How Big Is Europe’s Self Storage Market? (Q3 2025)

If you’re thinking about renting a storage unit, you’re not alone. Self storage has become a fast-growing service across Europe, helping people store furniture during a move, keep sports gear out of the way, or free up space at home. But how big is the market actually - and which countries have the most options?

A growing industry across Europe

Across the 13 countries we track at The Storage Scanner, there are now more than 8,500 self storage facilities run by over 3,200 different providers. That means thousands of places where you can compare unit sizes, prices, and locations to find what works for you.

Some countries are much more developed than others:

• United Kingdom - by far the largest market in Europe, with over 2,200 facilities. There are facilities everywhere across the country, but the highest density of storage facilities is found in London, Birmingham and Manchester.

• France - around 1,200 facilities, mainly in Paris, the south (Lyon, Nice, Marseille) and the western part of the country (Nantes, Bordeaux).

• Germany - has more than 1,000 facilities, concentrated in the bigger cities such as Berlin, Hamburg, Munich, but for example also in cities such as Neurenberg, Hannover, and Leipzig

• Spain - over 1,000 sites, many in cities like Madrid, Barcelona, and along the east and south coast (Valencia, Alicante, Sevilla, and Malaga).

• Netherlands - nearly 700 facilities, with strong coverage in the Randstad area (cities like Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague and Utrecht).

Other countries like Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, Austria, Switzerland, Belgium, and Ireland also have growing networks, though with fewer facilities compared to the big five. Nevertheless, The Storage Scanner covers more than 2,500 self storage facilities in these markets.

Who are the biggest names?

If you’ve ever driven past a large storage building, you may already know some of the biggest brands:

• Store Box - around 365 facilities across Europe, mostly fully remote facilities in inner-cities with 24/7 accessibility.

• Shurgard - more than 330 facilities in multiple countries.

• Storage24 - around 170 facilities, a great option to rent a large garagebox.

In each country there are also strong local brands. For example:

• In the UK you’ll often see Safestore or Big Yellow.

• Well-known brands in Germany are Store Box and StorangeBox.

• In France, HomeBox and Self Stock are major players.

• In Spain, Blue Space and Tu Trastero are well known.

• In the Netherlands, AllSafe and Storage Share are common names.

Why does this matter to you?

For someone looking for storage, the size of the market is good news:

• More competition usually means better prices.

• Different storage sizes are available - from lockers and storage units in large warehouse-style buildings to container sites.

• Trusted brands make it easier to feel secure about where your belongings are kept.

At the same time, the choice can be overwhelming. Prices, unit sizes, and locations can vary a lot - even within the same city or region.

How to find the right storage unit

That’s where The Storage Scanner helps. Instead of visiting dozens of websites, you can compare units instantly across thousands of facilities in Europe. Search by your city or postcode, filter by size and price, and find a unit that suits your needs in just a few clicks.

Bottom line

Europe’s self storage market is bigger than ever, and it’s still growing. Whether you’re in London, Berlin, Paris, Madrid, Amsterdam, or beyond, chances are there’s a storage facility near you. With tools like The Storage Scanner, finding the right storage unit has never been easier.