


What is mobile storage, how does the process work, and how does it differ from self storage? This guide takes you step by step through how mobile storage works — with the lead times, security and flexibility you want to know upfront.

What is mobile storage, how does the process work, and how does it differ from self storage? This guide takes you step by step through how mobile storage works — with the lead times, security and flexibility you want to know upfront.
Mobile storage means the unit comes to you instead of the other way around. No trips to a self storage warehouse: we place it at your door, pick it up whenever you want, and bring it back when you need your things again. That's how it works at Inbox Storage in four steps.
It all starts with estimating how much space you need.
Tip: unsure about how much space you need? Our guide how much storage space you need compares to familiar spaces so you can estimate quickly.
On the agreed day our driver brings the unit to your address.
Tip: having the unit come to you instead of the other way around often saves several trips per year. Read why people choose storage outside the home to see why that convenience is often the deciding factor.
Once the unit is full, it's immediately sealed and linked to your unique customer ID.
Tip: want to see exactly how we work? On the page how we handle storage you'll find the full process with photos of the hub.
When you need your belongings back, we schedule a return moment on your preferred day.
Tip: that flexibility is exactly where mobile storage differs from classic self storage — where you keep driving yourself. In self storage vs. mobile storage we compare all the differences.
Data from more than 4,800 customers (2023–2025) shows: on average 10 days between quote and booking and 17 days between booking and pickup. Expect roughly four weeks from first contact to the moment we ring your bell — faster when availability allows. We advise booking at least 14 days in advance.
The Netherlands is a mature storage market. According to the European Self Storage Industry Report 2025 by FEDESSA, the country has 1.24 million m² of storage space and an occupancy rate of 85.3% — one of the fullest storage markets in Europe (European average: 78%). The Netherlands also records the highest recognition of storage facilities across Europe: 8% of people know five or more storage locations in their own neighbourhood, compared with 1–2% in most other countries.
Why mobile storage fits here: two numbers from the same report explain it. 93% of the Dutch population lives in urban areas — smaller homes, less storage space. And storage customers travel on average no more than 15 minutes to their storage facility. Mobile storage flips that logic: instead of you driving 15 minutes, the storage comes to you. Our own data shows customers need access to their storage about three times a year — with classic self storage that means six trips; with us it means we come to you three times (and return afterwards).
📋 Booking: online in minutes or through advice
🚚 Pickup: unit at your door, you load or we load
🔒 Storage: sealed, in a climate-controlled hub, monitored 24/7
📦 Return: on your day, all at once or in parts
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The questions that come up most often when people start with mobile storage — with concrete answers from our own practice.
From €39 per month for 4m³, rising to about €96 for a full apartment.
Tip: for a full breakdown by volume and rental period, see what storage costs per month.
We advise booking at least 14 days ahead — on average it takes 17 days from booking to pickup.
Yes, by appointment. We place your sealed unit in a separate anteroom — only you access it.
You can extend monthly; notice period is 14 days after your chosen minimum period.
Often yes — and if not, Inbox offers insurance from €16 per month.
Tip: unsure about your own cover? In insurance during a move you'll read what to check before we come to pick up your belongings.


Across the Netherlands and Belgium we pick up your belongings at home, store them safely and climate-controlled, and bring them back whenever you want.