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Self Storage in Germany, Austria and Switzerland (Q3 2025)

For the ones interested in the growing self storage market of Germany, Switzerland and Austria - feel free to have a read of my data analysis.

The self storage industry in the German-speaking part of Europe (the so-called DACH region: D = Germany, A = Austria, CH = Switzerland) has grown massively over the past decade. But despite cultural and economic similarities, the markets look very different when you compare size, pricing, and structure.

Germany - the giant
Germany is by far the biggest market with ~375 providers and nearly 1,200 facilities.

  • Berlin: ~83 facilities, average price €221 per unit (about €29/m²).
  • Munich: the most expensive city, €353 per month for 11 m² (~€32/m²).
  • Hamburg: ~28 facilities, average rent €232 per unit.

Beyond the big cities, suburban garage-style storage is still very common. There’s also a growing “pick-up & delivery” trend, where providers collect your items and store them offsite.

Switzerland - the premium market
Much smaller in scale but easily the most expensive. Limited space + high demand = high prices.

  • Zurich: CHF 286 per unit on average. Units are small (7.4 m²), which pushes the rate up to ~CHF 39/m² - the highest in the entire region.
  • Geneva: the highest monthly rents at CHF 415, but units are bigger (almost 15 m²), making the per-m² cost lower than Zurich.
  • Bern & Basel: CHF 258-274 per unit on average.

Overall, Switzerland = fewer facilities, smaller units, but way higher costs.

Austria - the fastest growing market
Austria is heavily centered on Vienna, but regional cities are catching up.

  • Vienna: ~165 facilities, average €200 per month for very small units (5.9 m² → ~€34/m²).
  • Innsbruck: €170 per month for 4.9 m² (~€34/m²).

Outside the capital, garage-style storage remains popular, but more branded facilities are popping up in regional hubs.

Takeaway

  • Germany → scale and diversity
  • Switzerland → premium prices and density
  • Austria → fastest growth, especially beyond Vienna

What unites all three? Self storage in DACH is no longer niche. It’s becoming mainstream - shaped by urban pressure, lifestyle change, and limited living space.

This post is based on Q3 2025 data collected by The Storage Scanner, a European self storage comparison platform.

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