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

Columbus has an estimated incident rate of 3.7 per 1,000 valet visits — 27% below the national mean of 5.1 across 40 cities. It ranks #22 (top 48%).

What is the most common valet damage in Columbus?

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

What is the average valet damage claim in Columbus?

The average estimated damage claim in Columbus is $320, $104 below the 40-city average of $424.

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Valet Damage in Columbus, OH

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

Rank #22 of 40 US cities · 3.7 incidents per 1,000 valet visits · 27% below the national average

3.7Incidents per 1,000 valet visits

#22National rank (top 48% of 40 cities)

$320Average estimated damage claim ($104 below avg)

LooseValet enforcement strictness

Columbus vs. the National Average

The national mean across 40 cities is 5.1 incidents per 1,000 valet visits (median 4.2). Columbus's rate of 3.7 is 27% below that average.

Full Data Card

Incident rate	3.7 per 1,000 valet visits
National rank	#22 of 40
Most common damage	Bumper scrape
Average claim	$320
Valet density score	3.8 / 10
Enforcement	Loose
Peak season	Fall
State	OH

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Citation

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

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