Self-storage is a private, secure unit that you rent for as long as you need it, from one month to several years. This guide explains how it works, who uses it, what it costs and what you can store.
Join the waiting listSelf-storage is a service where you rent your own private, lockable space in a secure building to store belongings or business stock. Instead of keeping everything in an attic, a garage or a rented warehouse, you pay for exactly the space you need, for exactly as long as you need it.
You may also hear it called a storage unit, storage box or storage locker. The unit is yours alone: you lock it, and only the people you give access to can open it.
Renting a unit takes a few simple steps:
Read more: What size unit do I need? →
People who are moving or renovating, who have less space at home, who are between two homes, students, and anyone who wants to store bikes, hobby gear and seasonal items.
Read more: Self-storage when moving or renovating →
Businesses use self-storage for stock, equipment, archives and event material. Online shops use it as a flexible stock room that grows with their orders.
Read more: Self-storage for businesses and online shops →
Most everyday items can be stored:
Some things are not allowed:
The full list is in the terms and conditions.
The price depends on three things: the location, the size of the unit and the rental period. Larger units cost more in total, but usually less per square metre. Besides the rent, you pay a monthly insurance for the contents of your unit.
Storo will announce its prices in Portugal before opening. People on the waiting list hear first.
Self-storage is a good fit when:
Not every facility is the same. Compare these points before you book:
If you can, visit before you book, and ask what is included in the price.
Yes. A good self-storage facility has access control at the entrance, camera surveillance and a private, lockable unit that only you and the people you authorise can open. Storo also has a separate alarm on each unit.
The minimum rental period is one month and there is no maximum: rent for as long as you like. Final rental terms for Portugal will be confirmed before opening.
Storo offers 24/7 access with your app or access code. Access hours for each Portuguese location will be confirmed before opening.
Yes, insurance is mandatory when renting a Storo unit and is taken out as part of the online booking process. Coverage options and prices for Portugal will be announced before opening.
Last updated: October 2026 · By the Storo team
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