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Valet parking in St. Louis, MO

2 valet parking operators serve St. Louis, Missouri.

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  • St. Louis, MO

    • Restaurant Valet
    • Hotel & Resort Valet
    • Corporate Event Valet
    • Private Event Valet
    • Hospital & Medical Valet
    • General Valet Service

    CitiPark is a valet and parking operator based in East St. Louis, serving clients across a wide range of venue types including hotels, hospitals, universities, condos, and commercial properties in the greater St. Louis…

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  • St. Louis, MO

    • Major Venue Valet
    • Corporate Event Valet
    • General Valet Service

    St. Louis Parking Company is a family-owned valet and parking operator based in St. Louis, Missouri, founded in 1933. The company serves a broad range of venues across the city, including major sports and entertainment…

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Valet regulations in St. Louis

St. Louis regulates valet through its curb and right-of-way rules. Reserving street space for a valet zone requires the Valet Stand Permit and the Valet Parking Zone Permit from City of St. Louis Street Department.

Regulator: City of St. Louis Street Department (program created by the Parking Commission of the City of St. Louis)

Permits: Valet Stand Permit, Valet Parking Zone Permit

Fees: Meter fee $1.00/hour per meter (up to 7:00 pm); Valet fee $20/day (fees as posted on the Street Department application page, no explicit year stated but page is current as of research date July 2026)

Municipal code: St. Louis City Code Title 17, Chapter 17.25 'Valet Parking Zones' (codified from Ordinance 69139, Board Bill #285, 2011-2012 session)

Official application

If you are hiring valet in St. Louis, note the permit attaches to the curb location: confirm your operator or venue holds one for the event address.

Last verified: July 2026

Do valet operators in St. Louis need a permit or license?

Yes. St. Louis requires the Valet Stand Permit and the Valet Parking Zone Permit, issued through City of St. Louis Street Department.

How much does a valet permit cost in St. Louis?

Per the city's published figures: Meter fee $1.00/hour per meter (up to 7:00 pm); Valet fee $20/day (fees as posted on the Street Department application page, no explicit year stated but page is current as of research date July 2026).

Where do valet operators apply in St. Louis?

Applications go through City of St. Louis Street Department. The official application is linked above. The governing rules are in St. Louis City Code Title 17, Chapter 17.25 'Valet Parking Zones' (codified from Ordinance 69139, Board Bill #285, 2011-2012 session).

Valet pricing in St. Louis

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

St. Louis labor market

Parking attendants in the St. Louis metro earn a median of $15.74/hr (mean $16.43). The metro has roughly 740 attendants across 119 operator establishments (NAICS 812930).

St. Louis parking attendants number 740 across 119 establishments, with a median wage of $15.74/hr and a mean of $16.43/hr. Both figures fall below the Missouri statewide median of $17.07/hr, suggesting the metro sits in a mid-tier wage band for this occupation. Demand concentrated around downtown St. Louis and its hospitality core supports a steady attendant workforce, and that wage structure tends to keep valet service pricing competitive relative to higher-cost metros.

Data: BLS OEWS, Census CBP. See full methodology.

Typical range in St. Louis

$79 to $189 per attendant per hour is typical in the St. Louis metro.

Quote may vary by event size, day of week, and venue. Get a quote for an exact figure.

Typical bands by service

ServicePer attendant / hour
Wedding Valet $94 to $220
Corporate Event Valet $87 to $212
Private Event Valet $87 to $205
Funeral Valet $71 to $173
Hotel & Resort Valet $79 to $189
Restaurant Valet $63 to $157
Hospital & Medical Valet $71 to $165
Major Venue Valet $87 to $205
General Valet Service $79 to $189

Frequently asked

How many valet operators serve St. Louis?

2 valet operators serve St. Louis, Missouri, ranging from event-focused crews to multi-venue contract operators.

What does valet parking cost in St. Louis?

Valet pricing in St. Louis depends on driver count, hours, and venue type. See the cost breakdown above for St. Louis's typical range and the per-service price bands.

Which valet services are most available in St. Louis?

Corporate Event Valet, General Valet Service, Hospital & Medical Valet are the most-covered services in St. Louis. Each links to the operators offering it.

Where do St. Louis valet operators typically work?

Common venues include Laclede’S Landing, America’S Center / The Dome At America’S Center, Ballpark Village, Busch Stadium, Chaifetz Arena (Saint Louis University). Many operators take recurring contracts alongside event work.

How do I book a valet operator in St. Louis?

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 St. Louis?

St. Louis Parking Company is among the longest-operating in St. Louis, founded in 1933. The city has 2 operators with a published founding year.