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.
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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 electronic gate 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.

How self-storage works at Shurgard

Self-storage with Shurgard is easy and convenient. Here’s how to organise it in 3 easy steps.
Step 1
Find the right unit
Use our tool to find the right storage unit at the right price.
Step 2
Rent your storage unit
Complete your rental online. Not sure? Reserve your unit for free with no obligation.
Step 3
Move in
Pack your belongings and move into your storage unit.
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New to self storage?

How self storage works

Self storage with Shurgard is easy. You can rent a storage unit in just 3 steps.

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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

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

See what customers say about Shurgard

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4.8/5 - 43620 reviews
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Shurgard Alperton Park Royal
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Great service, extremely happy with everything and Kev was very helpful. He’s a credit to the branch, and the company as a whole.
Ya Tuo Toria
Shurgard Alperton Park Royal
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Brilliant service from Kev absolute life saver quick move and clean facility
Aileen tests Things
Shurgard Woolwich
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Great setup for self storage. Fred was helpful and explained access and how the units are mapped out. Support call team were also very responsive. Great storage option!
James Consalvey
Shurgard Harlow
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Good storage place. Friendly staff. Able to get at your items when you need to. Would recommend.
John Martin
Shurgard Chiswick
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Modern secure storage facility, very helpful staff, good location, covered car parking.


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