Google Places Autocomplete API How it works

 e Google Places Autocomplete API offers predictive location suggestions as users type. pricing is structured on a pay-as-you-go model, with costs varying based on usage patterns and the specific endpoints utilized.

picing Structure:*

1. Autocomplete Per Request:

   • Description: Charg apply for each character input that generates a suggestion without session management.
   • cost: Approximely $2.83 USD per 1,000 requests.

2. Auomplete Per Session:

   • Description: A session bins when a user starts typing and ends when they select a place or after a short timeout. Proper session management can lead to cost savings.
   • Cost Approximately 7 USD per 1,000 sessions.

3. Place Dels:

   • Description: If a user selects place from the autocomplete suggestions, a Place Details request is initiated to fetch comprehensive information about that place.
   • Cost: Apximately $17 USper 1,000 requests.

Monthly Free Cred

Google provides a $200 D monthly credit for the Maps Platform, which can offset costs for low to moderate usage. For instance, with the complete Per Request pricing, this credit covers up to approximately 70,000 requests per month.

Pricing in INR:

As February 4, 2025, withn exchange rate of 1 USD ≈ 75 INR (please verify the current rate), the costs are:

• Autocomplete Per Reques Approximately ₹212 per 1,000 reests.
• Autocomplete Per Session:proximately ₹1,275 per 1,000 sesons.
• Place Details: Approximately,275 per 1,000 reques.

Optimizing Costs:

Implementing sion tokens can significtly reduce expenses. By managing sessions effectively, multipser inputs can be grouped into a single session, leading to fewer billable requests. For a detailed explanation on reducing Plautocomplete costs, you might find this video helpful:

Additional Considerations:

• *Session Management: Properly managing sessions can lead to substantial cost saving- Monitoring Usage: gularly monitor your API usage to stay within budget and optimize performance. Alternative Solutions: Depding on your application's requirements, exploring alternative providers or solutions might be beneficial.

Fohmost accurate and up-to-date information, please refer to Google's official pricing page: (mapsatform.google.com)

By understanding the pricing structure and implementing best practices, you effectively manage costs associated with the Google Places Autocomplete API.

Google Places Details API (India)

Google Places Details API (India)

Purpose:

The Google Places Details API is used to retrieve detailed information about a specific place using its Place ID. This is typically used when a user selects a place from an autocomplete search or after fetching a list of places using the Places API.

It helps in:

• Getting detailed place information like name, address, coordinates, phone number, website, etc.
• Fetching photos related to the place.
• Retrieving user reviews and ratings.
• Getting business opening hours, including special hours.

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API Response:

When a Place ID is passed to the API, it returns a JSON response containing various details about the place. Below is a sample response structure:

Example Request:

https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/place/details/json?place_id=ChIJN1t_tDeuEmsRUsoyG83frY4&key=YOUR_API_KEY

Example JSON Response:

{
   "html_attributions": [],
   "result": {
      "name": "Google Sydney",
      "place_id": "ChIJN1t_tDeuEmsRUsoyG83frY4",
      "formatted_address": "48 Pirrama Rd, Pyrmont NSW 2009, Australia",
      "formatted_phone_number": "(02) 9374 4000",
      "international_phone_number": "+61 2 9374 4000",
      "geometry": {
         "location": {
            "lat": -33.866651,
            "lng": 151.195827
         }
      },
      "opening_hours": {
         "open_now": false,
         "weekday_text": [
            "Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM",
            "Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM"
         ]
      },
      "photos": [
         {
            "photo_reference": "CmRaAAA...",
            "width": 800,
            "height": 600,
            "html_attributions": ["Photo by Google"]
         }
      ],
      "rating": 4.5,
      "user_ratings_total": 200,
      "reviews": [
         {
            "author_name": "John Doe",
            "rating": 5,
            "text": "Great place to work!",
            "time": 1612231234
         }
      ],
      "website": "https://www.google.com.au/about/",
      "types": ["point_of_interest", "establishment"]
   },
   "status": "OK"
}

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Key Fields in the Response:

Field Name	Description
name	Name of the place
place_id	Unique identifier for the place
formatted_address	Full formatted address
formatted_phone_number	Local phone number
international_phone_number	International phone number
geometry	Latitude and Longitude
opening_hours	Business hours & Open/Closed status
photos	Array of photo references (need another API call to get the actual image)
rating	Average user rating
user_ratings_total	Total number of ratings
reviews	User reviews (includes author, rating, review text, and timestamp)
website	Official website link
types	Categories related to the place

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Pricing (India)

• Basic Place Details (without photos, reviews, or additional fields) → ₹1,275 per 1,000 requests
• Place Details with all fields (photos, reviews, ratings, etc.) → ₹3,400 per 1,000 requests

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Use Cases:

• Showing detailed business information in a local search app.
• Fetching details for a restaurant booking app.
• Displaying reviews and ratings for hotel booking services.
• Using location information for cab booking apps.
• Getting accurate coordinates for logistics and delivery services.

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