How Much to Charge for Mobile Detailing in 2026

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Typical U.S. prices for washes, interiors, and full details by vehicle size—plus add-ons, trip fees, and how to publish a menu customers can book.

The most common question new detailers ask is how much to charge for mobile detailing. The second most common mistake is inventing a new number for every Tahoe in a text thread.

Publish packages by vehicle size, price the condition separately, and put those numbers on a booking page. This 2026 guide gives typical U.S. ranges, not a promise for your zip code. Your market, water, drive time, and finish quality still decide the final menu.

Price the Package, Not a Custom Guess Every Time

Customers want a number they can tap. You want a number that covers chemicals, towels, fuel, and the 25 minutes you will sit in traffic. A public menu does both.

  • Base price by service + vehicle size (sedan / SUV / truck)
  • Add-ons for pet hair, heavy soil, engine bay, headlights
  • A condition surcharge when the car is neglected
  • A deposit so the slot is real

If you are still quoting every job from scratch, read how to start a mobile detailing business for the rest of the launch checklist—then come back here for the menu.

Typical Mobile Detailing Prices in 2026

These are common ranges for a solo mobile operator in a mid-cost U.S. market. Coastal cities and luxury suburbs sit higher. Small towns sit lower. If you are booked two weeks out on the cheap package, raise it.

ServiceSedanSUV / crossoverTruck / large
Exterior wash$60–$120$80–$150$90–$180
Interior detail$150–$260$180–$320$200–$380
Full detail$200–$380$260–$480$300–$560
Maintenance detail$140–$240$170–$290$190–$330

A maintenance detail is a shorter visit for customers who already keep the car clean. It is how you fill weekdays without quoting a full restore every time.

Add-Ons and Condition Charges

Do not hide extra work inside a “full detail.” Name it. Customers accept a surcharge they can see.

  • Pet hair: $40–$120 depending on how packed the fabric is
  • Heavy soil / trash-out: $50–$150
  • Engine bay: $40–$90
  • Headlight restoration: $60–$130 a pair
  • Ozone or odor treatment: $75–$200

If the interior is a two-person, four-hour job, say so before you confirm. A photo from the customer saves you from a $180 quote on a $400 car.

Ceramic, Correction, and Other Premium Work

Keep high-ticket work off the wash menu. Paint correction and ceramic coating need lighting, time, and a callback policy. Typical mobile ranges if you already know the work:

  • Single-step polish: often $300–$700 depending on size
  • Multi-step correction: often $600–$1,500+
  • Ceramic on a prepared sedan: often $600–$1,200 for a solid consumer coat

Require a larger deposit on these. They are the jobs that hurt when someone cancels after you blocked the day. See deposits and no-show policy.

Don’t Forget Drive Time and Water

Mobile is not cheaper than a shop if you pretend the truck is free. Build these into the package or add a trip fee past a set radius:

  • Fuel and wear for every mile that is not billed
  • Water you haul or the time to find a spigot
  • Weather delays that turn a 90-minute job into two hours

A simple rule: if the drive is more than 25–30 minutes one way, add a trip fee or raise that ZIP. You are selling convenience. Charge for it.

When to Raise Your Prices

Raise the menu when:

  • You are booked 10–14 days out on the main package
  • The cheap wash is crowding out full details
  • Chemicals, fuel, or insurance just went up
  • Your finish is clearly better than the $80 guy on Facebook

Grandfather a few loyal customers for one cycle if you want. Do not keep a secret “friends price” that becomes your real average ticket.

Put the Prices Where People Book

A PDF in your Instagram highlights still ends in DMs. Put sedan / SUV / truck prices on a public booking page so the customer picks a size and a time.

ServiceLink is built for that. Add packages, set vehicle pricing, require a deposit, and drop one link in your bio, Google profile, and texts. Most detailers can do this the same day.

Comparing software while you build the menu? Read ServiceLink vs Urable or the Detail Connect / DetailerMade comparison.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much should I charge for a mobile full detail?
In many mid-cost U.S. markets, a solo operator charges about $200–$380 for a sedan full detail and $260–$480 for an SUV. Trucks and neglected interiors sit higher. Price your local market, not the cheapest Facebook post.
How much is a mobile interior detail?
A thorough interior often runs $150–$260 for a sedan and $180–$320 for an SUV, before pet hair or heavy soil. If the car is packed with hair or trash, add a surcharge instead of eating the time.
Should I charge more for SUVs and trucks?
Yes. More glass, more carpet, and more time. Publish three sizes on each package so customers stop asking you to quote a Tahoe over text.
How do I show my detailing prices online?
Put sedan, SUV, and truck prices on a public booking page so people pick a package and a time. ServiceLink lets you do that on a shareable link—no app download for the customer. Create your free booking link.

Publish the Menu This Week

You do not need a perfect market study. You need a menu you can defend, a surcharge for neglected cars, and a link that collects the booking while you are mid-job.

Start in the middle of the ranges above, watch which packages fill first, and raise the one that is always booked. Put those prices on a ServiceLink page.