9 car washes ranked by our Value Score — find the best value near you.
Palmetto sits on the north bank of the Manatee River, directly across the water from Bradenton, a Manatee County town where working-waterfront character and surrounding farm country meet — so local cars pick up a mix of river-borne salt and humidity along with the dust off the tomato fields and produce operations inland. US-41 and US-301 carry the daily traffic across the Green Bridge and up toward Ellenton, and the outlet-mall crowds add their share of road film. The market here is practical, with express tunnels along the main corridors and self-serve and full-service shops serving downtown and the neighborhoods toward Terra Ceia. Compare all 9 Palmetto locations to find one that fits your day.
Last updated: October 2026
Based on our Value Score, Sun & Suds Car wash is the top-rated car wash in Palmetto with a 4.6-star Google rating from 1,353 reviews. It scored 78/100, factoring in ratings, review volume, free amenities, and payment options.
There are 9 car washes in Palmetto currently listed in our directory, with an average Google rating of 4.3 stars among those with ratings. The top-scoring wash here is Sun & Suds Car wash at 78/100.
3 car washes in Palmetto offer free vacuums, including Sun & Suds Car wash. Look for the '✓ Free Vacuums' tag on listings throughout our directory.
2 car washes in Palmetto offer monthly membership plans for unlimited washes. Sun & Suds Car wash is the highest-scoring membership location in the area, at 78/100.
By Value Score, a 0–100 rating built from each wash's Google rating, review volume, free amenities and payment options. In Palmetto, scores run from 21 to 78, and 2 of 9 rate Great (60+) or higher. See how we rate car washes for the full formula.