# ipark.today > Contactless valet and event parking software (B2B SaaS). Venues issue digital valet claim tickets by QR code or SMS; guests request their car with one tap and tip by card or Apple Pay. Guests need no app and no account. Plans: Single Event $19 (48h, up to 150 cars), Starter $29/month (up to 400 cars, 14-day free trial), Pro $69/month (unlimited). A low-cost alternative to $150-$300/month enterprise valet systems. ## How it works - Guest: attendant checks the car in, guest scans the ticket QR on the attendant's phone (or taps the texted link), taps "Request My Car" when leaving, picks up when the ticket shows "Ready at Stand", optionally tips. - Attendant: mobile terminal with quick intake (plate, make, colour, auto or manual key hook, optional mobile), live retrieval queue with timers, parked inventory. - Manager: venue setup (type, plan, hooks, tip presets, free or paid parking), printable podium QR sign, live stats, usage, payments, history export. ## Key pages - [Home](https://ipark.today/): product overview and live demo - [How it works](https://ipark.today/how-it-works): guest, attendant and manager flow - [Pricing](https://ipark.today/pricing): plans and comparison with legacy valet software - [Help center](https://ipark.today/help): FAQs for guests, attendants and managers - [Guides](https://ipark.today/blog): articles on valet operations - [Find my valet ticket](https://ipark.today/ticket): guest ticket lookup - [About](https://ipark.today/about), [Contact](https://ipark.today/contact) - [Terms](https://ipark.today/terms), [Privacy](https://ipark.today/privacy), [Refunds](https://ipark.today/refunds) - [Full text for AI](https://ipark.today/llms-full.txt) ## Guides - [What is contactless valet parking? A plain-English guide](https://ipark.today/blog/what-is-contactless-valet): How digital valet tickets replace paper claim stubs, what guests see on their phone, and why venues are switching. - [How to start a valet service at your restaurant](https://ipark.today/blog/how-to-start-valet-service-restaurant): A practical checklist for restaurants launching valet: staffing, key control, signage, pricing and software. - [Wedding and event valet parking: a planner's guide](https://ipark.today/blog/wedding-valet-parking-guide): How many attendants you need, how to handle the end-of-night rush, and how a $19 event pass keeps costs down. - [Valet tipping etiquette: how much to tip in 2026](https://ipark.today/blog/valet-tipping-etiquette): Typical valet tip amounts, when to tip, and how cashless tipping works for guests and attendants. - [Paper vs digital valet tickets: cost and risk compared](https://ipark.today/blog/paper-vs-digital-valet-tickets): The hidden costs of paper claim tickets and how digital tickets reduce mix-ups, liability and wait times. - [7 ways to reduce valet wait times](https://ipark.today/blog/reduce-valet-wait-times): Proven tactics to cut retrieval time, from pre-requests and key layout to live queue monitoring. - [Valet software pricing in 2026: what you should pay](https://ipark.today/blog/valet-software-pricing-comparison): A transparent look at valet app pricing models — per event, monthly and enterprise — and what features are worth paying for. - [Running hotel valet: overnight cars, key control and guest experience](https://ipark.today/blog/hotel-valet-operations): Best practices for hotel valet teams handling multi-day stays, shift handovers and high-value vehicles. ## FAQ Q: Do I need to download an app or create an account? A: No. Your valet ticket opens in your phone's web browser. There is nothing to install and no sign-up. Q: How do I get my ticket? A: At drop-off the attendant shows you a QR code — point your camera at it. If you gave your number, you'll also get a text with the link. You can always scan the QR sign at the valet stand and enter your plate. Q: How do I get my car back? A: Open your ticket and tap “Request My Car”, then confirm. The ticket shows “Attendant Retrieving Car” and changes to “Ready at Stand” when your car is waiting. Q: Is there a parking fee? A: That depends on the venue. If there is a fee, your ticket shows it and you pay by card or Apple Pay before requesting your car. Q: How do tips work? A: Choose an amount on your ticket and pay by card or Apple Pay. Tips go to the venue's valet team. Q: Is my ticket secure? A: Each ticket has a long random link that can't be guessed. Plate look-up on the podium only works at that venue and only for cars currently parked. We never show your phone number to other guests. Q: I lost my ticket link. A: Scan the QR sign at the valet stand and enter your license plate, or ask the attendant to show your ticket QR again. Q: How do I check a car in? A: Tap “New car”, enter the plate, make/model and colour, and optionally the guest's mobile. The next free key hook is assigned automatically. A QR code then appears for the guest to scan. Q: How do I see requests? A: The Retrieval tab shows requested cars in order with a live timer and a beep for new requests. Tap “Vehicle Ready at Stand”, then “Delivered”. Q: Can several attendants use it at once? A: Yes. Every signed-in phone for the venue updates in real time. Q: Can I show a guest their QR again? A: Yes. In the Parked tab, tap the QR icon next to the car. Q: Which plan should I choose? A: Single Event ($19, 48 hours, up to 150 cars) for one-off events; Starter ($29/month, up to 400 cars, 14-day free trial) for small venues; Pro ($69/month, unlimited) for busy venues. Q: Can I cancel anytime? A: Yes. Monthly plans have no contract and can be cancelled at any time. See our Refund & Cancellation Policy. Q: Can I export history? A: Yes. The manager dashboard exports completed cars as CSV, or print it to PDF. Q: How do I change hooks, tips or the parking fee? A: Open the manager dashboard and choose “Edit lot setup”. # Full guides --- # What is contactless valet parking? A plain-English guide URL: https://ipark.today/blog/what-is-contactless-valet Published: 2026-09-15 How digital valet tickets replace paper claim stubs, what guests see on their phone, and why venues are switching. Contactless valet parking replaces the paper claim ticket with a digital ticket on the guest's phone. The attendant checks the car in on their own phone, the guest gets a link by text or QR code, and later taps one button to have the car brought round. Nobody hands over a stub, and nobody has to find the attendant to ask for their car. ## How it works, step by step - The guest pulls up. The attendant enters the plate, make and colour, and the system assigns the next free key hook. - The guest scans a QR code on the attendant's screen, or receives a text message with their ticket link. - When they are ready to leave, the guest taps “Request My Car”. The request appears instantly in the attendant queue with a timer. - The attendant marks the car “Ready at Stand”, the guest's ticket updates, and an optional text goes out. - The guest can tip by card or Apple Pay straight from the ticket. ## Why venues switch - No lost tickets, no torn stubs, no reprinting. - Guests wait less, because cars are requested before they reach the stand. - Cashless tips raise attendant earnings when guests carry no cash. - Managers see live numbers: cars parked, average retrieval time and tips. ## Do guests need an app? No. With ipark.today the ticket is a normal web page. It opens in any phone browser and needs no account, password or download. --- # How to start a valet service at your restaurant URL: https://ipark.today/blog/how-to-start-valet-service-restaurant Published: 2026-09-12 A practical checklist for restaurants launching valet: staffing, key control, signage, pricing and software. Valet can turn a hard-to-park location into a selling point. Here is a checklist for launching it without a large budget. ## 1. Decide who runs it You can hire attendants directly or contract a valet company. Either way, confirm insurance cover for vehicles in your care and check local permits for kerbside loading. ## 2. Set up key control A numbered key box or hook board is essential. Each hook number should match one active ticket. ipark.today assigns the next free hook automatically and shows it on the ticket, so keys never go missing. ## 3. Choose free or paid Complimentary valet with optional tips works well for upscale dining. A flat fee suits busy areas. ipark.today supports both: guests pay the fee on their phone before requesting the car. ## 4. Put up signage Print a podium QR sign so guests can always look up their car by plate. Our generator creates a printable sign in seconds. ## 5. Go paperless from day one Starting digital avoids buying ticket books and makes reporting automatic. The Starter plan includes a 14-day free trial. --- # Wedding and event valet parking: a planner's guide URL: https://ipark.today/blog/wedding-valet-parking-guide Published: 2026-09-08 How many attendants you need, how to handle the end-of-night rush, and how a $19 event pass keeps costs down. Events are different from restaurants: everyone arrives within an hour and everyone leaves at once. Planning for the exit rush matters most. ## How many attendants? A common rule of thumb is one attendant per 25–30 cars expected per hour at peak, plus one runner at the stand. Long walks to the lot need more people. ## Beat the end-of-night rush - Let guests request their car from the dance floor. Requests queue in order with live timers. - Put the podium QR sign at the exit so guests who missed the text can still find their ticket. - Watch the queue for red cards: requests waiting over five minutes are highlighted. ## Keep software costs low A single event does not justify a monthly contract. The ipark.today Single Event pass is $19 for 48 hours and up to 150 cars. --- # Valet tipping etiquette: how much to tip in 2026 URL: https://ipark.today/blog/valet-tipping-etiquette Published: 2026-09-05 Typical valet tip amounts, when to tip, and how cashless tipping works for guests and attendants. In the US, tipping $3–$5 when your car is returned is common, with $5–$10 typical at hotels, luxury venues or in bad weather. Some guests also tip at drop-off. ## When cash isn't handy Many guests no longer carry cash. A cashless tip button on the digital ticket lets them tip by card or Apple Pay in two taps, which venues report increases total tips. ## Setting presets Venues using ipark.today choose three tip presets (for example $3, $5, $10). Guests can also enter a custom amount. --- # Paper vs digital valet tickets: cost and risk compared URL: https://ipark.today/blog/paper-vs-digital-valet-tickets Published: 2026-09-01 The hidden costs of paper claim tickets and how digital tickets reduce mix-ups, liability and wait times. ## The cost of paper - Ticket books must be bought, stored and reordered. - Lost stubs cause disputes and slow hand-backs while identity is checked. - No record of when a car was requested or how long the guest waited. ## What digital adds - Every car has a timestamped history: parked, requested, ready, delivered. - Unguessable ticket links instead of a stub anyone could pick up. - Exportable history for disputes, payroll and insurance. ## What it costs Legacy enterprise valet systems often charge $150–$300 per month plus setup. ipark.today starts at $19 per event or $29 per month with no setup fee or contract. --- # 7 ways to reduce valet wait times URL: https://ipark.today/blog/reduce-valet-wait-times Published: 2026-08-28 Proven tactics to cut retrieval time, from pre-requests and key layout to live queue monitoring. - Let guests request their car before they walk out. Digital tickets make this a single tap. - Number key hooks by parking zone so attendants grab keys and go. - Park the latest arrivals furthest away at events, since early arrivals often leave first. - Keep one runner dedicated to the stand during peaks. - Watch average retrieval time on the manager dashboard and set a target. - Flag late requests visually. ipark.today turns a request red after five minutes. - Text guests when the car is ready so they are at the stand when it arrives. --- # Valet software pricing in 2026: what you should pay URL: https://ipark.today/blog/valet-software-pricing-comparison Published: 2026-08-24 A transparent look at valet app pricing models — per event, monthly and enterprise — and what features are worth paying for. Valet software is priced in three main ways: enterprise contracts, monthly subscriptions and pay-per-event passes. ## Enterprise contracts Typically $150–$300 per month per location, often with setup fees, hardware and annual commitments. Suited to large operators with custom needs. ## Monthly self-serve $29–$69 per month for most venues. ipark.today Starter ($29) covers up to 400 cars per month; Pro ($69) is unlimited. ## Pay per event Ideal for weddings, galas and one-off events. ipark.today's Single Event pass is $19 for 48 hours. ## Features worth paying for - No app download for guests - Live retrieval queue with timers - Cashless tips and fees - SMS notifications - History export --- # Running hotel valet: overnight cars, key control and guest experience URL: https://ipark.today/blog/hotel-valet-operations Published: 2026-08-20 Best practices for hotel valet teams handling multi-day stays, shift handovers and high-value vehicles. ## Multi-day stays Hotel guests may leave a car for days. Digital tickets stay valid for the whole stay, and guests can request the car from their room. ## Shift handovers A searchable parked inventory with hook numbers and timestamps means the next shift knows exactly what is where, without a paper log. ## Several attendant phones All attendant phones stay in sync in real time, so a request taken at the front door appears instantly for the runner in the garage.