Car washes in Metairie, LA
14 car washes in Metairie, Louisiana — two self-serve car washes and three tunnel car washes. Every card has the address and a directions button.
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The wash types in Metairie
In Metairie you can choose between two self-serve car washes and three tunnel car washes.
In a hurry? The tunnel at In & Out Express Car Wash, Take 5 Car Wash and Tropic Express Car Wash gets you through in minutes.
Washing it yourself
Wash it yourself with a pressure wand at Shell and Tropical Car Wash Self Serve.
Bring a roll of quarters — plenty of bays still run on coins, even where a card reader is bolted on.
Not in Metairie? The near-me search sorts the car washes around you by distance — by location, ZIP code or city.
Opening hours in Metairie
Need a wash at night? Shell is open 24 hours.
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Car wash in Metairie
Hours not listed — check the sign at the entrance.
Sun, bugs and pollen
Bugs, bird droppings and tree sap etch into the clear coat faster in the sun. Washing them off within a few days matters more than how often you wash.
With your own wand and your own timing: Shell and Tropical Car Wash Self Serve.
Gas station washes and brands
Looking for a particular brand? Take 5 Car Wash (two) and Shell (one).
Which one is actually close?
3.2 miles lie between Pelican Pointe Car Wash (W Esplanade Ave) in the north and Pelican Pointe Car Wash (Airline Dr) in the south — the map shows which one is on your way.
Not here, but close
Nearest touchless car wash: T.C.L. Car Wash Touch-less Automatic in New Orleans, about 6.2 miles southeast.
Metairie and the rest of Louisiana
Louisiana counts 474 listed car washes in 137 places. The most are in Baton Rouge (40), Shreveport (25) and New Orleans (23).
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Questions about car washes in Metairie
How many car washes are there in Metairie?
14 car washes are listed in Metairie, Louisiana, including two self-serve car washes and three tunnel car washes.
Where can I wash my car myself in Metairie?
Self-serve bays with a pressure wand: Shell and Tropical Car Wash Self Serve.
Is there a 24-hour car wash in Metairie?
Open 24 hours: Shell.
Which gas stations and chains have a car wash in Metairie?
Take 5 Car Wash (two) and Shell (one).
Car washes around Metairie
Harahan, 3 miles away, adds two more washes.
Within 50 miles, New Orleans has ten or more washes each.
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Updated September 2026 · Add a car wash or report a mistake