How accurate is the storage size calculator?

It's a reliable guide, not an exact measurement. The calculator adds up the typical space each item takes and checks that long or bulky pieces (rugs, TVs, kayaks, vehicles) will physically fit through a doorway - but how you pack a unit can still change how much you actually need. If you're on the edge between two sizes, we'd generally suggest sizing up.

What if I'm storing pallets, a car, a boat or a caravan?

These have their own access requirements that a generic size can't safely account for, so the calculator flags them separately rather than guessing a unit size. Pallets usually need roller-door access; vehicles, boats and caravans need a drive-up or outdoor space. Call 1800 SPACES and the team will match you to the right location.

Does the calculator send my results anywhere?

No. Everything runs in your browser and nothing is sent to us unless you choose to request a call back or head through to book. Your calculator result is only ever attached to an enquiry if you submit one.

What happens once I have my recommended size?

You can go straight to rentaspace.com.au to see live prices and availability at your nearest location and reserve online, or request a call back and a storage expert will talk it through with you.

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Free storage size calculator

What size storage unit do you need? Find out in 60 seconds.

Add the furniture and boxes you're storing and get an instant size recommendation - then book at your nearest Rent a Space location across Sydney and Canberrapreferred Rent a Space site.

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4.8★from 4,700+ Google reviews
17locations across Sydney & Canberra
6am–9pmaccess, every day of the year

Proudly Australian & family-owned since 1979

Illustrated family and their dog outside a row of self-storage units, with a moving truck unloading nearby and furniture and boxes neatly stored in an open unit

Add your items, see them fill a real-size unit, and get your size in about 60 seconds.

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Get your size
Add your items to the calculator. It takes about 60 seconds and runs in your browser - nothing is sent anywhere.
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Choose a location & reserve
Pick your nearest of 17 Rent a Space locations, see live prices and availability, and reserve online.
On rentaspace.com.au
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Move in
Free truck & driver on move-in where eligible*, and 6am–9pm access every day.
At your Rent a Space location

What our customers say

★★★★★ Rated 4.8 on Google across 4,700+ reviews

Lexi P.

Google review

★★★★★

“Durga from Rent a Space was extremely helpful in finding one to suit our needs explaining sizes and accessibility. Highly recommend this business to others the whole process from start to finish was easy and smooth.”

Veronica I.

Google review · Oran Park

★★★★★

“I had a great experience with Rent A Space Oran Park. Nicole was absolutely fantastic, friendly, professional and incredibly helpful throughout the whole process… The facility is clean, secure and very well maintained.”

Arun R.

Google review · Girraween

★★★★★

“Very friendly and easy to communicate with them. Moving in and out was easy experience. Thanks to Farag, the manager of the Giraween facility.”

Yang L.

Google review · Marsden Park

★★★★★

“From the initial discussions and paperwork through to our move-in day, every email was answered promptly and every question was handled with care.”

Jesse H.

Google review

★★★★★

“Jack has gone above and beyond to got us the best possible deal for our storage needs. Excellent customer service. Highly recommend Jack.”

Helen K.

Google review

★★★★★

“Exceptional service extremely thorough informative prompt and assisted in every way possible and nothing was too much of an issue no matter how many questions I asked.”

Real Google reviews from Rent a Space customers.

Every size, from locker to oversized garage

A quick reference for the seven unit types at Rent a Space. Exact dimensions vary by location - the calculator below does the matching for you.

Locker

~1m²

Suitable for small personal belongings including suitcases.

Cupboard

2–4m²

The size of a generous closet, walk-in wardrobe or home office.

Quarter Garage

4–7.5m²

About the size of an average room. Ideal for the contents of a one-bedroom apartment.

Half Garage

7.5–10m²

Generally fits the contents of a 2-bedroom home or apartment.

3/4 Garage

10.5–15m²

Comfortably stores the contents of a 2–3 bedroom apartment.

Single Garage

15.5–20m²

Ideal for a 3+ bedroom house.

Oversized Garage

18–27m²

About one and a half garages. Holds the contents of a 4–5 bedroom house.

Size and price guides

Want more detail?

See what fits in each size, and what each one costs.

Size guide Price guide

Two more free tools before you commit

Check any quote's full cost, or see whether storing actually beats selling. Both run in your browser - no sign-up, nothing sent.

Headline monthly rates rarely tell the whole story. Enter up to two quotes - from any provider - to compare the full cost once intro discounts end and fees and compulsory insurance are added.

How long do you need storage?

Quote A Monthly rate$

Intro discount% for how many months

Admin / setup fee (one-off)$ Compulsory insurance (per month)$ Other one-off costs (lock, deposit kept, etc.)$ Expected rate increase after 12 months%

Quote B (optional) Monthly rate$

Intro discount% for how many months

Admin / setup fee (one-off)$ Compulsory insurance (per month)$ Other one-off costs (lock, deposit kept, etc.)$ Expected rate increase after 12 months%

Enter at least one quoted monthly rate to see the full cost.

At Rent a Space, insurance (StoreProtect) is optional, never compulsory, and a small one-time admin fee is shown before you book. Ask any provider for the full ongoing cost, not just the headline rate.

Looking for typical prices by unit size? Read our storage price guide.

Planning tool FAQs

Is the storage quote checker really free, with nothing sent anywhere?

Yes. It runs entirely in your browser - enter any provider's numbers and it works out the full cost including intro discounts, fees and compulsory insurance. Nothing is saved or sent to us.

Why does a cheaper monthly rate sometimes cost more overall?

Headline rates often don't include admin fees, compulsory insurance, or a rate rise after the intro period ends. Two quotes that look similar in month one can land very differently over 6-12 months once those are added in - that's what the checker is built to surface.

How does the store-or-sell calculator work out the cheaper option?

It compares your total storage cost over the period you enter against what it would cost to sell your items now and buy similar replacements later, using the buy-again and resale values you provide for each item.

Should I always keep items rather than sell them?

Not always - it depends on the item and how long you need storage for. The calculator gives you a rough break-even point, but sentimental value, hassle, and how easily something can be replaced are worth weighing up too.

What's included at every Rent a Space location

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Free truck & driver on move-in, where eligible*

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Access 6am–9pm every day, including public holidays

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Phone support until 9pm weeknights, 6pm weekends

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No lock-in contracts

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CCTV security and individually alarmed units

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Personal PIN-code access

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Box shop at every location for packing supplies

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Optional contents cover (StoreProtect) - never compulsory

*Free truck & driver move-in isn't available on all unit sizes, and offers vary by location and availability. A small one-time admin fee applies on move-in, shown before you book. See promotion terms & conditions.

17 locations across Sydney & Canberra

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Distances are straight-line estimates. Postcode locations: GeoNames.

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Grab your packing supplies first

Boxes, locks, covers and wrap from the Rent a Space Box Shop.

Visit the Box Shop →

Solid Brass Padlock

Hardened and tamper-resistant - the lock our own units trust.

Medium Moving Box

The everyday box that fits almost anything - stock up now.

Tea Chest / Crystal Box

Tea Chest: 60 x 41 x 43cm · Crystal: 41 x 33 x 34cm

Extra-strength sizes for bulky, heavy or fragile items.

Bubble Wrap (10m)

Cushion glass, frames and electronics before they go in.

Dining Chair Cover

120 x 100 x 25cm

Waterproof, stain-proof covers - keep chairs storage-ready.

Reusable Carry Bag

61 x 59 x 22cm

A sturdy tote for all the last-minute odds and ends.

Single Mattress Cover

255 x 125 x 25cm

Keep mattresses dust-free and protected in storage.

4-Dial Combination Padlock

No keys to lose - just set your code and go.

Packing list

Not sure how many boxes you'll need?

Tell us what you're packing and we'll suggest what to pick up from the Box Shop. Quantities are a starting point - adjust them to suit.

What are you packing for?

Packs

Moving Pack - Small5 × Tea Chest (Large Box), 10 × Crystal (Medium Box), 1 × Tape, 1 × Wrapping Paper

Moving Pack - Medium10 × Tea Chest (Large Box), 15 × Crystal (Medium Box), 2 × Tape, 1 × Wrapping Paper, 1 × Bubble Wrap - 10 Meter

Moving Pack - Large15 × Tea Chest (Large Box), 20 × Crystal (Medium Box), 2 × Tape, 1 × Tape Dispenser, 2 × Bubble Wrap - 10 Meter

Moving Pack - XL20 × Tea Chest (Large Box), 30 × Crystal (Medium Box), 3 × Carry Bag, 3 × Tape, 1 × Tape Dispenser, 2 × Bubble Wrap - 10 Meter

De-Clutter Pack10 × Tea Chest (Large Box), 10 × Crystal (Medium Box), 2 × Tape, 1 × Wrapping Paper, 1 × Carry Bag

Boxes

Box - Crystal (Medium Box)41 × 33 × 34 cm · Double-layer box for fragile items like crockery and glass

Box - Tea Chest (Large Box)60 × 41 × 43 cm · All-purpose box for clothing, toys, linen and small appliances

Box - Archive41.5 × 31 × 26 cm · Strong storage box with handles and a lid, no tape needed

Box - Flat Pack95.5 × 48.5 × 28 cm · Lay-flat wardrobe or linen box

Box - LCD (Telescopic)Heavy-duty box that protects your TV screen

Box - Picture Carton104 × 79.5 × 8 cm · For pictures, mirrors and paintings

Port-a-Robe Clothes Storage BoxPack dresses, coats and jackets without folding

Wine CartonA box with two inserts for wine bottles

Wrap and protect

Bubble Wrap - 10 MeterSmall roll for cushioning fragile items

Bubble Wrap - 100 MeterLarge roll for cushioning fragile items

Packing Essentials - Wrapping PaperFor wrapping crockery and glass, or filling gaps in boxes

Packing Essentials - BlanketProtects furniture when moving or in storage

Cover - Dining Chair (2 pk)Keeps dining chairs clean and dry

Cover - Lounge Chair (2 pk)Keeps armchairs clean and dry

Cover - Lounge Sofa -3 SeatKeeps a 3-seat sofa clean and dry

Cover - Mattress - SingleKeeps a mattress clean and dry

Cover - Mattress - QueenKeeps a mattress clean and dry

Cover - Mattress - KingKeeps a mattress clean and dry

Tape and essentials

Packing Essentials - TapeDurable tape that holds boxes shut in long-term storage

Packing Essentials - Tape DispenserMakes taping boxes quicker

Packing Essentials - Fragile TapeFor labelling boxes that need careful handling

Packing Essentials - Marker PenLabel your boxes for easy sorting

Packing Essentials - Packing KnifeCuts cardboard and tape

Packing Essentials - Rope - 10 MeterAll-purpose nylon rope

Packing Essentials - Carry Bag61 × 59 × 22 cm · Zip-up bag for clothes and linen

Padlocks

Padlock - Keyed 40mmSolid brass with anti-pick pins, comes with 3 keys

Padlock - Combination 40mmSolid brass, 4-dial combination - no keys to lose

Good to know

Q. What is 1800 SPACES?

1800 SPACES is Rent a Space's own phone number and website for finding the right storage size. It's run by the same team you'd reach calling Rent a Space directly, and bookings are completed on rentaspace.com.au.

Q. How does the storage size calculator work?

Add the items you plan to store, or start from a popular bundle. The calculator adds up the space each item typically takes and recommends the smallest unit that fits, while making sure long or bulky items like rugs, TVs and kayaks physically fit too. It's a guide - if you're unsure, size up or call 1800 SPACES.

Q. Why does booking open rentaspace.com.au in a new tab?

Live prices and availability for each location are managed on Rent a Space's one secure booking system. It opens in a new tab so your calculator results stay here while you choose a location.

Q. Can I store pallets, a car, a boat or a caravan?

Yes, at many locations - but access requirements vary by site. Business stock on pallets may need roller-door access, and vehicles need a drive-up or outdoor space. Call 1800 SPACES and the team will match you to the right location and unit.

Q. Will I pay a different price through 1800 SPACES?

No. It's the same pricing and the same team as booking with Rent a Space directly.

Q. Do the calculator and planning tools send my information anywhere?

No. The size calculator, quote checker and store-or-sell tool all run entirely in your browser. Your details are only sent to Rent a Space if you choose to submit an enquiry.