# Google Maps Autocomplete API

> Get Google Maps search box suggestions for a partial query near a location, with place names, addresses and place IDs.

Source: https://www.sandbase.ai/apis/google-maps/autocomplete
API reference: https://www.sandbase.ai/apis/google-maps/autocomplete#api

## Facts

- Provider: Google Maps
- Type: Data API
- Endpoint: `POST https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/google-maps/autocomplete`
- Price: $0.01 per call
- Capabilities: api, google maps, maps, local
- Billing: pay per use from one SandBase balance; no provider account or subscription needed

## Call it

`POST https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/google-maps/autocomplete` with `Authorization: Bearer $SANDBASE_API_KEY` and the parameters as a JSON body.

| Parameter | Type | Required | Allowed values |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| `q` | string | yes |  |
| `ll` | string | yes |  |
| `gl` | string | no |  |
| `hl` | string | no |  |
| `cp` | string | no |  |
| `json_restrictor` | string | no |  |

## FAQ

### How do I use the Google Maps Autocomplete API?

Send a POST request to https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/google-maps/autocomplete with your SandBase API key in the Authorization header (Bearer) and the parameters as a JSON body. You can also try it in the Playground on this page without writing code.

### How much does the Google Maps Autocomplete API cost?

$0.01 per call, billed from your SandBase balance. You are only charged for calls you make; there is no subscription.

### What parameters does the Google Maps Autocomplete API accept?

Required: q (string) and ll (string). Optional: gl (string), hl (string), cp (string) and json_restrictor (string). The Parameters table and the Playground on this page list every field.

### What does the Google Maps Autocomplete API return?

A JSON response returned in the same HTTP request (synchronous).

### Do I need a Google Maps developer account or API key?

No. Google Maps Autocomplete runs through SandBase, so one SandBase API key covers this endpoint and every other API and model in the catalog. You do not need to apply for Google Maps API access separately.

## README

### Google Maps Autocomplete

Get Google Maps search box suggestions for a partial query near a location, with place names, addresses and place IDs.

#### Request

```bash
curl -X POST "https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/google-maps/autocomplete" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $SANDBASE_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"q": "coffee", "ll": "@30.2672,-97.7431,14z"}'
```

The result is returned in `outputs[0].data` as structured JSON.

#### Parameters

| Name | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| `q` | string | Yes | Parameter defines the search query. A query that would be used to provide completion options. |
| `ll` | string | Yes | Parameter defines the GPS coordinates of the location where you want the search to originate from. Its value must match the following format: `@` + `latitude` + `,` + `longitude` + `,` + `zoom/map_height` This will form a string that looks  |
| `gl` | string | No | Parameter defines the country to use for the Google Maps Autocomplete search. It's a two-letter country code. (e.g., `us` for the United States, `uk` for United Kingdom, or `fr` for France) Head to the Google countries page for a full list  |
| `hl` | string | No | Parameter defines the language to use for the Google Maps Autocomplete search. It's a two or three-letter language code. (e.g., `en` for English, `es` for Spanish, or `fr` for French), optionally followed by a two-letter or three-digit regi |
| `cp` | string | No | Cursor pointer defines the position of cursor for the query provided, position starts from 0 which is a case where cursor is placed before the query `/query`. If not provided acts as cursor is placed in the end of query `query/`. |
| `json_restrictor` | string | No | Parameter defines the fields you want to include in the output, reducing payload size for faster response. See the JSON Restrictor documentation for more details. |

#### Pricing

$0.010 per successful call. Failed calls are not charged.