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

Raleigh has an estimated incident rate of 1.6 per 1,000 valet visits — 68% below the national mean of 5.1 across 40 cities. It ranks #36 (top 13%).

What is the most common valet damage in Raleigh?

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

What is the average valet damage claim in Raleigh?

The average estimated damage claim in Raleigh is $280, $144 below the 40-city average of $424.

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Valet Damage in Raleigh, NC

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

Rank #36 of 40 US cities · 1.6 incidents per 1,000 valet visits · 68% below the national average

1.6Incidents per 1,000 valet visits

#36National rank (top 13% of 40 cities)

$280Average estimated damage claim ($144 below avg)

ModerateValet enforcement strictness

Raleigh vs. the National Average

The national mean across 40 cities is 5.1 incidents per 1,000 valet visits (median 4.2). Raleigh's rate of 1.6 is 68% below that average.

Full Data Card

Incident rate	1.6 per 1,000 valet visits
National rank	#36 of 40
Most common damage	Door dings
Average claim	$280
Valet density score	1.8 / 10
Enforcement	Moderate
Peak season	Fall
State	NC

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Citation

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

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