Quick answer
- US: basic packages start around $50-$150; full-service detailing typically runs $150-$300.2 One mobile detailer prices a basic full detail at $225-$400 and a premium full detail at $350-$500+.4
- Interior-only details usually cost $100-$300.3
- Canada: auto detailing in Ontario ranges from $100 to $450 CAD;8 interior detailing across Canada generally costs $100-$300.9
Prices by type of detail
| Service | US (USD) | Canada (CAD) |
|---|---|---|
| Basic wash and vacuum package | $50-$1502 | One shop: $99 small car, $119 SUV11 |
| Interior detail | $100-$3003 | $100-$3009 |
| Full interior and exterior | $150-$3002; $225-$400 basic, $350-$500+ premium4; $250 at one wash club7 | $100-$450 in Ontario8; $300-$600+ at one mobile detailer10 |
| Overall range | $95 basic to $390+ high-end1; $150-$6005 | $100-$500+12 |
| Ceramic coating | $600-$2,000+, product $50-$150 per application6 | - |
| Paint correction | - | $350 / $500 / $750 by level at one London, Ontario shop13 |
Is $300 a lot for car detailing?
For a full interior and exterior detail, no. It sits at the top of the typical $150-$300 full-service range2 and inside the $225-$400 basic full detail one mobile detailer publishes.4 For an exterior wash and wax only, $300 would be high. The question to ask is how long the job takes: the same detailer notes a full detail can take 5-6 hours of labor,4 so $300 works out to roughly $50-$60 an hour before products and travel.
Vehicle size and condition
An SUV or minivan has more seats, more carpet and more paint than a compact - so most detailers price by size. In Ontario, for example, small cars run about $110-$130.8 Condition matters as much as size: pet hair, sand, stains, smoke odour and neglected paint can double the time. Price those as add-ons so a clean commuter car isn't charged like a dog-hair-covered minivan.
What should a beginner detailer charge?
New detailers often start below local shops to build reviews, which is fine for a short time - but price for the hours. If a full detail takes you six hours and you charge $120, you're earning $20 an hour before products, water, power and travel. Start with a short menu (interior, exterior, full), time yourself on each, and raise prices as you get faster and your calendar fills.
Mobile detailing and travel
Mobile detailing saves the client a trip, and that convenience is worth something - but you carry water, power and gear, and you drive between jobs. Either build travel into your prices or add a travel charge outside your normal area. Booking several cars in one visit, like two family vehicles, makes the drive more worthwhile.
Car detailing prices in Canada
- Ontario: $100-$450, with small cars around $110-$130.8
- Interior detailing: $100-$300 across Canada.9
- Full details: $300-$600+ at one mobile detailer, depending on size and add-ons.10
- Overall: $100-$500 or more, depending on the vehicle and how much work it needs.12
Canadian detailing is seasonal: winter salt and slush drive demand for interior and undercarriage cleaning, while summer is peak for exterior work and coatings. Quote in CAD before tax, and register for GST/HST once your taxable revenue passes $30,000 over four consecutive calendar quarters.
Common questions
How much should you charge for a full detail?
Typically $150-$300 for full-service detailing in the US, and $225-$400+ at many mobile detailers. In Ontario, detailing runs $100-$450 CAD.
Is $300 a lot for car detailing?
Not for a full interior and exterior detail - it's at the top of the typical range, and a full detail can take 5-6 hours of labor.
How much should I charge for car detailing as a beginner?
Start a little below local shops to build reviews, but time your jobs and make sure your price covers your hours, products and travel.
How much does interior car detailing cost?
Usually $100-$300, in both the US and Canada, depending on vehicle size and condition.
How much does car detailing cost in Canada?
About $100-$450 CAD in Ontario, with interior details at $100-$300 and full mobile details from about $300.
Price by vehicle size and book at the driveway
On 1MinuteBooking, clients pick a package, their vehicle size and extras like pet hair or headlights, give their address, and can book up to 3 vehicles in one visit. Free plan, no time limit.
See the car detailing booking pageSources
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Prices are what these sources published as of September-October 2026. Rates vary by city, season and the job itself - use them as a starting point, not a rule.