Othercar-wash, auto
How Much Does a Car Wash Cost in 2026?
How Much Does a Car Wash Cost in 2026? A car wash costs $3-$10 at a self-service bay, $10-$25 for an automatic exterior wash, $20-$40 for a full-service wash with vacuuming, and $75-$300 for professional detailing in 2026. Monthly unlimited plans run $20-$40 per month. Trucks, SUVs, and vans usually add a $2-$5 size surcharge. Use the Car Wash Cost Calculator(/auto/car-wash-calculator) to price your exact vehicle size, wash method, and frequency. Tracking every car wash paid for over two years shows the pattern clearly. In year one, paying per visit for a sedan washed 31 times at an average automatic price of $14 came to $434. In year two, a $20/month unlimited plan covering the same car washed 31 times cost $240 flat. That single switch saved $194 without changing how often the car got cleaned. The lesson: the per-wash sticker price matters less than how often you actually go....
