One of the biggest questions when preparing for a move is: “How many boxes or moving totes do I actually need?” Order too few and you’re scrambling for more. Order too many and you’re paying for space you don’t need.
At Unicorn Tote Rentals, most customers rent 30–50 reusable moving totes for 2–4 weeks, but the right number depends on the size of your home and how much you own.
A Simple Room-by-Room Guide
🛏️ Bedrooms: Plan for approximately 5–10 totes per bedroom, depending on clothing, bedding, books, and personal belongings. Closets can add considerably to your total.
🍽️ Kitchen: Most kitchens require around 8–12 totes. Dishes, cookware, pantry items, small appliances, and food can add up quickly.
🛋️ Living Room: Plan for approximately 4–8 totes for books, decorations, electronics, games, and other smaller items.
🚿 Bathrooms: Usually 1–3 totes per bathroom is enough for towels, toiletries, cleaning supplies, and other belongings.
🏢 Office or Den: Depending on how much you have, plan for 3–6 totes for paperwork, books, electronics, and office supplies.
Remember, these are only estimates. If you’re a minimalist, you may need fewer. If you’ve lived in your home for years, you may need more!
Make Packing Easier
Reusable moving totes can make packing and unpacking much simpler. They stack neatly, are durable, and eliminate the need to collect and dispose of piles of cardboard boxes.
If you’re not sure which option is right for your move, check out our home moving packages to see what may work for your household.
You can also browse all of our rental products to find totes and packing accessories for your move.
Ready to Start Packing?
Whether you’re moving a small apartment or an entire house, choosing the right number of totes can help keep your move organized from start to finish.
Skip the cardboard and make your next move easier with Unicorn Tote Rentals!