Side by side
1 service both chains price, matched by service type. Where a chain lists several tiers, its base tier is shown. Ranges are low to high across locations.
| Service | Mister Car Washlocation price lists · Aug 2026 |
ZIPS Car Washlocation price lists · Oct 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Single washMister Car Wash: Base · ZIPS Car Wash: Basic | $8–$12 | $10–$12 |
Every listed price
Every priced row each chain lists for the services above, with where the figure comes from and the month it was checked. Full menus are on each chain's page.
| Chain and service | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mister Car WashBase | $8–$12 | location price lists Aug 2026 |
| Mister Car WashBase Plus | $12–$16 | location price lists Aug 2026 |
| Mister Car WashPlatinum | $20–$22 | location price lists Aug 2026 |
| Mister Car WashTitanium | $23.96–$28 | location price lists Aug 2026 |
| Mister Car WashFull Service Base | $28–$32 | location price lists Aug 2026 |
| Mister Car WashFull Service Base Plus | $32–$36 | location price lists Aug 2026 |
| Mister Car WashFull Service Platinum | $38–$44 | location price lists Aug 2026 |
| Mister Car WashFull Service Titanium | $42–$48 | location price lists Aug 2026 |
| ZIPS Car WashBasic | $10–$12 | location price lists Oct 2026 |
| ZIPS Car WashBasic Plus | $15–$18 | location price lists Oct 2026 |
| ZIPS Car WashIndividual Wash | $10 | location price lists Oct 2026 |
Who each one suits
Conveyor car wash chain, publicly traded on the NYSE as MCW since June 2021, selling exterior wash levels as single washes or as the Unlimited Wash Club monthly membership, with Full Service interior cleaning at select locations.
Express exterior car wash chain selling four wash tiers as single washes or as the ZIPS Unlimited monthly membership, with sibling brands Rocket Express and Jet Brite under the same membership terms.
Questions about Mister Car Wash vs ZIPS Car Wash
Is Mister Car Wash cheaper than ZIPS Car Wash?
For the single wash, yes: Mister Car Wash starts at $8 and ZIPS Car Wash at $10, $2 apart (Mister Car Wash checked August 2026, ZIPS Car Wash October 2026). Mister Car Wash averages $9.92 across 562 locations; ZIPS Car Wash averages $11.99 across 152 locations.
Do Mister Car Wash and ZIPS Car Wash prices vary by location?
Mister Car Wash's single wash runs $8 to $12 across the 562 locations we read. ZIPS Car Wash's single wash runs $10 to $12 across the 152 locations we read.
Does Mister Car Wash or ZIPS Car Wash require a contract?
Neither requires a long-term contract. Mister Car Wash: Month-to-month, auto-renewing per vehicle; cancel online in the account or app, at any Mister location, by email to [email protected] or by phone at 866-254-3229, at least 7 days before the plan renews. ZIPS Car Wash: Month-to-month, auto-renewing; cancel in the app under Garage then Manage then Cancel Plan, or by phone, at least 7 days before the monthly billing date.
In which states can you find both Mister Car Wash and ZIPS Car Wash?
Our location directory lists both chains in 8 states: Texas, Tennessee, Georgia, Missouri, Minnesota, New Mexico, Florida and Mississippi.
Sources
- Mister Car Wash · location price lists · checked August 2026
- mistercarwash.com/store/geer-wash One example location page; each location publishes its own.
- ZIPS Car Wash · location price lists · checked October 2026
- zipscarwash.com/locations/ar/bentonville/1004-s-walton-blvd One example location page; each location publishes its own.
More single wash comparisons
Mister Car Wash's figures come from its own published prices. ZIPS Car Wash's figures come from its own published prices. Prices at franchised locations change without notice; confirm with the location before relying on a figure. How we collect it.