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You’ve just landed at your travel destination, but the Airbnb won’t be available for a few hours. What to do? You could start exploring the city, but nothing ruins that exhilarating experience more than having to drag around heavy luggage.




Sure, you could drop your bags off at some places in airports and train stations, or perhaps rent a luggage locker somewhere, but there are other, sometimes cheaper options out there. Over at the New York Times, Stephanie Rosenbloom suggests travelers use luggage storage services that operate out of typical businesses, like restaurants, markets, dry cleaners, and salons. They work similarly to Airbnb, but for your bags. You go online and book a time and location, drop off your bags, then pick them up later. And yes, most of them provide some form of insurance against damage, theft, and loss. Here are some of the options out there:


Not only are these services useful for travelers, but they can be handy for locals who want to ditch their briefcase or shoulder bag before heading over to happy hour. It should be noted, however, that the insurance provided by these services may not cover everything you keep in your bag, so be sure to read the fine print. These services also recommend you don’t keep things like jewelry, cash, or fragile items in your bags just in case, so be prepared to toss your expensive items in a purse or daypack if possible.

Check-in Time Hours Away? How to Ditch Those Annoying Bags | The New York Times