Where to Store Luggage at DCA (Reagan) National Airport

Updated: Januar 18, 2023

This post provides several options for luggage storage in and around DCA (Reagan) National Airport in Washington, DC.

We include an option that will pick up and deliver your luggage to you.


WHERE TO STORE LUGGAGE AT REAGAN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Unfortunately, TSA no longer allows lockers at airports in the United States, so you won’t find self-service luggage storage at any area airport such as DCA, Dulles, or BWI.

You can always call your airline and see how early you can check a bag, as some will allow you to check luggage hours before your flight.

Your best option for luggage storage will be the AirBnb Method below.


Luggage Storage Sharing

Don't worry, we aren't asking you to rent a room just to store your bag but the idea is the same.

A few companies have created apps that let you, the traveler, find a local place that will store your luggage around DCA Airport.

For more information on how to get to and from DCA (Reagan) Airport from downtown DC, follow our guide.

They find convenient locations for travelers, such as souvenir and gift shops or convenience stores, that are open early and close late and have the capacity and the security to hold and secure your luggage. 


Vertoe

Vertoe is America’s largest on-demand short term storage provider with a presence in over 20 major cities with 300+ locations in the US, as well as 45+ major international cities with 500 + locations.

They have over 25 locations in Washington DC covering the entire city and they are adding locations very rapidly. Many of their locations are open 24/7.

Vertoe’s rates are among the cheapest in Washington DC. Bags cost $5.95/day (online price). See their pricing page for more information.

Where to Store Your Bags in Washington DC

They offer a very generous $5000 in insurance and provide complimentary tamper-proof security seals at their locations.

You can book in advance and cancel anytime for a full refund anytime. Click here to find Vertoe locations.

Vertoe gets great reviews on Google and Yelp, having won the “People love us on Yelp Award” for 2017.  We also like how Vertoe users get to rate and review each of their locations, reviews that you could read before checking your bags. 

They offer 24/7 customer support.


StoreMe

StoreMe is Washington DC's first and leading on-demand mobile app luggage storage service with 20+ strategic Host locations across the city and growing.

You can find StoreMe's Host network of 110+ locations in Boston, New York, Philadelphia and Washington DC along the Amtrak line.

It's a great service for travelers on the go looking for short-term storage so they can enjoy the more important things on their trip like sightseeing.

For more on how StoreMe works, check out the video below or website here.

With StoreMe's mobile app, featured in Apple's App Store or Google Play, you can discover convenient, vetted and rated locations by taking a picture of what you plan to store and reserving space by the hour or day with a few easy clicks. 

Prices are affordable with the first 30 minutes free on every reservation and small (backpack or bag) and large (carry-on or checked luggage) storage items starting at $2.00 and $3.00 for the first hour with each additional at $1.00 and $2.00, respectively. 

All reservations are insured up to $3,000 with 24/7 support at 917-746-9240, if you have any questions.

Next time you are in Washington DC, StoreMe your stuff away with us!


THINGS TO DO AROUND DCA (REAGAN NATIONAL) AIRPORT

If you are looking to store your luggage because of an early checkout or a late arrival, then you just might have some time on your hand.

Let us help you come up with some ideas for things to do in DC.

Why not join one of our daily, pay-what-you-wish walking tours?

We offer many guided tours a day, including tours of Arlington National Cemetery which is just a few stops Metro ride on the Blue line from DCA.

Free Tours of Washington, DC

We also offer a dozen GPS-enabled, guided audio tours that you can use anytime you wish with a smartphone.

We also have several useful articles with tips on visiting DC

If you are just arriving in DC for the first time, then you might consider a hop-on-hop-off bus ticket. Most companies offer 24-hour tickets.

Best Washington DC Tourist Pass

Most are included for free or at a discount on tourist discount passes.

If you are considering even two paid attractions or tours in DC, then a tourist discount pass might make sense for you.

About The Author

Canden Arciniega

Follow On Instagram | I'm a historian & tour guide in Washington DC with 4 published books about the city. I have written for HuffPost Travel and have been featured in the Washington Post, WTOP, and numerous other DC papers. I've also been interviewed by the BBC, NPR, Travel Channel and Discovery Family Channel. I am the producer of the podcast, Tour Guide Tell All. I am an authority on D.C. history, and have led tours in the city since 2011. I currently resides in DC, but have also lived in London and South Korea, and have traveled to over 28 countries and every US State but Hawaii. I homeschool my 2 children by exploring the plethora of museums in DC. Read More...
Updated: Januar 18th, 2023
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