Cameron
500+ Posts
This article in the Washington Post, led me to look at one of the providers, BagBnB (now Radical Storage). I looked at a few European (and American) cities to see the options. It's interesting, and the security and insurance is guaranteed.
Not all cities are a logical fit for the service. To be useful, there ought to be a walkable city center, a large supply of vacation-rental options (in New York City, Airbnb lists about 50,000 units) and reliable public transportation — otherwise your rental car’s trunk can serve the purpose just fine. That could explain why it’s easier to find luggage-storage networks in major European cities than in the United States, although LuggageHero is far from the lone option. Vertoe has offered a similar service in New York City since 2016, and lists 35 locations with rates starting at $5.95 per bag. Rome-based BAGBNB works with a network of more than 20 businesses in New York City, and is also testing the waters in other American cities, including Chicago and San Francisco. With that service, storage costs $6 per bag per day and bags are insured for up to $200.
Has anyone tried this service?
Admin update Jan2024. BagBNB is now Radical Storage.
Not all cities are a logical fit for the service. To be useful, there ought to be a walkable city center, a large supply of vacation-rental options (in New York City, Airbnb lists about 50,000 units) and reliable public transportation — otherwise your rental car’s trunk can serve the purpose just fine. That could explain why it’s easier to find luggage-storage networks in major European cities than in the United States, although LuggageHero is far from the lone option. Vertoe has offered a similar service in New York City since 2016, and lists 35 locations with rates starting at $5.95 per bag. Rome-based BAGBNB works with a network of more than 20 businesses in New York City, and is also testing the waters in other American cities, including Chicago and San Francisco. With that service, storage costs $6 per bag per day and bags are insured for up to $200.
Has anyone tried this service?
Admin update Jan2024. BagBNB is now Radical Storage.
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