# Google Maps Search

Search Google Maps for places matching a query and location: up to 20 normalized place records with ratings, addresses, and contact basics per request.

|  |  |
| --- | --- |
| Tool id | `anyapi.google-serp-maps` |
| Platform | [Google](https://www.orcarouter.ai/tools/google.md) |
| Capability | [Maps \& local results](https://www.orcarouter.ai/tools/google/serp-maps.md) |
| Price | $0.001925 per call |
| Health | OK |
| p50 latency | — |
| Success (7 days) | — |
| Runs (30 days) | 2 |
| Idempotent | no |
| Data class | unclassified |

## Input

| Field | Type | Required | Description |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| `location` | string | yes | Free-text location to search in, ideally city plus country (e.g. Austin, USA). |
| `query` | string | yes | What you would type in the Google Maps search bar (e.g. coffee shop). |
| `categoryFilterWords` | array | no | Optional list of Google Maps place-category names to keep; results are limited to places whose category matches one of these. Use lowercase category names as shown on Google Maps (e.g. \["coffee shop", "restaurant"\]). Omit to include all categories and stay on the cheapest price; a category... |
| `language` | string | no | Two-letter language code for the results (e.g. en). |
| `limit` | integer | no | Maximum number of results to return (1-20, default 20). Pricing depends on the selected provider and may be flat per request. |
| `placeMinimumStars` | string | no | Only return places with at least this average rating: two (2+), twoAndHalf (2.5+), three (3+), threeAndHalf (3.5+), four (4+), or fourAndHalf (4.5+). Places with no reviews are excluded. Omit this field to stay on the cheapest price; a rating floor routes to a dearer source. |
| `website` | string | no | Filter places by whether they list a website: allPlaces (default), withWebsite (only places that have a website), or withoutWebsite (only places without one). Omit this field, or send allPlaces, to stay on the cheapest price; withWebsite and withoutWebsite route to a dearer source. |

## Call it

```bash
curl -sS https://api.orcarouter.ai/v1/tools/anyapi.google-serp-maps/run \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $ORCAROUTER_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"input":{"location":"<location>","query":"<query>"}}'
```

```python
import os, requests

resp = requests.post(
    "https://api.orcarouter.ai/v1/tools/anyapi.google-serp-maps/run",
    headers={"Authorization": f"Bearer {os.environ['ORCAROUTER_API_KEY']}"},
    json={"input":{"location":"<location>","query":"<query>"}},
)
print(resp.json())
```

## Alternatives

| Tool | Source | Price | Health |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Google Maps Place Lookup](https://www.orcarouter.ai/tools/google/serp-maps/google-serp-maps-place.md) | — | $0.001925 per call | OK |
| [Google Maps Contacts](https://www.orcarouter.ai/tools/google/serp-maps/maps-contacts.md) | — | $0.003575 per call | OK |
| [Google Maps Reviews](https://www.orcarouter.ai/tools/google/serp-maps/google-maps-reviews.md) | — | $0.00385 per call | OK |
| [Google local pack results for a query and location](https://www.orcarouter.ai/tools/google/serp-maps/x-google-local.md) | — | $0.0275 per call | OK |
| [Google Maps place results for a query — rating, address](https://www.orcarouter.ai/tools/google/serp-maps/x-google-maps.md) | — | $0.0275 per call | OK |

## FAQ

### How much does Google Maps Search cost?

Google Maps Search costs $0.001925 per call: 1,000 calls cost $1.925.

### What does a $10 budget buy with Google Maps Search?

About 5194 calls at $0.001925 per call.

### What inputs does Google Maps Search need?

Required inputs: location, query.

### How do I call Google Maps Search?

Send POST /v1/tools/{id}/run with your OrcaRouter API key and a JSON body {"input": {…}}, where {id} is the tool id POST /v1/tools/discover returns for it.

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Markdown version of https://www.orcarouter.ai/tools/google/serp-maps/google-serp-maps