* Type of car wash: A basic self-serve wash is much cheaper than a premium, full-service automated wash. Express washes fall somewhere in between.
* Location: Prices vary geographically. Car washes in expensive urban areas tend to cost more than those in rural areas.
* Services chosen: Adding extras like tire shine, undercarriage cleaning, or interior detailing significantly increases the price.
* Frequency of visits: Someone washing their car weekly will spend far more annually than someone who washes only a few times a year.
While precise average spending figures are hard to find publicly, estimates suggest that a single car wash can range from $5 to $40 or more, with the average likely falling somewhere in the $10-$20 range for a standard automated wash. However, this is just a rough estimation and the actual average spending could be higher or lower depending on the aforementioned factors.
