Use round-trip miles
The return journey still costs fuel and vehicle wear.
STOP GIVING AWAY DRIVE TIME
Mobile Detailing Travel Fee Calculator
Travel has two costs: the vehicle and your time. Add both to the job so distant bookings do not quietly erase your margin.
Calculate a profitable price ↓QUOTE CHECKCosts + time + margin
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Value drive time
Travel blocks time that could serve another customer.
Set a service radius
Keep nearby quoting simple and charge consistently beyond it.
USE THE FREE TOOL
Calculate before you quote.
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Job details
Vehicle condition
Add-ons
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Time & travel
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Your costs & target
PRACTICAL PRICING GUIDE
Choose a fair mobile service travel fee
Many detailers include a defined radius in base pricing. Beyond that radius, calculate the additional round-trip time and vehicle cost.
A simple policy is easier to explain than an improvised charge. Publish the included area, minimum booking, and how extra travel is calculated.
Do not double count. If fuel and travel labor are already in your package cost, avoid adding the same expense again as a separate customer fee.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Before you send the quote.
Should I charge per mile or per minute?+
You can account for both internally: miles cover vehicle cost, while minutes cover your time.
What is a service radius?+
It is the distance or area included without a separate travel line item.
Can I waive travel fees?+
Yes, but treat it as a deliberate discount and review the resulting hourly rate and margin.
THE DETAILER PRICING KIT
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Six practical templates to turn a calculated price into a quote your customer can approve.
✓ Pricing Calculator✓ Profit Calculator✓ Rate Card✓ Quote Template✓ Invoice Template✓ Add-on Price List
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