Laundromat cost: is it worth it?
A full 8 kg load with 30 minutes of drying costs €9.50 at Wash&Go laundromat Bad Cannstatt, or from €7.10 with the discount card. It is worth it above all if you have no room for a washer and dryer or want to wash big items.
What laundry costs at Wash&Go
You pay per wash cycle, and for the dryer in 10-minute steps. How heavy your laundry is and which temperature you choose makes no difference to the price.
| Machine | Regular price | With discount card |
|---|---|---|
| Washing 8 kg | €5.00 | from €3.80 |
| Washing 18 kg (XXL) | €13.50 | from €10.20 |
| Drying per 10 minutes | €1.50 | from €1.10 |
| Detergent / fabric softener | €0.70 / €0.40 | from €0.50 / €0.30 |
The “from” prices apply with the €50 top-up, which adds a 25 % bonus. How the discount card works
Three everyday examples to tap
The flatshare in the old town, the single person with a drying rack, or the down duvet before winter: tap an example or put your own load together.
Laundromat or your own washing machine?
Per load, your own machine is cheaper. But it costs money to buy, needs a connection and space, uses electricity and water, and will need repairs one day. A laundromat comes into its own when
- your flat has no connection or no room for a washing machine and dryer,
- you want to wash duvets, mattress toppers or curtains that fit in no household machine,
- you want to get everything done at once: several machines at the same time instead of one after another,
- you have no dryer and do not want wet towels in the living room.
Four tips to pay less
- Top up the discount card with €50: €62.50 of credit, and every wash gets up to a quarter cheaper.
- Fill the drum well: half empty costs the same as full.
- Dry in stages: first 30 minutes, then check and add 10 minutes if needed.
- Your own detergent: saves €0.70 per load. What to keep in mind