Tire Rotation Cost (2026)

A tire rotation costs about $20–$30 at a chain shop in 2026, based on posted Midas starting prices of $19.99–$30.00, and it’s free at Les Schwab, Midas and Mavis on tires you bought there. Dealer specials start around $20; with wheel balancing included, one dealer posts $99.95. Toyota schedules a rotation every 5,000 miles or 6 months; Michelin recommends every 5,000–7,000 miles.

Sources: chain price pages, retailer and manufacturer list prices, official documents (below) · Prices checked 2026-11-09 · By CarWhere Research · Methodology

Tire Rotation cost by service type

ServiceParts / fluidLaborTypical shop total
Tire rotation——Under half an hour (Jiffy Lube)$20–$30[1],[2],[3],[4],[5]Posted Midas starting prices at four stores ($19.99–$30.00)
Rotation on tires bought at the shop——$0[1],[6],[7]Free at Les Schwab (every 5,000 miles), Midas and Mavis
Rotation + balance (dealer example)——$100[8]Subaru dealer special $99.95, includes a brake inspection

Before tax, shop-supply and disposal fees. Where we derive a total, labor is hours × $$100–$150 per hour[9],[10]. See the methodology.

DIY vs. shop vs. dealer

WhereCostWhat you get
DIY$0With your own jack and standsFree if you have a floor jack, two jack stands and a torque wrench. Follow the rotation pattern in your owner’s manual and tighten lug nuts to its torque spec.
Chain / independent shop$20–$30Midas stores post $19.99–$30.00. Les Schwab rotates its own tires free and values each rotation at up to $27 for cars and $35 for light trucks and SUVs. Mavis says its price depends on the type of tires.[1],[2],[3],[4],[6],[7]
Dealer$20–$100A Chevrolet dealer posts tire rotation starting at $19.95; a Subaru dealer posts $99.95 for rotation and balance with a brake inspection. Many dealers bundle a rotation with an oil change.[8],[11]

Never work under a car held up only by a jack. If your car has a full-size spare, the owner’s manual may include it in the rotation pattern.

What drives the cost

  • Where you bought the tires: Les Schwab, Midas and Mavis rotate tires bought from them for free.[1],[6],[7]
  • Balancing: adding a wheel balance turns a $20–$30 job into roughly $100 at the dealer we found.[8]
  • Vehicle and tire type: Les Schwab values a rotation higher for light trucks and SUVs ($35) than for cars ($27).[6]

When you actually need it

Follow your owner’s manual. Toyota’s 2023 Camry maintenance guide lists “Rotate tires” at every 5,000 miles or 6 months.[12]

Michelin’s standard recommendation is every 5,000 to 7,000 miles, or every other oil change, and it warns that some tire warranties specify a rotation interval: missing it can void the mileage coverage. Jiffy Lube says most tire makers recommend 5,000–8,000 miles.[5],[13]

For your manufacturer’s rotation interval, see maintenance schedules by brand.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a tire rotation cost?

About $20–$30 at a chain shop (posted Midas prices $19.99–$30.00), and free at Les Schwab, Midas and Mavis if you bought the tires there.

How often should tires be rotated?

Every 5,000–7,000 miles is Michelin’s standard recommendation; Toyota schedules it every 5,000 miles or 6 months. Your owner’s manual has the interval for your car.

Where can I get a free tire rotation?

Les Schwab rotates tires bought there every 5,000 miles for free, Midas includes rotation every 5,000 miles when you buy tires there, and Mavis rotates tires it sold for free.

How long does a tire rotation take?

Jiffy Lube says a standard tire rotation typically takes less than half an hour.

Does skipping rotations void a tire warranty?

It can. Michelin says some tire warranties specify a rotation interval and missing it can void the mileage coverage, so keep receipts.

Sources

  1. Midas (Phoenix, AZ store), Tire services: tire rotation starting price; free rotation with tire purchase, accessed 2026-11-09.
  2. Midas (Chicago, IL store), Tire services: tire rotation starting price, accessed 2026-11-09.
  3. Midas (Arlington, VA store), Tire services: tire rotation starting price, accessed 2026-11-09.
  4. Midas (Ann Arbor, MI store), Service price estimates (alignment, tire rotation, shocks/struts), accessed 2026-11-09.
  5. Jiffy Lube, Tire rotation service, accessed 2026-11-09.
  6. Les Schwab Tire Centers, Free services: tire rotation on Les Schwab tires, alignment checks, accessed 2026-11-09.
  7. Mavis Tires & Brakes, How much does a tire rotation cost?, accessed 2026-11-09.
  8. Delaware Subaru (dealer), Service special: tire rotation & balance with brake inspection (2026-12), accessed 2026-11-09.
  9. Ratchet+Wrench, 2026 Ratchet+Wrench Industry Survey (posted labor rate distribution, p. 13) (2026-06-29), accessed 2026-11-09.
  10. Ratchet+Wrench, Industry Insights: U.S. Auto Repair Shops and Labor Rate Trends (PartsTech 2025 shop survey) (2026-08-19), accessed 2026-11-09.
  11. Jeff Belzer Chevrolet, New Prague MN (dealer), Service special: tire rotation, starting at (2026-11), accessed 2026-11-09.
  12. Toyota (Warranty & Maintenance Guide), 2023 Camry maintenance schedule: rotate tires every 5,000 miles or 6 months, accessed 2026-11-09.
  13. Michelin, Tire rotation: how often and why, accessed 2026-11-09.