Where can I store luggage in Columbus?

Columbus is one of those cities that surprises people. Ohio's state capital is the largest city in the state and it has been growing fast. The Short North Arts District is packed with galleries, boutiques and restaurants. German Village has beautiful brick streets and cozy bookshops. Ohio State brings Big Ten energy to everything, and the food scene has quietly become one of the best in the Midwest. It's a city that rewards walking around, poking into neighbourhoods and taking your time.

But walking around Columbus with luggage is no fun. The Short North's sidewalks are busy on weekends, German Village's brick paths aren't exactly suitcase-friendly, and trying to squeeze into a booth at North Market with a rolling bag is a losing battle. Whether you're in town for an Ohio State football game, a convention at the Greater Columbus Convention Center, or just passing through on a road trip, your bags shouldn't be part of the plan.

BagsAway has luggage storage locations across Columbus inside vetted local businesses. Book online, drop your bags, go explore. Takes about 30 seconds and every bag is insured up to $1,200.

BagsAway: Luggage Storage Across Columbus

BagsAway works like Airbnb but for your bags. We partner with local shops, cafes, hotels and businesses that have safe space to store your stuff. Each location is vetted, your bags get sealed and tagged, and everything is insured up to $1,200. No lockers, no coins, no hassle.

Columbus pulls in visitors for Ohio State game days (over 100,000 fans pack the Horseshoe), conventions downtown, and the growing arts and food scenes that keep getting national attention. People end up stuck with bags all the time. You drove in for the game but your hotel check-in isn't until later. You're visiting a student at OSU and want to grab lunch in the Short North first. You stopped in Columbus on a road trip and want to see what COSI is all about. BagsAway takes care of the bag problem so you can just enjoy the city.

Sound familiar?

You checked out of your hotel but the Ohio State game doesn't kick off until the afternoon.
You're visiting a student at OSU and want to explore campus and the Short North without dragging bags.
You stopped in Columbus on a road trip and want to check out German Village and North Market.
You're in town for a Blue Jackets game at Nationwide Arena and need somewhere to leave your stuff.
You're at a convention downtown and your room isn't ready yet.
You're killing time before a flight out of John Glenn International and want to grab food at North Market instead of the airport.

How it works

Search the map for an address, neighbourhood or landmark.
Pick a BagDrop location and book online. Takes about 30 seconds.
Show up, show your confirmation, hand over your bags.
Come back whenever you're ready. Bags will be sealed, tagged and waiting.

How It Works

Book luggage storage in 3 simple steps

Find a Location

Search for luggage storage near you using our map or search bar.

Book & Pay Online

Reserve your spot instantly with secure online payment.

Drop Off Your Bags

Head to the location, show your booking, and enjoy your day bag-free!

Where to find luggage storage in Columbus

Our BagDrop network covers the areas visitors spend the most time in. Here's a rundown:

Short North Arts District

The Short North runs along High Street between downtown and the Ohio State campus, and it's become the heart of Columbus's creative scene. Galleries, independent boutiques, craft cocktail bars and some of the best restaurants in the city line both sides of the street. On the first Saturday of every month, the whole district stays open late for Gallery Hop. The sidewalks get packed and the energy is great, but not if you're trying to navigate with a suitcase. BagDrop spots in the Short North let you gallery-hop unburdened.

German Village

German Village is one of the best-preserved historic neighbourhoods in the country. Brick streets, cottage-style houses, flower gardens everywhere, and the Book Loft, a 32-room independent bookstore that you can easily get lost in for an hour. Schiller Park is a nice green space in the centre of it all. The brick sidewalks and narrow streets are charming on foot but genuinely annoying with rolling luggage. Drop your bags first and actually enjoy the stroll.

Ohio State University and Campus Area

Ohio State's campus is massive and beautiful, and on game days it transforms into one of the biggest party scenes in college football. Even on a quiet day, there's plenty to see, from the Wexner Center for the Arts to Mirror Lake to the massive Ohio Stadium (the Horseshoe). If you're visiting a student, attending a campus event or tailgating before a game, you don't want to be the person hauling a suitcase across the Oval. A nearby BagDrop solves that.

Arena District and Nationwide Arena

The Arena District is Columbus's entertainment hub. Nationwide Arena is home to the Blue Jackets and hosts concerts and events year-round. The district also has a bunch of restaurants, bars and the Huntington Park baseball stadium. On event nights the area is lively and walkable. If you're coming straight from a trip or have bags from a hotel checkout, a BagDrop in the district lets you enjoy the game or show without hauling stuff through the concourse.

Downtown and the Convention Center

Downtown Columbus has the Greater Columbus Convention Center, the Ohio Statehouse, COSI (one of the top science centres in the country) and the new riverfront development along the Scioto Mile. Conventions bring thousands of visitors who often have bags at the wrong time. COSI alone can eat up a full day, and it's a lot more fun when you're not babysitting luggage. BagDrop locations downtown keep your hands free for all of it.

Easton Town Center and Polaris

Easton Town Center is a huge outdoor shopping and dining complex on the northeast side of Columbus. It's basically a small town of stores, restaurants and entertainment, including a comedy club and movie theatres. If you're shopping at Easton or grabbing a meal in the area, bags are dead weight. BagDrop locations let you shop freely and pick everything up when you're done.

Pricing in Columbus

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C$3.50

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C$17.50

Monthly from

C$52.50

Simple bag sizes • Insured up to $2,500

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Other luggage storage options in Columbus

Here's a look at what else is out there so you can pick what works for your trip.

John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)

CMH does not have public luggage storage or lockers. The airport is about 15 minutes from downtown, so if you've got time before your flight and want to see the city, a BagDrop in the Short North or downtown area is a quick rideshare away.

Greyhound and COTA transit

The Greyhound station in Columbus doesn't offer luggage storage, and COTA (the city's bus system) obviously doesn't either. If you're arriving by bus and want to explore before heading to your next destination, a BagDrop near downtown gives you the freedom to move around without bags.

Hotel bell desks

Downtown and campus-area hotels will usually hold bags for current guests on check-in and check-out days. Some might help non-guests, but it's hit or miss. The usual downside applies: you have to go back to that specific hotel to pick up your bags, and that might not be convenient depending on how your day plays out.

Convention center coat check

The Greater Columbus Convention Center sometimes runs a coat and bag check during major events, but it's not a guaranteed service and it depends entirely on the event organizer. If you need reliable storage outside of event hours or want to explore beyond the convention center, BagsAway is the way to go.

Why BagsAway is the best luggage storage in Columbus

Vetted locations. Every BagDrop is inspected and approved. Bags are sealed, tagged and stored away from public access.
Insurance included. Every item covered up to $1,200 for loss, damage or theft.
No size restrictions. Suitcases, backpacks, sports bags, strollers, whatever you've got.
Low rates. Starting at $1.50 per hour or $6 per day.
No app needed. Book from your phone's browser in about 30 seconds.
Free cancellation. Cancel before drop-off at no charge.
Real customer support. Phone (toll-free), live chat or email anytime.

Luggage Storage in Columbus