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How Much Does Dry Cleaning Cost in Vancouver? (2026 Price Guide)
Local guidesMay 14, 20263 min readBy Harjot Malhotra
Dry cleaning prices in Vancouver aren't always easy to find upfront. Most cleaners don't publish their rates online, which makes it hard to budget or compare. This guide breaks down what dry cleaning actually costs — using The Laundry Brothers' published pricing — so you know what to expect before you book.
Dry cleaning prices by item type
All prices below are per item, and include next-day pickup and delivery across Greater Vancouver. No separate delivery charge.
Tops
| Item | Price | |------|-------| | Suit Jacket / 2-Pc / 3-Pc Suit | from $33 | | Blazer | $23 | | Blouse | $11.50 | | Sweater / Cardigan / Wool | from $11.50 | | Hoodie / Jumper | from $15 | | Polo / Knitted Shirt | $7.50 | | Shirt / Knit Shirt | from $9 | | Vest Coat | $14 |
Bottoms
| Item | Price | |------|-------| | Coveralls / Overall | from $18 | | Suit Pants | from $15 | | Trousers / Jeans | from $11 | | Skirt / Pleated Skirt | from $11.50 |
Full Body
| Item | Price | |------|-------| | Casual Dress / Silk Dress | from $25 | | Night Dress | $21 | | Jumpsuit | $28 | | Coat / Raincoat / Overcoat / Parka | from $32 | | Winter Jacket / Down Jacket | from $35 | | Long Wool Coat | $42 | | Wedding Dress | $180 |
Accessories & Household
| Item | Price | |------|-------| | Tie | $7 | | Scarf / Shawl | $11–$12 | | Hat | $12 | | Saree | $50 | | Duvet | $60 | | Comforter | $60 | | Sofa Covers | $15 |
What affects dry cleaning prices
Item type and fabric. Delicate fabrics like silk, wool, and beading require more careful handling and longer processing times — this is reflected in higher per-item rates.
Item size. A long wool coat takes significantly more labour and solvent than a standard blazer. Most cleaners price these separately.
Specialty treatments. Wedding dress preservation and cleaning, leather, suede, and fur all require specialty handling and are priced accordingly.
Stain treatment. Standard stain treatment is included in base pricing at The Laundry Brothers. If a stain requires specialist pre-treatment beyond the standard, we flag it before cleaning.
Does pickup cost extra?
At The Laundry Brothers, pickup and delivery across Greater Vancouver is included in the item price. There's no separate delivery surcharge. The price you see per item is what you pay.
What about subscription dry cleaning?
If you dry clean regularly — suits, shirts, blouses — a subscription is often more cost-effective than paying per item each time. The Laundry Brothers offers The Wardrobe Subscription starting at $152/month (28-day cycle), which includes scheduled pickups and a lifetime re-clean guarantee.
How to book dry cleaning pickup in Vancouver
The dry cleaning pickup page has the full item list and booking flow. You pick a window, leave your items at the door, and they come back pressed and on hangers the next evening.
New customers get a First Pickup Money-Back Guarantee — if anything comes back not right, you don't pay.
Prices current as of May 2026. See the full pricing page for the complete item list and subscription rates.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does dry cleaning cost in Vancouver?
- At The Laundry Brothers, dry cleaning is priced per item: suits from $33, blazers $23, dress shirts from $9, dresses from $25, coats from $32. Pickup and delivery are included in all pricing.
- Is dry cleaning pickup more expensive than drop-off?
- At The Laundry Brothers, pickup and delivery are included in the item price — there's no separate delivery surcharge. You're not paying more for the convenience.
- How long does dry cleaning take in Vancouver?
- Standard turnaround at The Laundry Brothers is next day — picked up one day, back on hangers the next evening.
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