Car Valeting and Detailing Price Calculator
Enter the hourly rate you want to earn and how long each service takes you. The calculator builds a price list by vehicle size, from a wash to a full detail, ready to copy.
Your numbers
Per person, before costs. Not sure? Work it out with the day rate calculator.
The least you will turn out for, however small the job.
Shampoo, polish, cloths, water and fuel for a typical job.
Your price list
| Service | Small | Medium | Large / SUV | Van |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior wash | $30 | $35 | $40 | $45 |
| Mini valet | $55 | $60 | $70 | $80 |
| Full valet | $105 | $115 | $135 | $155 |
| Full detail | $195 | $220 | $260 | $300 |
Each price is the time the job takes at your hourly rate, plus supplies, rounded up to a figure you can quote and never below your minimum charge.
Turn this price list into instant quotes
BookingMachine asks the customer for their vehicle size and the service they want, shows your price, and takes the booking and the deposit.
How the prices are worked out
Each price is the time the service takes on a medium car, scaled for the size of the vehicle, multiplied by your hourly rate. Products, water and fuel are added per job, and the result is rounded up to a figure you can quote.
The times shown are examples. Replace them with how long each service takes you on a medium car in ordinary condition. The size percentages then scale that time for smaller and larger vehicles.
Condition and travel
A price list assumes a vehicle in ordinary condition. Pet hair, heavy soiling and neglected paint all add time, so say on your price list that very dirty vehicles are quoted on inspection, or add a fixed surcharge for them.
If you are mobile, the drive to each customer is part of the job. Include it in the supplies and travel figure, and set a minimum charge so that a single wash still covers the trip.
Questions
How much more should I charge for a large vehicle?
In proportion to the extra time. If an SUV takes you a fifth longer than a medium car, charge about a fifth more. Enter your own percentages and the price list follows.
Should I charge extra for very dirty cars?
Yes, and say so before the customer books. A surcharge for pet hair or heavy soiling is normal, and asking for a photo at booking avoids an argument on the driveway.
What is the difference between a valet and a detail?
A valet is a thorough clean inside and out. A detail goes further: decontaminating the paint, machine polishing and applying protection. It takes several times as long and is priced accordingly.
Should I take a deposit?
For longer jobs, yes. A full detail takes most of a day, and a deposit at booking means that day is paid for if the customer cancels late.
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Turn this price list into instant quotes
BookingMachine asks the customer for their vehicle size and the service they want, shows your price, and takes the booking and the deposit.