Temple Secure Storage vs Fortress Storage in Villa Rica
Facility details checked October 20, 2026.
Which is better, Temple Secure Storage or Fortress Storage?
It depends on where you live and what is being stored. For a drive-up unit in or near Temple that can be reached at any hour, Temple Secure Storage: its units can be reached 24 hours a day, Fortress's access hours are 6am to 10pm, and in October 2026 a 5×10 was $38 a month at Temple Secure Storage against $48 at Fortress. Fortress requires insurance; Temple Secure Storage has no activation or admin fee and asks for no ID. For temperature control or a staffed office, Fortress Storage on Waterford Dr in Villa Rica has both.
Where each one is
Temple Secure Storage is at 95 W Johnson St in Temple, a few blocks off Sage St. Fortress is at 31 Waterford Dr in Villa Rica, just off Highway 78 on the west side of town. Typical drive times from Google Maps:
| Facility | Temple City Hall | Villa Rica City Hall | Tanner Medical Center, Villa Rica |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temple Secure Storage | 3 min | 11 min | 15 min |
| Fortress Storage | 8 min | 4 min | 8 min |
Typical driving time from each landmark to each facility, Google Distance Matrix, October 20, 2026. Traffic changes these.
Side by side
| Facility | Google rating | From Temple City Hall | Unit access | Climate control | Drive-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temple Secure Storage 95 W Johnson St | 5.0 (8 reviews) | 0.8 mi | 24 hours, every day | No | Yes, every unit |
| Month to month, no ID needed, no activation or admin fee, lock available | |||||
| Fortress Storage 31 Waterford Dr, Villa Rica | 4.7 (199 reviews) | 5.8 mi | 6am to 10pm daily | Yes, temperature controlled | Yes |
| Office 8am to 4:30pm, closed Sundays. Insurance required (proof within 14 days or automatic enrollment) | |||||
Current prices for Temple Secure Storage are on the prices page. Facility details are from each facility's own website and Google listing, checked October 20, 2026. Details change, so confirm before renting. Sources: Fortress Storage.
Temple Secure Storage
95 W Johnson St, Temple, GA: in town, a few blocks off Sage St, 3 minutes from City Hall and about 2 miles from I-20
- Run by
- An independent operator, not a national chain
- Google rating
- 5.0 out of 5 from 8 Google reviews
- Unit access
- 24 hours a day, every day
- Office
- Calls and texts answered daily, 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM Eastern
- Unit types
- Ground-level drive-up units, each with its own roll-up door
- Sizes
- 5×10, 10×10, 10×15 and 10×20, plus a single 15×20
- Fees
- No activation or admin fee
- Renting
- Online, or reserve by text. Month to month, no ID needed, a lock available
- Good to know
- Cameras on site. The first month is discounted automatically on an online rental
- Best for
- Furniture, boxes, tools and yard equipment that need to be reachable at any hour, close to home
Pros
- Units reachable 24 hours a day, every day
- Every unit is drive-up, with its own roll-up door
- No activation or admin fee
- Month to month, no ID needed, lock available
- First month discounted when rented online
- In Temple itself, 3 minutes from City Hall
Cons
- No climate-controlled units
Fortress Storage
31 Waterford Dr, west Villa Rica, about 8 minutes from Temple City Hall
- Run by
- Locally owned, per its site, with locations in Villa Rica and Douglasville
- Google rating
- 4.7 from 199 reviews
- Unit access
- 6am to 10pm daily
- Office
- On site, 8am to 4:30pm, closed Sundays
- Unit types
- Temperature-controlled and regular units, drive-up
- Fees
- Insurance required: proof of your own within 14 days, or automatic enrollment in its plan
- Best for
- Temperature control and a staffed office on the Temple side of Villa Rica
Pros
- Temperature-controlled units
- On-site office
Cons
- Insurance required
- Access ends at 10pm
- Office closed on Sundays
Where Temple Secure Storage has the edge
Access at any hour, a lower price on a 5×10, and a discounted first month on an online rental. Every unit is drive-up, there is no activation or admin fee, and no ID is needed to rent. Fortress requires insurance: proof of the renter's own within 14 days, or enrollment in its plan, which adds to its monthly price. Calls and texts to Temple Secure Storage are answered daily, 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM Eastern, Sundays included.
Where Fortress has the edge
Temperature-controlled units. An office open 8am to 4:30pm every day but Sunday. And it is closer for anyone living on the Villa Rica side.
What Temple Secure Storage does not have
Climate or temperature control. For things that need it, Fortress or 10 Federal Storage in Temple are worth a look; see the Temple storage guide.
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