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Valet parking in Charleston, SC
3 valet parking operators serve Charleston, South Carolina.
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Charleston, SC
- Hospital & Medical Valet
- Private Event Valet
- Corporate Event Valet
- General Valet Service
551 Meeting St Parking operates under the Palmetto Parking brand and provides valet and parking management services in Charleston, South Carolina. The company has been operating since 2003 and is principal-owned. It…
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Charleston, SC
- Wedding Valet
- Private Event Valet
- Corporate Event Valet
Lowcountry Valet provides valet parking for weddings, private events, and corporate occasions in Savannah and the surrounding Lowcountry region. The company can be reached by phone or through its website to discuss…
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Charleston, SC
- Restaurant Valet
- Hotel & Resort Valet
- Wedding Valet
- Private Event Valet
- Hospital & Medical Valet
- Corporate Event Valet
- Major Venue Valet
Southern Valet is a valet parking operator based in Hanahan serving restaurants, hotels, hospitals, weddings, corporate events, and private parties. Founded in 2005, the company brings nearly two decades of parking…
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Valet regulations in Charleston
Valet parking in Charleston is a licensed activity. Operators need the Valet service application (filed with the Traffic and Transportation Department), the Designated-area valet franchise (competitively bid franchise agreement for permanent valet spaces), and the City business license (required and must be displayed on the valet stand) before they can run a curbside valet.
Regulator: Department of Traffic and Transportation (designates areas and administers applications); Procurement Division (competitive bidding/franchising of permanent spaces); City Council (approval and franchise fees)
Permits: Valet service application (filed with the Traffic and Transportation Department), Designated-area valet franchise (competitively bid franchise agreement for permanent valet spaces), City business license (required and must be displayed on the valet stand)
Municipal code: Code of the City of Charleston, SC, Chapter 19 (Motor Vehicles and Traffic), Article XIX (Valet Parking), Sec. 19-510 (canonical page: library.municode.com/sc/charleston/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=CICO_CH19MOVETR_ARTXIXVAPA)
If you are hiring valet in Charleston, any operator you shortlist should be able to show a current Valet service application (filed with the Traffic and Transportation Department) on request.
Last verified: July 2026
Do valet operators in Charleston need a permit or license?
Yes. Charleston requires the Valet service application (filed with the Traffic and Transportation Department), the Designated-area valet franchise (competitively bid franchise agreement for permanent valet spaces), and the City business license (required and must be displayed on the valet stand).
Where do valet operators apply in Charleston?
Applications go through the departments listed above. The official application is linked above. The governing rules are in Code of the City of Charleston, SC, Chapter 19 (Motor Vehicles and Traffic), Article XIX (Valet Parking), Sec. 19-510 (canonical page: library.municode.com/sc/charleston/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=CICO_CH19MOVETR_ARTXIXVAPA).
Valet pricing in Charleston
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
Charleston labor market
Parking attendants in the Charleston metro earn a median of $16.60/hr (mean $15.70). The metro has roughly 210 attendants across 7 operator establishments (NAICS 812930).
Charleston's parking-attendant workforce numbers 210 employed across 7 establishments, with a median hourly wage of $16.60/hr and a mean of $15.70/hr. The median aligns exactly with the statewide median, suggesting Charleston sits at the state midpoint rather than at a premium or discount relative to broader South Carolina labor markets. The metro's hospitality core, anchored by its historic downtown district, sustains consistent demand for attendant services, and that steady demand may support wage stability for operators pricing valet services in the area.
Data: BLS OEWS, Census CBP. See full methodology.
Typical range in Charleston
$83 to $199 per attendant per hour is typical in the Charleston 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 | $100 to $232 |
| Corporate Event Valet | $91 to $224 |
| Private Event Valet | $91 to $216 |
| Funeral Valet | $75 to $183 |
| Hotel & Resort Valet | $83 to $199 |
| Restaurant Valet | $66 to $166 |
| Hospital & Medical Valet | $75 to $174 |
| Major Venue Valet | $91 to $216 |
| General Valet Service | $83 to $199 |
Frequently asked
How many valet operators serve Charleston?
3 valet operators serve Charleston, South Carolina, ranging from event-focused crews to multi-venue contract operators.
What does valet parking cost in Charleston?
Valet pricing in Charleston depends on driver count, hours, and venue type. See the cost breakdown above for Charleston's typical range and the per-service price bands.
Which valet services are most available in Charleston?
Corporate Event Valet, Private Event Valet, Hospital & Medical Valet are the most-covered services in Charleston. Each links to the operators offering it.
Where do Charleston valet operators typically work?
Common venues include Hospitals, Conferences, Corporate Events, Garages, Hotels. Many operators take recurring contracts alongside event work.
How do I book a valet operator in Charleston?
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 Charleston?
551 Meeting St Parking is among the longest-operating in Charleston, founded in 2003. The city has 2 operators with a published founding year.