PRICE GUIDE · VEHICLES & TRANSPORT · 2026–2027
Car Wrapping cost in the UK
£1,500–£3,500 per car. Typically £2,975.
A full car wrap costs £1,500–£3,500 in the UK, with about £2,975 typical. Size of car and the film chosen drive the price: a gloss colour on a small hatchback is cheapest, while satin, chrome or colour-shift film on a large SUV with complex curves costs the most.
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HOW MUCH IT COSTS
How much does car wrapping cost in the UK?
| Low end | £1,500 | a gloss colour on a small hatchback |
|---|---|---|
| Typical | £2,975 | what most people pay |
| High end | £3,500 | chrome or colour-shift film on a large SUV |
Locufy guide prices for 2026–2027. Updated 2026. A national range, not a quote — enter your town above for real prices from the garages, mobile mechanics and valeters near you.
What moves the price
- Size of car — a large SUV or estate needs far more vinyl film and labour than a small hatchback
- Film finish — gloss and matt cost least, satin more, and chrome or colour-shift wraps the most
- Body shape — deep curves, vents and sharp bumpers take longer to wrap neatly
- Door shuts and edges — wrapping inside door shuts hides the old colour but adds hours
- Paint condition — chips, rust or poor resprays need repairing first, as the car wrap shows every flaw
- Partial or full — a roof, bonnet or mirror wrap costs a fraction of covering the whole car
Vehicle maintenance prices in the UK are up 38% over five years (ONS Consumer Price Inflation, Maintenance and repairs, to 2026 August). Five years ago a typical car wrapping would have cost about £2030 — an estimate from today's guide price and that index, not a recorded price. Source: ONS MM23 D7ED →
WHAT YOU GET
What a car wrapping booking includes
Takes: Three to five days for a full wrap; a day for a roof, bonnet or chrome delete. Not included: Paint repairs before wrapping, paint protection film and later wrap removal are priced separately — see the related guides below.
WHAT PEOPLE BOOK
Common car wrapping jobs
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How to pay less
- Choose a gloss or matt car wrap rather than chrome or colour-shift film, which costs far more
- Skip wrapping the door shuts if you are happy for the old colour to show when they open
- Wrap just the roof, bonnet or mirrors for a new look without the price of a full car wrap
Before you book
- Tell DVLA about a full colour change so the V5C is updated, as the law requires
- Tell your insurer before the car is wrapped, as a colour change is a modification
- Ask which brand and grade of cast vinyl film the wrap uses and how long it is guaranteed
- Get chips and scratches repaired first, because wrap film shows every flaw in the paint below
Car Wrapping cost: questions people ask
£1,500–£3,500 for a full wrap, with about £2,975 typical. A gloss colour on a small car costs the least; chrome or colour-shift film on a large SUV costs the most.
Usually three to five days, including preparation and post-heating. A partial wrap, such as a roof or chrome delete, is often done in a day.
Yes, if the wrap changes the car's main colour. The colour on the V5C must be updated, and your insurer should be told as well.
Often, yes, for a good-quality full colour change. A wrap can also be removed later to show the original paint, which helps the car's resale value.
Paint repairs before wrapping, paint protection film and removing the wrap later are priced separately.
They are Locufy guide prices for the UK, taken from published UK car wrapping cost guides. They show a national range, not a quote, and your car, the film and the installer set your own price.
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