It varies based on location.  In our area the premium, at $140 yr, is about double the basic membership.  If you have a membership you can add on family members for cheaper.  Since we have older vehicles, that required 2 tows this year, it has been worth it this year to upgrade.  AAA also will pay for a one day car rental to get you where you need to go whilst your vehicle is towed.  For 9 years we had basic and it worked fine.  We used it mainly for discounts on hotel rooms and free maps/travel guides.  It's good for peace of mind for us!  We had insurance towing and we found out it did not cover much.
Some locations are running a 50% off membership sale right now.
	
	
Some locations are running a 50% off membership sale right now.
 
 

 
 

 

 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
 