Articles, tips and customer stories

Over the years, we've built up a wealth of knowledge about all things storage and moving. We're happy to share what we've learned – tips, guides and real customer stories – to make storage as easy as possible for you.

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Moving services

Moving is easier when everything's in one place. Storage units, vans, moving boxes, packing supplies and a moving service – all from one place.

Blue storage doors – storage for every need

Storage units, wire mesh units, cube units, shipping containers and garage storage

Browse Cityvarasto's different storage types. Whatever you need to store, there's a storage solution for you.

Man carrying moving boxes – instructions for packing your storage unit

How to fill your storage unit – a practical guide to packing and protecting your belongings

When your things get a new home in storage, a little preparation goes a long way towards keeping everything safe and stress-free.

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Cityvarasto PO boxes for rent

Find out about our rentable PO boxes.

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A storage unit is a handy and secure place to keep your things

When your home starts feeling a little tight or your belongings need their own breathing space, a storage unit is exactly the extra room that saves the day.

Woman admiring clothes on a hanger – rental storage for different needs

Storage unit rental for every situation

When life changes and your belongings need a little more room to breathe, a storage unit is like a small extra room that flexes exactly when you need it.

Blue container storage units side by side – rent a Citykontti

Cityvarasto also rents shipping containers

Containers are great for storing all kinds of goods – affordable and easy to use.

Skis in the snow – take your winter gear to Cityvarasto

Store your winter gear at Cityvarasto and enjoy the summer

Our warm, secure and monitored storage unit gives your winter gear its own home – access is effortless with your phone and everyday life feels that bit lighter.

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Bicycle maintenance

5 maintenance tips to keep your bike in great shape year after year.

Two people in a Cityvarasto corridor – how to terminate a small storage unit

Terminating your storage unit rental

Read how easy it is to terminate your storage unit rental.

Two surveillance cameras – your belongings are safe at Cityvarasto

Your belongings are safe at Cityvarasto

Read how we take care of your belongings and our storage facilities.

Cityvarasto storage corridor – prepare for storage

Get ready for storage

Here's how to prepare for storage so that moving your things in goes as smoothly as possible.

Man loading car tyres into a car boot – tyre storage at Cityvarasto

Storage for car tyres

Find out more about storing your car tyres.

How to estimate the storage size you need

How big a storage unit do you need? The rule of thumb is about 10% of your home's floor area – see examples from 1–20 m² units and what fits in each.