Storage Units Dublin Prices: What It Actually Costs in 2026

Dublin storage unit prices run from about €30 a month for a small locker to over €400 for a unit that holds a three-bedroom house. Getting the right storage units Dublin price means knowing which variables drive the cost — size and location are obvious, but access hours, insurance, and minimum contract length can quietly add 30% to the headline rate.

Here is the real breakdown, from someone who has been moving furniture around Dublin since 1982.

Storage Units Dublin: Price Breakdown by Size

Self-storage facilities quote on square footage or square metres, and pricing tiers are fairly consistent across the city:

Small units (25–35 sq ft / 2–3 sq m): €30–€55 per month. Fits ten to fifteen boxes, a couple of suitcases, a bike, or a season’s worth of outdoor gear. Common for people clearing a spare room, archiving business documents, or storing gear from a balcony that’s too small to use.

Medium units (50–75 sq ft / 4.5–7 sq m): €70–€120 per month. The most common option for people bridging between properties. Comfortably holds the furniture and boxes from a one or two-bed apartment, loaded from a single van trip.

Large units (100–150 sq ft / 9–14 sq m): €140–€220 per month. A full two-bedroom house fits here. Most Dublin facilities have high enough ceilings to stack safely, which matters when you’re paying by the square foot.

Extra-large units (200 sq ft+ / 18 sq m+): €250–€400 per month. Three to four bedrooms, business inventory, workshop equipment. City-centre locations rarely stock these — you’ll find them at facilities along the M50, in Ballymount, Tallaght, or Santry, where land is cheaper and lorry access is easier.

Location matters. Facilities in the south inner city, around the North Quays, or close to Inchicore charge closer to the top of each range. Suburban facilities outside the canals come in cheaper and tend to have better vehicle access — useful when you’re unloading a full removal van.

What Pushes Storage Prices in Dublin Above the Advertised Rate

The monthly headline price is just the starting point. Four things often push the real cost higher before you’ve moved a single box:

Insurance. Most Dublin facilities require you to insure your stored contents — either through their own in-house policy (typically €10–€25 per month extra) or via your existing home insurance if it extends to off-site storage. Ring your insurer before you sign anything and get confirmation in writing. Some policies cover it automatically; others don’t.

Access hours. Facilities that offer 24-hour access charge a premium. If the gates close at 6:30pm on a Friday in Sandyford and your job regularly runs until six, that is worth checking before you commit to a unit.

Minimum contract length. One month is standard for city-centre units. Suburban facilities sometimes require a three-month minimum. If you are bridging a four-week gap between properties, get the minimum term confirmed in writing before you hand over a deposit.

Administration fees. A one-off account setup charge of €20–€50 is common. Factor it into the true first-month cost.

A few operators also offer lower introductory rates that increase after the first three months. Read the terms before you sign.

How Much Storage Do You Need for a Two-Bedroom Home?

This is the question we hear most often at J Hanway, usually from people leaving a two-bed apartment in Ranelagh or Ringsend while waiting for their new place to come through.

A standard two-bedroom apartment — no attic, no garage — fits into a 50 to 75 sq ft unit. Our 3.5-tonne Luton vans load a two-bed apartment in a single trip, and that volume fits comfortably in a medium-sized unit without dangerous stacking.

If you have oversized sofas, a large dining table with chairs, wardrobes still packed with clothing, or a chest freezer, size up. The cost difference between a medium and a large unit is €30–€50 a month. Getting stuck in a cramped unit and having to restack everything on collection day costs more in time and stress than that extra monthly fee.

A three-bedroom house typically needs 100 sq ft or more. If you are clearing a property entirely — for a renovation, a probate clearance, or a move abroad — budget for 150 sq ft and enough room to walk around safely. Stacking furniture three rows deep with no access aisle is how things get damaged.

When Self-Storage in Dublin Actually Makes Sense

Storage works well in four situations.

Bridging between properties. The sale is agreed, the buyers want possession in three weeks, and your new place does not exchange for another month. A short stint in storage gives you room to breathe rather than rushing into the first available rental or imposing on family.

Renovating before moving in. If you are gutting the kitchen or bathrooms in your new house before moving furniture in, storing everything off-site protects your belongings from dust and damage and gives the builders room to work. Tradespeople move faster when they are not working around your dining table.

Decluttering before a sale. Estate agents consistently advise clearing excess furniture before viewings. Storage lets you keep pieces you actually want rather than selling them cheaply under time pressure.

Downsizing. Moving from a four-bed in Clontarf to a two-bed in Dún Laoghaire? The full contents will not fit. Storage gives you time to decide what goes — without making those calls on moving day when everyone is tired and no one is thinking straight.

What storage usually does not make sense for: anything you would replace for less than the cumulative storage cost over six months. Flat-pack furniture, ageing appliances, and general clutter cost more to store long-term than they cost to replace when you eventually need them again.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it cheaper to book storage through a removal company or arrange it separately?

For most Dublin moves, using a removal company that also provides storage works out cheaper than booking a separate van and a separate facility. You cut out one vehicle movement: our crew loads your furniture once, brings it to storage, and delivers it again when you are ready. Booking through a single company also removes the coordination headache — one call, one invoice. If you are combining a house move with a storage period, ask us about it when you get your quote.

How far ahead should I book a storage unit in Dublin?

For moves in June, July, and August — the busiest period in Dublin — book your unit at least three to four weeks out. City-centre medium-sized units fill the fastest. Suburban facilities tend to have more availability but tighten in summer too. For September or October moves, two weeks’ notice is usually enough, though calling earlier never hurts.

Do I need to wrap furniture before putting it into storage?

Yes, and it is worth doing properly. Wooden furniture is vulnerable to humidity over longer storage periods. Wrap upholstered pieces in furniture blankets or moving wrap to keep dust off. Mattresses should go in mattress bags rather than sitting directly on the floor or leaning against a bare wall. If you need packing materials, mention it when you call and we will sort it before collection day.

Ready to Sort Your Storage?

J Hanway Removals & Storage has been operating in Dublin since 1982. If you need storage as part of a house move, a renovation gap, or a full property clearance, give us a ring on +353 85 194 9801 and we will give you a straight answer on cost and availability.

We handle the collection, the storage, and the delivery when you are ready. No second trips, no separate bookings.

Get a quote today and we will take it from there.