Car Washes in Palo Alto, CA
2 car washes in and around Palo Alto, California — check the wash type before you drive over — touchless tunnels take trucks and lifted vehicles that soft-cloth tunnels turn away, and self-serve bays are the only option for roof racks and trailers.
Palo Alto has about 67,658 residents, which works out to 3.0 car washes per 100,000 people. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.
Auto Pride Hand Car Wash DetailingUnlimited plans
841 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94301-2303
🕒 8am-6pm most locations
More car washes within 30 miles of Palo Alto
Only 2 car washes listed in Palo Alto itself, so here are the closest ones in nearby towns. Distance is straight-line from Palo Alto.
Kaady Car Wash TouchlessFree vacuumsUnlimited plans
📍 2.3 mi · 2690 W El Camino Real, Mountain View, CA 94040-1117
💲 $39 per month
SV Express Automatic Car Wash
📍 2.8 mi · 2378 Old Middlefield Way, Mountain View, CA 94043-2408
Ducky's Car Wash DetailingUnlimited plans
📍 3.1 mi · 1436 CA-82, Menlo Park, CA 94025-4110
💲 Unlimited membership available, detailing services
Thrifty Car Wash Self-serve bays
📍 3.3 mi · 2080 W El Camino Real, Mountain View, CA 94040-2104
Chevron Station Mountain View
📍 4.0 mi · 808 N Shoreline Blvd, Mountain View, CA 94043
A7 Mobile Detailing Detailing
📍 4.1 mi · 1075 Space Park Way, Mountain View, CA 94043
AGH Auto Detail Detailing
📍 4.7 mi · 3009 Middlefield Rd, Redwood City, CA 94063
🕒 Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 8am-12pm
💲 $64.99-$599.99
Eco Green Auto Clean
📍 4.7 mi · 2801 El Camino Real, Redwood City, CA 94061
California statewide, by feature
- Self-Service Car Washes in California158
- 24-Hour Car Washes in California64
- Car Washes with Free Vacuums in California377
- Car Washes with Unlimited Membership in California589
- Touchless Car Washes in California113
- Automatic Drive-Through Car Wash Locations in California89
- Professional Auto and Car Detailing Services in California220
- Professional Auto Detailing Services in California51
- Interior Car Detailing and Deep Cleaning Services in California49
Nearby in California
- Patterson2
- Bakersfield47
- Long Beach33
- Mountain View6
- Redwood City10
- Sunnyvale6
- San Carlos2
- Belmont2
- Newark3
- Los Angeles189
- San Diego89
Good to know about car washes in Palo Alto
Do car washes take Apple Pay?
Most modern express and automated car washes accept contactless payment methods, including Apple Pay and Google Pay. On CarWashAtlas, you can easily locate vehicle care centers and verify payment options prior to your visit.
What is clay bar treatment?
A clay bar treatment uses an engineered resin compound to lift embedded surface contaminants like tree sap and brake dust from vehicle paint. Using CarWashAtlas, vehicle owners can find local professional detailers who perform clay bar decontamination prior to polishing.
What is a spot free rinse?
A spot-free rinse uses reverse osmosis water stripped of minerals, preventing water spots from forming as the vehicle dries. CarWashAtlas helps drivers locate modern wash bays equipped with advanced filtration systems for a clean finish.
Does Mister Car Wash take Apple Pay?
Mister Car Wash facilities accept contactless mobile payment options like Apple Pay at most automated pay stations and drive-through lanes. You can use CarWashAtlas to check service options and contact details for nearby locations.