Provide the latest details and locations

Display place information from one of the most accurate and comprehensive models of the world.

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Find the best location

Tailor results toward specific locations, areas, and place types.

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Make searching faster

Speed up searches with suggested locations as users type.

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Get up-to-date info

Use fresh data from Google Maps, with over 50 million updates daily.

Bring locations to life

Add high-quality photos

Create more useful products by accessing millions of place-related photos stored in Google's Places database.

Get comprehensive information

Create new features that bring location data for over 200 million places to your users.

Validate addresses as they’re entered

Suggest standardized user addresses as they type for more accurate shipping and deliveries.

User interface illustration of the Autocomplete feature.User interface illustration of the Autocomplete feature.

How you can use it

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Show nearby places to buyers and renters

Provide neighborhood details on your real estate site or app to help users get to know surrounding businesses and points of interest.

Help travelers find the perfect spots

Use place details to show everything from wheelchair-accessible establishments to whether a restaurant allows dogs.

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Make it easy for drivers to find their passengers

Validate addresses as rideshare passengers type their location in real time, so that drivers can find them quickly and accurately.

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Get real-time information on EV chargers

Help your users plan their journey with real-time information on charger availability, with connector type and max charging speed.

See Places in action

Explore AI-powered summaries

Learn how to help your users more easily find the ideal places, with Gemini model capabilities for Places API.

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Start building
with Places

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  • *Free usage refers to monthly calls available at no cost. Essentials Map Tiles APIs provide up to 100,000 calls at no cost per SKU per month.

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