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

Houston has an estimated incident rate of 7.6 per 1,000 valet visits — 50% above the national mean of 5.1 across 40 cities. It ranks #10 (top 78%).

What is the most common valet damage in Houston?

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

What is the average valet damage claim in Houston?

The average estimated damage claim in Houston is $510, $86 above the 40-city average of $424.

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Valet Damage in Houston, TX

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

Rank #10 of 40 US cities · 7.6 incidents per 1,000 valet visits · 50% above the national average

7.6Incidents per 1,000 valet visits

#10National rank (top 78% of 40 cities)

$510Average estimated damage claim ($86 above avg)

LooseValet enforcement strictness

Houston vs. the National Average

The national mean across 40 cities is 5.1 incidents per 1,000 valet visits (median 4.2). Houston's rate of 7.6 is 50% above that average.

Full Data Card

Incident rate	7.6 per 1,000 valet visits
National rank	#10 of 40
Most common damage	Bumper scrape
Average claim	$510
Valet density score	7.9 / 10
Enforcement	Loose
Peak season	Summer
State	TX

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Citation

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

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