Storage Containers: Buy Or Rent?

If you are in need of a steel storage container, you may be trying to decide whether you should buy or rent one. On ourhome page, you will find options for both and both have their place, but which one is right for you?

Buying

If you need to ship a large number of products on a regular basis, it would probably be a good idea for you to buy your shipping containers outright. It may be more expensive to do so in the first instance, but it will work out to be the most cost effective option in the end. Large shipping containers, such as our40ft container, are perfect for shipping large amounts cross country and overseas and they are very reasonably priced for the job. They can be used time and time again and will last for many years without noticeably degrading, so your goods will always be safe, secure and protected from the weather, no matter when and where they are being shipped.

Also, used storage containers are always in demand, which means you can sell yours on when you no longer leave them, thus recouping some of your initial costs, something you cannot do when renting.

Renting

If you are not going to be using storage containers on a regular basis, but you need to use them on a temporary basis, or for an undefined time period, it may be in your best interests to hire one, rather than buying one.

Whether you are looking for a very large container or a smaller20 foot container, you can rent one at very reasonable prices, for as long as you need and you can simply have it collected when you are done with it. This is particularly convenient for people who are moving and need to ship goods, or those working on a temporary building site.