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title: "Outdoor Car Storage: Lower-Cost Parking in a Fenced Lot"
description: "Outdoor car storage in fenced lots: the lowest-cost way to get a car off the street or driveway for a season. Prices by city and how to protect the car outside."
url: https://car-storage.ca/storage/outdoor-car-storage/
last_updated: 2026-10-24
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# Outdoor car storage

An outdoor spot in a fenced lot gets the car off your street or driveway and out of the way of overnight bans and snow plows. It is the cheapest option, and with some preparation most cars come through a winter fine.

## Outdoor storage prices by city

- [London](https://car-storage.ca/locations/london/): from $65/month
- [Winnipeg](https://car-storage.ca/locations/winnipeg/): from $65/month
- [Ottawa](https://car-storage.ca/locations/ottawa/): from $75/month
- [Hamilton](https://car-storage.ca/locations/hamilton/): from $75/month
- [Kitchener-Waterloo](https://car-storage.ca/locations/kitchener-waterloo/): from $75/month
- [Montreal](https://car-storage.ca/locations/montreal/): from $75/month
- [Calgary](https://car-storage.ca/locations/calgary/): from $75/month
- [Edmonton](https://car-storage.ca/locations/edmonton/): from $75/month
- [Toronto & GTA](https://car-storage.ca/locations/toronto/): from $99/month
- [Vancouver](https://car-storage.ca/locations/vancouver/): from $150/month

Starting prices in CAD before tax, from published storage rates and market estimates, October 2026. The facility, your car and the dates set the final price.

## Keeping a car healthy outside

- Wash first: Salt and grime sit on the paint all winter otherwise.
- Use a breathable cover: A plastic tarp traps moisture. A fitted, breathable cover keeps snow and dust off.
- Plan for the battery: Take it home and charge it, or ask for a spot with power for a tender. Cold drains a battery faster.
- Block rodents: Mice nest in air boxes and chew wiring. Plug the exhaust and air intake, and remind yourself to unplug them in spring.
- Do not use the parking brake: Brakes can stick over a long winter. Use wheel chocks in gear or park.

## Outdoor storage questions

**Is it safe to store a car outdoors all winter?**

Most modern cars handle it if prepared. Read [storing a car outside in winter](https://car-storage.ca/guides/storing-a-car-outside-in-winter/) for the risks and how to reduce them.

**Why not just leave it on my driveway?**

You can, if your city allows it and the car stays plated, with valid insurance. Several cities restrict unplated or inoperative vehicles on private property. See [street and driveway rules](https://car-storage.ca/guides/can-i-leave-my-car-on-the-street-in-winter/).

## Related

- [Covered car storage](https://car-storage.ca/storage/covered-car-storage/)
- [Storing a car outside in winter](https://car-storage.ca/guides/storing-a-car-outside-in-winter/)
- [Winter car storage](https://car-storage.ca/storage/winter-car-storage/)

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