PRICE GUIDE · REMOVALS & STORAGE · 2026–2027
Self Storage cost in the UK
£50–£280 per month. Typically £100.
Self storage costs £50–£280 a month in the UK, with £100 a month typical for a mid-sized unit. Unit size is the main driver, then the region — London costs far more per square foot than Wales or the West Midlands — followed by drive-up access, insurance and how long you rent.
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HOW MUCH IT COSTS
How much does self storage cost in the UK?
| Low end | £50 | a small locker or unit outside the big cities |
|---|---|---|
| Typical | £100 | what most people pay |
| High end | £280 | a large drive-up unit in London |
Locufy guide prices for 2026–2027. Updated 2026. A national range, not a quote — enter your town above for real prices from the removal firms near you.
What moves the price
- Unit size — a locker for a few boxes costs a fraction of a walk-in storage unit for a whole house
- Region — self storage in London is priced well above the West Midlands, Wales and the North per square foot
- Drive-up or indoor — a drive-up unit you can reverse the car to is dearer than an indoor storage room upstairs
- Length of rental — weekly storage suits a short gap between moves, while longer terms bring the monthly rate down
- Contents insurance — most storage sites require cover, either through their scheme or your home policy
- Introductory offers — many storage firms discount the first weeks or months, so the long-run monthly rate matters most
WHAT YOU GET
What a self storage booking includes
Takes: Units can usually be booked within a day or two, rented by the week or month with a short notice period. Not included: Collection from your home, packing materials, padlocks and contents insurance are usually charged separately — see the related guides below.
WHAT PEOPLE BOOK
Common self storage jobs
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How to pay less
- Measure what you will store and pick the smallest self storage unit that fits, stacking boxes to the ceiling
- Compare the monthly storage rate after the introductory offer ends, not just the first month's price
- Choose an out-of-town storage site or an upstairs unit if you will rarely need to visit
Before you book
- Check whether your home insurance covers belongings in self storage before buying the site's cover
- Ask how much notice the storage company needs before you move out and how the final month is charged
- Make a list of what goes into the unit, with photos, in case you ever need to claim
- Do not store food, flammable liquids, gas bottles or anything hazardous, which storage rules forbid
Self Storage cost: questions people ask
£50–£280 a month, with £100 typical for a mid-sized unit. A small locker or a unit outside the big cities costs least; a large drive-up unit in London costs most.
Usually within a day or two of booking, and often the same day. Most sites rent by the week or month with a short notice period to leave.
Almost every storage site requires your belongings to be insured, either through cover it sells or your own home contents policy. Check that your policy covers items kept away from home and the full value stored.
Yes. A removal crew or a man with a van can load your home and unload into the unit on the same day, which is often simpler than doing it yourself.
Padlocks, boxes and packing materials, collection and delivery, and insurance are usually added to the monthly unit price.
They are Locufy guide prices for the UK, taken from published UK self storage price guides and industry figures — a national range rather than a quote. Your rate depends on the unit size and the site's location.
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