Car Washes in North Carolina

383 listings in 173 cities and towns from OpenStreetMap (refreshed October 27, 2026), with detailing price estimates from BLS wage data.

147tunnel & automatic
32self-serve
35detailers & hand washes
$180–$265full detail (est.)

By Wash Type in North Carolina

Express & Tunnel Washes (79)Automatic (In-Bay) Washes (68)Touchless Car Washes (9)Self-Serve Car Washes (32)Auto Detailing (34)Car Washes (211)

Cities and Towns

Estimated Detailing Prices in North Carolina

Estimates for 2026, not quotes. Built from BLS wage data for car wash and detailing workers in North Carolina ($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$55–$85$65–$100$80–$115
Interior detail (vacuum, shampoo, wipe-down)$115–$165$135–$195$155–$225
Full detail (interior + exterior)$180–$265$215–$315$245–$360

Mobile detailers who come to you usually charge about 10–20% more. Shop labor rate: $41–$61 per hour.

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Largest Cities in North Carolina

Charlotte 24 Listings

Autobell

Charlotte

Express & Tunnel Washes

Autobell

Charlotte

Express & Tunnel Washes

Autobell

9110 Albemarle Road, Charlotte

Express & Tunnel Washes

Autobell

4941 South Boulevard, Charlotte

Express & Tunnel Washes

Autobell Car Wash

2326 South Boulevard, Charlotte

Express & Tunnel WashesPhone listedWebsite

Raleigh 20 Listings

Greensboro 18 Listings

Autobell Car Wash

1595 New Garden Road, Greensboro

Express & Tunnel WashesAutomatic (In-Bay) WashesPhone listedWebsite

Cary 9 Listings

Bunkey's Car Wash

1921 High House Road, Cary

Automatic (In-Bay) WashesPhone listedWebsite

Edge Car Wash

100 Crescent Commons, Cary

Car WashesPhone listedWebsite

Garner 9 Listings

American Pride

1421 US 70, Garner

Automatic (In-Bay) WashesSelf-Serve Car Washes

Carwash Lodge

4717 North Carolina Highway 42, Garner

Automatic (In-Bay) WashesPhone listedWebsite

Circle K

Garner

Automatic (In-Bay) WashesSelf-Serve Car Washes

Marion 8 Listings

Boone 7 Listings

Autobell Car Wash

1141 Blowing Rock Road, Boone

Express & Tunnel WashesPhone listedWebsite

Bubbles Car Wash

2890 NC Highway 105, Boone

Automatic (In-Bay) WashesSelf-Serve Car WashesPhone listed

Clayton 7 Listings

Clayton Auto Spa

12905 US 70 Business West, Clayton

Automatic (In-Bay) WashesAuto DetailingPhone listed

Wake Forest 7 Listings

Autobell Car Wash

939 Gateway Commons Circle, Wake Forest

Express & Tunnel WashesPhone listed

Concord 6 Listings

Questions About Car Washes in North Carolina

How many car washes are listed in North Carolina?

We list 383 car washes and detailers in North Carolina across 173 cities and towns, including 79 express or tunnel washes, 32 self-serve washes and 35 detailers and hand washes. The most are in Charlotte (24), Raleigh (20), Greensboro (18).

How much does car detailing cost in North Carolina?

Our 2026 estimate for a full detail on a sedan in North Carolina is about $180–$265 at a shop, with a shop labor rate of about $41–$61 per hour. SUVs and trucks cost more, and mobile detailers usually add 10–20%.

How many people work at car washes in North Carolina?

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics counted about 12,750 cleaners of vehicles and equipment (car wash and detailing workers) in North Carolina in May 2024, with a median wage of $14.76 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