Three Portable Storage Container Sizes for Every Move or Project
Picking the right container size before delivery day saves time, money, and a second trip. Go Mini's of Dayton, OH offers three sizes: 12-foot, 16-foot, and 20-foot containers. Whether you’re clearing out a dorm room or moving a full house across Montgomery County, there’s an option sized for your load. We deliver the container directly to your door, you load it at your own pace, and we handle the rest: transport to your new location or secure storage until you’re ready. As a locally owned and operated business, we know the Dayton area and are here to help you get the sizing decision right from the start.
Not sure which container fits your project? Call our local team at (937) 600-0249 or reach out onlinefor a free quote and straightforward sizing guidance.
Comparing the 12-Foot, 16-Foot, & 20-Foot Containers
12-Foot Container
Our smallest portable storage container fits lighter projects well: moving a couple of rooms, storing the contents of a studio apartment or dorm, or clearing space during a short renovation. It handles small appliances like a compact refrigerator or a washer/dryer combo alongside outdoor equipment and miscellaneous belongings. If your move is straightforward and your inventory is manageable, the 12-foot container keeps things simple.
16-Foot Container
The 16-foot container is our mid-size option, suited for 3-4 rooms’ worth of furniture and belongings. Think a moderately sized condo or apartment: sofas, bed frames, dressers, a dining table, and the boxes that go with them. It’s a common choice for Dayton-area moves from one apartment to the next or for homeowners who need to store several rooms during a remodel.
20-Foot Container
Our largest container is built for full-home moves and high-volume storage. It holds 5-6 rooms’ worth of belongings, from everyday furniture to bulkier items that don’t fit neatly anywhere else. Go Mini’s is the only national portable storage franchise to offer a 20-foot container, and our largest containers provide 25% more cubic feet than the largest containers from PODS. When the load is big, this is the container that handles it.
Choosing the Right Size
The two factors that matter most are total volume and item type. A household with three rooms of standard furniture may fit comfortably in a 16-foot container, while the same number of rooms filled with oversized sectionals, workshop equipment, or bulky outdoor items might call for the 20-foot. Smaller, lighter loads that pack efficiently can often fit in the 12-foot with room to spare.
If you’d rather work through the numbers first, our online storage calculator walks you through the estimation process. Or skip the math and call our local Go Mini’s team directly at (937) 600-0249. We’re glad to talk through your project and point you to the container that fits.
What Comes with Every Container Rental
Size is one part of the decision. Here’s what stays consistent across all three containers:
Ground-Level Loading
All of our containers sit at ground level, so there’s no ramp to wrestle with and no step-up required. Loading heavy items is straightforward.
Driveway Protection
Padded wheels distribute the container’s weight and protect your driveway and property from damage during placement and pickup.
Advanced Security
Each container is equipped with security features designed to protect your belongings, whether it’s sitting on your property or stored off-site.
Flexible Rental Periods
Keep the container for as long as your project requires. We don’t pressure you to return it before you’re ready.
Transparent Pricing
Our quotes include everything. No hidden fees, mileage charges, fuel costs, tolls, or insurance charges added after the fact.
Commercial Use
Our containers work for business moves and commercial storage needs in addition to residential projects.
Ready to reserve a container or just want to confirm which size is right? Get an instant quote onlineor call us at (937) 600-0249 to talk through your project with our local team.
On-Site Storage or Off-Site Facility: Your Choice
Once your container is loaded, you decide where it goes next. Keep it on your property for easy access, or have us transport it to our secure off-site storage facility until you need it back. We handle pickup, storage, and redelivery on your schedule so your belongings stay protected and out of the way until you’re ready for them.
Serving Dayton & Montgomery County
We deliver portable storage containers throughout Dayton and the surrounding Montgomery County area, including Kettering, Huber Heights, Vandalia, and the communities in between. If you’re in the area and need a container, we can get one to you.
"So easy to work with! They make the entire process a breeze!"
Ashley Wainwright
R"We highly recommend Go Mini's"
"Our experience with Go Mini's was great from the initial call to set up through the pick-up of the pod."
Rebecca Victor
S"Kept Equipment Safe and Dry"
"Kept my equipment and tools safe and dry during business renovations! Better price than some competitors and no hidden fees."
Seth Grusenmeyer
S"It was SUPER clean."
"Rented a unit for a month. It was SUPER clean. Communication with Rachael was great."
Sarah Frank
S"Always Delivered and Picked Up on Time"
"Brock Setmire and Go Mini's are excellent to work with. The containers are clean."
Sherie Bishop
R"A Joy to Work With"
"Rachael, Area Manager, was a joy to work with."
Richard
M"Great Service"
"Great service, handled an apartment flooding quickly."
Mike Webster
L"Thank You, Rachel!"
"Rachel was an absolute godsend, making my move to my new home a lot easier."
LaTonya Booze
D"Exactly where I wanted it"
"The driver was able to negotiate a tight street and driveway entrance to put the box exactly where I wanted it."
Don Hazelett
A"Highly recommend Go Mini's®"
"The pod was super clean and nice; everything came back in perfect shape!"
Aleana Rowe
D"My Only Choice"
"They have clean equipment and a top-notch, courteous staff. Everything was smooth and efficient."
DJ Jordan
A"Excellent Customer Service!"
"Excellent customer service and quick response time!"
Amy Portis
M"10/10 Would Recommend"
"I liked that they had a bigger storage pod than PODS and they were a bit cheaper as well!"
Marie Vore
LOVE LOVE LOVE!
LOVE LOVE LOVE! Stephanie and the team are the absolute best! So easy to work with! They make the entire process a breeze! My items arrived to my new place exactly as I loaded them and in a fast turnaround time! COULDN'T RECOMMEND MORE!
Ashley Wainwright
We highly recommend Go Mini's
Our experience with Go Mini's was great from the initial call to set up through the pick-up of the pod. The process was smooth and the people were pleasant to work with. Our hats off to Dan K., who dropped off and picked the pod. He worked with us to put the pod where we needed it to accommodate upcoming construction, and he was very pleasant to work with. We highly recommend Go Mini's and will use them again should we need a pod in the future.
Rebecca Victor
Kept Equipment Safe and Dry
Easy to order and have delivered. Kept my equipment and tools safe and dry during business renovations! Better price than some of the competitors and no hidden fees.
Seth Grusenmeyer
It was SUPER clean.
Rented a unit for a month while we redid floors and painted. It was SUPER clean. Communication with Rachael was great; pickup and delivery scheduling were easy. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend.
Sarah Frank
Always Delivered and Picked Up on Time
Brock Setmire and Go Mini's are excellent to work with! They are always delivered and picked up when promised. The containers are clean (unlike some other companies). If you need a portable storage unit, we would recommend Go Mini's.
Sherie Bishop
A Joy to Work With
Rachael, Area Manager, was a joy to work with. The process was very easy and she made it enjoyable.
Richard
Great Service
Great service, handled an apartment flooding quickly. Shout out to Rachael in the office for making it all work. Thank you, Rachael!
Mike Webster
Thank You, Rachel!
I would like to thank and commend Rachel for all that she did with helping me secure my Go Mini container. She was an absolute godsend, and all the questions I had and anything I needed she was right there for. I will most definitely be letting anyone I know who needs a portable storage unit to utilize Go Mini and to also ask for Rachel 😊. Thanks so much for making my move to my new home a lot easier.
LaTonya Booze
Exactly where I wanted it
The driver was able to negotiate a tight street and driveway entrance to put the box exactly where I wanted it. The unit was secure and clean and not an issue to the neighbors. Thanks!
Don Hazelett
Highly recommend Go Mini's®
Very easy to work with for scheduling to pick up and drop off; the pod was super clean and nice. They stored my belongings for a few months and everything came back in perfect shape! Highly recommend.
Aleana Rowe
My Only Choice
Go-Mini's will be my only choice and the only company I will recommend for my portable storage needs. They have clean equipment and a top-notch, courteous staff. Everything was smooth and efficient.
DJ Jordan
Excellent Customer Service!
Excellent customer service and quick response time! Go Mini's was great to work with and able to accommodate our last-minute request for a storage container. Also very affordable. Would definitely recommend this company!
Amy Portis
10/10 Would Recommend
I liked that they had a bigger storage pod than PODS and they were a bit cheaper as well! Also liked that they were on wheels so it didn’t damage my driveway. 10/10 would recommend to anyone I know!
