Lafayette, Louisiana’s Top Car Washes: The 7 Best You Should Know

LAFAYETTE, La. (KMDL-FM) - Lafayette, Louisiana is packed with car washes. In fact, at the start of 2025 there were roughly 70 permitted car wash locations in Lafayette Parish, according to the Lafayette Economic Development Authority.

With so many options, from self-serve bays to full-service spas, it can be tough to know which car washes are really worth your time. We’ve done the digging and read the reviews to bring you a curated list of the top 7 car washes in Lafayette.

What Makes a Car Wash “Top Tier”?

Before jumping into the list, here are a few things we considered when picking:

Service variety: Do they offer express, full-service, detailing, or membership plans?

Reputation & reviews: Taken from sources like Google, Facebook, and Yelp.

Value: Price vs what you actually get including vacuums, wax, add-ons.

Convenience: Location, hours, and whether they’ve got unlimited or membership plans.

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1. The Wash

Location: 1220 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy, Lafayette
What They Offer: Drive-thru washes, self-serve vacuums, plus add-ons like hot wax, buffing, rain guard treatment, and ceramic coatings.
Membership: Monthly Fast Pass available for unlimited washes.
Hours: Monday–Saturday 8am–6pm, Sunday 9am–5pm.

2. Xclusive Auto Spa

Location: 4831 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy, Lafayette
Why It Stands Out: This is a premium, full-service auto spa — hand washes, detailing, and a really attentive team.
Membership Benefits: There’s a “members-only” Lane for skip-the-line access.

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Location: 5505 Johnston St, Lafayette
Services: Express washes, full-service options, detailing, and quick lube.
Hours: Monday–Saturday, 8am–5pm.

4. Take 5 Car Wash

Location: 2213 Kaliste Saloom Rd, Lafayette
What Makes It Good: High-speed express car wash with various packages.
Membership: Unlimited wash plan available via “Take 5 Unlimited.”
Hours: Mon–Fri 9am–5pm, Saturday 9am–5pm.

5. Cajun Clean Express Wash

Location: 3605 Johnston St, Lafayette
Services: Exterior wash only, with options like Basic, Deluxe, and “The Works.”
Hours: Monday–Saturday 8am–6pm; Sunday 9am–5pm.

6. Mr. Bubbles Auto Spa

Location: 3270 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy, Lafayette
Why It Stands Out: Variety of wash packages + a strong membership plan.
Hours: Mon–Sat 8am–7pm; Sunday 9am–5pm. Mr. Bubbles Auto Spa+1
Membership Price Example: Starts around $24.99/month (for unlimited).

7. WhiteWater Express

Location: 4501 Johnston St, Lafayette
What They Provide: Full-service exterior + interior wash, detailing services, vacuuming, etc.
Background: Formerly local, but acquired by WhiteWater Express as of late 2022.
Reputation: Well-known for friendly service and fair pricing.