Secure self storage for when you travel abroad

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.

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.

Get started with self storage

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.

Calculate now

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

Lux Vantage

Shurgard Barking - Dagenham

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“Popped into sort out storage found Scott on duty, very helpful and informative”

Patrick Leaver

Shurgard Portsmouth

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“Highly recommend.Takes away all the stress of storing items.All staff very helpful. More easy than I thought . P.s Great value as well.Neil helpful on a Sunday too.”

Maria Niegolewska

Shurgard Chiswick

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“I would like to thank you to Mani who was 2 days ago in shurgard in Greenford. Mani was extremely helpful and he has absolutely fantastic approach to the customers. If there will be more people like him life would be much easier. Thank you Mani .”

Brenda Whamond

Shurgard Crawley

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“Went to branch today and received a great service from Jenna. Extremely friendly, well knowledge and attentive. Offered me right size for right price”

Justine Finch

Shurgard Staines

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“Val was amazing - I am on my own and he helped me with all the logistics and trolleys to get my belongings stored, safe and secure. Patience of a saint - thank you.”