How Much Does Car Detailing Cost in Adelaide?
Detailing prices in Adelaide vary more than people expect — mostly because “a detail” can mean anything from an $88 exterior polish to a $1,020+ paint correction with ceramic coating. The right price depends on what condition your car is in and what you’re trying to achieve: a quick refresh, a deep clean, or long-term paint protection.
Here’s what mobile detailing actually costs, broken down by package.
Interior-only or exterior-only work (from $88)
If you only need one side of the car addressed rather than a full detail:
- Hand Polish — $88–$126 — exterior wash and hand polish for a quick shine, no interior work.
- Interior Detail — $165–$275 — full interior vacuum, carpet shampoo, leather clean and protection, no exterior work.
Prices scale with vehicle size (small, medium, large).
Full interior + exterior detail packages ($198–$495)
This is where most bookings land, and it’s the range worth budgeting for if you want a genuine deep clean rather than a wash:
- Most Popular Detail — $198–$385 — our most-booked package, combining a full exterior hand wash with the complete interior shampoo, leather clean and protection treatment.
- Essential Car Care — $253–$374 — the Most Popular Detail plus a full engine bay clean.
- Full Detail — $275–$418 — adds a full exterior hand polish and final gloss finish on top of the full interior clean (engine bay not included).
- Premium Detail — $319–$485 — the Full Detail plus engine bay cleaning, for a complete inside-and-out result.
- Pre-Sale Detail — $352–$495 — everything in the Premium Detail plus spare wheel, boot carpet and boot gutter cleaning, built for cars going on the market.
Paint correction & protection ($330–$1,020+)
If the goal is fixing swirl marks, oxidation, or adding long-term protection rather than just cleaning:
- Cut & Polish — $330–$495 — corrects light swirls and restores gloss.
- Paint Correction — $660–$1,020 — a three-stage cut, polish and finish for cars with visible scratching or heavy oxidation.
- Ceramic Paint Protection — Price on Application — clay bar, three-stage polish and a bonded ceramic coating for 1–3+ years of protection. See our ceramic coating vs wax guide if you’re weighing this up.
What actually moves the price
- Vehicle size — small, medium and large pricing tiers apply across every package.
- Condition — excessive red dust, dog hair or heavy staining can add a condition surcharge, since it adds real time to the job.
- Add-ons — things like dog hair removal, roof lining protection or windscreen ceramic protection are priced separately from the core packages.
- Seniors discount — 10% off all services.
Which package should you book?
If you’re not sure where to start, the Most Popular Detail is the safest default — it’s the package most customers land on for a genuine full clean without paying for correction work you may not need. If your paint has visible swirls or you’re planning to keep the car long-term, it’s worth adding a Cut & Polish or asking about ceramic coating at the same time, since bundling correction work with a detail saves a second callout.
See exact pricing and full inclusions for every package on our Services & Pricing page, or give us a call and we’ll recommend the right option for your vehicle.