Rent or buy a roof box – which variant is suitable and when
Buying instead of renting – when it pays off
If a roof box is used once and for a very short time, renting can be an alternative to buying. From the second use, it is worthwhile in many cases to buy an inexpensive roof box. We give examples.
Rent a roof box – advantages and disadvantages
The clear advantage of renting is that the roof box does not have to be stored in the basement or garage. Also, the rental price for a one-time, very short use is usually cheaper than the purchase price. The rental price for a smaller box is a little less than 100 € for a week, depending on the provider, but the price increases for longer holidays. Larger boxes are correspondingly more expensive. If the roof box is needed more than once, it is worth buying it in many cases. The cheapest combination of base carrier and roof box is already available here for about 200 €.
Our conclusion: For the one-time, very short use of a roof box, renting can be an alternative to buying. From the second use, it is advisable in many cases to buy an inexpensive roof box.
Buying a roof box – advantages and disadvantages
The disadvantage of buying a roof box is that the roof box has to be stowed away when not in use and takes up space in the basement or garage. The advantage is that it is always at hand for travelling, undertakings or even everyday transports and expands the capacity of the vehicle in a practical way - in summer and winter. Roof boxes are available in a wide variety of price ranges. An inexpensive and space-saving variant is the softbox, which can be folded up when not in use. For a little more than 100 € you are already there and only have to factor in the basic carrier. The basic carrier can be purchased in the low-cost version for less than 100 €. The combination of softbox and base carrier is therefore already available for about 200 €. The cheapest combination of base carrier and hard box is around €300.
Our conclusion: If you have an acute lack of budget or space, we recommend buying a softbox. This is very cheap to buy and can be folded up to save space when not in use.

Frequently asked:
How much does it cost to rent a roof box?
A smaller roof box is offered for a rental price of less than €100 per week, depending on the provider and city. If the box is used once and for a very short time, renting is an alternative to buying. From the second use, it is usually worthwhile to buy an inexpensive roof box-base carrier combination.
What is the cheapest purchase price for a roof box with a base carrier?
The price for the cheapest roof box is a little more than 100 €, the required base carrier must also be calculated at about 100 €, the price varies depending on the type of car. Thus, a cheap roof box-base carrier combination is already available for around 200 €.