How to price mobile dog grooming
Updated November 1, 2026 · QuoteCubby
Published mobile grooming prices, and how to build the drive into your price so each appointment still pays.
What published sources say about mobile grooming
| Source | Figure |
|---|---|
| Fluffmobile (Nov 2026) | Mobile full groom median starting price about $120; bath about $90 |
| Fluffmobile (Nov 2026) | Franchise vans about $110 vs local groomers about $120 (full groom) |
| Fluffmobile (Nov 2026) | Median posted weight limit 80 lb |
| HomeGuide (2023) | Mobile about $75 for an average-size dog; shop $40–$75 |
The drive is part of the job
At a shop, the next dog walks in. Mobile, you drive between every appointment. With the calculator’s example numbers, the same small-dog full groom works out like this:
| Small dog, full groom | Price | Real $/hour |
|---|---|---|
| At your shop (no drive) | $95 | $66.75 |
| Mobile, 10 miles / 20 minutes | $100 | $54.30 |
| Mobile, 20 miles / 35 minutes | $100 | $45.39 |
The price barely moves with distance, but the real pay drops because the drive takes your time. Group appointments by neighborhood, or add a travel fee past a set distance.
Example only, using the calculator’s starter numbers: $65 per hour target, 35 minutes of bath and dry plus 35 minutes of haircut for a small short-coated dog (medium +35%, large +75%, extra-large +120% time; double coat +20%, curly coat +35%), 10 minutes of setup, $6 of supplies, mobile: 10 miles and 20 minutes of driving at $0.35 per mile, $60 minimum, rounded up to $5. These are not market rates.
Mobile price list tips
- Post your service area and any travel fee.
- Set a minimum per visit, and a lower price for a second dog at the same address if it suits you.
- Say whether you need the client’s water or power hookup.
- Post your weight limit if your van has one.
Check your own numbers
The free QuoteCubby dog grooming calculator prices a bath or full groom from the dog’s size, coat, matting and behavior, plus add-ons, supplies and (for mobile groomers) the drive, and shows what you really earn per hour.
Open the free dog grooming calculatorFAQ
How much more is mobile grooming?
It depends on the source. HomeGuide (2023) lists about $75 for mobile grooming of an average-size dog versus $40–$75 at a shop. Fluffmobile’s 2026 report of mobile groomers found a median starting price of about $120 for a full groom.
Do mobile groomers have a weight limit?
Some do. Fluffmobile found 125 groomers that post a weight limit, with a median limit of 80 lb.
How do I charge for travel?
Either build your drive into every price or add a travel fee for clients outside your area. The calculator adds your vehicle cost and counts the drive time against your real hourly pay.
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- Quote: size, coat, bath or full groom, matting, behavior, teeth, flea shampoo, de-shedding and mobile or shop
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Related guides
Sources
Price ranges are national figures published by the sources below (accessed November 1, 2026). Local prices vary a lot. QuoteCubby examples are illustrations, not market data.
- Fluffmobile – Mobile Dog Grooming Prices 2026 (price report, checked Nov 2, 2026)
- HomeGuide – Dog Grooming Prices (Apr 5, 2023)