Short answer
Boat storage is priced either per foot of boat per month (marinas, dry stack, slips) or per space per month (lots and units). Outdoor parking on a trailer is usually the cheapest; dry stack, indoor and wet slips are the most expensive. Instead of national «averages» that mix monthly and seasonal prices, here are published rates you can check yourself.
Published rates from public marinas
| Facility | Type | Service | Published rate | Notes | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vero Beach City MarinaVero Beach, FL · City of Vero Beach | Dry storage (forklift launch) | Dry storage, annual contract | $20.00 per foot per month | Transient dry storage $30/ft/month; PWC $250/month. Taxes not included. | October 2025 |
| Vero Beach City MarinaVero Beach, FL · City of Vero Beach | In-water | Wet slip, annual | $16.00 per foot per month | Main marina; $18/ft/month on a monthly basis. Taxes not included. | October 2025 |
| Miami Marine Stadium MarinaMiami, FL · City of Miami | Dry stack | Rack storage (27 ft minimum) | $29.77 per foot per month | Price adjustment effective Oct 1, 2026; before tax. | October 2026 |
| Miami-Dade County park marinasMiami-Dade County, FL · Miami-Dade Parks | Trailer parking | Trailer dry storage, annual berth (boats up to 30 ft) | $399.95 per month | Monthly transient $500; fees effective Oct 1, 2025, sales tax not included. | October 2025 |
| Miami-Dade County park marinasMiami-Dade County, FL · Miami-Dade Parks | In-water | Wet slip, recreational berth, up to 39 ft | $20.00–$25.00 per foot per month | $20–$25 per foot per month depending on the marina (up to 39 ft); sales tax not included. | October 2025 |
| Hamilton Creek Marina (Percy Priest Lake)Nashville, TN · Metro Nashville Parks | Dry storage slip (on land) | Dry storage slip, up to 24 ft (resident) | $81.25 per month | Non-resident $87.50/month; rack space for 6–14 ft boats $23.75; annual lease. | page updated July 2025 |
| Hamilton Creek Marina (Percy Priest Lake)Nashville, TN · Metro Nashville Parks | In-water | Small wet slip, up to 26.4 ft (resident) | $187.50 per month | Non-resident $203.75/month; annual lease. | page updated July 2025 |
| Corpus Christi MarinaCorpus Christi, TX · City of Corpus Christi | Trailer parking | Dry hard-stand storage, tenant (boat + trailer up to 30 ft) | $160.00 per month | Minimum 6-month lease; transient $175/month. | effective Nov 1, 2025 |
| Liberty Harbor Marina (private)Jersey City, NJ · private marina, public rate sheet | Dry storage (on land) | Seasonal winter dry storage (Oct 15 – Apr 14) | $100.00 per foot per season | Monthly dry storage $25/ft (25–64 ft); check/cash price, +3.5% by card. | 2026–27 season |
Rates read on the official pages on 27 October 2026. They are examples from specific places, not national averages; prices in your area may be very different. Private storage lots rarely publish prices: call for a quote.
What changes the price
- Storage type: indoor and dry stack need buildings, racks and forklifts; open lots don't.
- Length — and sometimes beam and height: most marinas bill the overall length, tip to tip.
- Contract: annual contracts are cheaper per month than monthly or transient rates (Vero Beach: $20 vs $30 per foot per month for dry storage).
- Residency: some public marinas charge non-residents more (Nashville's Hamilton Creek: $81.25 vs $87.50 a month).
- Location and season: waterfront and peak-season space costs more.
- Extras: power, launch and haul-out, shrink-wrap, winterization, taxes and card fees.
How to compare quotes
Convert every quote to the same unit — cost per month and per year for your length — and add the extras you will actually use. A seasonal price of $100 per foot for a 6-month winter is $16.67 per foot per month; for a 24 ft boat that is $400 a month or $2,400 for the season.
Compare up to four quotes per month, season and year: open the tool.
Costs people forget
- Haul-out and launch fees (Vero Beach: $150 forklift haul and launch).
- Electricity per cord and water.
- Shrink-wrap, winterization and spring commissioning if the facility does them.
- Insurance: many facilities require proof of liability coverage.
- Sales tax and card surcharges (Liberty Harbor: +3.5% by card).
Ways to pay less
- Choose the cheapest type that fits your climate and use: the storage type tool helps.
- Sign an annual contract if you will stay anyway.
- Ask whether the price is per boat foot or per space foot and measure precisely.
- Compare a few facilities a little farther from the water.
Frequently asked questions
Is boat storage charged per foot?
Marinas, dry stack and slips usually charge per foot of boat per month or season. Storage lots and units usually charge per space, by its length.
Is winter storage cheaper?
Seasonal winter rates are often lower per month than summer ones: Liberty Harbor Marina publishes $100 per foot for the winter dry season versus $110 for the summer (2026–27).
Why don't you show an average price?
Because we found no reliable national source. Mixing monthly and seasonal prices from different places produces misleading averages.
Sources: Vero Beach City Marina rates, October 2025; City of Miami marina rates (adjustment effective 1 Oct 2026); Miami-Dade Parks approved fees, effective 1 Oct 2025; Metro Nashville Parks, Hamilton Creek Marina storage options (updated July 2025); City of Corpus Christi Marina dry storage (effective 1 Nov 2025); Liberty Harbor Marina dockage rates 2026–27. Guide reviewed on 27 Oct 2026 by the Nautsy team. Spotted an error? Tell us.