Generate Valet Parking Sign

How to Generate a Valet Parking Sign

1. Choose the wording. Valet Parking is the standard choice, Valet Parking Only makes it clear self-parking isn't offered here, and Valet Drop-Off suits a stand where guests leave the car and walk in.
2. Enter the valet stand or location. Type something short, such as Main Entrance or Lobby, so drivers know where to pull up.
3. Pick a sign color. Choose navy, red or green for the banners, border and symbol.
4. Choose a bottom message. Select Attendant on Duty, Please Wait for Attendant, Valet Fee Applies or No Self-Parking.
5. Add hours, rates or instructions (optional). Type a short line such as Open 5 PM – 11 PM.
6. Download or copy. Click Download Sign to save a PNG, or Copy Sign to paste it into a document, then print and post it.

Which Valet Message Should You Choose?

• Attendant on Duty: tells guests the stand is staffed and open. Use it when staff are present during posted hours.
• Please Wait for Attendant: asks drivers to stay put until staff arrive, which helps keep the lane clear and the process orderly.
• Valet Fee Applies: flags that the service is paid, so it isn't a surprise. Use the details line for the rate, such as $10 Flat Rate.
• No Self-Parking: makes clear that cars must be handed to staff, not parked by the driver.

Tips for Posting a Valet Parking Sign

• Post the sign where drivers can see it before they reach the stand, at eye level or on a stand at the curb.
• Light the area well in the evening, since most valet stands do the bulk of their business after dark.
• Use the details line for hours or rates, and post a separate rate board if you need more space.
• Keep the lane clear of parked cars so drivers can pull up and staff can work safely.
• Some places have rules about valet permits, insurance, rate posting or liability notices, so check your local requirements.
• Use a laminated or weatherproof print for anything outdoors.
• Accessible (disabled) parking spaces have their own legal signage requirements. Don't use a generic sign for those.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Generate Valet Parking Sign tool?

It is a free tool from PayToPark that creates a printable Valet Parking sign in your browser. You choose the wording, enter the valet stand or location such as Main Entrance, pick a sign color and a bottom message such as Attendant on Duty, add an optional hours, rates or instructions line, then download or copy the sign as a PNG image.

Is the Valet Parking sign maker free, and do I need an account?

The tool has no payment step and does not require an account. The sign is drawn in your browser, so there is nothing to sign up for or upload.

What should a valet parking sign say?

Make it obvious where to stop and what to do next. A headline such as Valet Parking, a location line such as Main Entrance, and one short message such as Please Wait for Attendant is usually enough. Use the optional Details field for hours, a rate or an instruction, such as Open 5 PM – 11 PM. The Valet Stand or Location field takes up to 24 characters.

Can I show valet rates or hours on the sign?

Yes. Type a short line into the Details field, such as Open 5 PM – 11 PM or $10 Flat Rate. It is limited to 30 characters, so for longer terms consider a separate rate board near the stand. Some places have rules about posting valet rates or liability notices, so check your local requirements.

What size is the sign I download?

The sign is a portrait PNG that is 800 by 1200 pixels, a 2:3 ratio. It prints sharply at about 4 by 6 inches. Larger prints will look softer, so for big outdoor signs consider having a sign shop reproduce the design.

Can I tow a car that parks in the valet area?

Not based on a sign alone. This tool is for private lots, garages and venues. Rules for towing signage, including required wording, size, placement and contact information, vary by state and city, so check your local requirements and any towing company agreement before relying on a sign to enforce towing. Valet operations may also have their own permit, insurance or curb-use rules, so check with your city. Accessible (disabled) parking spaces have their own legal signage requirements, so this tool is not meant for those.

What other parking signs can I make?

PayToPark has free generators for other signs. Try the Reserved Parking sign generator, the Visitor Parking sign generator or the Pickup Only sign generator, or use the Pay to Park sign maker to let drivers scan and pay at your lot.