Car Washes in Iowa

210 listings in 90 cities and towns from OpenStreetMap (refreshed October 27, 2026), with detailing price estimates from BLS wage data.

79tunnel & automatic
35self-serve
20detailers & hand washes
$185–$270full detail (est.)

By Wash Type in Iowa

Express & Tunnel Washes (34)Automatic (In-Bay) Washes (45)Touchless Car Washes (12)Self-Serve Car Washes (35)Auto Detailing (19)Car Washes (107)

Cities and Towns

Estimated Detailing Prices in Iowa

Estimates for 2026, not quotes. Built from BLS wage data for car wash and detailing workers in Iowa ($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 Iowa

Cedar Rapids 15 Listings

Express Wash

Cedar Rapids

Express & Tunnel WashesAutomatic (In-Bay) Washes

Express Wash

Cedar Rapids

Express & Tunnel WashesAutomatic (In-Bay) Washes

Ankeny 8 Listings

Des Moines 8 Listings

West Des Moines 8 Listings

Jordan Creek Car Wash

6604 Coachlight Drive, West Des Moines

Automatic (In-Bay) WashesSelf-Serve Car WashesWebsite

Mister Car Wash

102 South Jordan Creek Parkway, West Des Moines

Express & Tunnel WashesAutomatic (In-Bay) WashesPhone listedWebsite

Windsor Heights 8 Listings

Council Bluffs 7 Listings

D.O. Car Wash

227 Bennett Avenue, Council Bluffs

Self-Serve Car Washes

Eddy's Car Wash

2125 Rue Street, Council Bluffs

Automatic (In-Bay) WashesSelf-Serve Car Washes

Dubuque 7 Listings

Classic Car Wash

350 South Locust Street, Dubuque

Automatic (In-Bay) WashesSelf-Serve Car Washes

Club Car Wash

1895 John F Kennedy Road, Dubuque

Express & Tunnel Washes

FasMart

2175 Central Avenue, Dubuque

Car Washes

Urbandale 7 Listings

Laserwash

3969 Northwest Urbandale Drive, Urbandale

Touchless Car Washes

Clive 6 Listings

Tidal Wave Auto Spa

11410 Forest Avenue, Clive

Express & Tunnel WashesAutomatic (In-Bay) WashesSelf-Serve Car WashesAuto DetailingPhone listedWebsite

Davenport 6 Listings

Club Car Wash

3035 East 53rd Street, Davenport

Express & Tunnel WashesPhone listedWebsite

Questions About Car Washes in Iowa

How many car washes are listed in Iowa?

We list 210 car washes and detailers in Iowa across 90 cities and towns, including 34 express or tunnel washes, 35 self-serve washes and 20 detailers and hand washes. The most are in Cedar Rapids (15), Ankeny (8), Des Moines (8).

How much does car detailing cost in Iowa?

Our 2026 estimate for a full detail on a sedan in Iowa 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 Iowa?

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics counted about 4,170 cleaners of vehicles and equipment (car wash and detailing workers) in Iowa in May 2024, with a median wage of $15.00 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