Pallet Storage Pricing in Denver: What You Should Actually Pay
Pallet storage quotes can look similar on paper and end up wildly different on your invoice. Here's how the pricing actually works, and what to watch for.
Ask five warehouses for a pallet storage quote and you'll get five different pricing structures — some quote a flat monthly rate, some charge separately for every touch, and some quote low up front and make it up on fees you don't see until the first invoice. If you're a small brand or startup pricing out storage for the first time, it's worth understanding the pieces before you sign anything.
This guide breaks down how pallet storage pricing typically works, the fees that catch people off guard, and what a fair, all-in rate looks like in Denver.
How Pallet Storage Pricing Works
Most 3PLs price storage per pallet, per month — but "per pallet per month" can mean very different things depending on what's bundled in and what's billed separately. The core components you'll usually see broken out are:
Storage — the base monthly rate to occupy a pallet position.
Receiving ("in" fee) — the charge to unload and put away an incoming pallet, often billed per pallet on arrival.
Outbound handling ("out" fee) — the charge to pull, stage, and load a pallet when it ships.
Extras — pallet exchange, labeling, inventory reporting, minimum monthly charges, and other line items that vary by provider.
Some warehouses quote a low base storage rate and then charge separately for every one of those pieces — which can end up costing more per pallet than a higher, genuinely all-in rate once you add it all up.
Fees to Watch For
When you're comparing quotes, these are the line items that most often turn a cheap-looking rate into an expensive one:
- →In/out fees charged on top of the monthly storage rate
- →Minimum monthly charges that apply even with low pallet counts
- →Inventory reporting or WMS access billed as an add-on
- →Pallet exchange fees
- →Accessorial charges for labeling, shrink wrap, or re-stacking
- →Long-term contract requirements that lock in a rate regardless of your actual usage
None of these are automatically a red flag — some businesses genuinely need services that justify extra fees. The point is to ask for the full fee schedule up front, not just the headline storage rate, so you can compare apples to apples.
What "All-In" Should Mean
At FMG, one monthly storage rate covers receiving, storage, and outbound handling. Accounts with 10 pallets or fewer pay a flat monthly minimum: $535 for dry stackable, $550 for refrigerated stackable, and $600 for non-stackable. Above 10 pallets you pay per pallet, from $30 to $57.50 depending on volume, temperature, and pallet type. We take inventory as of the 1st of the month and add receipts as they come in, unless you request it laid out differently. There's an additional picking charge only if we're pulling orders for you. No charge to access your inventory data through Extensiv WMS.
Questions to Ask Before You Sign
Before you commit, ask these — and here's how we'd answer them at FMG:
Is the quoted rate truly all-in, or are receiving and outbound handling billed separately?
Yes. Receiving, storage, and outbound handling are included, with no in/out fees.
Is refrigerated storage the same price as dry?
No. Dry and refrigerated each have their own rate tables. For stackable pallets, refrigerated costs more ($535 vs. $550 for 10 or fewer; 31–49 pallets is $40/pallet dry vs. $50/pallet refrigerated). For non-stackable pallets above 10, refrigerated is slightly lower ($55 vs. $57.50 per pallet at 11–49).
Is there a minimum monthly charge?
Yes. Accounts with 10 pallets or fewer pay a flat $535 (dry stackable), $550 (refrigerated stackable), or $600 (non-stackable). It’s a reasonable floor, not a way to pad the bill.
Is inventory tracking included, or is that a separate cost?
Included — real-time tracking through Extensiv WMS at no extra cost.
Is there a long-term contract, or can I start small and scale?
Month-to-month, no long-term contracts. Small brands and startups welcome.
What triggers a volume discount?
Rates step down starting at 11 pallets. Dry stackable has breaks at 11, 21, 31, 50, 100, and 250. The other tables break at 11, 50, 100, and 250. The full tables are on our pallet storage page.
Full pricing and service details are on our pallet storage page.
This article is for general informational purposes only. Pricing structures vary by provider and are subject to change — confirm current rates directly with any facility you're considering.
All-in pricing. No surprises.
From $535/month for up to 10 pallets, then $30–$57.50/pallet, stepping down at volume. Receiving, storage, and outbound handling included. Month-to-month, no long-term contracts.
- →Dry and refrigerated, tiered by volume and pallet type
- →10 or fewer pallets: flat monthly minimum ($535 dry / $550 refrigerated stackable, $600 non-stackable)
- →No in/out fees, no hidden charges
- →Real-time inventory via Extensiv WMS, included
- →Month-to-month — no long-term contracts
- →Central Denver — I-25 and I-70 access
- →Small brands and startups welcome