How self storage works
Self storage with Shurgard is easy. You can rent a storage unit in just 3 steps.
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Self-storage for travelling abroad
Whether you’re away enjoying the expat life or the trip of a lifetime, being away is less stressful when you know your belongings are stored safely.
Self-storage makes sense for both renters and home owners who are travelling
- If you rent a room or a home: it can be easier to put your belongings into self-storage than trying to find people to look after them while you’re away. That way you won’t be imposing on friends or family.
- If you own your own home: it can make sense to rent out your property and get some income from it while you are away. But you won’t necessarily want your tenants to have access to your possessions. Keep them in storage instead.
Why Shurgard is great for travellers
Whether you are going for just a few weeks or months or for much longer, you can choose a flexible storage option with Shurgard.
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Store what you don’t want to take with you
From a few boxes to the contents of a whole house, we have a storage unit that meet your needs.
Safe and secure
Your belongings are in safe hands. We have app access and CCTV. Your storage unit is secured with your own lock and key.
Simplified payment
Avoid having to worry about monthly payments while you are away. Set up a direct debit and make payments automatic.
You don’t pay a deposit
We understand that you’ve got enough to pay for when you’re planning a trip or a move.
You can rent online
All available units and prices are shown online. You can rent a unit instantly on our website. Still in doubt? There's no charge to reserve a storage unit and you can cancel at any time.
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Our security measures
About the different security measures we put in place to safeguard your belongings.
About security at Shurgard
Our self storage prices
Here's how we quote the price of a self storage unit at Shurgard.
About storage unit prices
Our storage unit sizes
Examples of our different storage unit sizes and how to choose the right one.
See unit size examples
Storage size calculator
Select what you need to store, we'll find the perfect unit size.
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Why choose Shurgard?
Some reasons why Shurgard is great when it comes to storing your belongings.
Reasons to choose Shurgard
Packing tips
Everything you need to know on how to pack and protect your belongings.
Read our packing tips
Moving in process
What to expect when you move-in to your storage unit for the first time.
About the moving in process
How to lock your storage unit
Easily secure your storage unit in four simple steps.
Read our lock instructions
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