What is a Good Size For a Car Decal?

Whether you’re doing it for on-the-go promotion, branding a company car, or simply want it to look a little more you, car decals are one of the easiest and most affordable ways to put some style on your car. 

But what is a good size for a car decal? This is a commonly asked question regarding car decal placement. While it may sound simple, getting the right size is key to making sure your decals fit properly, look professional, and actually last. 

In this blog, we’ll break down everything you need to know about car decal size and how to choose the right one for you. 

 

A Quick Guide to the Size of Car Decals

When it comes to choosing the right size of car decal, there’s never a one-size-fits-all rule. It all depends on the type of decal you want, where you’re placing it, and how bold you want it to look. Here’s a quick size breakdown to help you make your decision:

 

Small Decals: 

• Small decals are roughly 5 to 15 cm wide, making them perfect for subtle styling, sticker bombing, social handles, or brand logos. 
• These are great for quarter windows, rear windshields (in the corner), external mirrors, bumpers, or even laptops, toolboxes, and water bottles. 

 

Medium Decals: 

• Roughly 15 to 30 cm wide, these are great for making a statement without going to overboard. 
• These stickers work great for side panels, boot lids, back windows, or business logos with contact info. 

 

Large Decals: 

• At 30 cm or more, large decals are bold and attention-grabbing – which is perfect if you want to promote your business through a company car or just like to make a statement. 
• Large decals are best for windshield and rear windshield banners, door banners, large branding logos, company contact info, or even just some funky personalisation. 

 

So, What is a Good Size for a Car Decal? 

Now you know the different sizes of car decals, you may have a few things to ask yourself when choosing the right one for you: 

 

What is the car decal for? 

Some people choose car decals just for fun, so they can be as big or as small as you like. However, if you’re decking out the company car, you might choose larger decals like door banners and windshield banners, as this means more eyes on your brand and a better chance of picking up some new clients on the road. 

 

Where do you want the car decal to go? 

Where you want to place your sticker plays a huge role in the size you need. For example, quarter-window stickers need to fit the space snugly, while rear windshield or side door decals give you much more space to go larger. 

If you're unsure what will fit your car best, measure the surface first and leave a few centimetres of margin space. It’s always better to scale down slightly than have to trim down your sticker. 

Need more inspo? Check out our guide on where to place car decals.

 

How do you want your car decal to look? 

If you want to make a bold statement on your car, then going for larger decals or door banners is a no-brainer. But if you prefer a minimalist style, a good-sized car decal for you might be something closer to the medium or smaller sizes. Again, there’s no right or wrong-sized car decal – just choose what feels right for you. 

 

Ready to Pick the Perfect Size Car Decal? We’ve Got You 

Whatever your decals are for, IVD Vinyl Co have got your needs covered with premium stickers made from top-quality vinyl. Every sticker we make is weatherproof, built to last, and easy to apply or remove. 

Still not sure what size you need? Contact one of our friendly team today. We’re always happy to help. Plus, if you can’t see exactly what you want on our website, we offer full-service custom vinyl printing to turn your exact vision into the perfect decals for your car. 

Got your decals already? Check out more of our guides to learn how to apply a car decal and how to remove a car decal.