How much does a laundromat cost?

One wash at the Laundromat Ludwigsburg costs €5.00 in the 8 kg machine and €13.50 in the large XXL washing machine with 18 kg. At the laundromat you pay per wash, and for the dryer per 10 minutes. Weight, temperature and programme don't change the price.

In other words: a 60 °C wash for towels and bedding costs exactly the same as 30 °C for delicates. At the payment terminal you only pay for the machine you actually use.

“With the discount card” means the €50 top-up level, which adds 25% bonus credit. More on the discount card page.

The large XXL washing machine with 18 kg costs €13.50 per wash, with the discount card from €10.20. The Laundromat Ludwigsburg has three of them, alongside eleven 8 kg machines.

For everyday laundry the XXL machine isn't worth it: two 8 kg machines cost €10.00 together and finish just as quickly. The large washing machine pays off for anything bulky, such as duvets, pillows, sleeping bags, curtains or flexible rugs. What to watch out for when you wash duvets is explained in the guide Washing duvets; everything else about the XXL machine is under Large washing machine.

The dryer costs €1.50 per 10 minutes, with the discount card from €1.10. Most loads are dry after 20 to 40 minutes, which means €3.00 to €6.00, or from €2.20 to €4.40 with the discount card.

All four dryers at the Laundromat Ludwigsburg have a 20 kg drum. Your laundry has plenty of room to tumble, stays fluffy and dries evenly. Which temperature suits which fabric is explained in the guide Dryer temperature.

Four typical laundry days at the Laundromat Ludwigsburg: tap an example and see straight away what it costs, at the regular price and with the discount card. Because all machines run at the same time, even a big family laundry day is done in about 75 minutes.

Per load, your own machine is usually cheaper. But it costs money to buy in the first place, needs space, a connection, electricity and water, and sooner or later a repair. A self-service laundry is especially worth it if

• your flat has no connection or no room for a washing machine and dryer,
• you want to wash big items such as duvets, mattress toppers or curtains that won't fit in a household machine,
• you want to get everything done at once: three machines at the same time instead of three loads one after another,
• you don't have a dryer and don't want your laundry hanging around the flat for days.

Many people also call us the laundry in Ludwigsburg. The difference from a traditional drop-off laundry service: at Wash&Go you do the washing yourself, without an appointment, and only pay for the machine and the drying time. If you live in Ludwigsburg without any washing machine of your own, the guide Flat without a washing machine compares all the options. Students on a tight budget will find the flat-share calculation under Laundromat for students.

1. Top up the discount card with €50. You get €62.50 in credit, and every wash becomes about a quarter cheaper.
2. Fill the machine well. The price is per wash, so a half-empty 8 kg machine costs the same as a full one.
3. Book the dryer in steps. Start with 30 minutes, then check. Add another 10 minutes if needed.
4. Bring your own detergent. It saves €0.70 per wash. What to keep in mind
5. Or buy detergent with the discount card. At the payment terminal it then costs from €0.50, fabric softener from €0.30.

You get the discount card yourself from the payment terminal for a €5 deposit, which you get back when you return it. There's a bonus even on small amounts: €10 becomes €11.00, €20 becomes €23.00, €30 becomes €36.00 and €50 becomes €62.50 in credit. The card works in all 7 Wash&Go laundromats.

You pay at the payment terminal with cash, all major credit and debit cards, contactless with Apple Pay and Google Pay, or with the discount card. Then you press the start button on your machine.

You get a receipt for every payment, which is handy for your bookkeeping. Companies and holiday rental hosts use the discount card as a team card: top it up once, hand it to staff, no cash needed. How that works with Airbnb guests and changeovers is explained in the guide Holiday rental: doing the laundry.

Looking for a laundromat near me that shows its prices openly? The Laundromat Ludwigsburg is at Stuttgarter Straße 54, right in the town centre next to the Friedenskirche on Karlsplatz and opposite the Residential Palace (Residenzschloss).

From the Karlsplatz bus stop (buses 421 and 533) it's a 3-minute walk, and about 9 minutes from Ludwigsburg station. From Kornwestheim the S4 or S5 gets you to Ludwigsburg station in 3 minutes, from Bietigheim-Bissingen the S5 takes 9 minutes. We're open Mon–Sat from 6 am to 10 pm. All routes and parking: Opening hours & directions.