Cigar lockers are humidor cabinets split into individually locked compartments, so each lounge member keeps a private stash on site. For most lounges the choice comes down to a 12-member cabinet about 38 inches wide or a 28-member cabinet about 62 inches wide, both with a humidifier added. A complete cabinet costs about $4,100 to $6,000, or $214 to $362 per member locker. Below: how to size your order, what fits inside, what to check before you buy, and when a custom build makes more sense.
We sell the lockers in this guide, so judge our advice accordingly. Where something else suits you better, we say so. If you want the income side, read what lounges charge for lockers and how fast they pay back.
Cigar locker sizes compared
| 14-locker cabinet | 29-locker cabinet | |
|---|---|---|
| Member lockers | 12, plus 2 large base sections | 28, plus 1 double compartment for the humidifier |
| Wall width | 38" | 62½" |
| Depth × height | 18" × 76" | 18" × 79⅖" |
| Member lockers per foot of wall | 3.8 | 5.4 |
| Finish | Black or dark mahogany | Black |
| Cabinet price | $3,845 | $5,495 |
| With a Hydra Turbo humidifier | $4,095 (black, Starter Package) or $4,340 (mahogany) | $5,990 |
| Cost per member locker, complete | $341–$362 | $214 |
Both ship free by freight with a liftgate. The larger cabinet costs about 40% less per locker and fits more lockers into each foot of wall. It only costs more if the lockers stay empty.
How many cigar lockers do you need?
- Count real demand. List the regulars who have asked for a locker or would pay for one today. A list with names on it beats a guess.
- Add about 30% for growth. Lockers give people a reason to join, and word spreads among members.
- Measure the wall. You need the full cabinet width, room for the doors to swing, and a route in from the street. Doorways and corners stop deliveries more often than wall space does.
- Pick the smallest cabinet that covers the number. Up to about 12 lockers, take the 14-locker. At 13 or more, compare the 29-locker with two 14-locker cabinets. Two 14s give you 24 lockers and two large base sections for about $8,190 as Starter Packages. One 29 gives you 28 lockers for $5,990, but no base sections.
Example: 11 regulars have asked. Add 30% and you plan for 14, which is just over one 14-locker cabinet. If you have 62 inches of wall, the 29-locker is the better buy. If you only have 40 inches, start with a 14 and add a second when it fills.
What actually fits in a cigar locker
Label capacity is the number buyers trust least, and with reason. Ratings assume corona-size cigars packed tight, and a locker member usually keeps boxes. Here is what we would plan on:
| 14-locker cabinet | 29-locker cabinet | |
|---|---|---|
| Rated capacity | About 5,000 cigars | About 8,500 cigars |
| Our planning figure, boxes | About 3,000 cigars | About 5,100 cigars |
| Per member locker, planning | 6–8 boxes, 150–200 cigars | About 175 cigars |
Here's how we got there. A locker in the 14-locker cabinet is about 11" wide, 12" deep and a little over 11" high inside. A robusto box of about 8¼" × 5½" × 2" fits two across and five high, so 10 boxes is the most you could force in. Leave air around them and six to eight is realistic. Boxes vary, so measure your members' biggest one against those numbers. The cabinet totals use our usual rule of 60% of rated capacity for boxed cigars, explained in how many cigars fit in a humidor.
Bottles: the 29-locker's 12-inch lockers fit most common spirit bottles. The 14-locker's are shorter, so check a tall bottle before you promise it to a member.
What to check before you buy cigar lockers
- Humidification. These cabinets don't include it. The manufacturer recommends the Hydra Turbo, which moves air with a 107 CFM fan. The 14-locker measures about 30 cubic feet on the outside, well past the 16 cubic feet the Hydra LG is rated for.
- Air between lockers. Slotted sections let one humidifier serve every compartment. Solid sections with no airflow need a different plan, so ask how the humidity gets in.
- Keys and engraving. You want a unique key per locker, a master key and a nameplate on each door. Ours include all three.
- Power. Both cabinets have two interior outlets. Plan a wall outlet behind or near the cabinet before it goes against the wall.
- Delivery. The 14-locker ships at about 300 lb on a pallet to your curb or driveway. Have at least two people ready, and more for the 29-locker.
- Room temperature. These are cedar cabinets with no cooling. Tobacco beetle eggs can hatch above about 72°F, so the room needs to stay below that all year. A cabinet near a kitchen or a sunny window is a risk.
Shared air: the rule most locker programs skip
All the lockers in a cabinet breathe the same air. That is how one humidifier serves all of them, but it also means one member's problem can become everyone's. One forum owner reported losing more than 75 cigars after a single gifted cigar brought beetles into a humidor. Now picture that in a shared cabinet holding 28 members' collections.
Put these three rules in your member agreement:
- No infused or flavored cigars in the cabinet, because their scent travels through shared air.
- New cigars should go in sealed boxes or come from a trusted retailer. If anyone finds pinholes or dust, they tell you the same day.
- You inspect the cabinet on a schedule, and the agreement says you hold a master key for that reason.
Freestanding cabinets vs custom lockers vs lockers in a walk-in
| Option | Best for | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|
| Freestanding cabinet | Most lounges and shops. You can buy it, have it delivered in days and start renting. | Fixed sizes. Add a second cabinet to grow. |
| Custom millwork | Hotels and private clubs that want a locker wall matched to the room. Vigilant's gallery shows what's possible. | Priced by quote, with longer lead times. Get the timeline in writing. |
| Lockers inside a walk-in | Lounges already building a walk-in. The room supplies the humidity, as this overview of locker types explains. | You pay for the walk-in, and every member visit opens the room. See walk-in vs display cabinets. |
Other makers sell cabinets with 17 to 48 lockers. If you need more than 28 in one piece, call us and we'll check what can be sourced. Two matching 29-locker cabinets give you 56.
Fitting out a lounge or shop? Commercial displays and cigar lockers from us include Open-Ready Setup: a free Room Plan with two delivered-price options, one named contact, and a setup call with your staff.
Cigar lockers FAQ
How much do cigar lockers cost?
At CubanVault, a complete 14-locker setup costs $4,095 to $4,340 and a 29-locker setup costs $5,990, both with a Hydra Turbo and free freight. That works out to $214 to $362 per member locker.
Do cigar lockers need a humidifier?
Yes. The cabinets don't include humidification, and the doors are opened more often than a home humidor's. The manufacturer recommends the Hydra Turbo.
Can I use cigar lockers at home?
Yes. Some buyers use one to keep a family's or an office's collections separate, but for one person's collection a cabinet or electric humidor gives you more usable space for the money. Our cabinet humidor buying guide covers those.
Are cigar lockers cooled?
No. Temperature comes from the room, so keep it below about 72°F. If it can't stay there, look at electric humidors or plan cooling for the room.
What happens if a cabinet arrives damaged?
Note the damage on the delivery receipt and tell us. We file the freight claim and handle the replacement at no cost to you.
Can you help plan a locker wall?
Yes. Call (985) 531-8513 with your wall size and member count, or request a free room plan. Locker orders also include our Locker Revenue Kit through the Lounge Fit-Out Program.
Ready to compare? See every model and finish in our cigar lockers collection.
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- Commercial cigar humidor buying guide
- Hydra SM vs LG vs Turbo
Sources: Humidor Supreme locker specifications and Hydra humidifier ratings (manufacturer data); Cigar Inspector on tobacco beetles; Badger & Blade forum. Prices are CubanVault's as of November 2026. Box counts and planning capacities are our estimates, not manufacturer figures. Have a local attorney review any member agreement.
