a suburb is not here.
The lot is open 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. During Day 1 and Day 2 of a declared snow emergency it stays open 24 hours, then returns to the posted schedule on Day 3.
What to bring so you leave with the car
Bring a valid driver’s license and proof you are the registered owner, such as the title or registration. If the car is registered to someone else, the lot will tell you what it needs, so call ahead. Be ready to pay the full total, tow plus storage plus the notice fee, before the car is released. Because storage is charged by midnight, picking the car up in the morning instead of the next evening can save you a full day.
Why St. Paul and the suburbs cost something different
The Minneapolis schedule does not apply anywhere else. If St. Paul towed your car, its fees are its own: a snow-emergency tow there totals $246 the same day, with $15 per day storage after, plus a separate $56 ticket paid to the courts, and the car may be at the snow-emergency lot at 1129 Cathlin St rather than the regular Barge Channel Rd lot. Every suburb, from Bloomington to Edina to Brooklyn Park, sets its own fee and runs its own arrangement, so there is no single suburban number to quote. Call the city that towed you.
If you still need a tow
If your car is drivable once you retrieve it, great. If it is not, Quick Tow Minneapolis can help from there. We are a referral service. We take the call and match you with an independent local operator, and that operator quotes the job before rolling. Tell us where the car is and where it needs to go.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to get my car out of the Minneapolis impound? In 2026, a $222 tow, $18 per day storage, and a $6 notification letter, all paid before release. A heavy-duty tow is $204.50 plus $94.50 per half-hour of winch time.
Does storage keep adding up? Yes. Storage is $18 per day, charged by midnight each day the car sits, so retrieving it sooner costs less.
What do I need to bring? A valid driver’s license and proof of ownership such as the title or registration, plus payment for the full total. If the car is in someone else’s name, call the lot first.
Is the Minneapolis fee the same in the suburbs? No. Every suburb sets its own fee, and St. Paul has its own schedule. Call the city that towed your car for its exact numbers.