Car Washes in Alabama

153 listings in 67 cities and towns from OpenStreetMap (refreshed October 27, 2026), with detailing price estimates from BLS wage data.

60tunnel & automatic
8self-serve
30detailers & hand washes
$185–$270full detail (est.)

By Wash Type in Alabama

Express & Tunnel Washes (45)Automatic (In-Bay) Washes (15)Self-Serve Car Washes (8)Auto Detailing (30)Car Washes (79)

Cities and Towns

Estimated Detailing Prices in Alabama

Estimates for 2026, not quotes. Built from BLS wage data for car wash and detailing workers in Alabama ($15/hr median, May 2024). How we estimate · Updated October 28, 2026

PackageSedan or coupeSmall SUV or crossoverTruck, minivan or 3-row SUV
Exterior hand wash and wax$60–$85$70–$100$80–$115
Interior detail (vacuum, shampoo, wipe-down)$115–$170$135–$200$155–$230
Full detail (interior + exterior)$185–$270$215–$320$250–$365

Mobile detailers who come to you usually charge about 10–20% more. Shop labor rate: $42–$62 per hour.

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Largest Cities in Alabama

Madison 10 Listings

Cottondale 8 Listings

Birmingham 7 Listings

Car Wash 2go

25 West Oxmoor Road, Birmingham

Auto DetailingPhone listedWebsite

Goo-Goo Express Wash

7641 Crestwood Boulevard, Birmingham

Express & Tunnel WashesSelf-Serve Car WashesPhone listedWebsite

Grayson Valley 6 Listings

Tuscaloosa 6 Listings

Marc-1 Car Wash

3011 McFarland Boulevard East, Tuscaloosa

Self-Serve Car WashesPhone listedWebsite

Shell

Tuscaloosa

Car Washes

Take 5 Car Wash

6631 Hwy 69S, Tuscaloosa

Express & Tunnel WashesAuto Detailing

Dothan 5 Listings

Florence 5 Listings

Sparkle Car Wash

2526 Florence Boulevard, Florence

Automatic (In-Bay) WashesSelf-Serve Car Washes

Mobile 5 Listings

Redstone Arsenal 5 Listings

Lee's Car Wash

2318 Memorial Parkway Southwest, Redstone Arsenal

Car Washes

Athens 4 Listings

Mister Car Wash

403 US Highway 72 West, Athens

Express & Tunnel WashesAutomatic (In-Bay) Washes

Questions About Car Washes in Alabama

How many car washes are listed in Alabama?

We list 153 car washes and detailers in Alabama across 67 cities and towns, including 45 express or tunnel washes, 8 self-serve washes and 30 detailers and hand washes. The most are in Madison (10), Cottondale (8), Birmingham (7).

How much does car detailing cost in Alabama?

Our 2026 estimate for a full detail on a sedan in Alabama is about $185–$270 at a shop, with a shop labor rate of about $42–$62 per hour. SUVs and trucks cost more, and mobile detailers usually add 10–20%.

How many people work at car washes in Alabama?

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics counted about 6,940 cleaners of vehicles and equipment (car wash and detailing workers) in Alabama in May 2024, with a median wage of $14.99 an hour.

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Listings: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Data last updated October 27, 2026 · Sources & method