How does Austin compare to the US average for valet damage?

Austin has an estimated incident rate of 8.4 per 1,000 valet visits — 66% above the national mean of 5.1 across 40 cities. It ranks #8 (top 83%).

What is the most common valet damage in Austin?

In Austin, bumper scrape is the most commonly reported type of valet-related damage.

What is the average valet damage claim in Austin?

The average estimated damage claim in Austin is $500, $76 above the 40-city average of $424.

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Valet Damage in Austin, TX

Name: Valet Damage Statistics — Austin, TX (2026)
Creator: CarShake
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Rank #8 of 40 US cities · 8.4 incidents per 1,000 valet visits · 66% above the national average

8.4Incidents per 1,000 valet visits

#8National rank (top 83% of 40 cities)

$500Average estimated damage claim ($76 above avg)

LooseValet enforcement strictness

Austin vs. the National Average

The national mean across 40 cities is 5.1 incidents per 1,000 valet visits (median 4.2). Austin's rate of 8.4 is 66% above that average.

Full Data Card

Incident rate	8.4 per 1,000 valet visits
National rank	#8 of 40
Most common damage	Bumper scrape
Average claim	$500
Valet density score	7.5 / 10
Enforcement	Loose
Peak season	Spring
State	TX

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Citation

CarShake. (2026). Valet Damage in Austin, TX — Rate, Cost & Ranking (2026). Retrieved from https://carshake.online/research/valet-damage-index/austin

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