How much does it cost to store a boat? In our guide below, Extra Space Storage explains average boat storage costs, how the price of storage units can be impacted by different storage factors, and more!
How Much Does Boat Storage Cost?
On average, boat storage prices can be as low as $40 a month and up to $400 a month at self storage locations across the country. That said, boat rental rates vary based on location, availability, type of boat storage, vehicle size, additional features, and your state’s taxes.
What Impacts Boat Storage Costs?
The cost of boat storage can change depending on where you’re renting from in your local area, what local real estate market prices are, what type of boat storage you rent, how big your boat is, and more.
Location
Where you live can greatly impact the cost of storing a boat. Cities with higher costs of living and more expensive real estate markets will typically have higher boat storage prices. Higher costs for boat storage are also common in larger cities, as space comes at a premium in bigger metros. Similarly, rates may be higher in coastal cities, where there is more demand for boat storage.
Size
Boat storage rates can also be impacted by the size of your vehicle. For small boat or jet ski storage, you can rent a compact 10×15 space, which tends to be more affordable than storage for larger watercraft. Sport boat or pontoon storage, on the other hand, typically requires a 10×20 or 10×30 storage space, which costs more. Keep in mind that generally speaking, your boat storage space should be at least five feet larger than the vehicle itself to give you room to maneuver around it safely. Use our vehicle storage size estimator to help you pick the right storage unit for your boat.
Type
Where you store a boat also affects the total cost of storage. The type of boat you’re looking to store—including its size, material, and any mechanical components—may affect what type of storage solution you require. Indoor boat storage, outdoor boat storage, and covered boat storage are often available at different prices. Outdoor boat storage prices are usually the most affordable, as this storage solution provides less coverage for your boat.
Climate Control
If you rent boat storage with additional features like climate control, your monthly rental costs may be higher. Climate-controlled storage prices can be 10% to 20% higher than storage without climate control—typically adding around $25-$50 a month to your storage unit rental.
What Are the Most Popular Markets for Boat Storage?
Here’s a list of popular Extra Space Storage markets across the U.S. with their average minimum and maximum boat storage rates.
| City | Minimum Price (monthly) | Maximum Price (monthly) |
| Mesa, AZ | $61 | $101 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $86 | $234 |
| Oceanside, CA | $94 | $418 |
| Fort Myers, FL | $79 | $128 |
| Lakeland, FL | $97 | $262 |
| Naples, FL | $36 | $123 |
| Riverview, FL | $62 | $75 |
| Pompano Beach, FL | $149 | $459 |
| Stuart, FL | $55 | $203 |
| West Palm Beach, FL | $104 | $295 |
| Henderson, NV | $51 | $181 |
| Mt Pleasant, SC | $97 | $772 |
| North Charleston, SC | $66 | $183 |
| Cypress, TX | $44 | $110 |
| Kemah, TX | $50 | $88 |
Note: Pricing ranges in this table include all types of boat storage, including indoor, outdoor, and covered. All prices are for reference only and are subject to change without notice.
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