Plan your trip

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Road trip planner

Add your route, travel dates and vehicle, and we’ll help you work out what size roof box you need before showing local roof boxes and bars available for your journey.

Whether you’re heading away for a weekend, a family holiday, a camping trip or a longer UK road trip, start with the journey and book the storage that actually fits.

Start with your route

Tell us where you’re travelling from, where you’re heading, your dates and what you drive. We’ll use your trip details to suggest a suitable roof box capacity and show matches near your start point or route.

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Pickup radius
30 mi
From your start point. Wider radius = more matches but a longer collection trip.

Save your route above to see matched roof boxes.

How the trip planner works

Instead of guessing which roof box to hire, start with the journey. The planner helps connect your route, dates, vehicle and luggage needs so you can book with more confidence.
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Add your route

Enter your start point, destination and any key stops. This helps us understand where you’re travelling and where a convenient roof box pickup might be.

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Choose your dates

Add your pickup and return dates so we can show roof boxes that are available for the full trip.

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Tell us what you drive

Select your vehicle details so we can help match suitable roof boxes, bars and accessories where available

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Get matched

See roof boxes and bars that fit your trip needs, with useful details like capacity, location, price and pickup distance.

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Save your trip

Keep your route, dates and matches together in your account so you can review, share and book when you’re ready.

Why plan your trip first?

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Roof box hire is easier when you know what the trip needs. A short weekend away, a camping holiday and a two-week family road trip can all need very different storage.

Planning first helps you estimate the right capacity, avoid under-booking, find a convenient pickup location and choose equipment that suits your car and route.

It also keeps everything together. Your route, dates, stops, roof box matches, accommodation ideas and things to do can all sit in one trip plan.

Avoid guessing the size

Use your trip length, passengers and luggage needs to guide the roof box capacity you search for.

Find a convenient pickup

Look for local owners near your start point or along your route, rather than driving out of your way.

Keep the trip together

Save your dates, route, matches and travel ideas in one place so you can come back when you’re ready to book.

Helpful roof box guides

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Already researching what will fit your car or trip? These guides can help you choose the right equipment before you plan your route.

Roof box size guide

Work out whether you need a compact, medium or large roof box for your journey.

Car compatibility guide

Check the basics of roof box, roof bar and vehicle compatibility before you book.

Weight calculator

Understand load limits before filling your roof box with holiday kit.

Roof bars and racks guide

Learn what roof bars do and why they matter for safe roof box fitting.

Plan Your Trip FAQs

Everything you need to know about renting roof boxes in Birmingham and across the UK
Do I need to know what roof box size I need before using the planner?
No. The planner is designed to help you start with your route, dates and vehicle, then work towards a sensible roof box capacity for your trip.
Some owners may offer roof bars, fittings or accessories alongside their roof box. Check each listing carefully to see what is included and whether it suits your vehicle.
Yes. You can use the planner to sketch out your journey, review your dates and compare roof box matches before deciding what to book.
Yes. Signing in lets you save your route, dates and trip details so you can come back to them later.
No. Saved route pages are private because they may include personal travel details, such as your home location, pickup point or family trip dates.
Yes. Saved trip pages can include accommodation ideas and things to do near selected stops, helping you plan more than just the roof box.
Yes. You can plan different types of journeys, but availability and pickup arrangements will depend on the owner and the rental details.
Try adjusting your dates, widening your pickup area or checking nearby towns. New owners are joining over time, so availability can change.

Ready to plan your next trip?

Start with your route and we’ll help you find the right roof box for the journey.