Calgary detailing prices vary based on vehicle size, condition, package depth, and travel distance. Below is a straight breakdown of typical Detail Pals pricing so you can budget accurately.
Every price is a starting price. We adjust once we see the vehicle — heavy soil, oversized SUVs, or unusual access can add to the base.
Standard package prices
Quick Refresh Detail - from $119. A fast touch-up for recently cleaned cars that need a light reset.
Interior Essential - from $119. A vacuum + wipe-down + glass and mats. Good for well-maintained cars.
Interior Deep Clean - from $179. Includes steam, shampoo, and stain attention. Best after a hard winter.
Exterior Wash & Protect - from $100. Two-bucket hand wash + spray sealant.
Exterior Premium Detail - from $179. Clay bar + gloss enhancement + extended sealant.
Complete Detail - from $249. Full inside + outside reset. Most popular for trade-ins.
Maintenance Detail - from $159. Faster refresh for regular customers within 90 days of a full detail.
What changes the price
Vehicle size: SUVs +$30, trucks +$40, 7-seat SUVs / minivans +$60. Bigger = more square footage.
Condition: extreme soil (pet hair, salt, spills, odour) may add an hour or a specific add-on.
Add-ons: pet hair $39, shampoo $45, salt stains $39, odour treatment $45, headlight restoration $79, clay bar $49, paint enhancement $179.
Travel: $10 fee for locations 30+ km from central Calgary, $20 for 50+ km.
How to know what you need
If the car has been detailed within 90 days and just needs freshening: Maintenance Detail.
Interior-only issue (stains, hair, salt): Interior Deep Clean + relevant add-ons.
Exterior-only (paint dull, water spots): Exterior Premium + Paint Enhancement.
Trade-in or post-winter reset: Complete Detail.
Typical annual detailing budget for a Calgary driver
Light user (garage-parked, low salt exposure, 1-2 details/year): $250-$400 per year. Usually one Interior Essential in spring plus one Exterior Wash & Protect in fall.
Average commuter (2-4 details/year, moderate winter salt): $500-$900 per year. A common mix is one Complete Detail post-winter, one Interior Deep Clean mid-summer, and 1-2 Exterior Wash & Protect visits.
Heavy user (kids, pets, work truck, or daily highway commute): $900-$1,500 per year. Expect 5-8 visits including a Complete Detail, quarterly Maintenance Details, and add-ons like pet hair or salt stain removal.
Rideshare or trade-in prep drivers: $1,200+ per year. Monthly Maintenance Details plus one Complete Detail before resale or peak season keep vehicle presentation reliable.
FAQ
Is mobile detailing more expensive than a shop?
Detail Pals mobile prices are competitive with Calgary shops — often the same or slightly less because we don't carry retail rent. What you save vs a shop is time: you don't drive there, wait, or lose a day.
Do you offer discounts?
Multi-vehicle: $40 off when you add a second car in the same booking. Referrals earn credit toward future visits.
What is a reasonable yearly detailing budget in Calgary?
Most Calgary drivers spend $400-$900 per year on 2-4 mobile details. Light garage-parked users can get by on $250-$400 per year with one interior and one exterior visit; heavy users with pets, kids, or long commutes typically spend $900-$1,500 per year across 5-8 appointments.
How much should I budget for post-winter cleanup?
Plan on a single Complete Detail at $249+ once temperatures stay above freezing (typically late March through April in Calgary). Add $39 for salt stain removal and $39 for pet hair if applicable. Total post-winter spend is usually $250-$350.