car wash average cost
Autos.com says the average basic automatic wash will cost about $5 to $12 for a top of the line express wash, while a full-service automatic wash could cost $15 to $30. Self-serve car washes are going to charge by the minute, and most self-serve car washes will require $1 to $3 to start, and $1 to $2 per additional minute after. A full-service car wash, which will often include the car wash, a vacuumed interior and dusted down console, can cost $15 to $25. Car detailing, which will include all services performed by hand, can include everything from a hand wash to shampooing the rugs and floor mats. Something like this will depend on the type of vehicle and amount of detail that goes into the car. The average car will cost about $85, while an SUV or van could cost $125 to $150. A mobile car wash, where the service comes to you, can cost $25 to $50 for a basic car wash to as much as $80 to $110+ for a premium car wash and interior deep clean. We researched a few of the most popular car wash brands and listed the prices in the table below: