{"id":16818,"date":"2026-07-31T03:03:55","date_gmt":"2026-07-31T10:03:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/?p=16818"},"modified":"2026-07-31T03:03:57","modified_gmt":"2026-07-31T10:03:57","slug":"what-size-storage-unit-for-a-car","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/what-size-storage-unit-for-a-car\/","title":{"rendered":"What Size Storage Unit for a Car? 2026 Pricing Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Most drivers asking what size storage unit they need for a car end up with a 10×20, but the right choice depends on your vehicle’s type and dimensions, and how long it’ll be off the road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Skip the spec sheet and measure your car carefully, including the:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Length:<\/strong> Measure bumper to bumper, and add anything that sticks out past the body. A tow hitch, bike rack, or front plate bracket all count.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Width:<\/strong> Measure at the widest point, which is almost always the mirrors. If yours don’t fold, measure them out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Height:<\/strong> This is important if you’re booking an indoor unit with low clearance, or if you’ve got a roof rack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take those numbers and add a buffer zone<\/strong> of 3–5 feet<\/a>, so you can open the doors and move around. Anything you store alongside the car, like a set of spare tires<\/a>, a cover, or any other gear, will make that fit even tighter.

Add up your dimensions, buffer zone, and room for any extra storage. That total is the figure to remember <\/strong>during your car storage<\/a> or parking<\/a> search.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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