--- title: "Winter Car Storage in Canada: Indoor, Heated and Outdoor" description: "Winter car storage from November to April: indoor, heated, covered or outdoor spots near you, with pickup, battery care and spring prep arranged in one request." url: https://car-storage.ca/storage/winter-car-storage/ last_updated: 2026-10-24 --- # Winter car storage A summer car, a convertible or a second car does not need to sit in the snow for five months. Tell us the car, the city and how much protection you want, and we find a spot with room for it this winter. ## Four levels of protection - [Heated or climate-controlled](https://car-storage.ca/storage/heated-car-storage/): Kept above freezing, with less condensation. For classics, exotics and cars you care most about. - [Indoor, unheated](https://car-storage.ca/storage/indoor-car-storage/): Out of the snow, salt and sun in a closed building. Enough for most modern cars. - [Covered parking](https://car-storage.ca/storage/covered-car-storage/): A roof over the car, open sides. Keeps snow off, not the cold. - [Outdoor spot](https://car-storage.ca/storage/outdoor-car-storage/): A fenced lot, usually with a cover on the car. The lowest price. ## What winter storage costs Monthly rates are the lowest city rate. Winter packages bundle the season, usually with battery care and a spring check. - [Heated or climate-controlled indoor](https://car-storage.ca/storage/heated-car-storage/): from $150/month - [Indoor storage, unheated](https://car-storage.ca/storage/indoor-car-storage/): from $110/month - [Covered parking](https://car-storage.ca/storage/covered-car-storage/): from $90/month - [Outdoor parking spot](https://car-storage.ca/storage/outdoor-car-storage/): from $65/month - [Winter package, indoor, November to April](https://car-storage.ca/pricing/): from $700 per winter - [Battery tender while stored](https://car-storage.ca/services/car-storage-preparation/): from $20/month - [Flatbed pickup or delivery, local](https://car-storage.ca/services/car-pickup-and-delivery/): from $120 one way 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. See rates in your city with the [storage cost calculator](https://car-storage.ca/pricing/). ## What to settle before you book - Dates: Most winter terms run November to April. Some facilities sell a fixed season, others month to month. A fixed season is often cheaper per month. - Battery: Five months without driving will flatten most batteries. Ask whether there is power for a battery tender, or plan to take the battery home. See [storage preparation](https://car-storage.ca/services/car-storage-preparation/). - Insurance: Many facilities ask for comprehensive coverage while the car is stored. Some provinces let you drop road coverage. See [insurance while stored](https://car-storage.ca/guides/car-insurance-while-in-storage/). - Access: Can you visit the car in February? Some buildings allow it by appointment, some not at all until spring. - Getting it there: Drive it in before the first salt, or ask for [pickup](https://car-storage.ca/services/car-pickup-and-delivery/). A flatbed suits low, classic or non-running cars. ## How a request works - Send the car details: Make and model, city, dates, the kind of storage and any extras. - We check what is open: Indoor buildings, garages and lots near you with space for the season. - You get options by email: Location, storage type, what is included and the price. - You choose: Book the one you like, or ask for more. No obligation. ## Winter storage questions **When should I book winter car storage?** September or October. Indoor and heated space near big cities fills by the first snow. Later requests usually find outdoor or covered space, sometimes farther out. **Should I store my car outside for the winter?** It works with a good cover, a full tank, a battery plan and a fenced lot. Indoor storage avoids snow, salt dust and rodents. See [storing a car outside in winter](https://car-storage.ca/guides/storing-a-car-outside-in-winter/). **What should I do to the car before storage?** Wash off the salt, fill the tank with stabilizer, set the tire pressure, deal with the battery and block rodent entry points. Full list in the [winter storage checklist](https://car-storage.ca/guides/how-to-store-a-car-for-winter/). **Can I leave the car on my street instead?** In most cities, not for a whole winter. Overnight bans, snow clearing and time limits apply. See [street rules by city](https://car-storage.ca/guides/can-i-leave-my-car-on-the-street-in-winter/). ## Related - [How to store a car for winter in Canada](https://car-storage.ca/guides/how-to-store-a-car-for-winter/) - [How much car storage costs in Canada](https://car-storage.ca/guides/car-storage-cost-canada/) - [Storage for your summer car](https://car-storage.ca/vehicles/summer-car-storage/) --- Find a spot: https://car-storage.ca/request-a-spot/ ยท Email: info@car-storage.ca