About
Preferred Parking is a locally owned, second-generation parking management company based in Charlotte that has operated since 1961. The company provides valet and parking management services at major venues across the region, including Bank of America Stadium, Spectrum Center, Belk Theater, Carolina Theatre, Truist Field, and Williams-Brice Stadium. Its long operational history and venue portfolio reflect experience managing high-volume, event-driven parking environments.
Services offered
Service areas
and 23 more cities
Where they work
Venue types Preferred Parking works across North Carolina.
At a glance
| Founded | 1961 |
|---|---|
| Ownership | Locally owned / privately operated; second-generation parking management company |
| Headquarters | 407 E 4th St, Charlotte, NC 28202, USA |
| Phone | (704) 375-6014 |
| Coverage | North Carolina and 30 more cities |
How Preferred Parking compares in Charlotte
| Operator | Focus | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred Parking | 2 service types | 1961 | Listed |
| World Valet Parking | private-event-valet, corporate-event-valet | - | Listed |
| Preferred Parking Services | general-valet, private-event-valet | 1961 | Listed |
| Carolina Parking Group | restaurant-valet, hotel-resort-valet | 1990 | Listed |
Reputation
Locally owned / privately operated; second-generation parking management company has operated since 1961 .
Common questions
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Before you book Preferred Parking
A short checklist for booking valet. We have prefilled answers based on this operator's public information; confirm the rest with them directly.
- How does Preferred Parking determine attendant ratios for large stadium or arena events?Preferred Parking staffs hospitality venues regularly. Ask how many attendants they will assign for your guest count and whether attendants are background-checked.
- Permits and venue coordinationPreferred Parking works recurring venues including Bank of America Stadium, Spectrum Center, Belk Theater, so they typically coordinate permits with venue staff. Confirm the process for your specific venue.
- Has Preferred Parking staffed parking at your specific venue?Preferred Parking has staffed venues including Bank of America Stadium, Spectrum Center, Belk Theater. Ask whether they have staffed your specific venue, and request a reference or two.
- Booking termsPreferred Parking has operated since 1961 (65 years), which usually means published booking terms. Confirm deposit amount, cancellation terms, and when the final headcount is locked.
- Does Preferred Parking carry a certificate of insurance naming your venue?Ask for their liability coverage limit and request a Certificate of Insurance naming your venue.
Charlotte falls in the mid-to-lower cost tier for valet services. A tip of 2 to 5 dollars per vehicle is a reasonable and appreciated gesture for attendants at Preferred Parking. More on valet tipping