Studying in Graz: Storage instead of hauling furniture

Graz is one of Austria's largest student cities – and every summer, the same scene unfolds: students leave their halls because rooms are reallocated for the holidays, or sublets and rental contracts end. Boxes, mattresses and desks are then hauled right across the country back to parents – only to be dragged return in October. It costs time, nerves and often expensive petrol or van hire. The smarter solution is much closer to home: a storage unit in Graz where your belongings spend the summer holidays so you don’t have to.

The term-break dilemma: Where to put half a household?

A student room seems small – until you have to clear it out. Bed, desk, books, kitchen kit, clothing for four seasons: it quickly adds up to more than fits in an estate car. If you can’t store everything with friends, you face a choice: make multiple trips, rent a van, or give away furniture and buy new in autumn. All three options are expensive – and totally unnecessary.

How the student summer holiday storage works

With self storage in Graz, everything simply stays in town. You book a unit in the right size online, drop off your things, and pick them up again at the start of the semester. The conditions are tailormade for students:

• Only 30 days minimum rental period and cancellable monthly thereafter – ideal for two to three months of holidays.
• Small units available: A compact storage unit is usually enough for a student room – you only pay for the space you actually need.
• Special offer for new customers: Get your first month for 1 Euros (with a two-month minimum commitment) – a real student-budget bargain for the summer break.
• Transparent pricing: See what each size costs in advance on our self storage costs page.

Three locations in Graz – one is sure to be on your way

Squarefoot has three locations in Graz, so you don't have to drive across town:

• Münzgrabenstraße 143: in the south-east, especially handy for everyone living around the universities.
• Herrgottwiesgasse 2: in the south of the city, with easy drive-up access for a fully loaded car.
• Berschenygasse 8: in the west of Graz, ideal for Wetzelsdorf, Eggenberg and the surrounding area.

Find full details and availability on our page all self storage locations in Graz.

Packing tips: How to fit an entire room into a small unit

• Dismantle furniture: Dismantled beds and shelves take up a fraction of the space. Tape screws in a labelled bag directly to the furniture.
• Sturdy boxes in uniform sizes stack safely and make optimal use of the unit height.
• Stand mattresses upright and use a protective cover to keep off dust.
• Use small boxes for books: Large book boxes quickly get too heavy to carry.
• Ask flatmates: If you share a unit, you split the costs – and clearing out in autumn goes twice as fast with two people.
• Take photos of valuables: A quick phone photo of your packed unit helps ensure nothing gets left behind in autumn.

Handy during term time too: More space in your student room

Summer holiday storage isn't just for the break. Many students keep their storage unit during term time too – as off-site storage for everything that doesn't fit in a small room: winter wardrobe in summer, sports gear, books from past semesters, or your bike during the cold season. Planning a semester abroad? Store your entire household instead of paying expensive rent on an empty flat. Thanks to monthly cancellation, you decide every month if you still need the space.

Summary: Holidays for you, holidays for your furniture

Why haul furniture hundreds of kilometres when it can spend the summer safe and dry in Graz? Student holiday storage saves transport costs, protects your back, and makes starting the new semester in autumn stress-free: unpack, set up, done. Secure your unit in good time before the break – simply select your size and book your storage unit online. Your furniture and boxes will be set for the summer in just a few minutes.