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

Minneapolis has an estimated incident rate of 1.9 per 1,000 valet visits — 62% below the national mean of 5.1 across 40 cities. It ranks #34 (top 18%).

What is the most common valet damage in Minneapolis?

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

What is the average valet damage claim in Minneapolis?

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

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Valet Damage in Minneapolis, MN

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

Rank #34 of 40 US cities · 1.9 incidents per 1,000 valet visits · 62% below the national average

1.9Incidents per 1,000 valet visits

#34National rank (top 18% of 40 cities)

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

ModerateValet enforcement strictness

Minneapolis vs. the National Average

The national mean across 40 cities is 5.1 incidents per 1,000 valet visits (median 4.2). Minneapolis's rate of 1.9 is 62% below that average.

Full Data Card

Incident rate	1.9 per 1,000 valet visits
National rank	#34 of 40
Most common damage	Curbs rash
Average claim	$320
Valet density score	2.2 / 10
Enforcement	Moderate
Peak season	Winter
State	MN

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Citation

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

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