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

Boston has an estimated incident rate of 9.2 per 1,000 valet visits — 82% above the national mean of 5.1 across 40 cities. It ranks #6 (top 88%).

What is the most common valet damage in Boston?

In Boston, curbs rash is the most commonly reported type of valet-related damage.

What is the average valet damage claim in Boston?

The average estimated damage claim in Boston is $650, $226 above the 40-city average of $424.

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Valet Damage in Boston, MA

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

Rank #6 of 40 US cities · 9.2 incidents per 1,000 valet visits · 82% above the national average

9.2Incidents per 1,000 valet visits

#6National rank (top 88% of 40 cities)

$650Average estimated damage claim ($226 above avg)

StrictValet enforcement strictness

Boston vs. the National Average

The national mean across 40 cities is 5.1 incidents per 1,000 valet visits (median 4.2). Boston's rate of 9.2 is 82% above that average.

Full Data Card

Incident rate	9.2 per 1,000 valet visits
National rank	#6 of 40
Most common damage	Curbs rash
Average claim	$650
Valet density score	7.8 / 10
Enforcement	Strict
Peak season	Winter
State	MA

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Citation

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

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