How much to charge for car wrapping
Rates reviewed June 2026
Vinyl wrapping is priced per vehicle by surface complexity, not just size. Bumpers, mirrors, and recesses eat the hours, and specialty films like color-shift or matte are the premium that lifts the ticket.
You should charge
$2,950
per vehicle · typical $1,500–$6,000
Why this number. Price by how fiddly the body is, not just square footage. Two cars of the same size can differ by a day of labor once you count door handles, mirrors, and tight recesses, so quote after seeing the vehicle.
Typical car wrapping prices
| Job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Partial wrap | $500 – $1,500 |
| Full color-change wrap | $2,500 – $5,000 |
| Commercial graphics wrap | $1,500 – $4,000 |
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What changes the price
- Vehicle size and body curves
- Full vs. partial wrap
- Film type (gloss, matte, color-shift)
- Design and print for commercial graphics
The pricing move most people miss
Price by how fiddly the body is, not just square footage. Two cars of the same size can differ by a day of labor once you count door handles, mirrors, and tight recesses, so quote after seeing the vehicle.
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How much should I charge for car wrapping?+
Most car wrapping is priced $1,500–$6,000 per vehicle, with a typical rate around $3,000 per vehicle. Where you land inside that range comes down mainly to vehicle size and body curves and full vs. partial wrap. Use the range as your anchor, then adjust up for experience, strong demand, and a higher cost-of-living area.
Should I charge per job or by the hour for car wrapping?+
Most car wrapping is priced per job, and that is the stronger model. It pays you for the result rather than the clock, and clients far prefer one fixed number they can plan around. Estimate the hours a job takes, multiply by the hourly rate you want, then add a 15-25% buffer for the jobs that run long.
How much should I charge for car wrapping as a beginner?+
Starting out, price near the lower end of the range, roughly $1,500 to $3,000 per vehicle. Resist going below that to win work: a price that is too low attracts price-shoppers, signals low quality, and is hard to raise later. Once you have a few happy clients and reviews, move toward $6,000.
What affects how much car wrapping costs?+
The biggest factors are vehicle size and body curves; full vs. partial wrap; film type (gloss, matte, color-shift); design and print for commercial graphics. Two jobs that look alike can price very differently once these are accounted for, which is why a quick walkthrough or a few questions before quoting protects your rate.
How do I quote car wrapping so the client says yes?+
Price by how fiddly the body is, not just square footage. Two cars of the same size can differ by a day of labor once you count door handles, mirrors, and tight recesses, so quote after seeing the vehicle. Put the quote in writing with exactly what is included, state the price once without apologizing for it, and give one clear next step. A confident, well-structured quote wins jobs at a higher price than a vague one at a lower price.