This post provides several options for luggage storage in and around Union Station in Washington, DC including an option that will pick up and deliver your luggage to you.
- On-Site Lockers or Storage?
- The Airbnb Solution
- Mobile Storage
- Things To Do in Washington DC
- Luggage Options throughout DC
WHERE TO STORE LUGGAGE IN UNION STATION
Union Station is the main (and really only) train station in Washington, DC. Unfortunately, it does not have any luggage storage facilities. However, you may find some luck with Amtrak.
Ticketed Amtrak passengers can use the temporary bag storage for up to 24 hours at the rate of $10 per item. If you are not traveling on Amtrak, you can still use this option for $20 per item. This is not self-service, so the luggage is left at the Checked Bag counter.
Luggage Storage in DC (AirBnb Method)
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 bag.
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.
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.
Plus, you get 5% off when using promo code vertoeshare.
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.
Plus, you get 5% off when using promo code vertoeshare.
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.
Apply the promo code "dctours" to get $5.00 off your first reservation. 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 UNION STATION
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.
Union Station is a beautiful piece of architecture on its own. Take our self-guided tour of the building while you're here.
Why not join one of our daily, pay-what-you-wish walking tours? We offer many guided tours a day, including our Capitol Hill tour which is in walking distance of Union Station.
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
- How to Use the Metro
- Sample DC Itineraries
- Guide to the National Mall
- The Ultimate Guide for Things to Do in 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.
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.
