Both services collect your boxes and deliver them back — but Kit Keeper charges £45 just to pick them up, before storage or returns. UniLug's collection is free, boxes are free, and you pay one flat price for the whole period. Here's an honest, up-to-date comparison for London students.
UniLug and Kit Keeper both collect and store student belongings. The main difference is upfront fees: as of June 2026 Kit Keeper charges a £45 collection fee and £12.99 for box delivery, while UniLug's collection and boxes are free and you pay one flat price per box (£7.25/box for summer) plus £7.99/box return delivery. Kit Keeper is UK-wide; UniLug is a London specialist. For London students, compare each service's current rates before booking — figures are accurate as of June 2026 and may change.
"Lifesaver for moving out of uni accommodation — boxes arrived the next day."
"Absolutely fantastic from start to finish. Made the whole process hassle-free."
"Quick, easy, great price. Very helpful over WhatsApp. Highly recommend."
A fair, like-for-like comparison for London students. Kit Keeper figures are taken from kitkeeper.co.uk as of June 2026 and may change — always check their current rates before you book.
| Feature | UniLug | Kit Keeper (June 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Collection fee | Free | £45 |
| Box delivery (empty) | Free | £12.99 |
| Summer storage · per box | £7.25 all-in | Monthly rate (not listed — behind calculator) |
| Return delivery | £7.99/box to any London address | £6.95/box (same city) |
| Insurance | £110/box included | £100/box (own boxes only) |
| Billing model | Fixed period — pay once | Monthly rolling |
| Coverage | London specialist | Nationwide (UK-wide) |
| Returns notice | Flexible | 3 working days required |
For 5 boxes over a summer: UniLug total = £36.25 storage + £39.95 returns = £76.20 all-in. Kit Keeper minimum before storage = £45 collection + £12.99 boxes + £34.75 returns = £92.74, plus monthly storage on top. Figures based on published rates, June 2026.
For London students, three things make UniLug the simpler, cheaper choice.
We won't pretend UniLug is right for everyone. Kit Keeper is a well-established service — and the better choice when:
Tell us what you're storing and where you need it delivered — we'll give you an honest answer on whether UniLug is the right fit. Message us on WhatsApp.
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