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What car detailing costs

See the typical price of a car wash, an interior or exterior detail, or a full detail. Choose your vehicle size and its condition. The range comes from published shop price lists across the US.

National typical priceAbout $260
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National typical ranges, not a quote. Prices come from published shop price lists and cost guides, last checked October 17, 2026. Local prices vary.

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National typical price · Full detail · midsize car

About $260

Most published prices fall from $150 to $500. Your local quote can be outside this range.

Low$150Entry packages and lower-cost areas
Typical$260Near the middle of published prices
High$500Top packages and higher-cost areas

What makes up this range

  1. Full detail, midsize car$150 to $500$260
  2. Total$150 low · $500 high$260

What drives the price

  • Vehicle size. A three-row SUV has more seats, carpet, and paint than a sedan, so it takes longer.
  • Condition. Pet hair, stains, sand, and smells add time. Many shops charge for them on top of the package.
  • What the package includes. One shop's full detail may include seat shampoo and a sealant, and another's may not.
  • Local labor costs. Prices in large cities and high-cost areas are higher.

What a fair quote should include

  • The vehicle size it is priced for, and what changes the price after inspection.
  • Every step inside and out, such as vacuum, seat shampoo, wash, clay, and wax or sealant.
  • Separate prices for pet hair, stains, and odor, so a surcharge is not a surprise.
  • Any trip fee, the time it takes, and whether you need to provide water or power.

How this range was formed: Low is the cheapest full package found ($149) and the low end of three guides ($150). Typical is near the median of each shop's main full-detail package ($260). High is near the deep-clean and premium packages ($435 to $475) and the top of the Housecall Pro range ($500). See the sources.

For detailers: set your own price

These ranges show what customers expect to see. Your price must also cover your own time, products, travel, and business costs.

Car detailing prices at a glance

Car detailing is a deep clean of a car, done by hand. It goes much further than a car wash. These are national typical prices for a midsize car, such as a sedan:

  • Automatic car wash: about $15 ($8 to $30).
  • Hand wash: about $90 ($45 to $150).
  • Exterior detail (wash, decontamination, and wax or sealant): about $175 ($100 to $250).
  • Interior detail (vacuum, shampoo, and every surface): about $190 ($150 to $330).
  • Full detail (interior and exterior): about $260 ($150 to $500).

The low end is an entry package in a lower-cost area. The high end is a premium or deep-clean package. A neglected car can cost more than the high end.

Vehicle sizes

Shops price by size because a larger vehicle takes longer. We use four sizes. A small car is a coupe, compact sedan, or hatchback. A midsize car is a sedan or wagon. An SUV or midsize truck is a two-row SUV, crossover, or midsize pickup. A large vehicle is a three-row SUV, minivan, full-size pickup, or full-size van. If your car sits between two sizes, check both.

For car owners: what to expect

Compare packages by the work they include, not only by name. A "full detail" at one shop can include seat shampoo and a sealant. At another shop, those can be extra. Ask for the price in writing after the detailer sees the car or photos of it.

Swirl marks and light scratches do not come out in a detail. Removing them is paint correction, which is priced separately. See the paint correction cost estimate.

For detailers: what customers expect

These ranges show what customers see when they compare prices. They do not tell you what your own work costs. Price from your own hours and costs with the pricing calculator, count your product use with the cost-per-detail calculator, and show size-based prices with the price list maker. The car detailing packages guide shows how to write packages customers can compare.

Common questions

What is the average car detailing price?

A full detail of a midsize car typically costs about $260. Most published prices fall from $150 to $500. An SUV or midsize truck is about $285, and a large SUV, truck, or van is about $305.

How much does interior detailing cost?

An interior detail of a midsize car typically costs about $190, with most prices from $150 to $330. Pet hair, stains, and strong smells usually cost extra.

How much does a car wash cost?

One trip through an automatic express wash typically costs about $15, from $8 to $30 depending on the package. A hand wash at a detail shop typically costs about $90.

What does a full detail cost compared with a car wash?

A full detail cleans the inside and the outside in depth and takes hours, so it typically costs about $260. An automatic wash cleans the outside in minutes and typically costs about $15.

Is mobile detailing more expensive than a shop?

Not usually. Several mobile detailers in our sources charge the same as a shop inside their service area. Some charge a trip fee of up to about $50 beyond it, and one shop gives 20% off when you drop the car off.

How do I find car detailing prices near me?

Use this range as a check, then ask two or three local detailers for a written quote for the same package and vehicle size. Send photos of the inside so the quote includes any pet hair or stains.

Other price estimates

Sources and method

These are national typical ranges, not quotes. Local prices vary with labor costs, the shop, and your car. Every source was last checked on October 17, 2026. Most shop prices are "starting at" prices.

How each range was formed

Each range is for a midsize car. The low end sits near the cheapest entry packages and the low end of the guides. The typical price sits near the median of the shops' main packages and the guide midpoints. The high end sits near the top packages. No range goes past the prices its sources publish. Other vehicle sizes use the median price ratio from shops that publish one price for each size.

  • Automatic car wash, midsize car: $8 / $15 / $30. Low is the lowest single-wash price tracked. Typical is the median price of the second package at 149 tunnel locations. High is near the top package in both sources. Size does not change the price at most tunnels. Data comes from one large chain and one national guide, so it is thin.
  • Hand wash, midsize car: $45 / $90 / $150. Low is near the cheapest shop hand wash. Typical is near the median of the shop prices and guide midpoints ($90). High covers a wash with wax at a detail shop.
  • Exterior detail, midsize car: $100 / $175 / $250. Low is the cheapest shop exterior detail and the low end of both guides. Typical is near the median of the shop prices and guide midpoints ($175). High is the top of both guides.
  • Interior detail, midsize car: $150 / $190 / $330. Low is the cheapest shop interior package ($150). Typical is near the median of the shop prices ($190). High is near the deep-clean interior packages ($299 to $329).
  • Full detail, midsize car: $150 / $260 / $500. Low is the cheapest full package found ($149) and the low end of three guides ($150). Typical is near the median of each shop's main full-detail package ($260). High is near the deep-clean and premium packages ($435 to $475) and the top of the Housecall Pro range ($500).
  • Heavy soil or stains: $35 / $100 / $350 extra. Low is the lowest per-seat stain fee. Typical is near the median of the shop fees and range midpoints ($100). High is the largest heavy-staining add-on found. Mold and water leaks are priced separately and can cost more.
  • Heavy pet hair: $25 / $60 / $150 extra. Low is the lowest shop fee. Typical is near the median of the shop fees and range midpoints ($60). High is the top of the Maryland market range. Shops charge more for severe cases.
  • Strong odor: $25 / $90 / $200 extra. Low is the lowest shop fee. Typical is near the median of the shop fees and guide midpoints ($90). High is the top shop add-on found.
  • Trip fee outside the service area: $0 / $0 / $50. Typical is $0, because several mobile detailers state no travel fee inside their area. High is the top trip fee in the Detailing Scout guide.

Sources

  1. A1A Auto Detailing: Mobile Car Detailing Prices in Miami. Shop price list, Miami, Florida. No page date shown. Checked October 17, 2026. Mobile. Sedan, SUV, and large SUV/pickup prices. Extra fee for extreme dirt, pet hair, or mold, amount not stated.
  2. Absolute Precision Custom Detailing (APC Detailing): How Much Does Car Detailing Cost in Charlotte, NC?. Shop price list, Charlotte, North Carolina. Page date May 20, 2025. Checked October 17, 2026. Own starting prices, which the page says were checked against its booking menu in September 2026. Four vehicle sizes.
  3. Car Detox Orlando: Car Detailing Prices. Shop price list, Orlando, Florida. No page date shown. Checked October 17, 2026. Shop prices by seven vehicle sizes and a quote calculator with condition add-ons. The page title says 2023, so some prices may be older.
  4. Dennis Auto Details: Car Detailing Prices San Diego 2026. Shop price list, San Diego, California. Page date October 2026. Checked October 17, 2026. Mobile, with no extra charge for mobile service in San Diego County. Five vehicle sizes for each package.
  5. Detailing Scout: Best Mobile Detailing Prices. Cost guide, United States. Page date January 7, 2026. Checked October 17, 2026. Says many mobile detailers include travel within 10 to 20 miles and may charge $15 to $50 beyond that. Based on the author's own bookings.
  6. DetailX Chicago: Car Detailing Pricing Chicago. Shop price list, Chicago, Illinois. No page date shown. Checked October 17, 2026. Mobile. Sedan, SUV, and truck prices for each package, including one ceramic coating package.
  7. Halo Detailing: Mobile Car Detailing Prices for Nashville Drivers. Shop price list, Nashville, Tennessee. Page date December 2, 2025. Checked October 17, 2026. Mobile. Sedan, small SUV, and large SUV/minivan prices. Gives 20% off when the car is dropped off.
  8. Housecall Pro: Car Detailing Prices 2026: Price List & How Much to Charge. Cost guide, United States. Page date October 16, 2026. Checked October 17, 2026. Compiled from CARFAX, Autodetailer, and HomeGuide. The vehicle-size and paint correction ranges are credited to HomeGuide, whose own page blocked automated reading.
  9. Jobber: Car Detailing Prices 2026: How Much to Charge for Detailing Services. Cost guide, United States. Page date April 16, 2026. Checked October 17, 2026. Industry ranges the page credits to sources such as Angi and Mobile Tech RX.
  10. Kelley Blue Book: What Does It Mean to Have a Vehicle Detailed?. Cost guide, United States. Page date November 30, 2023. Checked October 17, 2026. States $150 to $300 for a professional detail. Published in 2023.
  11. Kenny's Auto Detail: Kenny's Auto Detailing Packages Pricing. Shop price list, Seattle, Washington. No page date shown. Checked October 17, 2026. Shop. Car, truck, and SUV prices, plus condition add-ons. Prices before tax.
  12. Maryland Clean Rides: How Much Does Auto Detailing Cost? 2026 Pricing Guide. Shop's local market ranges, Maryland. Page date March 24, 2026. Checked October 17, 2026. Typical market ranges by vehicle and add-on, not the shop's own list. Also gives ceramic coating ($750 to $2,500+) and paint correction ranges.
  13. MaxCraft Detailing: Auto Detailing Cost in San Antonio, TX (2026 Prices). Shop price list, San Antonio, Texas. Page date July 2026. Checked October 17, 2026. Own 'from' prices for exterior, interior, and full details, and San Antonio market ranges for washes and add-ons. Says mobile service costs the same as shop service.
  14. Milliren Mobile Detailing: Car Detailing Prices Chicagoland. Shop price list, Chicago suburbs, Illinois. No page date shown. Checked October 17, 2026. Mobile. Starting prices by car, SUV, and truck/van. No travel fee listed.
  15. My Detail Guys: Full Car Detail Fort Worth, TX. Shop price list, Fort Worth, Texas. No page date shown. Checked October 17, 2026. Mobile and shop service. Car, small truck/SUV, and SUV/van/truck prices, plus add-ons.
  16. Ride and Shine Detail: Premium Full Detail Service in NJ. Shop price list, Garfield, New Jersey. No page date shown. Checked October 17, 2026. Mobile, with a shop in Garfield. Coupe, sedan, midsize SUV, and XL prices.
  17. TopCarWashCost: 2026 Car Wash Prices Guide. Cost guide, United States. No page date shown. Checked October 17, 2026. National express tunnel and mobile wash ranges. The page does not name its data source and shows no date.
  18. WashIndex: Tommy's Express Car Wash prices. Prices collected from many locations, United States (149 locations). Page date September 26, 2026. Checked October 17, 2026. Single-wash prices for 4 packages at 149 of 264 locations, from operator websites and phone calls.