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

Philadelphia has an estimated incident rate of 6.8 per 1,000 valet visits — 34% above the national mean of 5.1 across 40 cities. It ranks #13 (top 70%).

What is the most common valet damage in Philadelphia?

In Philadelphia, door dings is the most commonly reported type of valet-related damage.

What is the average valet damage claim in Philadelphia?

The average estimated damage claim in Philadelphia is $520, $96 above the 40-city average of $424.

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Valet Damage in Philadelphia, PA

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

Rank #13 of 40 US cities · 6.8 incidents per 1,000 valet visits · 34% above the national average

6.8Incidents per 1,000 valet visits

#13National rank (top 70% of 40 cities)

$520Average estimated damage claim ($96 above avg)

ModerateValet enforcement strictness

Philadelphia vs. the National Average

The national mean across 40 cities is 5.1 incidents per 1,000 valet visits (median 4.2). Philadelphia's rate of 6.8 is 34% above that average.

Full Data Card

Incident rate	6.8 per 1,000 valet visits
National rank	#13 of 40
Most common damage	Door dings
Average claim	$520
Valet density score	6.2 / 10
Enforcement	Moderate
Peak season	Winter
State	PA

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Citation

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

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