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

Tampa has an estimated incident rate of 2 per 1,000 valet visits — 61% below the national mean of 5.1 across 40 cities. It ranks #33 (top 20%).

What is the most common valet damage in Tampa?

In Tampa, bumper scrape is the most commonly reported type of valet-related damage.

What is the average valet damage claim in Tampa?

The average estimated damage claim in Tampa is $270, $154 below the 40-city average of $424.

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Valet Damage in Tampa, FL

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

Rank #33 of 40 US cities · 2 incidents per 1,000 valet visits · 61% below the national average

2Incidents per 1,000 valet visits

#33National rank (top 20% of 40 cities)

$270Average estimated damage claim ($154 below avg)

LooseValet enforcement strictness

Tampa vs. the National Average

The national mean across 40 cities is 5.1 incidents per 1,000 valet visits (median 4.2). Tampa's rate of 2 is 61% below that average.

Full Data Card

Incident rate	2 per 1,000 valet visits
National rank	#33 of 40
Most common damage	Bumper scrape
Average claim	$270
Valet density score	2.9 / 10
Enforcement	Loose
Peak season	Spring
State	FL

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Citation

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

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