A mobile car wash comes to you, so the price reflects both the wash itself and the convenience of not driving anywhere. In Montreal, most quotes fall between roughly $40 and $120, depending on the level of service and the size of your vehicle. Here is how the tiers break down.
Price ranges by tier
- Express wash ($40 to $60): Exterior hand wash, wheels, tires, and a quick towel dry. This is the closest thing to an alternative to the drive-through car wash, except done by hand at your curb. Good for regular upkeep. See express wash explained for what is and is not covered.
- Standard wash ($60 to $85): Everything in express, plus a light interior touch, usually a vacuum, wipe-down of surfaces, and glass. A solid every-few-weeks option.
- Premium wash ($85 to $120+): A thorough exterior with a spray sealant or wax, full interior vacuum, and detailed surface cleaning. This starts to overlap with light detailing rather than a plain wash.
Prices are set by each independent detailer, not by a fixed menu, so two pros can quote the same job differently. Vehicle size is the biggest single factor. A compact sedan sits at the low end; a pickup, minivan, or three-row SUV can add $15 to $40 because there is simply more surface and interior to cover.
What pushes the price up
Heavy interior soiling, pet hair, road salt buildup, and caked-on winter grime all take longer, and time is what you are paying for. In Montreal that matters more than in most cities. Winter salt is corrosive and settles into wheel wells and rocker panels, so a proper cold-season wash often costs more than the same wash in July. If salt is your main concern, our guide on removing road salt is worth a read.
Wash versus detailing
A wash cleans the surface. Detailing restores and protects it, and the price gap reflects that. If you are weighing the two, see mobile wash vs detailing and the fuller mobile detailing cost in Montreal breakdown.
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