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

Chicago has an estimated incident rate of 10.5 per 1,000 valet visits — 107% above the national mean of 5.1 across 40 cities. It ranks #4 (top 93%).

What is the most common valet damage in Chicago?

In Chicago, scratched bumper is the most commonly reported type of valet-related damage.

What is the average valet damage claim in Chicago?

The average estimated damage claim in Chicago is $780, $356 above the 40-city average of $424.

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Valet Damage in Chicago, IL

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

Rank #4 of 40 US cities · 10.5 incidents per 1,000 valet visits · 107% above the national average

10.5Incidents per 1,000 valet visits

#4National rank (top 93% of 40 cities)

$780Average estimated damage claim ($356 above avg)

ModerateValet enforcement strictness

Chicago vs. the National Average

The national mean across 40 cities is 5.1 incidents per 1,000 valet visits (median 4.2). Chicago's rate of 10.5 is 107% above that average.

Full Data Card

Incident rate	10.5 per 1,000 valet visits
National rank	#4 of 40
Most common damage	Scratched bumper
Average claim	$780
Valet density score	8.9 / 10
Enforcement	Moderate
Peak season	Winter
State	IL

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Citation

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

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