Where should I store my bags when traveling?

Check if the airport or local train station has luggage storage facilities for larger suitcases. You'll be charged a fee for this type of storage. Major cities may also have luggage storage services, usually located near transportation hubs or tourist attractions, where you can pay to leave your bags.



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Use storage facilities at an airport or a train station A less convenient option is the airport. Although you could store your bags at the airport, you have to return to pick them up, which might be quite far from where you're staying. Don't leave your passport, wallet or laptop in a stored bag.

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Definition of 'baggage storage room' A baggage storage room is a room in a hotel where people can leave their baggage in order to collect it later.

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Yes, $2-3 would be fine when picking your luggage back up. In my experience often the desk clerk will refuse the tip, but it never hurts to offer a dollar or two per bag. I always tip at least $1 per bag to both the person who puts them in storage for me and the person who returns them to me.

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In the closet Another common option is to store your suitcase inside the closet. More specifically, try to see if you have any dead space there. The top area is often left untouched or unused since it is too high to reach and thus impractical for clothes and accessories.

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However, suitcases are not ideal for long-term storage as they don't allow for air circulation and can cause creases and wrinkles in your clothes. Additionally, suitcases are not airtight, which can allow dust, moisture, and insects to get in.

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You may also consider storing your luggage in the garage. To prevent moisture and mildew from ruining the bags, store them off the floor. Garage cabinets can easily hold large luggage items such as duffel bags and wheeled hard suitcases. An enclosed cabinet is ideal to keep the luggage clean and out of the way.

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Items you shouldn't pack in your checked luggage
  • Prescription medications.
  • Passports and travel documents.
  • Electronics, such as video game systems and computers.
  • Cameras (camera film, including Polaroid film, should be hand-checked by TSA agents so it doesn't go through the X-ray machine)
  • Jewelry and other valuable items.


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on the closet floor behind your hanging clothes. Typically, there's just enough space between the clothing items and the wall to set your suitcase against the wall. It will be out of sight, but easily accessible when it's time to pack. This travel storage ideas works particularly well if you have a small space.

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The American Hotel & Lodging Association suggests leaving a $1-to-$5 tip per day for the housekeeping staff. The tipping range is helpful when estimating your trip budget, but how much you should ultimately tip depends on a few factors (more on this later).

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The bottom line. When in doubt, especially if you've experienced service that goes above and beyond, it never hurts to offer a tip to the person helping. In most cases, if it's an airline employee, he or she will decline taking your money. For airport employees, tips ($5 is customary) are appreciated.

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Most hotels have a policy where they bag, tag and turn items into the lost and found department. Anything left in a room gets stored, usually in a transparent bag, so that items can be identified at a quick glance. The bag is then labeled with the date, location found and name of the staff member who found the items.

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