The cost of car detailing in Ontario runs from about $150 for a basic interior clean to $500 or more for a full professional detail. City, vehicle size, and how much work the vehicle needs decide where you land. Our mobile packages in Welland and Niagara cost $325 to $450 for a full interior and exterior detail, and we confirm the price before we arrive.
Below are our own prices, the typical ranges across Ontario, and what moves a quote up or down.
What we charge in 2026
| Package | Sedan / hatchback | Truck / SUV / van |
|---|---|---|
| DeluxeRegular upkeep | $325 | $350 |
| PremiumAdds engine bay and sealant | $375 | $400 |
| ExecutiveAdds clay bar and ceramic sealant | $425 | $450 |
| Sports cars are priced as sedans, Jeeps as SUVs. Price confirmed before we arrive, with no travel charge anywhere in our service area. | ||
Every package covers the complete interior and exterior, takes 3 to 5 hours of hand work, and happens in your driveway. Larger vehicles cost a flat $25 more per package, and our guide to truck detailing prices explains why. Our mobile car detailing page lists everything each package includes.
Car detailing prices in Ontario by service
These are the ranges a new customer can expect across the province in 2026, rounded from the prices detailers publish.
| Service | Typical Ontario price |
|---|---|
| Interior-only detail | $110 to $250 |
| Exterior-only detail | $100 to $200 |
| Full interior and exterior detail | $190 to $500, most reputable shops $300 to $450 |
| Paint correction | $250 to $1,200, depending on stages |
| Ceramic coatingNot a service we offer | $500 to several thousand |
Toronto and the GTA sit at the top of each range and smaller towns at the bottom. Niagara lands in the middle, which is where our packages sit. Paint correction is its own service rather than part of a detail; our polishing and paint correction page covers it.
Detailing cost by city in Ontario
Where you live moves the price about as much as what you drive.
| Region | Typical full detail |
|---|---|
| Toronto and the GTA | $250 to $550 |
| Ottawa | $200 to $500 |
| Hamilton and Niagara | $200 to $450 |
| London, Windsor, Kitchener-Waterloo | $180 to $450 |
| Smaller cities and towns | $150 to $400 |
Most of the spread inside each region comes from two kinds of business sharing one label. Wash-and-vacuum operations sit at the bottom of each range, and multi-hour hand details sit at the top. Comparing quotes across that line is how people end up disappointed at both ends.
Why the price varies
Four things move the number more than anything else.
- Vehicle size. A three-row SUV has more carpet, glass, and paint than a Civic, and takes longer. Most shops charge $25 to $75 more for large vehicles.
- Condition. A vehicle detailed every year prices at the package rate. Years of buildup, heavy pet hair, or set stains can push a job past what a package covers, and a good detailer says so before booking.
- What’s included. Cheap quotes cut here. A $150 “full detail” is usually a wash and a fast vacuum. Our breakdown of what a full car detail includes lists every step of the real thing.
- Shop or mobile. A shop carries rent, and you do the driving. A mobile detailer comes to you, and with us that costs nothing extra.
Interior vs exterior: where the money goes
The interior usually takes the most hours. Vacuuming and shampooing carpet and seats, pulling out salt and pet hair, and cleaning every surface from headliner to sills is slow, physical work. The exterior carries more of the product and skill cost: the wash, decontamination, wheels and wheel wells, tar and sap removal, and the wax or sealant that protects the paint afterward.
That’s why interior-only detailing costs more than exterior-only almost everywhere in Ontario. It’s also where a cheap quote usually saves its money, because skipped interior hours don’t show from the curb.
What a $99 detail gets you
A real full detail takes a skilled person 3 to 5 hours with professional products. A $99 price can’t cover that, so the hours get cut, and you get something closer to a car wash with a vacuum. That’s fine if it’s what you wanted. Our comparison of car detailing vs a car wash covers when each one is the right buy.
Is detailing worth the money?
Car care in Ontario has gotten more expensive. In Statistics Canada’s Consumer Price Index, prices for vehicle parts, maintenance, and repairs in Ontario rose 32.3% from August 2019 to August 2026, while prices overall rose 22.7%. Detailing isn’t tracked on its own, but the trend explains why protecting a vehicle is cheaper than repairing one.
A detail once or twice a year keeps road salt off the paint and out of the seams, keeps the interior from wearing past recovery, and shows up in resale value when you sell.
What detailing costs in Welland and Niagara
We’re based in Welland and also cover Niagara Falls, Niagara-on-the-Lake, St. Catharines, Thorold, and Pelham. Our prices are the same in every city we serve, and we don’t charge travel fees anywhere in the service area. For what a Welland winter and summer do to a vehicle, see our page on car detailing in Welland.
Common questions about the cost of car detailing in Ontario
How much does car detailing cost in Canada?
Nationally the ranges look like Ontario’s: roughly $150 to $500 for a full detail, with big-city pricing at the top. Ontario sits near the national middle, pulled up by the GTA.
Is a full detail worth it, or should I book interior-only?
If only one side of the vehicle needs work, book that side. A full detail is worth the price when you’re resetting the whole vehicle: after a winter, before a sale, or as yearly maintenance.
How often should I budget for detailing?
Most Ontario drivers do well with one or two details a year: a spring detail to clear out what winter left, and a fall detail to protect the paint before the salt returns. At reputable rates, that’s $325 to $900 a year.
How much does it cost to have a car buffed?
Buffing out scratches and swirl marks is corrective work on the paint, so it’s priced apart from detailing. In Ontario it typically runs $150 to $500 for single-stage polishing, and more for multi-stage correction.
Why do quotes change after the detailer sees the car?
Some operators quote low to win the call and adjust in the driveway. Ask what a quote assumes before you book. We confirm the exact price before we arrive, and if a vehicle needs more than a package covers, we tell you before booking.
Get an exact price
Ranges tell you what’s normal. Your vehicle’s price depends on its size, condition, and the package you pick. Tell us what you drive and we’ll confirm the price before we come out.
Get a price for your vehicle
Tell us what you drive and we’ll confirm the price for mobile car detailing in Welland and across Niagara. We come to your driveway, with no travel charge.
