News & Updates

• Storage Costs: The cost of storage depends on the size of the unit, its location within the facility, and the facility’s overall location. Larger and more convenient units usually cost more.

• Additional Fees: Some storage companies charge extra fees, such as deposits, administration fees, cleaning fees, and credit card surcharges. It is important to check for these before booking.

• Saving Money: You can save money by choosing a smaller unit or a facility further from the city. Check whether the company refunds any unused rent if you move out early.

The most commonly asked question when searching for information about storage in Google is “How much does storage cost?”. There are approximately 500K searches for storage Australia wide increasing on average 12% each year. The data suggests that storage is a growing need for people in Australia.

So how much does storage cost?

Typically in the industry, storage rent is paid monthly in advance with costs varying depending on the size and position of the storage space within a facility as well as the location of the storage facility itself.

What do I mean!

Size does matter, make sure you work out exactly how much space you need. That way you don’t pay for storage you don’t need. Typically, the bigger the space the higher the cost. If you need help, most storage operators have a size calculator available to use on their website. You can also contact the storage centre direct and speak with a Team Member who has been extensively trained to help customers work out exactly how much space you need.

The position of the storage space in the facility can have an impact on what you pay, you will pay more for convenience. If convenience is not important to you, potentially you can save some money. Many storage facilities will have a mix of spaces with drive-up access, ground floor access, or lift access. A half garage will range in price between these locations with drive-up being the most expensive and convenient while upstairs will be the cheapest storage and the most inconvenient. Keep in mind a unit upstairs often comes with a goods or passenger lift to make moving your goods to the upper levels that little bit easier. A ground floor space will usually fall somewhere in between.

If you are prepared to travel you can potentially save money on your storage costs. Storage facilities in CBD inner-city areas will generally be more expensive than storage locations in more suburban regional locations. The difference could be up to 50% or more depending on your needs. If you don’t need to access to the space often and you don’t mind the travel this is a good way to save money.

Storage Fees & Charges

This is something to watch, additional fees are very standard in the storage industry. Fees such as an upfront deposit which can be up to $50, are handled differently between operators. Some will take the amount of the deposit off your first month’s rent, or they may refund the deposit when you finally move out of storage. There are also Admin fees for processing your storage booking and cleaning fees used to cover the cleaning of the space when you move out. Other fees may include Credit Card surcharge.

When you store with Kennards Self Storage there are absolutely no additional fees as described above, we do not charge a credit card fee, just one simple monthly rent amount that’s all very simple and easy. This allows us to keep the conversation simple so that we can focus on what’s important for you and your storage needs.

Another important question to understand is what happens if you move out halfway through the month? Across the industry rental is paid in advance. Many storage operators do not refund any rent on early move-out or will refund full months only and keep any partial month fees.

At Kennards Self Storage we refund all unused rent back to the day of vacate to ensure customers never pay for the storage you don’t use. This philosophy goes along with our no fees “Fair Go Pricing” policy for our customers.

Hopefully this was helpful. When the need for storage arises this is generally during a time of stress. Our goal is to take the pain out of renting a storage space making it easy and stress-free. We do not generally discount but we do offer value for your one simple monthly rent amount. We understand we may not be the right storage solution for everyone who is looking to store but we hope that this information helps you in making a choice that is right for you.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. How much does storage cost?

A. Storage costs vary depending on the size of the unit, its location, and how easily you can access it.

Q. Are there additional fees for storage?

A. Some storage providers charge extra fees, such as deposits, administration fees, cleaning fees, and credit card surcharges.

Q. How can I save money on storage?

A. You can save money by choosing a smaller unit, selecting a less convenient storage location, or using a facility further away from the city.

Q. Will I receive a refund if I move out early?

A. Refund policies vary between providers. Some do not refund unused rent, while Kennards Self Storage refunds unused rent up to the day you move out.