Both services collect your boxes and deliver them back. The real difference is who you deal with: Kit Keeper is a UK-wide operator, while UniLug works only with London students — our own driver collects, and when you message us you reach the people actually handling your boxes. Here's an honest, up-to-date comparison.
UniLug and Kit Keeper both collect and store student belongings. The main difference is scope and contact: Kit Keeper is UK-wide, while UniLug works only with London students and collects with its own driver. On price, UniLug's collection is free, UNILUG boxes are £3.95–£5.95 each with no delivery charge, storage is one rate per box per month (£7.25/box/month for summer) and return delivery is £7.99 per box or suitcase. Kit Keeper publishes £12.99 for box and materials delivery, but neither a per-box storage rate nor a collection charge — both sit behind their quote calculator — so get a live quote from them and compare. Their published figures were checked on 31 August 2026. Whichever you choose, it's worth knowing who you'll be dealing with: with UniLug you reach the same small London team from booking through to return, on WhatsApp or the phone. Storage extensions are charged in weekly increments under a month, or at the longer-term rate from a month, and we confirm the price with you before taking payment. An optional Room Packing Service is available in London at £169 for up to two hours or up to 10 boxes, whichever comes first — boxes, storage and return delivery are charged separately.
"Best experience I’ve had as a student moving over the summer — would definitely contact again."
"Very friendly team and clear communication throughout. Would highly recommend Unilug to anyone."
"The whole team is very accommodating and honest about their services and prices."
A fair, like-for-like comparison for London students. Kit Keeper's collection fee, box-delivery fee and returns notice were checked on kitkeeper.co.uk in August 2026. Their per-box storage rate is not published — it is only available through their quote calculator. Always check a current quote before you book.
| Feature | UniLug | Kit Keeper (checked 31 Aug 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Collection fee | Free | Not published — check their quote |
| 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 (June 2026 quote) |
| Insurance | £110/box included | Check their current terms |
| Billing model | Fixed period — pay once | Check their current quote |
| Coverage | London specialist | Nationwide (UK-wide) |
| Returns notice | Flexible | Check their current terms |
For 5 boxes over a summer with UniLug: £36.25 storage + £39.95 return delivery = £76.20, plus boxes if you need them (£3.95–£5.95 each). Kit Keeper publishes £12.99 for box and materials delivery (checked 31 August 2026) but not a per-box storage rate or a collection charge, so we can't give a like-for-like total — get a live quote from them and compare it against ours.
Four things that follow from being a London-focused team rather than a national network.
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.
💬 Message Us on WhatsAppUNILUG can pack your student room for £169, including up to two hours of packing labour, tape, bubble wrap and free collection.