Reasons Drive-Up Storage Makes Sense
August 20, 2025 in Storage Blog
Drive-up storage units are one of the most convenient options when renting a storage unit, as they’re easy to access and can make the storage process easier. These units allow you to pull your car, truck, or moving van directly up to the door of your unit.
Below, we’ll cover the top ways drive-up units can make storing your belongings easier.
Storing Business Equipment and Supplies
If you’re a business owner who needs commercial storage, ease and efficiency are probably your top priority. Drive-up storage units are perfect for:
- Managing seasonal stock or overflow inventory
- Delivering or picking up business inventory quickly
- Storing equipment, tools, or office supplies without long walks or elevators
Drive-up storage units can save time, energy, and money, making them ideal for business owners.
Storing Furniture, Multiple Boxes, or Plastic Totes
Large boxes and bulky items, like couches or tables, can add up quickly, and carrying them down hallways or up stairs to your storage unit can be tiring. Drive-up storage units make it easy to:
- Pull your vehicle right to the door for easy unloading
- Quickly unload dozens of boxes or totes in one trip
- Store lawn equipment, extra furniture, or seasonal décor until you need them
- Stack and organize items directly inside your unit
- Access your boxes anytime without hauling them through a building
For families, students, or businesses with lots of small items, this makes storage much more manageable.
Find Your Drive-Up Storage Unit Today
Whether you have a furniture set, boxes full of business inventory, or personal items that you need quick access to, you’ll find a storage unit with drive-up access to be a convenient solution. Many facilities in the Absolute Storage Management Network offer options for drive-up storage as well as a variety of features to make your experience a great one. Enjoy peace of mind knowing your items are protected with advanced security features, pick up additional boxes in our on-site store, and pay your rent online or with the help of auto pay.
Unsure what size drive-up storage unit you need? Our storage unit size guide provides common storage unit sizes and what is recommended to store in each. Find a facility near you to get started on your self-storage journey today!