How much does mobile car detailing cost in Montréal?

Short answer: in Montréal, mobile car detailing runs roughly from $50 for a basic exterior wash to $250 or more for a full interior and exterior detail. Where you land inside that range depends on your vehicle size, its condition, and the specific package.

Prices below reflect what independent detailers typically charge across the island. They are set by each pro, not by a fixed rate card, so treat them as a planning guide rather than a quote.

Typical Montréal mobile detailing prices

Basic wash (exterior): $50 to $90. Hand wash, wheels, tires, windows, and a quick dry. Good for regular upkeep, not for removing built-up grime.
Exterior detail: $100 to $180. Adds a decontamination wash, sometimes a clay bar pass, and a spray sealant or wax for protection. See clay-bar to understand that step.
Interior detail: $100 to $200. Full vacuum, wipe-down, steam and shampoo on seats and carpets, glass, and plastics. Priced heavily by how dirty the cabin is.
Full detail (interior + exterior): $180 to $350+. The complete job. Read full-detail-included for the line-by-line breakdown, and interior-vs-full-detail if you are deciding between packages.
Paint correction: $300 to $800+, often quoted separately. This removes swirls and scratches. See paint-correction.
Ceramic coating: $600 to $1,500+ depending on the coating and prep. See ceramic-coating.

What moves the price

Vehicle size is the biggest factor. A large SUV, van, or pickup can add $30 to $80 over a sedan because there is simply more surface and more cabin. Condition matters just as much: heavy pet hair, salt stains, or a neglected interior takes more hours, so expect a higher quote. Add-ons like engine bays, headlight restoration, or leather conditioning stack on top.

Montréal has its own cost driver: winter road salt. Cars here need more frequent cleaning and underbody attention through the cold months, which is worth budgeting for. See remove-road-salt for why.

Mobile detailing means the pro comes to your home or workplace, an alternative to the drive-through car wash. LuxWash is an early-access platform connecting Montréal drivers with vetted, independent car care pros, coming first to Montréal. Join the early-access waitlist to be matched when it launches. For the broader picture, see mobile-car-detailing and how-often-detail-car.

Frequently asked questions

Why does mobile detailing cost more than a drive-through car wash?

You are paying for hands-on work and time, not an automated machine. A drive-through runs your car through brushes in minutes for $15 to $30. A mobile detail is a trained pro spending one to four hours by hand, with proper decontamination, interior steam cleaning, and protection. The result and the durability are not comparable.

Do mobile detailers charge extra for a large SUV or truck?

Yes, almost always. Expect $30 to $80 more than a sedan rate for a large SUV, minivan, or pickup. There is more paint to decontaminate, more glass, and a bigger cabin with more seats and carpet to clean. Many detailers list separate pricing tiers by vehicle size, so ask when you request a quote.

How much should I budget for detailing over a Montréal winter?

Winter is the hardest season on a car here because of road salt. A practical plan is a mid-winter interior detail to lift salt stains from carpets and mats, plus more frequent exterior washes to clear salt from the paint and underbody. Budgeting for one $150 to $250 detail in January or February, on top of regular washes, is reasonable for most drivers.

Are the prices in this guide fixed?

No. Every price here is a typical range, not a set rate. Detailing is done by independent professionals who each set their own pricing based on their services, products, and how they read your vehicle's condition. Always confirm the final number with the pro before the appointment.

LuxWash is a technology platform that connects you with independent, vetted car care pros who come to you. Coming first to Montréal.