It’s not long before the winter holidays are here, and whilst you may be getting excited about all the winter plans you’ve made, have you thought about where you’ll store your belongings over this period? Many universities ask students to move their items out of dorm rooms over the winter holidays, creating a challenge when it comes to storing all your personal items.
If you’re looking for a convenient and affordable solution, then student self-storage is the answer. At Kangaroo Self Storage, we provide flexible storage options at locations near several major universities. Keep reading to discover how self-storage can simplify your holiday plans, letting you relax and enjoy your break without worrying about your belongings.
The main reason why students invest in self-storage over the winter holidays is because they are forced to vacate their dorm rooms. Many universities rent out these rooms during the break and ask students to remove all their possessions, only to move them back in January. In such cases, self-storage becomes a practical and hassle-free solution. Packing and transporting everything home can be time-consuming, expensive, and inconvenient—especially if space is limited at home. For students traveling abroad over the holidays, the added baggage fees for taking everything along can be a significant burden.
Self-storage units provide a secure and spacious solution for storing your belongings while you’re away. Even if vacating your room isn’t mandatory, self-storage can still be a valuable investment. Student accommodations, whether university-managed or private, often lack robust security features. This is particularly true in larger cities, where burglars and thieves are aware that many students leave for the holidays. By using a self-storage unit, you can keep your items safely stored and enjoy peace of mind, knowing they’ll be exactly as you left them when you return after the break.
If you’ve decided to look into self-storage for your winter holiday, it’s now time to decide which type of self-storage is for you. At Kangaroo Self-Storage, we have storage facilities near major universities, including Liverpool, Edinburgh, and Glasgow. We offer several benefits for students in our self-storage deals.
We understand the constraints of the student budget but don’t worry, self-storage doesn’t have to set you back significantly in your finances – especially with the deals and offers we have in store. Our competitive pricing and lowest price guarantee means that we’ll beat any comparable quote by 10% so that you get the best value storage possible. Moreover, using our refer a friend scheme, you can get £50 when your friends get their storage containers, so it’s a fantastic way to earn some money with your flatmates.
If you’re concerned about self-storage options that require long lease lengths, then our student self-storage deals will be perfect for you. With just a 14-day minimum rent length, our storage facilities can be used for as long or as little as you like. We also have a range of storage options to choose from, whether you’re looking to store just a couple of suitcases or boxes and may want to select a shared pallet, or if you’re moving out the entire contents of your room, then we have larger units to accommodate. Sharing pallet space can be a great way for you and your flatmates to save money too. With our box shop, you can find all of the packing supplies you need to safely store your items, from boxes to packing tape and more.
Our facilities are equipped with 24-hour CCTV both inside and outside the main buildings, as well as a sophisticated alarm system running throughout the facilities. We also encourage our unit owners to have their own padlock for their storage unit as an added layer of security and to ensure that only the storer can access the unit. Our units are designed to keep your belongings safe while you’re away, so that you can focus on enjoying the holidays.
If you’re looking for student self-storage in the North West of England and Scotland, then look no further than Kangaroo Self Storage. We have storage units available near major universities and have a range of unit sizes so that you can find the storage solution that fits your needs exactly. Get a quote today to get prepared for the winter holidays.