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How to store a bag at Heathrow Airport for 20 days, while I'm touring Europe?

Posted by jjacques on 05/22/14 09:02 PM

I am a college student, who is studying in London for a month. June 1, 2014 thru June 30th. I have a large suitcase, with my school clothes, that I want to leave at Heathrow Airport, for approx.. 20 days. I will be back packing Europe, and will be flying back to Heathrow for my flight back to the USA. I would like to pick up my suitcase and return home with it. Does anyone have any ideas on who to contact to arrange storage? Or if it is even possible? I am flying British Airway to and from England. Would it be cheaper to just ship my suitcase home? I received an on line quote for $ 128.00.

Thank you for your help
Stacy

Posted by Dave

Eugene, Oregon...Formerly Ventura, CA

05/22/14 10:16 PM

2262 posts

Stacy, here's a thread from a while back when I had a similar question, looks like 5 GBP per day:
https://community.ricksteves.com/travel-forum/england/left-luggage-for-large-items-at-heathrow
The site:
http://www.left-baggage.co.uk/locations.php

Edit: I doubt very much that you can ship it for less...

Posted by Nancy

Corvallis OR

05/22/14 11:55 PM

7168 posts

Dave's reply says 5GBP/day x 20 days would be 100GBP or approx $170. Looks like the quote to ship for $128 would be the better deal and then you wouldn't have to worry about retrieving it before flying home. Makes sense to me.

Posted by Dave

Eugene, Oregon...Formerly Ventura, CA

05/23/14 05:06 AM

2262 posts

Well I could have expressed it more elegantly, but I was skeptical as to the shipping price and the likelihood that the price would actually be that. Of course, if the quote is firm and it's a reputable shipper, it makes sense ;-))

Posted by Laura

Rick Steves' Europe

05/23/14 06:48 PM

16895 posts

I know that students often need more study supplies, but do try to start out packing as light as possible. Do you need to dress differently while attending school than while traveling? You will have washing machines available. See more tips at http://www.ricksteves.com/travel-tips/packing-light.

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