Systems and methods are disclosed for providing portable containers for users of vehicle services. In an embodiment, a method includes associating a portable container with a user. The method also includes providing a plurality of storage areas disposed about a geographic area. The plurality of storage areas are configured to temporarily store the portable container. The method also includes receiving a request to pick up the portable container from one of the plurality of storage areas. In addition, the method includes delivering, by way of a vehicle service, the portable container to a user location, a specified location, a different storage area of the plurality of storage areas, or a carrier vehicle.