24-Hour Self-Serve Dog Washes: How They Work and Where to Find One
Need to wash a muddy (or skunked) dog at 10 p.m.? You can, if there's a 24-hour self-serve dog wash nearby. Find Dog Wash lists about 250 dog washes open around the clock.
What kinds of places are open 24 hours?
Most round-the-clock dog washes are one of two types:
- Car wash pet bays (about 150 listings). A dedicated bay or tub at a self-serve car wash, run by a coin, card or app timer. The setting dial usually runs through shampoo, rinse, conditioner and dryer.
- Standalone wash kiosks and shops (about 100 listings). Unattended stations, often with a door code or app entry, sometimes members-only.
Pet stores almost never stay open 24 hours, so their washes keep store hours.
What they cost
Timed bays usually cost about $10 for 10 to 15 minutes, and you can add time as you go. That's cheap if you work fast and more than a flat-fee wash if you take your time drying a big dog. Towel off first, then use the dryer.
Tips for a late-night wash
- Bring your own towels. Some unattended bays have none, and the ones that do can run out.
- Have a card and some cash. Older machines take coins or bills only.
- Check the water temperature first. Unheated bays in winter can be cold, so test the sprayer on your hand.
- Go with someone if you can. It's easier with a helper, and some bays are poorly lit at night.
- Leave the bay clean. Unattended washes stay open because people respect them.
Where they are
The states with the most 24-hour dog washes on this site are New York (21), Colorado (20), Illinois (17), Texas (17), Pennsylvania (16) and Arkansas (15). Hours change, so check the listing or call before a late trip.
See every 24-hour self-serve dog wash, or car wash dog washes.
Sources
Counts, types and states are from Find Dog Wash listings, November 2026. Typical timed prices come from the posted rates in those listings.
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