Self Storage for Expats in Hanoi: Complete Guide 2026

Vietnam’s Leading Mini Storage Expert

Mini storage is truly essential if you need a temporary place to store your belongings in a clean, secure space with well-controlled humidity and affordable pricing.

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Hanoi’s expat community is growing fast. Families, diplomats, consultants, entrepreneurs, and digital nomads are moving in — and moving often.

Apartments are getting smaller. Rent is getting higher. Leases are short. Life is constantly changing.

That’s why self storage for expats in Hanoi can come in useful.

This guide explains:

  • What self storage is (and what it is not)

  • When expats actually need it

  • Typical self storage for expats costs in Hanoi

  • How KingKho compares to other options

  • How to get started in under 10 minutes

1. Understanding Self Storage: A New Concept in Vietnam

Self storage, often also called mini storage, is still new in Vietnam. But expats usually know it well.

  • Self-storage means:
  • You rent a private, lockable storage unit
  • Only you have access - Only you keep the key
  • You choose how many m2 you pay rent for from our various unit sizes 1 - 20m2
  • You control how long you store: by week/ month
  • You can access your unit when needed. Easy to move items in and out as needed
  • Your belongings are safe in a clean, well lit, humid-controlled facility with 24/7 CCTV.
  • Traditional storage means:
  • Shared space
  • Long contracts
  • Large space only
  • Limited access
  • Little privacy
affordable storage units

2. Why Expats in Hanoi Use Self Storage

Most expats don’t plan to “store things”. They just need space — temporarily.

2.1 Common Scenarios for Self Storage For Expats

  • Temporary housing situations – Between apartments, waiting for shipments
  • Downsizing – Moving from larger expat housing to smaller local apartments
  • Travel and exploration – Digital nomads exploring Vietnam and Southeast Asia
  • Repatriation planning – Preparing to leave Vietnam
  • Seasonal storage – Winter clothes, sports equipment, holiday decorations
  • Business inventory – Small business owners and entrepreneurs

2.2 Specific Self Storage Needs by Expat Type

🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Expatriate Families:

  • Storing children’s outgrown toys & clothes
  • Seasonal items (Christmas decorations, winter gear)
  • Furniture during home renovations

🧍‍♂️🧍‍♀️Single Expats & Digital Nomads:

  • Luggage storage between travels
  • Flexible short-term solutions
  • Minimalist lifestyle support
  • Temporary storage need due to backpacking

🛬 New Expats in Hanoi:

  • Temporary storage while looking for a new house
  • Holding onto belongings until settled
  • Short-term storage need 

🧳 Expat Tourists & Travelers:

  • Short-term luggage storage
  • Exploring Vietnam without heavy bags
  • Base for multi-city travel

Here at KingKho, we serve you all!

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3. Self Storage For Expats Options in Hanoi

KingKho Storage

📍Ha Dong, Hanoi – only 1 location in a complex

📦 Smallest lockable units from 1m2 to 20m2. Only you keep the key.

📅 Weekly/ monthly rent from 660,000 VND/month

✅ Clean, modern, international owned and managed

📞 Attentive customer support

SEC Storage

📍Tu Liem, Hanoi – only 1 location in the industrial zone

📦 Smallest units from 15m2. Shared warehouse space of 5 m² (items will be wrapped in plastic & pallets).

📅 Monthly rent from 600,000 VND/month 

🇻🇳 Local logistics and traditional warehouse operator

Radical Storage

📍Hanoi – multiple locations with hotels/ partners

📦 Luggage storage only

📅 Daily rent from 120,000 VND/bag/day 

⚠️ Rely on partners regarding security, service,…

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4. Do's & Dont's of Self Storage For Expats in Hanoi

✅ Do’s:

✓ Declutter first – Don’t store what you don’t need

✓ Use proper packing materials – Protect against humidity

✓ Create an inventory list – Track what you’ve stored

✓ Label everything clearly – Save time when retrieving

✓ Consider climate control – Especially for electronics, documents, and photos

✓ Get insurance – Protect valuable items

✓ Visit the facility first – Inspect before committing

✓ Read the contract carefully – Understand terms, especially for early termination

✓ Stack strategically – Use vertical space, heavy items on the bottom

✓ Leave aisles – Make items accessible

❌ Dont’s

✗ Store prohibited items – Flammables, perishables, illegal items, hazardous materials

✗ Forget about humidity – Hanoi’s climate requires preparation

✗ Use cheap/broken boxes – They collapse and damage belongings

✗ Store important documents without copies – Keep digital backups

✗ Ignore pest prevention – Seal food containers, use plastic bins

✗ Overload boxes – Keep them liftable

✗ Store valuable sentimental items without insurance – Get coverage

✗ Assume month-to-month means no notice – Check contract terms

✗ Leave gaps for dust – Cover furniture with sheets

Why expats choose KingKho as self storage for expats?

  • Only pay for the space you actually use
  • Flexible weekly or monthly rental — no long-term contracts
  • No deposit, no hidden fees
  • Secure, private, and professionally managed self storage for expats
Your Most Asked Questions

FAQs

Getting started with self-storage with KingKho is easy and straightforward! Call us at +84(0)853 103 103 (Ms. Ly), or fill out our contact form, or book online at our online reservation site. If we have your desired luggage storage unit size available, visit our facility (Google Maps link), bring your passport and items, and your new storage unit is ready when you arrive.

We currently have one first mini storage facility in Hanoi, located on Nguyen Thanh Binh Street, 2nd floor on CT2 The Pride Building, Ha Dong, about a 15min car ride in the west of downtown Hanoi.

At the moment we are already scouting for a good location to open a second mini storage facility in Hanoi.

When you like to rent a storage unit for your business with us, simply let us know when you will be visiting our facility, please bring

  1. passport
  2. credit card, cash, or bank details
  3. phone number and email address
  4. the items you like to store.
  5. a padlock/lock if you have one (available for sale as well).
  6. Our facility manager will then help you to sign the rental agreement.

Yes. KingKho offers short-term storage ideal for luggage, suitcases, and backpacks. Weekly and monthly options are available, so you don’t pay for more time than you need.

You do not need a Vietnamese bank account. International credit cards and other flexible payment methods are accepted (Paypal, etc.,).

If you’re searching “self storage near me” in Hanoi, KingKho is the one that most people find first — and keep coming back to. We’re Vietnam’s first internationally-owned and managed self-storage facility, located in Ha Dong with easy access from Tay Ho, Hoan Kiem, Dong Da, Cau Giay, and Ba Dinh (usually just 10–25 minutes by car or Grab, even in rush hour). Pop our name or “self storage near me” into Google Maps from anywhere in the city, and you usually will see us right at the top.

Yes. You can ship items directly to KingKho. Just inform our facility manager – Ms. Ly via hotline 0853 103 103 (Zalo, Whatsapp, Viber, Facebook Messenger,…)  in advance so we can receive and assist with your shipment when it arrives.

KingKho offers:

  • True self-storage (your own private, lockable unit)

  • Flexible weekly or monthly rentals

  • No deposit required

  • Clean, humidity-controlled units

  • International-standard security and management

  • Clear pricing with no hidden fees

It’s designed specifically for expats, locals, families, and international businesses.

Our storage units come in many sizes, from S, M to L, or even XL, from 1 – 20m2! Most clients rent medium-sized storage units (3-6m2).

The following items are not allowed to be stored in our facility: animals, tires, combustible, inflammable or toxic materials, weapons, ammunition, stolen items, food items, live plants, drugs, or other illegal items.

Please read this blog post for a full list of items you can put in mini storage.

About 2 km from Aeon Mall Hà Đông — just 7–10 minutes by car or motorbike.
 
From the main gate of Aeon, turn onto Phan Kế Toại street → go straight through the Nguyễn Thanh Bình intersection → after 50 m turn right and you’ll arrive at The Pride CT2 building.
 
Extremely convenient for residents of Hà Đông, Văn Quán, Dương Nội and An Hưng who can stop by our storage facility right after shopping.
Not quite, and you’re not alone — tons of customers first type “warehouse space near me” when they actually want flexible, individual self-storage units. Traditional warehouses are built for pallets, forklifts, and long contracts. Our mini storage gives you your own private, clean room (from 1 m² up to 20 m²+), 24/7 access with your personal code, no minimum long-term commitment, and simple weekly or monthly billing. Perfect for moving house, storing furniture, or keeping e-commerce inventory.

Most families of four choose 4–10 m², depending on whether they store furniture, boxes, bicycles, or children’s items. The team can help you choose the right size so you don’t overpay.

Yes. Toys, clothes, strollers, books, and seasonal items can be stored safely in clean, dry, humidity-controlled units — perfect for keeping your home clutter-free.

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