How PODS Works

Get It & Load It

We deliver your container -- and there's no need to meet the driver, as PODS is a contactless service. Load your container on your schedule, right in your driveway. If you want help, we can connect you with local packing and loading companies.

Keep it

At-home storage gives you the flexibility you need, whether you want easy storage just steps away, or you want to take your time packing and loading.

Store it

If you need temporary storage, we'll pick up your loaded container and bring it to a local PODS Storage Centre, where it will be safe, secure, and easily accessible until you need it again.

Move it

We've got this, so you don't have to. We'll deliver your container to your new home, whether you're moving across town or across the country‡. If you need to ship your car, we can connect you with one of our preferred car shipping providers who will arrange professional services in your area.

McAllen Moving Solutions

No matter where you choose to settle down in the Rio Grande Valley, PODS offers the moving solutions you need to make the transition easier. Whether you're moving from across town or from across the country, simply choose the container size that best meets your needs. We’ll deliver it for you to load at your own pace. When you’re done, PODS can move it to your new home or a secure Storage Center nearby.

McAllen Storage Solutions

Whether you’ve just finished moving to the Rio Grande Valley area, starting a home project, or just need extra space, PODS portable storage containers are a great solution for your storage needs. Once you've loaded a container with your belongings, it can be stored on-site at your home for as long as you need. You can also store it at a secure PODS storage facility nearby. PODS storage solutions fit your needs, no matter the project.

McAllen, Texas, is part of the Rio Grande Valley, which includes the counties of Camerin, Hidalgo, Willacy, and Starr. With a population of about 140,000, McAllen is the fifth-most-populous city in the state. Bordering Mexico, the Rio Grande Valley is a hub of international trade and tourism. If you're planning a move to McAllen or other surrounding cities, you’ll find great comfort in the convenient moving and storage solutions from PODS.

Moving to McAllen

When the Rio Grande Valley was settled at the turn of the 20th century, it was largely an agricultural farming area. Increased border trading with Mexico has made it an economically profitable region for manufacturing and trade.

The Rio Grande Valley enjoys a warm climate year-round, with brief winters and very high temperatures during the height of summer. South Texas College is headquartered in McAllen, while neighboring Edinburg and Brownsville both have University of Texas Rio Grande Valley campuses.

The greater McAllen region has a vibrant downtown and dozens of neighborhoods to fit your specific housing needs. Explore the palm tree-lined community of Sharyland Plantation, offering a range of housing options in addition to a town center and neighborhood parks. If you're in search of an active lifestyle, Water Walk is a collection of Mediterranean-style townhomes with access to swimming pools, tennis courts, and a one-acre lake.

Other cities and towns in the Rio Grande Valley offer enticing options as well. Edinburg has a low cost of living and plenty of amenities. This suburban area offers above-average schools. Brownsville is nestled along the Mexican border, offering resort-area amenities and easy access to the Gulf. Home appreciation here is on the rise.

No matter which area you decide best meets your needs, PODS offers the moving and storage solutions you need to quickly set up house and become a part of your vibrant community.

Things to Do and See in McAllen

Once you have settled into your new home, be sure to go out and explore. If you love being outside, the Rio Grande Valley is home to the Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park, Sabal Palm Grove Wildlife Sanctuary, and Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge. The Rio Grande Valley offers easy access to the Gulf of Mexico, where you can enjoy scenic beaches and water activities.

McAllen is a cultural hub of the Rio Grande Valley, with the McAllen Performing Arts Center showcasing internationally-recognized talent as well as local performance groups. Visit this stunning new facility to enjoy a showstopping array of Broadway hits, dynamic dance performances, and toe-tapping musical acts.

If you want to explore the area’s history further, visit the Hidalgo Pump House in Hidalgo, Lo Lomita Mission in Mission, or Palo Alto Battlefield National Historic Site in Brownsville. The Iwo Jima Memorial Museum in Harlingen and Stillman House Museum in Brownsville offer additional historic insights.

Whether you’re relocating, have other short-term, or long-term storage needs, PODS offers a variety of moving and storage solutions. PODS provides fast, easy, and flexible choices to meet your needs and leave you with more time to explore the beautiful Rio Grande Valley!