How much to hire a safe?
Safe Hire Overview
If you need temporary secure storage for valuables, documents, or cash, hiring a safe can be an excellent solution. Whether you're staying in temporary accommodation, hosting an event, or need short-term security during renovations, understanding safe hire costs helps you make an informed decision.
Safe Hire Costs from London Safes
London & Home Counties Safes offers a unique rental scheme in the London and Home Counties area. Their pricing structure works differently from traditional rental services, combining an upfront purchase with daily rental fees and a refund system.
How the Pricing Works
The rental system requires an initial payment of £999 for a high-quality safe weighing 47kg. This isn't a simple rental fee—it functions as a deposit that you'll be partially refunded when you return the safe.
Daily Rental Rate: £30 per day
Additional Fees to Consider
Beyond the daily rental rate, there are service charges to factor into your budget:
- Delivery fee: £60
- Collection fee: £60
The safe can be delivered and positioned within a 60-mile radius of their warehouse (postcode AL9 7NT).
How Refunds Work
When you're finished with the safe, the refund calculation is straightforward:
Refund = £999 - (Daily rental costs) - £60 (delivery) - £60 (collection)
For example, if you hire the safe for 10 days:
- Daily rental: £30 × 10 = £300
- Total deductions: £300 + £60 + £60 = £420
- Your refund: £999 - £420 = £579
The Break-Even Point
If your rental costs reach the value of the safe (roughly 34 days), the safe becomes yours and London Safes keeps the £999 while waiving the delivery and collection charges. This makes longer-term rentals particularly cost-effective, as you essentially purchase the safe if you use it for more than a month.
What's Included
Delivery personnel will show you how to set your own unique six-digit user code so only you can access the safe. This ensures your security from day one.
The safe is not drilled or bolted in any way, so there's no damage to the building. This makes it ideal for rental properties, hotels, or anywhere you need temporary security without permanent installation.
Ending Your Rental
To end the contract, contact London Safes and they'll arrange collection on the next available date, normally within 7 working days. The rental ends on the day they collect the safe, and your refund is processed shortly after.
Is Hiring a Safe Right for You?
Consider hiring a safe if you:
- Need temporary secure storage for less than a month
- Want to avoid permanent installation
- Are staying in temporary accommodation
- Need security during home renovations or moves
- Are hosting events requiring cash or valuables storage
For rentals approaching 34 days, you're effectively purchasing a quality safe with free delivery and collection, making it an excellent value proposition for medium-term needs.
Safe hire provides flexible, damage-free security that adapts to your changing circumstances, with transparent pricing that rewards longer-term use.
The Rental Safe from London Safes is the Bloomsbury 40K Size 3 Digital Safe and is very high quality and weighs a whopping 47kg!
The Dimensions of this Rental Safe are:
Height X Width X Depth
External Size: 350mm x 470mm x 350mm
Internal Size: 330mm x 460mm x 295mm
Weight 47.5kg
Internal Capacity/Volume : 47 Litres
Shelves : 1