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Valet parking in New Orleans, LA
3 valet parking operators serve New Orleans, Louisiana.
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Parking Management Services Inc. operates in Gretna, providing valet and parking management across hotel and hospitality properties. The company serves venues in the greater New Orleans metro area, handling both valet…
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New Orleans, LA
- General Valet Service
- Hospital & Medical Valet
- Hotel & Resort Valet
- Corporate Event Valet
- Major Venue Valet
SP+ Parking is a large, privately held parking management company founded in 1929, operating in Kenner and serving the broader New Orleans area. The company manages parking and valet programs across a wide range of…
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USPark.net is a parking and transportation operator based in Kenner, Louisiana, serving the greater New Orleans area. The company has received recognition as a ranked airport parking facility and the number two ranked…
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Valet regulations in New Orleans
New Orleans has no valet-specific permit. Valet operators work under standard city licensing: the Occupational Business License.
Regulator: Department of Safety and Permits (Occupational License, Bureau of Revenue); Department of Public Works Parking Division (general curb/on-street enforcement, not valet-specific)
Permits: Occupational Business License
Municipal code: Code of Ordinances §154-2 (definition of valet parking service appears in general definitions of Ch. 154, Traffic and Vehicles); no dedicated valet permit division identified within Ch. 146 (Streets, Sidewalks and Other Public Places) or Ch. 154 Art. VIII divisions enumerated (2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10)
If you are hiring valet in New Orleans, ask for proof of the city business license; there is no separate valet permit to check.
Last verified: July 2026
Do valet operators in New Orleans need a permit or license?
Yes, at the business-license level: New Orleans requires the Occupational Business License. There is no valet-specific permit.
Where do valet operators apply in New Orleans?
Applications go through the departments listed above. The official application is linked above. The governing rules are in Code of Ordinances §154-2 (definition of valet parking service appears in general definitions of Ch. 154, Traffic and Vehicles); no dedicated valet permit division identified within Ch. 146 (Streets, Sidewalks and Other Public Places) or Ch. 154 Art. VIII divisions enumerated (2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10).
Valet pricing in New Orleans
What drives valet cost
Vehicle count. How many cars guests will arrive in
Hours. Length of the staffing block, typically 4 to 8 hours
Day of week. Saturday weddings cost more than Tuesday corporate
Venue type. Indoor garages cost less to staff than long outdoor driveways
New Orleans labor market
Parking attendants in the New Orleans metro earn a median of $11.50/hr (mean $12.39). The metro has roughly 1,770 attendants across 84 operator establishments (NAICS 812930).
New Orleans metro parking attendants number 1,770 across 84 establishments, with a median wage of $11.50/hr and a mean of $12.39/hr. Both figures fall below the Louisiana statewide median of $13.04/hr, reflecting the market's reliance on tip income to supplement base pay. The city's French Quarter and convention district anchor steady demand for valet services across hotels, restaurants, and event venues. Visitors and event planners should expect quoted valet rates to reflect that gap between base wages and total attendant compensation.
Data: BLS OEWS, Census CBP. See full methodology.
Typical range in New Orleans
$58 to $138 per attendant per hour is typical in the New Orleans metro.
Quote may vary by event size, day of week, and venue. Get a quote for an exact figure.
Typical bands by service
| Service | Per attendant / hour |
|---|---|
| Wedding Valet | $69 to $161 |
| Corporate Event Valet | $63 to $155 |
| Private Event Valet | $63 to $150 |
| Funeral Valet | $52 to $127 |
| Hotel & Resort Valet | $58 to $138 |
| Restaurant Valet | $46 to $115 |
| Hospital & Medical Valet | $52 to $121 |
| Major Venue Valet | $63 to $150 |
| General Valet Service | $58 to $138 |
Frequently asked
How many valet operators serve New Orleans?
3 valet operators serve New Orleans, Louisiana, ranging from event-focused crews to multi-venue contract operators.
What does valet parking cost in New Orleans?
Valet pricing in New Orleans depends on driver count, hours, and venue type. See the cost breakdown above for New Orleans's typical range and the per-service price bands.
Which valet services are most available in New Orleans?
General Valet Service, Hotel & Resort Valet, Major Venue Valet are the most-covered services in New Orleans. Each links to the operators offering it.
Where do New Orleans valet operators typically work?
Common venues include Airports, Commercial Properties, Events & Venues, Healthcare, Hospitality. Many operators take recurring contracts alongside event work.
How do I book a valet operator in New Orleans?
Request a quote from any operator on this page. We forward your event details to that operator and up to two nearby matches.
How long have valet operators been in New Orleans?
SP+ Parking is among the longest-operating in New Orleans, founded in 1929. The city has 1 operator with a published founding year.
Is valet parking in New Orleans more expensive than the national average?
New Orleans's local wage tier is below the national median for parking attendants, which moves typical event valet pricing accordingly. See the cost breakdown above for the per-service ranges.