Tampa, Florida
Let the Events Begin Storage facilities in Tampa are busy year round because of multiple reasons. They are busy in the spring because of multiple events in the area, in the summer because of the thousands of students that store their stuff when they go home for the break, and in the winter because of boat and RV storage. The latter two seasons make sense, but why are storage facilities busy when there are local events? Let’s explain. The year starts off with a bang with the Gasparilla Distance Classic taking place on a weekend at the end of February. This event is a marathon with 5k and 15k races that take place throughout the area. It’s very common for there to be multiple road closures a few days leading up to this weekend, and of course, on the weekend itself. Be mindful of this event, because if you need to get to your storage unit to get your fishing gear, you’re going to have to plan around this event and the road closures and traffic caused by it. After this event begins the month of March, which is an extremely busy time of the year. There are three major festivals that take place in the first two weeks of March, and all of them entail hosts that need to put their preparation materials in storage in the weeks leading up to the events. Beer, Beer, and More Beer For starters, let’s talk about Tampa Bay Beer Week . This event takes place in the first week of March and is sponsored by local brewers and vendors. It is essentially a week-long celebration of local and imported beers. This week is full of festivals, beer dinners and brunches, tastings, food trucks, and special bottle releases, to name a few. There are hundreds of events that take place during this week on both sides of the bay, meaning that it is spread out over the city. All of these vendors need to store their things, especially their beer, in storage facilities in the area in preparation for the event. Be aware that a lot of climate controlled units will be taken up during the beginning of the year to accommodate for this beer fest, so if you’re looking for one for your antiques, try to find one by the time February starts so you’re not out of luck. You should also be wary of traffic being backed up on Interstate 4 during the days of the festival, and temporary street closures . If you need to get to your storage unit during these days, plan ahead and try to beat traffic so a short trip to your unit doesn’t turn into a day’s ordeal. Exquisite Art Hosts of the Gasparilla Festival of the Arts are also prepping for their two day event that takes place at the beginning of March while Tampa Bay Beer Week is going on. This event also takes place in downtown and is a showcase of artists that live in and around Tampa. During these two days, they also have live entertainment, food, drinks, art, and children’s events. If you haven’t already guessed, you should know that you’ll be missing out on more opportunities to store in a climate controlled unit. Art and drinks need to be stored at low temperatures, even if it is for a day, so that Tampa’s heat and humidity don’t destroy them. The people setting up live entertainment and children’s events will also need some storage space to store their speaker systems and crayons, so facilities will be filling up pretty quickly. Delectable Strawberries Last but not least is the Florida Strawberry Festival , which is an 11 day event at (yes, you got it right) the beginning of March. This annual festival is filled with delicious strawberries and shortcake, concerts, rides, stage shows, food, exhibits, contests and competitions. There are also parades with floats and marching bands. We bet the 112 storage facilities that Tampa has to offer are not seeming to be enough now, are they? All of these vendors and entertainers need storage space near the festival grounds to keep their belongings so that they can set up for this event, which means less storage space available to the public. Given the plethora of events that take place in the beginning of the year in Tampa, particularly at the beginning of March, we recommend that if you need storage space in the beginning of the year, get it quickly. Also, if you know that you will be visiting your unit frequently, try to avoid storing in a facility that’s in or around downtown so the traffic caused by these events doesn’t hinder access to your unit. Weather and Storage Tampa has a humid subtropical climate, which means warm and humid summers, frequent thunderstorms, and dry winters with freezing temperatures. Summer in Tampa usually lasts from mid May to mid October. During these months, it’s super hot, humid, and it’s rainy season. Two-thirds of annual rainfall happens during this time, so there’s almost a daily chance of afternoon thundershowers, which entail heavy rain and lightning. It can be hard to plan a trip to your storage unit in which you can remain dry when it’s likely to be raining every day. To simplify things, we recommend that you opt for a storage facility that has covered loading and unloading zones so that you can access your unit without being drenched. You should also store your things in climate controlled units so that your belongings are protected from damage from the high heat and humidity in the region. And lastly, try to store things more inland because the proximity of Tampa to the ocean makes your items more susceptible to damage by the high salt content in its air.
Let the Events Begin
Storage facilities in Tampa are busy year round because of multiple reasons. They are busy in the spring because of multiple events in the area, in the summer because of the thousands of students that store their stuff when they go home for the break, and in the winter because of boat and RV storage. The latter two seasons make sense, but why are storage facilities busy when there are local events? Let’s explain.
The year starts off with a bang with the Gasparilla Distance Classic taking place on a weekend at the end of February. This event is a marathon with 5k and 15k races that take place throughout the area. It’s very common for there to be multiple road closures a few days leading up to this weekend, and of course, on the weekend itself. Be mindful of this event, because if you need to get to your storage unit to get your fishing gear, you’re going to have to plan around this event and the road closures and traffic caused by it.
After this event begins the month of March, which is an extremely busy time of the year. There are three major festivals that take place in the first two weeks of March, and all of them entail hosts that need to put their preparation materials in storage in the weeks leading up to the events.
Beer, Beer, and More Beer
For starters, let’s talk about Tampa Bay Beer Week. This event takes place in the first week of March and is sponsored by local brewers and vendors. It is essentially a week-long celebration of local and imported beers. This week is full of festivals, beer dinners and brunches, tastings, food trucks, and special bottle releases, to name a few. There are hundreds of events that take place during this week on both sides of the bay, meaning that it is spread out over the city. All of these vendors need to store their things, especially their beer, in storage facilities in the area in preparation for the event. Be aware that a lot of climate controlled units will be taken up during the beginning of the year to accommodate for this beer fest, so if you’re looking for one for your antiques, try to find one by the time February starts so you’re not out of luck.
You should also be wary of traffic being backed up on Interstate 4 during the days of the festival, and temporary street closures. If you need to get to your storage unit during these days, plan ahead and try to beat traffic so a short trip to your unit doesn’t turn into a day’s ordeal.
Exquisite Art
Hosts of the Gasparilla Festival of the Arts are also prepping for their two day event that takes place at the beginning of March while Tampa Bay Beer Week is going on. This event also takes place in downtown and is a showcase of artists that live in and around Tampa. During these two days, they also have live entertainment, food, drinks, art, and children’s events. If you haven’t already guessed, you should know that you’ll be missing out on more opportunities to store in a climate controlled unit. Art and drinks need to be stored at low temperatures, even if it is for a day, so that Tampa’s heat and humidity don’t destroy them. The people setting up live entertainment and children’s events will also need some storage space to store their speaker systems and crayons, so facilities will be filling up pretty quickly.
Delectable Strawberries
Last but not least is the Florida Strawberry Festival, which is an 11 day event at (yes, you got it right) the beginning of March. This annual festival is filled with delicious strawberries and shortcake, concerts, rides, stage shows, food, exhibits, contests and competitions. There are also parades with floats and marching bands. We bet the 112 storage facilities that Tampa has to offer are not seeming to be enough now, are they? All of these vendors and entertainers need storage space near the festival grounds to keep their belongings so that they can set up for this event, which means less storage space available to the public.
Given the plethora of events that take place in the beginning of the year in Tampa, particularly at the beginning of March, we recommend that if you need storage space in the beginning of the year, get it quickly. Also, if you know that you will be visiting your unit frequently, try to avoid storing in a facility that’s in or around downtown so the traffic caused by these events doesn’t hinder access to your unit.
Weather and Storage
Tampa has a humid subtropical climate, which means warm and humid summers, frequent thunderstorms, and dry winters with freezing temperatures. Summer in Tampa usually lasts from mid May to mid October. During these months, it’s super hot, humid, and it’s rainy season. Two-thirds of annual rainfall happens during this time, so there’s almost a daily chance of afternoon thundershowers, which entail heavy rain and lightning. It can be hard to plan a trip to your storage unit in which you can remain dry when it’s likely to be raining every day. To simplify things, we recommend that you opt for a storage facility that has covered loading and unloading zones so that you can access your unit without being drenched.
You should also store your things in climate controlled units so that your belongings are protected from damage from the high heat and humidity in the region. And lastly, try to store things more inland because the proximity of Tampa to the ocean makes your items more susceptible to damage by the high salt content in its air.
Storage FAQ's
Drive-up storage units are typically more expensive and not as clean as interior units. Drive-up units are more exposed to the elements (water, dust, etc.) and are therefore not as clean as interior units. Interior units, on the other hand, have a much better climate. Essentially, the desire to rent a drive-up unit comes from clients thinking that they will be visiting their unit very frequently, which is surprisingly not the case. Most people don't come to their units as often as they think they will, so given the cost and cleanliness issues, it's better to rent an interior storage unit.
Students and active military members are clients that have unique needs because of the nature of their schedules. Most storage facilities in Tampa offer discounts to students, and discounts and different policies for active military members. Please call your local facility or see our <a href='/university-self-storage/'>students</a> and <a href='/military-self-storage/'>active military members</a> pages to get detailed and updated information.
Most storage companies in Tampa only provide invoices upon request.
In Tampa, there are 81 storage facilities, with a total of 79 storage units. Storage unit sizes generally range from 4' X 5' to 60' X 60'. Call one of your local facilities to have a representative find what size unit is best for you.
Storage managers would be happy to help you determine which size unit is best for you so that you're not paying for a 60' X 60' unit when you really need a 4' X 5' unit. Please reference our <a href='/size-guide/' class='size_guide_pop_over'>size guide</a> for more information.
No, storage facilities do not provide movers. However, managers and team members would be happy to provide you with a list of reliable and reasonably priced movers in Tampa. See our <a href='#'>resource guide</a> for movers in Tampa.
Most facilities in Tampa schedule professional pest control services every month, and twice a month during summer months.
Yes, storage managers can provide you with tips and techniques on how to most efficiently utilize your storage space. Their hope is that you can have easy access to your items and that your storage space is worth every penny of your money.
Security is every storage operator's priority. Speak with the storage manager of a facility of your liking in Tampa to find out what security measures they take to protect your belongings.
We recommend that you get insurance for your belongings because the contents of the units are not insured through storage facilities.
Most storage facilities in Tampa accept deliveries for their customers so that they don't have to go through the process of moving every time they need something to be placed in their storage units. They will keep your items in the office and will inform you when they arrive so that you can place them in your storage unit at your convenience.
Storage companies in Tampa offer a month-to-month lease. If for some reason you would like to cancel your lease during a particular month, please contact one of the facility managers to assist you.
Yes, most storage facilities sell boxes of various sizes, tape, bubble wrap, labels, and other items for your packing and moving needs.
Most storage facilities accept cash, credit cards, or checks. Always ask about autopay, it's faster and much more convenient.
Once you move in and feel that you need to move into a smaller or bigger space, storage facilities are happy to accommodate your move. Before renting a space, it is recommended that you speak to a storage facility representative to help you find the best sized unit for your needs. If things change through the course of your lease, they will help make the transition to your next unit as efficient and simple as possible. We also have a <a href='/size-guide/' class='size_guide_pop_over'>size guide</a> that may answer some preliminary questions you may have.
Generally the prices of storage units in Tampa vary based on the size of the storage unit and the location of the unit in the facility. Prices range between 14.0 and 1700.0, but representatives can better assist you once they have the details of your storage needs.
Some factors to keep in mind when choosing a storage facility in Tampa are: weather, peak rush hour times, items that you will be storing, and location within Tampa.
No, storage facility employees do not have copies of the keys used for the units. If you lose your key, check with the facility for lock cutting fees. They may also be able to sell another lock and key to you.
You have 81 facilities to choose from in Tampa. Access hours range from 8 to 24 hours a day. Please contact your local facility for more specific information about your unit.
Yes, climate-controlled spaces are available in Tampa due to the varying weather. Temperatures range from 37.4 to 57.2, which can dramatically affect things in your storage unit. For storing items such as wine, wooden items, electronics, metals, artwork, etc. storage facilities recommend that you rent a climate-controlled unit. For questions and more details, please contact a local facility.
No, no one in the storage facilities has access to your space unless you specifically ask them or give them the right to do so. For example, you may want them to have access to your unit for things you may want delivered directly to your unit.
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