We do not rent porta potties by the day. An event rental is one flat rate that covers up to a week, and a construction or long-term rental is billed every 28 days with weekly service included. Most standard rentals run about $170–$225, covering up to 28 days.
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Can I rent a porta potty for just one day?
Yes, but you pay the event rate, which covers up to a week. A one-day party and a five-day party cost the same for the unit itself.
The work behind a rental is mostly the same whether a unit sits for six hours or six days: the truck delivers it, picks it up, and the unit gets cleaned and restocked before its next job. That is why you will rarely find a true daily rate from a porta potty company. For you, it means there is no reason to rush a pickup. If setup is Friday and the event is Sunday, the flat rate still covers it.
How is a weekly rental priced?
A weekly event rental is the same flat event rate. Servicing is not included, so if your event runs several days, you can add a service visit.
For a one-day event with enough units, you usually do not need service. For a multi-day festival, a fair or a week of on-site work, a pump-out and restock in the middle keeps the unit usable. Event servicing is quoted on request, so ask for it on your quote. If you are not sure how many units your crowd needs, run your numbers through our porta potty calculator first.
How is a monthly rental priced?
Construction and long-term rentals have a one-month minimum. They are billed every 28 days, and weekly servicing is included. If you keep the unit past 28 days, the next period bills automatically.
You will be assigned a regular service day. Each week we pump the tank, clean the unit and restock it. You do not have to schedule anything. If you do not set a pickup date, the unit stays on rent and keeps billing until you tell us to pick it up. Your invoice memo shows your current billing period. Our construction porta potty rentals page has more on how job site rentals run.
| Rental type | Billing | Servicing | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-day event | Flat event rate, up to a week | Not included, can be added | Parties, graduations, one-day events |
| Multi-day event | Flat event rate, up to a week | Add a mid-event service | Festivals, fairs, tournaments |
| Construction or long-term | Every 28 days | Weekly, included | Job sites, remodels, long projects |
| Restroom trailers and specialty units | Quoted per job | Depends on the job | Weddings, corporate events, VIP areas |
What changes the price of a porta potty rental?
The type of unit, how many you rent, how long you keep them and how much servicing you need. Delivery problems can add fees too.
- Unit type. A standard restroom costs the least. ADA, deluxe flushing units and hand wash stations cost more. Restroom trailers are quoted per job.
- Number of units. Each unit is priced on its own, and so is each hand wash station.
- Length of rental. Events are a flat rate for up to a week. Longer rentals move to 28-day billing, with a one-month minimum.
- Servicing. Quoted on request for events, included weekly for construction. Service visits beyond weekly are an extra charge.
- Access. Units have to sit within 25 feet of the street. If a unit is moved somewhere our truck cannot reach, we may not be able to service it, and a return trip can carry a fee.
- Waiting time. If our driver has to wait more than 15 minutes after arriving at your site, a wait-time fee applies.
- Weekend delivery for trailers. Standard deliveries run Monday through Friday. Restroom trailers can come the morning of a weekend event, and weekend delivery is an extra charge.
For a deeper look at what drives price in the Bay Area, see our guide to porta potty rental cost and why the cheapest quote is not always the best deal.
Day vs week vs month: which costs less?
Whichever matches how long you actually need the unit. For anything up to a week, the event rate. For longer than a week, the 28-day rate with service.
Do not book an event rental for a two-week project. After the first week, you are past the flat rate period, and you have had no service. If the work will run more than a week, tell us up front so we can set it up as a construction or long-term rental with weekly service built in.
How do deposits and cancellations work?
A deposit of at least 50% is due when you book. It becomes non-refundable within 7 days of delivery, and orders canceled within 24 hours of delivery are fully non-refundable.
Book event units at least a week ahead. Deliveries run 7 AM to 4 PM, Monday through Friday, with at least two business days of lead time. Our full policies are in the terms and conditions. We deliver across the Bay Area, including Berkeley and Danville.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a daily rate for porta potties?
Not with us. An event rental is a flat rate that covers up to a week, so a one-day rental costs the same as a five-day rental.
Is servicing included in the price?
For construction and long-term rentals, weekly servicing is included. For event rentals, servicing is not included but can be added.
What happens if I keep the unit longer than planned?
The rental continues and bills for the next period until you ask for pickup. Call us as soon as you know your end date.
Why don’t you list exact prices for trailers?
Restroom trailers depend on the size, the setup at your site, water and power, and the delivery day. We quote them per job so the price matches what you actually need.
Does a cheaper per-week price mean a better deal?
Not always. Check what is included: servicing, delivery and pickup, toilet paper and sanitizer, and what fees apply if the truck cannot reach the unit.
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