How Much Will It Cost to Rent a Porta-Potty?

Renting a porta-potty is not a complicated process, yet a lot of would-be renters are unsure what type to choose and how much it will cost them.

Read along as we discuss topics like rental prices, unit types, and the important factors that affect the overall cost.

Cost to Rent a Porta-Potty

 

Types of Porta Potty For Rent

If you have plans to organize an event or manage a project, the following are the different types of units and what each type can offer.

 

1. Standard Units

The most common portable toilets for rent. You often see them at festivals or construction sites as they work best in high-traffic events. In this type, you get a toilet, urinal, and toilet paper; no sink is included.

Average Cost: $75–$150 per day / $100 – $268 per week / $150 – $545 per month

Standard Portable Toilet Unit

 

2. ADA-Compliant Units

These units are larger than standard ones because they can accommodate wheelchairs – meeting legal accessibility standards. These units are ideal for any event or any job site that requires ADA compliance. In these units, you will find grab bars, extra floor space, and a flat entrance for easier access.

 Average Cost: $200–$350 per day / $110 – $700 per week / $180 – $840 per month

ADA-Compliant Portable Toilet Unit

 

3. Deluxe Flushing Units

If you want additional comfort, try the deluxe units. These units provide users with a cleaner and more hygienic experience, which is perfect for weddings, corporate retreats, or backyard parties. These units have additional features like a foot pump flush, a hand wash sink, and in some cases,  a mirror and coat hook.

Average Cost: $110–$300 per day / $120 – $1020 per week / $150- $4020 per month

Deluxe Flushing Portable Toilet Units

 

4. High-Rise Units

These units are designed for hard-to-reach areas in construction sites. Ideal for skyscrapers or multi-story building projects, these units include heavy-duty frames for cranes or casters to fit elevators.

 Average Cost: $100 – $200 per day / $200 – $300 per week / $250 – $400 per month (delivery logistics may increase pricing)

High-Rise Portable Toilet Unit

 

5. Restroom Trailer

These are the more luxurious, mobile bathroom options designed for larger crowds and high-end events. These units are ideal for weddings, music festivals, corporate events, and long-term projects. Here, you can enjoy a porcelain flush toilet, stainless steel sink, aesthetic flooring, and climate control.

Average Cost: $400-$2000 per day / $500 – $6400 per week / $550 – $8640 per month

Restroom Trailer

 

6. Handwash Stations

Even though these are not a toilet, they are still essential for hygiene purposes. Ideal for food festivals, petting zoos, or worksites with high hygiene needs. In these units, you will have access to dual sinks, foot pumps, and soap and paper towel dispensers. 

 Average Cost: $75 – $150 per day / $125 – $250 per week / $150 – 350 per month

Handwash Stations

 

Factors Affecting the Price

When you rent a porta-potty, your final price is computed based on several factors. Determining these factors will help you avoid surprising costs while enabling you to pick the ideal setup for your needs.

 

Location

Your location is the first thing that a rental company considers. Major or large cities offer competitive pricing because of multiple suppliers competing for businesses. On the other hand, being located in a remote or rural area costs more because of extra time, fuel, and labor.

 

Availability and Timing

The rental prices fluctuate based on the availability of units. During festivals or wedding season, the limited supply increases the prices due to high demand. It is better to book weeks or months in advance to avail lower rates because the suppliers can then plan efficiently.

 

How Long You Need it

Rental prices are usually based on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis. Daily rentals are expensive because the delivery, pick up, and cleaning costs are based on just one day. Weekly rentals are cheaper for short-term events since the delivery and labor costs are split across multiple days.

Monthly rentals are cheaper than weekly rentals for long-term projects because the costs are split over several weeks.

Monthly rentals

 

The Specific Model You Choose

The unit type is the biggest contributor to the cost. Standard units with basic toilets and urinals are the cheapest option because they require minimal maintenance. ADA – Compliant units are more expensive because of their larger size and extra materials for accessibility. Deluxe flush units and restroom trailers are the priciest since they provide running water, mirrors, and air conditioning units.

 

Taxes and Government Fees

The quotes include local and state sales taxes and vary by location. Environmental fees also cover safe and legal disposal of wastes at treatment plants. All these fees are included because the supplier must comply with waste regulation standards.

 

Delivery Setup and Logistics

Delivery fees cover the drivers’ labor and fuel costs. For difficult-to-access locations, handling charges are also added. Using specialized cranes or equipment also increases the cost because of additional precautions.

Delivery Setup and Logistics

 

The Total Number of Units

Renting multiple units in one go often earns a discount. Suppliers can afford to reduce costs since delivering numerous units to one location is cheaper and more efficient than delivering to multiple sites.

 

Seasonal Demand

Rental price rises during peak seasons, usually during late spring and lasting through early autumn. There is a high demand because of outdoor events and weddings taking place during these months. Rentals during off-season months offer discounts or lower prices to move idle inventory.

 

Extra Cleaning and Maintenance 

Standard rentals include one cleaning per week. Extra cleaning schedules cost more because the maintenance personnel spend additional time in cleaning.

  

Porta Potty Rental Cost Breakdown

 

TypesDailyWeeklyMonthly
Standard Porta Potty$75–$150$100 – $268$150 – $545
ADA-Compliant$200–$350$110 – $700$115- $840
Deluxe Flushing$110–$300$120 – $1020$150- $4020
High-Rise Units$100 – $200$200 – $300$250 – $400
Restroom Trailer$400-$2000$500 – $6400$550- $8640
Handwash Stations$75 – $150$125 – $250$150 – $350

 

Average Cost of Renting a Standard Porta Potty in Major U.S. Cities

StateCityWeeklyMonthly (with 1x
weekly maintenance)
AlabamaHuntsville$175$300
AlabamaTuscaloosa$215$330
AlaskaSeward$145$300
AlaskaHomer$150$300
ArizonaPhoenix$200$300
ArkansasFayetteville$120$250
ArkansasFort Smith$245$245
CaliforniaGreater Los Angeles$130$225
CaliforniaSan Francisco Bay Area$100$260
ColoradoDenver$130$265
ConnecticutWest Haven$135$250
ConnecticutHartford$145$275
ConnecticutStamford$120$285
DelawareNewark$150$285
DelawareMiddletown$160$290
FloridaOrlando$155$295
FloridaJacksonville$120$280
GeorgiaMarietta$120$330
GeorgiaDecatur$190$310
GeorgiaWoodstock$120$315
HawaiiMaui$145$335
HawaiiOahu$125$325
HawaiiBig Island$145$295
IdahoCaldwell$125$330
IdahoPocatello$115$345
IdahoCoeur d’Alene$125$325
IllinoisElgin$130$340
IllinoisSpringfield$120$340
IllinoisCarbondale$145$345
IndianaIndianapolis$125$305
IndianaEvansville$140$340
IowaDes Moines$100$305
KansasGarden City$100$240
KansasArkansas$100$300
KentuckyBowling Green$100$340
KentuckyElizabethtown$115$290
KentuckyFrankfort$135$295
LouisianaLafayette$140$300
LouisianaLake Charles$115$315
MaineBangor$100$295
MarylandHagerstown$125$285
MarylandBethesda$130$285
MassachusettsWorcester$105$295
MassachusettsCambridge$110$310
MichiganDetroit$115$315
MichiganRoyal Oak$100$295
MinnesotaBrooklyn Center$110$305
MinnesotaEdina$120$280
MinnesotaMinneapolis$100$285
MississippiPascagoula$110$300
MississippiBay St. Louis$115$295
MissouriJefferson City$120$300
MissouriWentzville$110$295
MissouriTroy$100$295
MontanaMissoula$100$265
NebraskaHastings$115$290
NebraskaColumbus$110$295
NebraskaNorfolk$100$300
NevadaNorth Las Vegas$100$290
NevadaCarson City$120$300
NevadaMesquite$140$290
New HampshireManchester$110$260
New JerseyClifton$110$280
New JerseyJackson$125$300
New MexicoSilver City$100$270
New MexicoPlacitas$100$300
New YorkQueens$120$295
North CarolinaCharlotte$110$280
North CarolinaGreensboro$110$295
North DakotaDickinson$105$285
North DakotaWatford City$110$290
OhioCleveland$100$280
OhioDayton$110$270
OklahomaLawton$115$275
OklahomaStillwater$115$280
OregonPortland$100$295
OregonSalem$110$300
PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia$115$285
Rhode IslandWarwick$110$295
South CarolinaMyrtle Beach$110$300
South CarolinaSpartanburg$100$295
South CarolinaLexington$110$300
South DakotaAberdeen$100$280
South DakotaBrookings$110$345
TennesseeMemphis$100$295
TennesseeMurfreesboro$100$300
TennesseeNashville$110$285
TexasSan Antonio$115$305
TexasFort Worth$115$295
TexasLeague City$110$290
UtahOgden$100$310
VermontMontpelier$115$300
VermontWilliston$100$300
VermontHinesburg$110$310
VirginiaArlington$100$300
VirginiaRichmond$115$285
WashingtonBellevue$100$300
WashingtonSuburban King$115$295
WashingtonBellingham$105$295
West VirginiaHuntington$100$300
West VirginiaMorgantown$100$295
WisconsinKenosha$115$305
WisconsinRacine$100$300
WisconsinAppleton$110$310
WyomingJackson$115$315
WyomingRock Springs$100$305
WyomingDouglas$100$300

 

Average Cost of Renting ADA-Compliant Units in Major U.S. Cities

StateCityWeeklyMonthly (with 1x
weekly maintenance)
AlabamaHuntsville$290$490
AlabamaTuscaloosa$280$470
AlaskaSeward$250$490
AlaskaHomer$260$395
ArizonaPhoenix$255$405
ArkansasFayetteville$200$450
ArkansasFort Smith$270$470
CaliforniaGreater Los Angeles$275$475
CaliforniaSan Francisco Bay Area$220$390
ColoradoDenver$270$470
ConnecticutWest Haven$235$445
ConnecticutHartford$245$450
ConnecticutStamford$225$390
DelawareNewark$270$470
DelawareMiddletown$270$480
FloridaOrlando$270$470
FloridaJacksonville$235$495
GeorgiaMarietta$230$455
GeorgiaDecatur$220$390
GeorgiaWoodstock$215$395
HawaiiMaui$230$380
HawaiiOahu$200$395
HawaiiBig Island$210$380
IdahoCaldwell$210$405
IdahoPocatello$220$450
IdahoCoeur d’Alene$205$390
IllinoisElgin$210$415
IllinoisSpringfield$210$420
IllinoisCarbondale$210$370
IndianaIndianapolis$215$425
IndianaEvansville$220$395
IowaDes Moines$215$430
KansasGarden City$210$390
KansasArkansas$220$440
KentuckyBowling Green$210$420
KentuckyElizabethtown$210$405
KentuckyFrankfort$220$390
LouisianaLafayette$215$395
LouisianaLake Charles$205$395
MaineBangor$200$395
MarylandHagerstown$210$385
MarylandBethesda$215$385
MassachusettsWorcester$210$430
MassachusettsCambridge$200$395
MichiganDetroit$210$395
MichiganRoyal Oak$190$395
MinnesotaBrooklyn Center$180$380
MinnesotaEdina$215$395
MinnesotaMinneapolis$195$390
MississippiPascagoula$215$410
MississippiBay St. Louis$220$380
MissouriJefferson City$210$440
MissouriWentzville$215$395
MissouriTroy$195$285
MontanaMissoula$205$420
NebraskaHastings$205$420
NebraskaColumbus$215$395
NebraskaNorfolk$195$385
NevadaNorth Las Vegas$195$420
NevadaCarson City$210$410
NevadaMesquite$220$395
New HampshireManchester$210$390
New JerseyClifton$210$410
New JerseyJackson$205$395
New MexicoSilver City$180$350
New MexicoPlacitas$180$380
New YorkQueens$205$395
North CarolinaCharlotte$210$390
North CarolinaGreensboro$195$395
North DakotaDickinson$200$400
North DakotaWatford City$210$390
OhioCleveland$200$380
OhioDayton$220$400
OklahomaLawton$195$395
OklahomaStillwater$200$420
OregonPortland$195$410
OregonSalem$230$430
PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia$210$390
Rhode IslandWarwick$220$405
South CarolinaMyrtle Beach$195$395
South CarolinaSpartanburg$180$380
South CarolinaLexington$195$395
South DakotaAberdeen$215$420
South DakotaBrookings$210$440
TennesseeMemphis$195$385
TennesseeMurfreesboro$210$400
TennesseeNashville$210$395
TexasSan Antonio$220$420
TexasFort Worth$200$390
TexasLeague City$200$390
UtahOgden$205$395
VermontMontpelier$210$380
VermontWilliston$195$395
VermontHinesburg$200$400
VirginiaArlington$210$410
VirginiaRichmond$200$400
WashingtonBellevue$200$395
WashingtonSuburban King$200$400
WashingtonBellingham$225$395
West VirginiaHuntington$215$395
West VirginiaMorgantown$240$250
WisconsinKenosha$200$450
WisconsinRacine$210$410
WisconsinAppleton$215$395
WyomingJackson$210$390
WyomingRock Springs$215$395
WyomingDouglas$210$395

 

Average Cost of Renting a Deluxe Flushing Unit in Major U.S. Cities

StateCityWeeklyMonthly (with 1x
weekly maintenance)
AlabamaHuntsville$200$395
AlabamaTuscaloosa$210$470
AlaskaSeward$210$500
AlaskaHomer$205$395
ArizonaPhoenix$220$510
ArkansasFayetteville$210$450
ArkansasFort Smith$215$395
CaliforniaGreater Los Angeles$200$450
ColoradoDenver$205$395
ConnecticutWest Haven$225$425
DelawareNewark$215$395
FloridaOrlando$205$395
FloridaJacksonville$220$395
GeorgiaMarietta$220$415
GeorgiaDecatur$215$405
HawaiiMaui$215$395
HawaiiOahu$200$395
HawaiiBig Island$225$425
IdahoCaldwell$210$430
IdahoPocatello$205$395
IdahoCoeur d’Alene$215$395
IllinoisElgin$210$460
IllinoisSpringfield$225$435
IllinoisCarbondale$215$395
IndianaIndianapolis$200$465
IndianaEvansville$220$420
KentuckyBowling Green$220$400
KentuckyElizabethtown$220$420
KentuckyFrankfort$220$450
LouisianaLafayette$205$395
MarylandHagerstown$210$410
MarylandBethesda$210$395
MassachusettsWorcester$205$395
MichiganDetroit$205$415
MinnesotaBrooklyn Center$210$390
MinnesotaEdina$225$395
MissouriJefferson City$205$385
MontanaMissoula$200$395
New HampshireManchester$215$415
New JerseyClifton$210$450
New MexicoSilver City$220$390
North CarolinaCharlotte$200$400
North CarolinaGreensboro$220$400
OhioDayton$220$445
OklahomaLawton$245500
OregonPortland$210$395
PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia$200$390
Rhode IslandWarwick$220$420
South CarolinaSpartanburg$215$415
South CarolinaLexington$230$440
South DakotaAberdeen$220$400
South DakotaBrookings$210$520
TennesseeMurfreesboro$220$450
TennesseeNashville$200$400
VermontMontpelier$210$420
VermontWilliston$210$395
VermontHinesburg$210$420
VirginiaArlington$210$410
VirginiaRichmond$210$510
WashingtonSuburban King$200$400
WashingtonBellingham$245$565
West VirginiaHuntington$240$500
WisconsinKenosha$220$400
WisconsinRacine$270$500

 

Average Cost of Renting a High-Rise Unit in Major U.S. Cities

StateCityWeeklyMonthly (with 1x
weekly maintenance)
AlabamaTuscaloosa$150$350
ArkansasFayetteville$220$300
ConnecticutWest Haven$180$220
DelawareNewark$150$345
DelawareMiddletown$180$355
HawaiiMaui$220$400
IdahoCaldwell$230$450
IdahoPocatello$235$430
IdahoCoeur d’Alene$240$400
IllinoisSpringfield$150$350
IllinoisCarbondale$180$380
IndianaIndianapolis$120$365
IndianaEvansville$110$355
KansasArkansas$220$420
LouisianaLafayette$210$410
MaineBangor$205$405
MassachusettsWorcester$170$370
MassachusettsCambridge$165$385
MichiganRoyal Oak$155$355
MinnesotaBrooklyn Center$145$385
MinnesotaEdina$125$365
MinnesotaMinneapolis$185$355
MississippiPascagoula$175$395
MissouriWentzville$210$455
NebraskaHastings$215$465
NebraskaColumbus$195$485
NebraskaNorfolk$210$490
NevadaNorth Las Vegas$215$400
NevadaCarson City$150$355
New JerseyJackson$165$370
New MexicoSilver City$210$400
New MexicoPlacitas$145$345
OhioCleveland$150$350
OklahomaStillwater$165$360
OregonPortland$175$395
Rhode IslandWarwick$210$400
South CarolinaMyrtle Beach$215$405
South CarolinaSpartanburg$200$400
South CarolinaLexington$225$395
South DakotaAberdeen$195$385
TennesseeMemphis$180$405
TennesseeMurfreesboro$170$355
TennesseeNashville$220$410
TexasSan Antonio$210$405
UtahOgden$210$420
VermontMontpelier$180$395
VermontWilliston$190$410
VermontHinesburg$185$395
WashingtonBellevue$165$375
WashingtonSuburban King$210$405
WashingtonBellingham$215$410
West VirginiaMorgantown$165$385
WisconsinKenosha$145$375
WyomingRock Springs$185$385
WyomingDouglas$155$365

 

Average Cost of Renting a Restroom Trailer in Major U.S. Cities

StateCityWeeklyMonthly (with 1x
weekly maintenance)
AlabamaTuscaloosa$1,650$3,500
ArkansasFayetteville$2,000$3,500
ConnecticutWest Haven$1,800$5,400
DelawareNewark$2,000$5,280
DelawareMiddletown$1,670$6,280
HawaiiMaui$1,900$5,280
IdahoCaldwell$1,700$4,800
IdahoPocatello$1,600$4,800
IdahoCoeur d’Alene$1,650$4,585
IllinoisSpringfield$1,875$5,040
IllinoisCarbondale$1,690$4,230
IndianaIndianapolis$1,595$4,855
IndianaEvansville$1,700$4,320
KansasArkansas$1,600$4,600
LouisianaLafayette$2,070$6,280
MaineBangor$1,640$5,560
MassachusettsWorcester$1,980$5,980
MassachusettsCambridge$2,070$6,280
MichiganRoyal Oak$1,750$5,490
MinnesotaBrooklyn Center$1,630$6,440
MinnesotaEdina$1,740$5,040
MinnesotaMinneapolis$1,630$5,920
MississippiPascagoula$1,650$4,360
MissouriWentzville$1,870$6,280
NebraskaHastings$1,760$5,560
NebraskaColumbus$1,680$4,960
NebraskaNorfolk$2,000$5,560
NevadaNorth Las Vegas$1,860$5,290
NevadaCarson City$1,605$5,935
New JerseyJackson$1,900$5,300
New MexicoSilver City$1,600$4,940
New MexicoPlacitas$1,600$3,600
OhioCleveland$1,580$4,260
OklahomaStillwater$1,900$6,280
OregonPortland$1,740$4,560
Rhode IslandWarwick$1,600$4,950
South CarolinaMyrtle Beach$2,070$6,280
South CarolinaSpartanburg$1,900$4,300
South CarolinaLexington$1,950$5,300
South DakotaAberdeen$1,660$6,540
TennesseeMemphis$1,980$5,190
TennesseeMurfreesboro$1,700$5,840
TennesseeNashville$1,770$6,270
TexasSan Antonio$1,750$5,770
UtahOgden$1,710$4,910
VermontMontpelier$1,780$5,300
VermontWilliston$1,870$5,520
VermontHinesburg$1,950$5,000
WashingtonBellevue$1,650$5,450
WashingtonSuburban King$1,700$5,400
WashingtonBellingham$1,980$5,240
West VirginiaMorgantown$1,670$6,280
WisconsinKenosha$1,580$4,960
WyomingRock Springs$1,870$6,280
WyomingDouglas$1,670$5,280

 

Average Cost of Renting a Handwash Station in Major U.S. Cities

StateCityWeeklyMonthly
AlabamaHuntsville$105$235
AlabamaTuscaloosa$100$240
AlaskaSeward$75$220
AlaskaHomer$110$250
ArizonaPhoenix$90$230
ArkansasFayetteville$125$250
ArkansasFort Smith$115$240
CaliforniaGreater Los Angeles$110$255
CaliforniaSan Francisco Bay Area$120$250
ColoradoDenver$105$240
ConnecticutWest Haven$100$255
ConnecticutHartford$125$235
ConnecticutStamford$95$210
DelawareNewark$105$255
DelawareMiddletown$95$245
FloridaOrlando$105$250
FloridaJacksonville$105$245
GeorgiaMarietta$120$255
GeorgiaDecatur$120$265
GeorgiaWoodstock$110$275
HawaiiMaui$120$265
HawaiiOahu$100$285
HawaiiBig Island$105$270
IdahoCaldwell$105$245
IdahoPocatello$100$265
IdahoCoeur d’Alene$95$220
IllinoisElgin$105$270
IllinoisSpringfield$105$240
IllinoisCarbondale$100$220
IndianaIndianapolis$95$210
IndianaEvansville$105$265
IowaDes Moines$100$220
KansasGarden City$80$230
KansasArkansas$100$245
KentuckyBowling Green$120$250
KentuckyElizabethtown$120$255
KentuckyFrankfort$110$240
LouisianaLafayette$120$250
LouisianaLake Charles$125$265
MaineBangor$95$260
MarylandHagerstown$115$245
MarylandBethesda$110$2,450
MassachusettsWorcester$100$250
MassachusettsCambridge$105$245
MichiganDetroit$90$215
MichiganRoyal Oak$110$265
MinnesotaBrooklyn Center$90$235
MinnesotaEdina$100$275
MinnesotaMinneapolis$115$240
MississippiPascagoula$95$210
MississippiBay St. Louis$95$215
MissouriJefferson City$90$210
MissouriWentzville$115$255
MissouriTroy$110$250
MontanaMissoula$115$255
NebraskaHastings$120$270
NebraskaColumbus$120$270
NebraskaNorfolk$110$245
NevadaNorth Las Vegas$120$250
NevadaCarson City$110$240
NevadaMesquite$110$245
New HampshireManchester$125$255
New JerseyClifton$110$250
New JerseyJackson$110$250
New MexicoSilver City$125$285
New MexicoPlacitas$110$280
New YorkQueens$95$215
North CarolinaCharlotte$120$260
North CarolinaGreensboro$125$280
North DakotaDickinson$110$235
North DakotaWatford City$105$245
OhioCleveland$115$240
OhioDayton$105$245
OklahomaLawton$125$275
OklahomaStillwater$120$260
OklahomaEdmond$120$265
OregonPortland$90$240
OregonSalem$115$260
PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia$110$270
Rhode IslandWarwick$100$240
South CarolinaMyrtle Beach$120$270
South CarolinaSpartanburg$80$220
South CarolinaLexington$120$250
South DakotaAberdeen$120$250
South DakotaBrookings$125$280
TennesseeMemphis$80$220
TennesseeMurfreesboro$110$335
TennesseeNashville$110$250
TexasSan Antonio$125$285
TexasFort Worth$115$265
TexasLeague City$90$245
UtahOgden$115$285
VermontMontpelier$140$255
VermontWilliston$100$245
VermontHinesburg$105$230
VirginiaArlington$115$245
VirginiaRichmond$105$245
WashingtonBellevue$100$230
WashingtonSuburban King$120$260
WashingtonBellingham$105$285
West VirginiaHuntington$100$240
West VirginiaMorgantown$120$260
WisconsinKenosha$100$250
WisconsinRacine$105$250
WisconsinAppleton$105$255
WyomingJackson$115$275
WyomingRock Springs$125$275
WyomingDouglas$125$265

 

Conclusion:

Several factors determine porta-potty rental pricing. These factors are the location, time, unit type, and duration. As you begin to understand these variables, you will eliminate guesswork and better control your budget. 

Planning, reviewing quotations from different providers, and choosing the appropriate unit ensures reliable service. 

If you have further questions or need a reliable restroom trailer manufacturer, Sunnyda is always ready to help. Contact us for expert guidance.

Porta-potty rental pricing

 

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