Luggage storage allows you to explore Prague comfortably before hotel check-in, after check-out, or while waiting for your next train. However, before taking your suitcase to a storage location, you should carefully check its contents, as not every item can be accepted.
Under Luggage Drop Now’s rules, items not allowed in luggage storage include explosives, weapons, illegal drugs, contraband, perishable food, live animals, strong-smelling items, cash, high-value belongings, and important personal documents. If you wish to store a bicycle, surfboard, or other oversized luggage, please contact Luggage Drop Now in advance to confirm whether it can be accepted.
1. Which items are not allowed in luggage storage?
The following items are not accepted at Luggage Drop Now storage locations:
- Explosives and flammable materials
- Weapons and toxic chemicals
- Compressed gas cylinders
- Illegal drugs, narcotics, and contraband
- Fresh or perishable food
- Strong-smelling items
- Live animals and pets
- Cash and large amounts of money
- Diamonds, precious stones, antiques, and expensive jewellery
- Passports, personal documents, and important certificates
A storage partner may refuse any bag that appears to contain hazardous materials, does not match the booking description, or exceeds the declared size.
Here is a quick guide to help you distinguish prohibited items from those that require advance approval.
| Type of item | Can it be stored? | What should you do? |
|---|---|---|
| Explosives, weapons, and illegal drugs | No | Remove them from your luggage |
| Perishable food and strong-smelling items | No | Use them or find suitable storage |
| Live animals and pets | No | Find a professional pet care service |
| Cash, passports, and expensive jewellery | No | Keep them with you or use a hotel safe |
| Regular suitcases, backpacks, and handbags | Yes | Book online before arrival |
| Bicycles, surfboards, and oversized items | Possibly | Contact the service in advance |
2. Explosives, weapons, and illegal goods
Explosives, flammable materials, weapons, toxic chemicals, and compressed gas cylinders must not be placed inside luggage left with Luggage Drop Now.
Even small objects may present a safety risk. Examples include camping gas canisters, flammable aerosols, or equipment containing fuel. These items may leak, overheat, or cause a fire inside the storage area.
Illegal drugs, narcotics, contraband, and other unlawful goods are also prohibited. Luggage storage is intended only for legal personal belongings carried during a journey.
If a bag appears to contain weapons, prohibited substances, or hazardous materials, the storage partner has the right to refuse it. Before leaving your hotel, check every compartment of your suitcase, especially if you previously used the bag for camping or outdoor activities.
3. Perishable food, strong-smelling items, and live animals
Luggage Drop Now does not accept fresh food, perishable products, or items with strong odours.
During storage, food may spoil, leak, or affect other bags stored nearby. You should therefore remove fresh products, refrigerated food, liquids that may leak, and strongly scented items before dropping off your luggage.
The website does not state that all sealed dry food is prohibited. However, if an item has a noticeable smell or you are unsure whether it will be accepted, contact Luggage Drop Now before your arrival.
Live animals and pets are also prohibited, even when placed inside a cage or carrier. If you are travelling with a pet, look for a pet-friendly hotel or a professional pet-sitting service in Prague.
4. Cash, jewellery, and important documents
Cash, diamonds, precious stones, antiques, expensive jewellery, and other high-value belongings must not be left inside stored luggage.
The service is designed primarily for suitcases, backpacks, clothing, and ordinary travel belongings. It is not a replacement for a hotel safe or a specialist facility for safeguarding valuable property.
Passports, identification documents, property documents, negotiable papers, and other important records are also prohibited. You may need these documents when checking into a hotel, travelling through an airport, or verifying your identity.
Before leaving your luggage, you should:
- Keep cash, bank cards, and your passport in a small bag carried with you
- Use your hotel safe for expensive jewellery and valuable belongings
- Save digital copies of important documents as a backup
- Avoid keeping all your money and documents in one suitcase
The full list of restricted items is available in the Luggage Drop Now Terms and Conditions.
5. Can oversized luggage be stored?
Oversized luggage is not automatically prohibited. However, acceptance depends on the available space and facilities at each storage location.
Luggage Drop Now accepts common types of luggage, including handbags, backpacks, and large suitcases. If you want to store a bicycle, surfboard, or another unusually large item, you must contact the service before booking.
A storage partner may refuse an item if it is significantly larger than the size declared in the reservation. To avoid inconvenience, provide the following information in advance:
- The type of item you want to store
- Its length, width, and height
- The number of items
- Your planned drop-off and collection times
The support team can then check whether your preferred storage location has enough space. You can also visit the Luggage Drop Now FAQ for more information about luggage size requirements.
6. What should you do if your luggage contains a prohibited item?
If your luggage contains something on the prohibited-items list, do not conceal it or take it to the storage location. Follow these steps instead.
Step 1. Check every compartment
Open every section of your suitcase and backpack, including small external pockets. This will help you find any food, sprays, documents, or other objects left inside from a previous journey.
Step 2. Remove prohibited items
Take out flammable materials, perishable food, strong-smelling products, and anything else that the service cannot accept. Do not wait until check-in to inspect your bag, as it may be refused and disrupt your travel plans.
Step 3. Keep important belongings with you
Carry your cash, passport, bank cards, and personal documents in a small bag. Expensive belongings can be placed in a hotel safe or another secure facility designed for valuables.
Step 4. Contact the service if you are unsure
If you do not know whether an item can be stored, contact Luggage Drop Now before booking. For oversized belongings, provide accurate dimensions so the team can confirm whether a suitable location is available.
Step 5. Close and secure your luggage
Once all unsuitable items have been removed, close and lock your suitcase. If your bag does not have a lock, use a cable tie or security seal.
At the drop-off location, present the QR code or booking confirmation on your phone. When collecting your luggage, inspect its condition before leaving. If you notice any loss or damage, report it to the staff immediately.
7. Frequently asked questions
Can I leave cash inside my stored suitcase?
No. Luggage Drop Now does not accept cash or high-value belongings. Keep your money with you or place it in a hotel safe.
Can I store my passport with my luggage?
No. Passports and important personal documents are not accepted for storage. Keep them in a secure bag that remains with you.
Can I store sealed food?
Perishable food and strong-smelling products are prohibited. If you have sealed dry food and are unsure whether it will be accepted, contact the service before your arrival.
Can I store a bicycle or surfboard?
Possibly, but you must contact Luggage Drop Now in advance. Acceptance depends on the item’s dimensions and the available space at the selected location.
What happens if my luggage contains a prohibited item?
A storage partner may refuse any bag that contains or appears to contain hazardous materials, illegal goods, or items that do not match the booking details.
Conclusion
Before leaving your luggage in Prague, check your suitcase carefully and remove hazardous materials, perishable food, pets, cash, jewellery, and important documents. If you are travelling with a bicycle, surfboard, or another oversized item, contact the service in advance to confirm that it can be accepted.
Preparing your luggage correctly will make the drop-off process faster, prevent your booking from being refused, and allow you to explore Prague without carrying heavy bags throughout the day.
