Car detailing cost in Florida ranges from roughly $200 for a basic maintenance wash on a small sedan to $2,300 or more for a full Platinum Ceramic Coating on a large SUV. That range is honest, but it only becomes useful when you understand what actually drives the price and what you get for each dollar spent.
This guide breaks down real Florida car detailing prices by package, vehicle size, and condition. Every price below is a current price at Vibrant Mobile Detail, not an industry average or a vague estimate. If you are shopping quotes anywhere in Florida from Miami to Tampa to Jacksonville, you will have a clear reference point for what a fair price looks like and where corners might be getting cut.
The Fast Answer
For most vehicles across Florida, expect to pay roughly:
- $200 to $280 for a basic maintenance detail
- $340 to $490 for a comprehensive interior and exterior detail
- $1,400 to $2,300 for professional ceramic coating with Crystal Serum Ultra and a 9-year warranty
- $50 to $395 for common add-ons like ceramic upgrades, engine detailing, headlight restoration, or wheel ceramic
The three biggest factors that push cost up or down are vehicle size, current condition, and which package you choose. Location within Florida also matters slightly since pricing across major Florida markets tends to run in similar bands for equivalent service quality.
What Goes Into Detailing Pricing
Before diving into package-by-package numbers, it helps to understand what shops actually charge for. Almost every honest detailing quote is built on four inputs:
Labor time. Every service in our packages is performed by two experienced detailers. A Bronze Clean on a small car takes about an hour. A Platinum Detail on a large SUV takes closer to two hours and forty-five minutes. Labor is the biggest line item in any detail, and it scales directly with vehicle size and condition.
Products used. Deionized water, professional-grade wash soaps, clay bars, cutting compounds, Meguiar’s Carnuba wax on wax packages, ceramic spray sealants, and Crystal Serum Ultra by Gtechniq for full ceramic coatings. Better products cost more and deliver better results.
Condition of the vehicle. A regularly maintained car takes standard time to detail. A vehicle with heavy pet hair, mud, sand, or interior stains takes significantly longer, which is why our booking process asks about condition and why we offer add-ons for specific extra work like pet hair removal or child seat cleaning.
Location and travel. Mobile detailing at your home or office is the default across our current Florida service area. We come fully equipped with our own deionized water and power, so there is no add-on for those. Bringing your vehicle to our Fort Myers shop at 8801 Business Park Dr saves you 15% on the package price. Scheduled community discount days also come with a 15% savings.
Vehicle Size Categories
Our pricing uses three vehicle size categories. This is standard in the industry, though different shops define sizes slightly differently.
- Small. Two-door and four-door cars, including most sedans, coupes, and compact vehicles.
- Midsize. Two-row SUVs and two-door trucks. Most crossovers and mid-size trucks fall here.
- Large. Three-row SUVs, four-door trucks, and vans. Larger vehicles with more surface area and interior space to clean.
Every package below shows all three price tiers so you know exactly what to expect for your vehicle.
Standard Car Detailing Packages: Full Price Breakdown
Bronze Clean
$200 (small) / $220 (midsize) / $240 (large) | About 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes with two detailers
The Bronze Clean is our maintenance package. It is designed for vehicles that are regularly cared for and just need a professional refresh, not deep restoration.
What is included:
- Full exterior detail wash with deionized water for a spot-free finish
- Deep clean of rims and tires
- Water-based tire shine
- Basic interior clean including vacuum, window cleaning, and single wipe-down of all interior surfaces
The Bronze Clean is not designed for heavily soiled interiors. If your interior has significant stains, heavy pet hair, or sand buildup, we recommend stepping up to a package with a Complete Interior Detail, or adding relevant upgrades.
Who should book Bronze Clean: Weekly or biweekly maintenance customers, snowbirds keeping their Florida vehicle presentable, and anyone whose vehicle is in reasonable shape and just needs a professional refresh.
Silver Shine
$240 (small) / $260 (midsize) / $280 (large) | About 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes with two detailers
The Silver Shine is the Bronze Clean plus exterior ceramic spray sealant. That single addition gives you up to 6 months of hydrophobic protection on your paint, which is a meaningful upgrade in Florida’s rain and lovebug environment.
What is added over Bronze Clean:
- Exterior ceramic spray sealant application, providing up to 6 months of paint protection
Who should book Silver Shine: Owners who want a maintenance detail with meaningful paint protection between visits. The added ceramic spray extends the interval between details for many customers because water beads and dirt releases more easily.
Gold Detail
$340 (small) / $370 (midsize) / $400 (large) | About 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours 15 minutes with two detailers
The Gold Detail steps interior work up significantly. Instead of a basic wipe-down, this package includes a full Complete Interior Detail.
What is added over Silver Shine:
- Deep interior clean including seats, floors, carpets, dashboard, under-seat areas, door jams, door sills, and door panels
- Detail cleaning of interior compartments like the center console
- Detail cleaning of cloth or leather seats with seat movement for better access
What is not included: Carpet extraction is not part of Gold. If you need extraction for stains, spills, or deep contamination, you can either add it to Gold ($40 per seat or $100 for carpets) or upgrade to a Superior package which includes extraction.
Who should book Gold Detail: Owners who want serious interior cleaning plus solid paint protection. This is one of our most common package selections for families with kids, pets, or vehicles that see regular passenger use.
Platinum Detail
$410 (small) / $450 (midsize) / $490 (large) | About 2 hours 15 minutes to 2 hours 45 minutes with two detailers
The Platinum Detail is our top standard package and combines the Complete Interior Detail with the Complete Exterior Detail. This is the highest-tier standard service before you move into Superior detailing or ceramic coating territory.
What is added over Gold Detail:
- One-step paint correction that removes or diminishes roughly 50% of surface imperfections and light scratches
- Meguiar’s Carnuba wax application via random orbital polisher with finishing pad, providing 3 to 4 months of wax protection
- Claybar treatment and paint decontamination that removes embedded contaminants and prepares the paint surface
Who should book Platinum Detail: Owners who want their vehicle to look genuinely restored, not just cleaned. This is where you see meaningful gloss improvement and paint smoothness that basic packages cannot deliver.
Interior-Only and Exterior-Only Packages
Sometimes you only need one side of a full detail. We offer standalone Complete Interior and Complete Exterior packages at lower prices than the combined services.
Complete Interior Detail
$230 (small) / $250 (midsize) / $270 (large) | About 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 45 minutes with two detailers
The Complete Interior Detail is our most requested interior-only package. It is the same interior work included in Gold and Platinum, offered as a standalone service.
Included work:
- In-depth cleaning of all interior vinyl, upholstery, leather, plastic surfaces, and windows
- Full vacuum and compressed air blowout including under and between seats, carpet, and trunk
- Detail cleaning of door jams, door sills, and door panels
- Detail cleaning of cloth or leather seats with seat movement for access
- Cleaning of interior compartments like center console
You can add an outside wash during booking. Extraction is available as an add-on at $40 per seat or $100 for carpets.
Complete Exterior Detail
$210 (small) / $230 (midsize) / $250 (large) | About 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes with two detailers
The Complete Exterior Detail covers everything the Platinum Detail covers on the exterior, offered standalone.
Included work:
- Detail wash with deionized water and deep rim and tire cleaning
- Claybar and paint decontamination to help prevent rust and remove paint contaminants
- One-step paint correction aiming to diminish or remove 50% of surface imperfections
- Meguiar’s Carnuba wax application via orbital polisher, 3 to 4 months of protection
- Ceramic spray sealant application, up to 6 months of additional protection
- Outside window cleaning
You can add a Basic Interior Clean during booking if you want light interior work alongside the exterior.
Package Add-Ons: Common Upgrades
These are the most common upgrades customers add to their packages. All prices are flat and apply on top of your base package.
| Add-On | Price | What It Includes |
| Ceramic Rinse-On Sealant | $50 | Ceramic-infused rinse bonding to paint, glass, trim, and wheels. Not a full ceramic coating |
| Engine Detail & Shine | $50 | Deep clean and shine of the engine bay with degreasing and water-based shine formula |
| Smart Glass Ceramic Coating | $175 | Windshield ceramic coating with polish, lasts up to 20,000 miles |
| Odor Elimination | $45 | Interior odor treatment |
| Pet Hair or Sand Removal | $60 | Specialized tools for full removal of pet hair or sand from interior |
| Undercarriage Pressure Clean | $20 | High-pressure rinse of vehicle underside to flush salt, grime, and buildup |
| Child Seat Cleaning & Stain Protection | $45 | Deep cleaning of child car seat plus stain repellent application |
| Headlights Restoration | $120 | Wetsanding process and ceramic sealant to restore foggy headlights |
| Extraction (per seat) | $40 | Deep carpet extraction on a single seat area |
| Extraction (carpets) | $100 | Deep carpet extraction across vehicle carpets |
Superior Detailing Packages
Above the Platinum Detail sits our Superior Detailing tier, which involves more advanced paint correction, extraction, and restoration work. These are quote-based services rather than fixed-price packages because scope varies significantly by vehicle condition.
Superior Interior covers deep interior restoration with extraction cleaning, odor removal, and premium conditioning treatments. This is the tier where hot water extraction is included as a standard part of the interior work, which makes a real difference on stained or heavily used interiors.
Superior Exterior focuses on multi-step paint correction to eliminate swirls and dramatically improve gloss beyond what a one-step correction can achieve.
Full Superior combines both. This is the level below full ceramic coating and is often recommended for vehicles that need serious restoration but where the owner is not ready to invest in long-term coating protection.
Ceramic Coating Pricing
Ceramic coating is a different service category from standard detailing. It is a long-term protection product, not a cleaning service, and it comes with its own pricing structure.
Our Gold Ceramic Coating package uses Crystal Serum Ultra by Gtechniq, which carries a 9-year manufacturer warranty on painted surfaces when installed by an accredited installer and maintained properly. Crystal Serum Ultra withstands surface temperatures up to roughly 485°F, which matters in Florida sun where hoods can hit 180°F or higher.
Gold Ceramic Coating
$1,400 (small) / $1,500 (midsize) / $1,600 (large) | 4+ hours
- Full exterior wash and decontamination
- Level 1 paint preparation
- Crystal Serum Ultra ceramic coating installation
- Overnight storage for curing
- Mobile or shop installation options
- 9-year product warranty from Gtechniq and Vibrant
Platinum Ceramic Coating
$2,100 (small) / $2,200 (midsize) / $2,300 (large) | 8+ hours
Everything in Gold Ceramic plus a full ceramic bundle:
- Smart glass ceramic on all windows
- Plastic and rubber ceramic coating on exterior trim
- Wheel face, barrel, and brake caliper ceramic (wheels come off for full application)
- Interior leather, fabric, and hard plastic dashboard ceramics
- Claybar treatment and paint decontamination
- Mobile or shop installation options
The Platinum Ceramic Coating is the top full-vehicle ceramic protection tier and is our most requested coating package for owners who want maximum protection everywhere the vehicle can be protected.
Individual Ceramic Upgrades
If you want ceramic protection on specific surfaces without the full Platinum bundle, individual upgrades are available:
| Ceramic Upgrade | Price | Notes |
| Smart Glass Ceramic (all windows) | $175 | Includes polish, lasts up to 20,000 miles |
| Plastic & Rubber Ceramic | $130 | Exterior trim, lasts 2 years |
| Dashboard Ceramic Guard | $90 | Interior hard plastics and vinyl, UV protection |
| Wheel Ceramic (wheels off, entire rim) | $395 | Includes wheel barrel and brake calipers |
| Wheel Ceramic (face only) | $180 | Face of the rims only |
| Ceramic Top Coat | $300 | Additional layer for enhanced gloss and performance |
| Fabric Ceramic Guard | $70 | Interior carpets and upholstery stain protection, lasts 12 months |
| Leather Ceramic Guard | $110 | Prevents jean dye transfer and adds anti-bacterial protection, lasts 12 months |
Ceramic maintenance inspections are recommended every 6 to 12 months to keep the coating performing at its best and to maintain the warranty.
Paint Correction Pricing
Paint correction is available as a standalone service or as prep work before ceramic coating. One-step correction is included in the Platinum Detail. Multi-step correction, which addresses deeper swirls and heavier defects, is priced by vehicle size and defect level.
Most vehicles in good condition need only one-step correction, which is already bundled into higher-tier packages. Vehicles with significant swirl marks, oxidation, or scratches need two-step or three-step correction, which is quoted after inspection.
How Discounts Work
We offer two standard discounts that stack on top of the pricing above:
Shop drop-off discount: 15% off when you bring your vehicle to our shop at 8801 Business Park Dr, unit 205, Fort Myers, FL. This works because we save the travel and setup time, and we pass that savings along. Bookings for shop service are done separately from mobile bookings.
Community discount day: 15% off on scheduled recurring service dates at select Florida communities and RV resorts. We serve gated communities including Vanderbilt Country Club, Riverstone of Naples, Colonial Country Club, WildBlue, Verdana Village, Quail West, and many others on rotating weekly or monthly schedules. If you live in one of these communities, booking on the discount day for your neighborhood saves you 15% automatically.
What Affects Your Final Price
The base package price is the starting point, but a few factors can shift the final number.
Interior Condition
A regularly maintained interior takes the standard service time. An interior with heavy pet hair, sand from beach trips, spilled coffee, food debris, or biological stains takes significantly more time and often requires specialized add-ons. If your interior needs serious work, upgrading to a Complete Interior Detail or higher rather than trying to force a Bronze package will produce better results and often costs less in the long run than adding multiple upgrades to a smaller package.
Exterior Condition
A vehicle that has been kept clean and detailed regularly can benefit from a Silver Shine or Gold Detail with excellent results. A vehicle with heavy contamination, road grime buildup, tar, tree sap, oxidation, or lovebug etching needs at minimum a Complete Exterior Detail with claybar and paint decontamination, and often benefits from paint correction to restore proper surface condition before any protection is applied.
Vehicle Modifications
Vehicles with aftermarket wheels, extensive trim, lifted trucks, or unusual body styles sometimes require extra time for detail work in awkward areas. This is not usually a price change but can affect scheduling and timing.
Coating Prep Requirements
If you are moving to ceramic coating from a vehicle that has never been properly corrected, expect paint correction to be part of the coating quote. Skipping correction locks defects permanently under the coating and produces worse long-term results. This is one of the biggest reasons the same “ceramic coating” quote can vary widely between shops. Cheaper quotes often skip correction. Our pricing reflects the correction level required to give the coating a proper foundation.
When to Book Each Package
Choosing the right package is often more useful than shopping the lowest price. Here is how we think about matching package to situation.
Book Bronze Clean when: Your vehicle is well-maintained and you need routine care. The interior does not need deep work. You are on a maintenance schedule.
Book Silver Shine when: Same conditions as Bronze but you want longer-lasting paint protection between visits. Common for Florida owners who want to reduce the impact of frequent rain and pollen.
Book Gold Detail when: The interior needs serious cleaning beyond a wipe-down. You want protective ceramic spray on the exterior. This is the workhorse package for families and active vehicles.
Book Platinum Detail when: You want a full restoration-level detail with paint smoothing and wax. This is the right pick before selling a vehicle, after a long period without professional detailing, or as an annual deep service.
Book Superior when: The vehicle has real paint correction needs, extraction is required, or you want the highest tier of detailing without moving to ceramic coating.
Book Ceramic Coating when: You want long-term paint protection. Crystal Serum Ultra carries a 9-year warranty and delivers hydrophobic performance no wax or spray sealant can match. This is a protection investment, not a cleaning service.
How Florida Detailing Prices Compare Across the State
Detailing costs across Florida are generally consistent from Miami to Tampa to Jacksonville to the Southwest Florida corridor. Major Florida markets typically fall within similar price bands for equivalent service quality, since the same market conditions and labor costs apply across the state.
What varies more than city is service tier and provider quality. A “full detail” in one shop may be a basic wash in another. This is why looking at what is actually included in a package matters more than comparing headline prices across providers.
If you are comparing quotes from multiple Florida detailers, ask specifically:
- What is included at each package level, itemized
- What products are used, especially for wax and ceramic
- Whether hot water extraction is included or an add-on
- What paint correction level is included
- Whether the price includes taxes
- What the warranty terms are for any coating work
When to Book: Seasonal Timing
Florida detailing demand shifts with the seasons. Snowbird season from October through April drives peak demand across much of the state, especially along the Gulf and Atlantic coasts in cities like Naples, Sarasota, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, and Vero Beach. Booking earlier during peak season locks in your preferred detailer and time slot.
Summer months from May through September see lower demand in snowbird-heavy areas but higher demand in permanent-resident communities. This is also the best time for ceramic coating installations because we have more scheduling flexibility for the multi-hour coating and overnight curing process.
Lovebug season hits Florida twice a year, in April and again in September. Booking a detail with claybar and paint decontamination shortly after lovebug season ends removes the etched residue before it becomes permanent damage. Silver Shine or higher is the minimum recommendation for post-lovebug service because the ceramic spray sealant helps release future bug contamination more easily.
Booking and What to Expect
Booking through our online scheduling system shows real-time availability, exact pricing based on your vehicle size, and automatic add-on selection. The price you see is the price you pay including taxes. We accept cash, card, or check at the conclusion of the appointment.
For mobile service, we bring everything we need including deionized water and power. You do not need to provide anything except vehicle access and a reasonable working area. For shop service at our Fort Myers location, drop-off appointments save you 15% and are typically the fastest turnaround.
We are open seven days a week, Monday through Sunday, 8 AM to 6 PM. Our current mobile service area covers the Southwest Florida corridor from Punta Gorda down to Marco Island, including Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Naples, Bonita Springs, Estero, and communities across Lee, Collier, and Charlotte counties. Owners from other parts of Florida can bring vehicles to our shop for ceramic coating and Superior services performed in our climate-controlled bays.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a full car detail cost in Florida?
A full car detail with both complete interior and exterior work costs $410 for small vehicles, $450 for midsize, and $490 for large vehicles at Vibrant Mobile Detail. This is our Platinum Detail package. Higher-tier options with paint correction and ceramic coating cost more.
How often should I get my car detailed in Florida?
For Florida daily drivers, a Silver Shine or Gold Detail every 6 to 8 weeks maintains excellent condition. Bronze Clean maintenance detailing every 3 to 4 weeks works well for owners who want frequent light care. Annual Platinum Detail with paint correction restores clarity and gloss between more frequent maintenance visits. Vehicles with ceramic coating need less frequent detailing and just a maintenance inspection every 6 to 12 months.
What is included in a car detail?
A detail package includes some combination of exterior wash, interior vacuum and clean, paint protection application, and paint restoration work. Basic packages include maintenance wash and light interior work. Higher-tier packages add ceramic spray sealants, wax, deep interior work, paint correction, and paint decontamination. Full ceramic coating is a separate service tier.
How much does mobile car detailing cost in Florida?
Mobile detailing pricing at Vibrant Mobile Detail is identical to shop pricing for the base package. We bring our own deionized water, power, and equipment, so there is no travel add-on for standard mobile service within our current service area. Shop drop-off saves you 15%, but mobile service is the same base price shown above.
How much does ceramic coating cost in Florida?
Our Gold Ceramic Coating starts at $1,400 for a small vehicle, $1,500 for midsize, and $1,600 for large vehicles, using Crystal Serum Ultra with a 9-year warranty. Platinum Ceramic Coating with ceramic on glass, wheels off, trim, and interior surfaces runs $2,100 to $2,300 depending on vehicle size. Prices at other Florida shops vary widely depending on product quality and warranty terms.
Do detailing prices include tax?
Yes. Our published prices include all taxes. The price you see when booking is the price you pay at completion. This is true for both mobile and shop services.
Can I bring my car to your shop instead of mobile service?
Yes. Shop drop-off at 8801 Business Park Dr, unit 205, Fort Myers, FL, saves you 15% off the mobile price. This is a good option for owners from outside our current mobile service area who want professional ceramic coating or Superior detailing in a climate-controlled bay.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept cash, card, and check at the conclusion of every appointment. Payment is due when the detail is complete and you have inspected the work.
Do I need to provide water or power for mobile service?
No. Our fully equipped detailing vans carry deionized water for a spot-free finish and their own power. You just need to have the vehicle accessible.
Which package is right for a regular commuter car?
For a regular daily commuter in reasonable condition, Silver Shine every 6 to 8 weeks provides consistent maintenance with 6 months of exterior ceramic spray protection. Owners who want deeper interior work can step up to Gold Detail on a longer cadence. Owners who want long-term protection benefit from a single Gold Ceramic Coating install at $1,400 to $1,600, then just maintenance visits after that.
Which package is right before selling my car?
Platinum Detail is the standard pre-sale package. It includes deep interior work, paint correction, wax, and ceramic spray, which meaningfully improves how the vehicle presents. For higher-value vehicles, Superior Detailing produces a more dramatic gloss result. Both help with resale appearance and value.
Ready to Book
Now that you have real Florida car detailing pricing to work from, the next step is matching a package to your vehicle. Our online booking system shows exact pricing by vehicle size, real-time availability, and every add-on available. You can also call us at (239) 221-6364 if you want to talk through package options for a specific vehicle or situation. Our current mobile service area covers Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Naples, Bonita Springs, Estero, and communities across Southwest Florida from Punta Gorda to Marco Island, with shop-based service at our climate-controlled Fort Myers bay available to owners from anywhere in the state.
