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

Portland has an estimated incident rate of 5.5 per 1,000 valet visits — 9% above the national mean of 5.1 across 40 cities. It ranks #16 (top 63%).

What is the most common valet damage in Portland?

In Portland, scratched bumper is the most commonly reported type of valet-related damage.

What is the average valet damage claim in Portland?

The average estimated damage claim in Portland is $440, $16 above the 40-city average of $424.

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Valet Damage in Portland, OR

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

Rank #16 of 40 US cities · 5.5 incidents per 1,000 valet visits · 9% above the national average

5.5Incidents per 1,000 valet visits

#16National rank (top 63% of 40 cities)

$440Average estimated damage claim ($16 above avg)

ModerateValet enforcement strictness

Portland vs. the National Average

The national mean across 40 cities is 5.1 incidents per 1,000 valet visits (median 4.2). Portland's rate of 5.5 is 9% above that average.

Full Data Card

Incident rate	5.5 per 1,000 valet visits
National rank	#16 of 40
Most common damage	Scratched bumper
Average claim	$440
Valet density score	5.8 / 10
Enforcement	Moderate
Peak season	Fall
State	OR

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Citation

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

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