How does Los Angeles compare to the US average for valet damage?

Los Angeles has an estimated incident rate of 11.8 per 1,000 valet visits — 133% above the national mean of 5.1 across 40 cities. It ranks #2 (top 98%).

What is the most common valet damage in Los Angeles?

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

What is the average valet damage claim in Los Angeles?

The average estimated damage claim in Los Angeles is $720, $296 above the 40-city average of $424.

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Valet Damage in Los Angeles, CA

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

Rank #2 of 40 US cities · 11.8 incidents per 1,000 valet visits · 133% above the national average

11.8Incidents per 1,000 valet visits

#2National rank (top 98% of 40 cities)

$720Average estimated damage claim ($296 above avg)

LooseValet enforcement strictness

Los Angeles vs. the National Average

The national mean across 40 cities is 5.1 incidents per 1,000 valet visits (median 4.2). Los Angeles's rate of 11.8 is 133% above that average.

Full Data Card

Incident rate	11.8 per 1,000 valet visits
National rank	#2 of 40
Most common damage	Curbs rash
Average claim	$720
Valet density score	8.7 / 10
Enforcement	Loose
Peak season	Spring
State	CA

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Citation

CarShake. (2026). Valet Damage in Los Angeles, CA — Rate, Cost & Ranking (2026). Retrieved from https://carshake.online/research/valet-damage-index/los-angeles

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