If you’re looking for self storage in Bristol – whether for household items, student belongings, business stock or just decluttering – here are five strong options worth considering. Each offers secure units and good value, and all are conveniently located in and around the city.
We have generated the list from the companies that we are regularly moving people in and out of, and have listed some of the benefits (and draw backs) each.
1. Vanguard Self Storage Bristol (Redfield)
Address: 22 Church Road, Redfield (Lawrence Hill), Bristol BS5 9JA.
Website: Vanguard Self Storage – Bristol
Why it’s great:
Vanguard’s a family-run business that’s been around for over 60 years, so they really know their stuff. Their Bristol site in Redfield offers everything from small 10 sq ft lockers up to huge 2,000 sq ft spaces. The place is spotless, easy to access, and the security is top-notch — full CCTV coverage, alarms and restricted entry.
They also offer a free man-and-van service for new customers, which is a massive help if you’re moving boxes across town. Oh, and there’s even an EV charging point on site.
This site is awesome for huge home removals and storage, but also great for much smaller moves also. With undercover loading areas, you will never get wet while loading or unloading.
Best for: People who want a proper, full-service storage facility they can trust.
Big Yellow Self Storage – Barrow Road and Winterstoke Road
Address: Barrow Road, Avonmead, Bristol BS5 0AE or Winterstoke Rd, Bristol BS3 2NS.
Website: https://www.bigyellow.co.uk/bristol-central-self-storage-units and https://www.bigyellow.co.uk/bristol-ashton-gate-self-storage-units
Why it’s great:
Big Yellow is one of the UK’s most recognisable storage brands — and for good reason. Their Bristol Central branch is just off Barrow Road in Avonmead, making it handy for both the city centre and east Bristol.
You can rent anything from a small locker to a full-sized unit, short- or long-term. Everything’s super secure, clean, and easily accessible.
They are also amazing for large home removal storage, with plenty of large trolleys at your disposal for moving your items to the storage unit.
Best for: People who like using a well-known brand and need flexible storage close to the city centre.
3. Storage Giant – Brislington
Address: 821 Bath Road, Brislington, Bristol BS4 5NL
Website: https://www.storagegiant.co.uk/locations/bristol-self-storage
Why it’s great:
Storage Giant in Brislington is newer, modern, and known for being great value for money. They claim to offer the cheapest storage units in Bristol, and reviews often back that up.
You’ll find a huge range of sizes — from small lockers for students to 400+ sq ft spaces for businesses. Larger moves are made slightly harder in this facility due to it only having small trolleys for moving possessions and lifts that are pretty slow and get congested when there are lots of users in the facility.
However, the staff are super friendly and amazingly helpful. They have even been know to help moving items to your storage unit!
Best for: Anyone watching the pennies but still wanting a clean, modern space with good service.
4. Access Self Storage – Ashton Gate (Winterstoke Road)
Address: Winterstoke Road, Bristol BS3 2LG
Website: https://www.accessstorage.com/somerset/access-self-storage-bristol
Why it’s great:
Right next to Ashton Gate Stadium, this branch is easy to reach from Bedminster, Southville and central Bristol. Access offers 24-hour CCTV, a secure access app, and covered loading bays — ideal if you’re dropping stuff off in the rain.
They’ve got student offers too, like 50% off up to 8 weeks, which makes it handy for anyone studying in Bristol.
Good for large or small moves, however, they only have small trolleys available, making larger moves a little slower.
Best for: Students or anyone who needs flexible, short-term storage in South Bristol.
5. Safestore Self Storage – Pennywell Road (Old Market)
Address: 78–86 Pennywell Road, Old Market, Bristol BS5 0TG
Website: https://www.safestore.co.uk/self-storage/south-west/bristol/pennywell-road
Why it’s great:
Safestore has two branches in Bristol (Pennywell Road and Clifton Road), but the Pennywell one is super central and offers some brilliant deals. You can get £1 for the first month or 50% off for up to 8 weeks, and they even have a Lowest Price Guarantee where they’ll beat a local quote by 10%.
Facilities include ground-floor drive-up rooms, trolleys, and forklift access. They’ve got a wide range of unit sizes too — from small lockers to massive 500 sq ft spaces.
Great for all types of moves, however, the Clifton Road site, which is a huge facility, has 2 lifts which, when theres lots of customers onsite, can cause delays in moving your items around the facility.
Best for: People looking for a great deal and solid customer service in a central location.
Final Thoughts on the 5 Best Self Storage Units in Bristol
Whether you’re downsizing, moving house, or need space for your business stock, Bristol’s got plenty of great storage options to choose from. The right one for you really depends on what matters most — location, price, or flexibility.
And if you need a hand getting your stuff into storage, Sam with a Van Bristol can help you move everything quickly, safely, and with a smile. We work all over Bristol and can even help you choose the right size unit for your load.