How Much Does Fleet Detailing Cost on Long Island? 2026 Pricing Guide
Quick answer
Fleet detailing on Long Island starts around $35-45 per vehicle for exterior maintenance on fleet cars and compact SUVs, scaling up to $85-125 for box trucks and $150+ for heavy equipment, with full fleet detail packages running $200-650+ depending on vehicle size. Pricing is per-vehicle, scoped by vehicle type, condition, and scope, with volume discounts starting at 5 vehicles (10% off), 10 vehicles (15% off), and custom contract rates at 20+. Most Long Island fleet competitors don't publish numbers at all — this guide gives real starting ranges so you can budget before requesting a quote.
By Al Alvarez
Owner & master detailer · 6+ years on Long Island
Ask five Long Island fleet-washing companies what they charge and you’ll get five variations of “request a quote.” That’s standard in this business — soil level, access, and runoff handling all move the number — but it leaves fleet managers budgeting blind. This guide breaks down what fleet detailing actually costs by vehicle type, so you have real numbers before you ever request a quote.
For the full picture of what a fleet visit looks like and how cadence works, see Fleet Detailing on Long Island: Cadence, Pricing, and How to Set It Up. This post is the numbers.
Pricing by vehicle type
These are starting prices for recurring service on 5+ vehicles. One-time visits, heavy soil, long travel, or low-frequency service run toward the higher end of each range.
| Vehicle type | Exterior maintenance | + Cab refresh | Deep cab reset | Full fleet detail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fleet cars / sedans / compact SUVs | $35-45 | $75-95 | $125-150 | $200-250 |
| Small Transit-style vans | $45-55 | $95-115 | $145-175 | $225-275 |
| Pickups / utility trucks | $55-70 | $110-140 | $165-220 | $250-325 |
| Full-size cargo vans (Sprinter / ProMaster / Transit) | $65-85 | $130-170 | $200-275 | $325-450 |
| Box trucks / step vans / large high-roof vans | $85-125 | $175-250 | $250-350 | $425-650 |
| Landscaping dump trucks / rack trucks / heavy utility | $95-150 | $190-300 | $275-425 | $500+ |
Oil, cesspool, septic, tanker, and grease-heavy trucks aren’t on this table — those are custom quotes because runoff handling and degreasing time vary too much job to job to publish a range that means anything. Same for heavy equipment (skid steers, loaders): $150-350+ per unit or $125-175/hour, quoted after we know the equipment and site.
What each scope actually includes
Exterior maintenance — foam or hand wash, wheels, tires, exterior glass, light bug and grime removal, using a wrap-safe process that won’t strip decals or graphics.
Exterior + cab refresh — everything above, plus cab vacuum, dash/console/door wipe-down, cupholders, high-touch points, and interior glass. This is the most common tier for service vans and contractor trucks.
Deep cab reset — full cab vacuum, steam or shampoo where the interior needs it, vents, all touchpoints, floor mats, and odor-source cleaning. This is the quarterly or as-needed tier, not the weekly one.
Full fleet detail — a deeper interior and exterior reset built for owner trucks, sales vehicles, executive fleets, dealer units, or any vehicle that’s client-facing and needs to look showroom-ready.
Volume discounts
| Fleet size | Discount |
|---|---|
| 2-4 vehicles | Little to none — quoted close to retail |
| 5-9 vehicles | 10% off the rates above |
| 10-19 vehicles | 15% off, or a custom route rate |
| 20+ vehicles | Custom contract pricing |
There’s a practical reason for the 5-vehicle threshold: below that, the setup and travel time per visit doesn’t amortize well enough to discount meaningfully. Above it, we’re already on-site long enough that the per-vehicle economics improve, and that savings passes through.
Two costs that catch fleet managers off guard
The minimum visit. Most mobile fleet detailers, us included, have a $300-350 minimum per visit. If your fleet is small enough that the math doesn’t clear that on the table above, the visit gets priced at the minimum instead. This is standard across the industry — it’s not a markup, it’s what covers bringing a full water/power rig to a location for a handful of vehicles.
The first cleanup. If a fleet hasn’t seen a detailer in six months, the first visit isn’t priced at the maintenance rate. Expect a 25-50% premium on that initial visit to account for the actual extra time it takes to strip embedded mud, brake dust, or grease off trucks that have never been on a schedule. Once the fleet transitions to a maintenance cadence, pricing drops to the standard rate.
What we ask before quoting
A fast, accurate quote depends on a few answers up front:
- How many vehicles are available at one time?
- What types — cars, pickups, small vans, cargo vans, box trucks, trailers, tankers, equipment?
- What scope — exterior only, cab refresh, deep cab reset, or full detail?
- What cadence — weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, quarterly, one-time?
- Are the vehicles wrapped or decal-heavy?
- Any oil, grease, septic residue, heavy mud, fertilizer, or construction buildup?
- Does the site require water reclamation or runoff control?
- What time works — business hours, early morning, evening, or weekend?
Send those answers (or a few photos) and we’ll send a per-vehicle and total number the same day.
Getting a quote
Request a quote with your fleet size, vehicle types, and preferred cadence, or send photos directly. We’ll scope a one-time pilot visit if you want to try the cadence before committing to a schedule.
Related reading
- Fleet Detailing on Long Island: Cadence, Pricing, and How to Set It Up — the full picture of what a fleet visit looks like and how to pick the right cadence.
- Subscription vs. one-time detailing — the same recurring-vs-one-time math, for personal vehicles.