What are the different pod sizes?

What are the different pod sizes?

PODS containers come in three sizes: an 8-foot, 12-foot, and 16-foot option. The smallest container can accommodate a studio apartment. At the same time, the largest one can often fit belongings from three to four rooms.

How big a pod do I need?

WHAT SIZE DO YOU NEED? COMPARING CONTAINERS, STORAGE UNITS AND RENTAL TRUCKS

HOME SIZE / SQUARE FEET	PODS CONTAINER*	RENTAL TRUCK*
Less than 400 SF Small Studio Apt	8′**	Cargo Van or 10′ Truck
600 SF Studio/1 BR Apt	8′ or 12′	10′, 15′ or 16′
800 SF 1 to 2 BR Apt	16′	15′ or 16′
1,000 SF 2 BR Apt/Home	Single 16′ or 16′ + 8′	15′ or 16′

What can fit in a 16 ft pod?

When packed efficiently, 16-foot PODS can hold between three and four rooms. But remember, this is total rooms – not three or four-bedrooms plus a kitchen, dining room, living room, attic and garage. In other words, three or four bedrooms is a two-bedroom apartment with a kitchen and living room.

What fits in a 7 ft pod?

7-foot container According to PODS, the container is “perfect for small-volume moving and storage,” and is commonly used as a shipping container or storage unit for apartment and studio moves. The inside of the container offers 385 cubic feet of packing space, and can hold one full room of furniture.

What fits in a 12 foot pod?

What fits in a 12-foot POD? 12-foot PODS can generally hold a fully furnished 1 or 2-bedroom apartment or the contents of a minimally furnished 2-bedroom home.

What happens if POD is too heavy?

Portable storage services use forklifts or other machinery to lift containers to and from the moving equipment. But if the container is too heavy, the forklift may not be able to support its weight. If this happens, the container could fall and damage the surrounding area, and possibly your belongings.

What should you not pack in a pod?

PODS will not be responsible for valuable items that are listed in the rental agreement and should not be put into the container. A few such items are: jewelry, furs, firearms, computer programs, antiques, collectibles, credit cards and certain other invaluable and irreplaceable items.

Are there different size PODS for moving?

PODS® offers three different container sizes — 7-, 12-, and 16-foot — to move anything from a small apartment to a large home. While getting one container delivered may seem convenient, the lack of flexibility could lead to paying for the wrong one.

How long can you keep a pod in your driveway?

With PODS, the minimum storage rental time is only one month, whether you’re keeping your container on your property or at a PODS Storage Center. A PODS storage rental begins the day the container is delivered to you and continues for the next 30 days.

Can a UBOX fit a couch?

Remember: each U-Box container can fit about a room to a room and a half’s worth of household belongings, and that includes furniture.

Is Pack Rat cheaper than PODS?

PODS has significantly cheaper rates for short moves, while 1-800-PACK-RAT is slightly less expensive for long distances. PODS’s average cost of $1,160 for a 100-mile move is approximately $860 cheaper than 1-800-PACK-RAT.

Which is cheaper PODS or Upack?

U-Pack tends to offer cheaper moving prices than PODS. While PODS tends to cost more, it features on-site storage and more service options than U-Pack.

How big is an 8 foot pod?

The 8-ft container dimensions are 7.2’W x 7.8’H x 8.5’L, offering 404 cubic feet of space. A simple way to find out if this container offers you enough space is to measure all of your belongings and use our space calculator.

How much do PODS cost on average?

PODS moving costs. The cost of renting a PODS portable container for a local move is usually between $349-$549, while the cost of a long-distance move averages $999-$2,999*. This includes a month of storage, a whole lot of flexibility, and a lot less stress. Keep reading to learn more about PODS’ moving costs.