Forza Horizon 4 is not just racing along the scenic roads of Great Britain, but also an entire economic strategy for fleet management. Garages play a key role here: they determine how many cars you can store, where you can start races, and even how quickly you can access rare cars. However, many players are faced with the problem of where exactly all the garages are located, how much they cost and how to use them correctly so as not to waste millions of credits.
In this article we will look at all types of garages in FH4 — from starting ones to hidden ones, we’ll tell you how to find them on the map without long searches, and we’ll share life hacks for optimizing car storage. You will also find out why buying a garage in Edinburgh may be more profitable than Lakehurst, and how to use them to quickly move around the map. Ready to become a real auto industry tycoon in Horizon 4?
Types of garages in Forza Horizon 4: how they differ
There is a three main types of garages, each of which performs unique functions. Understanding their features will help you avoid unnecessary expenses and manage your car collection as efficiently as possible.
First type - starting garages. You receive them automatically as you progress through the story campaign. For example, a house in Broadmore gives the first garage with 6 slots, and after winning the championship Horizon Rookies a second garage opens in Lakehurst (already for 10 cars). These garages cannot be sold or moved, but are free and serve as a base for future expansion.
Second type - garages for sale. They can be purchased using game credits in any city in the UK. The cost varies from 500,000 to 2,000,000 credits depending on the location and number of slots (from 5 to 20). For example, a garage in Edinburgh for 20 slots will cost 2,000,000, but will give access to exclusive races in the city center.
Third type - hidden garages (or "households"). These are unique locations that open after fulfilling special conditions, for example, purchasing all other garages or winning certain championships. The most famous hidden garage is Castleview Road (20 slots), which becomes available after purchasing 10 other garages.
- 🏠 Starting garages: free, story related, cannot be sold.
- 💰 Buyable garages: from 500,000 to 2,000,000 credits, up to 20 slots.
- 🔍 Hidden garages: Unlocked by achievements, often with bonuses.
Map of all garages: coordinates and features of each
In order not to wander around the map looking for garages, we have compiled a complete table with their location, cost and number of slots. Please note: some garages give bonuses for earning credits or XP when starting races from them (for example, Edinburgh Garage increases the reward by 10% for city races).
| Garage name | City/Location | Cost (credits) | Number of slots | Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadmoor | Broadmore | Free | 6 | Starter garage, cannot be sold |
| Lakehurst | Lakehurst | Free | 10 | Opens after the championship Horizon Rookies |
| Edinburgh | Edinburgh | 2 000 000 | 20 | +10% to rewards for city races |
| Derwent Water | Lake Derwent | 1 500 000 | 15 | Proximity to off-road, convenient for rallying |
| Castleview Road | Mountains | Free | 20 | Hidden garage, unlocked after purchasing 10 others |
On the map, garages are marked with a house icon with a garage door. To quickly move to any of them, open the map menu (Menu → Map), select the garage and click X (on Xbox) or E (on PC) for teleportation. This will save time, especially if you urgently need to change the car before the race.
If you're playing on PC, use hotkeys F6 to quickly open the card and F7 to teleport to the garage. This works even during the race (if a pause is allowed).
How to buy a garage: step-by-step instructions and tips
Buying a garage in Forza Horizon 4 - a simple process, but there are several nuances that will help you save loans and avoid mistakes. For example, you shouldn’t buy all the garages in a row: some of them become useless after opening hidden locations.
Here's how to do it:
- Open the map menu (
Menu → Map). - Find the garage icon (a house with a gate) on the map and highlight it.
- Click
A(Xbox) orLMB(PC) to open information. - Select the "Buy Garage" option and confirm the purchase.
Buying Tips:
- 💸 Priority - Edinburgh and Derwent Water. These garages provide earning bonuses and are conveniently located for different types of racing.
- 🚗 Don't buy 5-slot garages. They are expensive relative to the number of spaces (500,000 for 5 slots = 100,000 per slot), while a 20 slot garage costs 100,000 per slot, but with bonuses.
- 🏆 Unlock hidden garages. For example, Castleview Road it is free and gives 20 slots - this is the best price-quality ratio.
☑️ Preparing to buy a garage
If you don't have enough credits, use auctions (Menu → Autoshow → Auction), where you can sell rare cars from the collection. For example, McLaren F1 or Ferrari 250 GTO often go for 10-20 million credits.
Hidden garages: how to open and why they are needed
Hidden garages are Easter eggs Forza Horizon 4, which many players overlook. Not only are they free, but they often offer unique bonuses. For example, a garage Castleview Road located in the mountains, which is convenient for starting mountain races, and Bamburgh Castle (unlocks after purchasing all other garages) gives +15% XP for winning championships.
How to open hidden garages:
- 🏰 Castleview Road: Buy any 10 garages (including starter ones).
- 🏰 Bamburgh Castle: Buy all other garages (except hidden ones).
- 🏡 Horizon Outpost: Win all championships in the game (automatically unlocked).
These garages cannot be sold, but they give unique advantages, which those purchased do not have. For example, from Bamburgh Castle You can start in exclusive races along the coast, where the rewards are 20% higher.
How to speed up the opening of hidden garages?
If you are missing one garage to unlock Castleview Road, buy the cheapest one (for example, in Glasgow for 500,000). After opening a hidden garage, the cheap one can be sold back (you will receive 70% of the cost).
Optimizing car storage: how not to get confused in your collection
Collect a large collection of cars in FH4 - this is only half the battle. The main thing is to organize their storage correctly, so as not to waste time searching for the right car before driving. Here are some proven strategies:
1. Grouping by classes. Place cars of the same class (S1, A, B, etc.) in the same garage. For example, in Edinburgh keep everything Hypercar (class S1/S2), and in Derwente — rally cars (class A/B). This will speed up the selection of a car for a specific type of racing.
2. Using tags. In the garage menu (Menu → My cars → Manage) you can add tags to cars, for example: “Drift”, “Off-road”, “City”. This will help you quickly filter cars by purpose.
3. Sale of duplicates. If you have two identical machines (for example, two Nissan GT-R), sell one at auction. This will free up a slot and bring additional credits. The exception is cars with different tuning settings (for example, one for drag, the other for circular racing).
Do not store cars below class D in garages - you can always buy them for pennies at auction or receive them as a gift for completing tasks.
Another life hack: if you often participate in seasonal championships, keep cars for them in a separate garage (for example, in Lakehurst). This way you won’t waste time searching for the right car before the start.
Common mistakes when buying and using garages
Even experienced players sometimes make mistakes that lead to unnecessary expenses or inconvenience. Here are the most common ones and how to avoid them:
⚠️ Attention: Never buy a garage if you have less than 500,000 credits left in your account. B FH4 Exclusive cars often appear at auction (for example, Porsche 911 GT3 RS), and you may not have enough money to buy them.
1. Buying garages without a system. Many players buy garages as credits appear, without thinking about the location. As a result, they have to waste time teleporting between distant points. Solution: First buy garages in central locations (Edinburgh, Derwent Water) and then expand to the periphery.
2. Ignoring hidden garages. Some players don't know about their existence and spend credits to buy extra garages. Solution: give priority to fulfilling the unlock conditions Castleview Road and Bamburgh Castle.
3. Storage of unnecessary cars. Many people keep cheap Class D cars or duplicates in their garages that can easily be purchased again. Solution: regularly audit your collection and sell unnecessary cars.
- 💸 Error: Buying a garage with 5 slots for 500,000 credits.
- 🗺️ Error: Location of garages in remote corners of the map (for example, in Glasgow), which increases the time for teleportation.
- 🚗 Error: Storing standard versions of cars when you already have their improved modifications (for example, Ford Mustang GT and Ford Mustang GT Forza Edition).
FAQ: Answers to popular questions about garages in FH4
How many garages can you buy in Forza Horizon 4?
Available in game 13 garages, including starting and hidden ones. Of these, 5 are free (2 starting + 3 hidden), and the remaining 8 can be purchased for credits. Maximum number of machine storage slots - 190 (if you open all garages).
Is it possible to sell a purchased garage and get the money back?
Yes, but you will only get 70% of its cost. For example, if you bought a garage for 1,000,000 credits, you will receive 700,000 upon sale. Starter and hidden garages cannot be sold.
Which garage is the most profitable to buy?
In terms of price-to-slot ratio and bonuses, the best choice is garage in Edinburgh (20 slots, 2,000,000 credits, +10% to rewards for city races). If you need bonuses to XP, then Bamburgh Castle (free, +15% XP).
Is it possible to store cars in a friend's garage?
No, in Forza Horizon 4 There is no garage sharing feature. However you can borrow cars friends via the "Share design" menu (Menu → Creativity → Share Design → Borrow), but the car will remain in your garage.
What happens if all the garages are full?
If you do not have free slots, you will not be able to buy a new car or receive it as a reward. In this case, the game will prompt replace one of the existing machines or buy a new garage. You can also sell your unwanted car directly from the purchase menu.