Contract and payment

• For individual renter: a valid photo ID (ID card, driving licence or passport).
• For business renter: evidence of link with the company (i.e.: business card) and a valid photo ID.

You can rent your storage unit for as short as one week. Just inform the manager at your Shurgard location about your planned move out date when you sign your contract.

As soon as the contract is signed you can store your belongings at Shurgard.

No, there is no maximum rental period. You can rent a storage unit for as short or as long as it suits you.

If you wish to move out of your storage unit, just make sure to give us notice at least 15 days before the start of the following billing period .

The rights and obligations of the lessee and renter are included in Shurgard’s General Terms & Conditions.

Shurgard offers three convenient ways to pay:

• Direct debit: sign up in person at any Shurgard location and we will take care of the rest. We will automatically collect the payments for your monthly bills.
• Pay at any Shurgard location in Germany: walk into any Shurgard facility and give the on-site manager your customer number and the location of the storage unit you rent. Then pay your bill using a credit or debit card.

The first payment for renting a storage unit can only be paid using debit or credit card.

We accept debit and credit cards (MasterCard and Visa).

Yes, Shurgard charges a one-time administration fee of € 20.

You only need to pay this fee once. If you are a returning customer, you don’t have to pay the administration fee again.

• Lock: to properly secure the door to your storage unit, you will need a special lock. This ensures that you are the only one who has the key to your unit. You can purchase a new, sealed lock at any Shurgard location.
• Insurance: to protect yourself and your belongings, you will need insurance for your stored items. You can insure your belongings conveniently and at an affordable price through a customised insurance policy with Marsh, which has been created specifically for Shurgard customers.
  See how insurance protects your belongings in storage

Shurgard’s private customers are exempt from VAT over the rental of their unit. There is a 19% VAT charge on other products such as moving boxes and packing materials.

Notice must be received by us at least 15 days before the start of the following billing period .

If you want to rent for a shorter period, please let the manager at your Shurgard location know when you sign your contract.

Notice must be given in writing – either by e-mail, post, or at your Shurgard location.

The notice must contain your name, your unit number, your signature, and the date of cancellation.

You must ensure that your notice is received by us at least 15 days before the start of the following billing period .

Please make sure your unit is empty and swept clean. You also need to make sure that you have removed the lock.

If this is not the case, Shurgard retains the right to extend your rental contract.

It may be the case that we have deducted the rent for the coming period before or after you submitted your notice of cancellation.

No further action is required on your part; any excess charges will be deducted from the final bill or credited to you separately.

If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact us.

You can inform us of a change in address by contacting the Shurgard location where you rent your unit.

If you have any other questions about your contract, renting your storage unit, cancelling your contract or any other administrative questions, then please contact us. We will be more than happy to help!