How much does a porta potty rental cost in Davis?
Most people who call Davis Porta Pros to rent a porta potty want one number. Here it is: a standard porta potty is around $150 for a single day. A weekend rental sits near $250 because short-term rates carry a premium. A full month is close to $200 once you factor the weekly service built into it.
The price you pay depends on the unit, how long you keep it, and how many service visits you need. ANSI/PSAI Z4.3 sets one service visit per week as the baseline for up to 10 users over a 40 hour week, so a weekly rental usually includes one clean. Need it emptied more often, the number climbs. Want the full breakdown by unit type, the rental cost guide below lays it out, and our request a quote form gives you an exact figure for your site.
What is the full price table for portable toilet rental?
Here are the price bands we see across unit types and durations. Delivery, service and pickup are broken out as separate lines because they are separate charges. A standard unit is the cheapest way to cover a crew or a small event.
| Unit / charge | Day | Week | Month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard porta potty | $150 | $200 | $200 |
| Deluxe flushable | $250 | $290 | -- |
| ADA accessible | $200 | $240 | -- |
| Restroom trailer | $800 | $1,397 | -- |
| Delivery fee | $100 | $120 | $172 |
| Service fee | $100 | $120 | $150 |
Weekend rates run higher than daily for short bookings. A standard unit over a weekend is about $250, an ADA unit about $240, and a restroom trailer around $2,000 for the weekend. The deluxe flushable model gives you a flush and a sink in one unit. See the trailer cost page for the bigger jobs.
What moves the price of a porta potty rental?
Six things change the number. Unit type first: a porta john rental costs less than a deluxe flushable, and a trailer costs many times more. Port o potties for rent range from that basic unit to a full flushing trailer. Duration second, whether you rent a porta john for a day, a weekend, a week or a month, each prices differently, and a longer rental never costs less than a shorter one.
Service frequency is third. A standard unit holds 60 to 70 gallons, and a busy site fills that fast, so extra cleans add to the service fee. Location is fourth: your drive from us affects delivery, whether that is UC Davis 2.9 miles southwest or Dixon 10.5 miles southwest. Access is fifth. Placement is sixth, and if a unit sits on the public right of way in Davis, that placement needs confirming with the city first. See the placement guide and the permit page before you book.
How many porta potties do I need and what will they cost?
Count your people and your hours. OSHA 1926.51(c) sets one toilet for up to 20 workers on a construction site, then one seat and one urinal per 40 workers above that. Two units cost roughly twice one unit, so headcount drives the total fast. The how many do I need page walks the math.
Events run heavier than job sites because everyone shows up at once. A wedding, a festival or a concert needs more units per head than a construction site with the same crowd size. For a wedding, a couple of standard units plus one ADA unit is common. ADA Standards section 213.2 requires at least 5 percent of clustered units, and never fewer than one, to be accessible. That one accessible unit is part of your cost, not an add-on you can skip.
Why does a restroom trailer cost so much more?
A restroom trailer is a different product. It has flushing toilets, sinks with running water, lighting and climate control. That is why a day rate runs into the hundreds and a full event package can reach several thousand. The trailer cost breakdown shows the tiers.
Size drives it. A 2 stall trailer covers a small wedding. A 4 stall handles a mid-size crowd, and an 8 stall suits a county fair or a large film set. Add a shower trailer for multi-day events. Trailers need level ground, water and power. 29 CFR 1910.141(d)(2) requires soap and towels or a drier at washing facilities, and a trailer meets that inside the unit. For crews without one, a handwashing station or a portable sink covers it separately.
What does a fair quote in Davis look like?
A fair quote names four things: the unit, the rental length, how many service visits, and the delivery and pickup charge. If any of those is missing, ask. A quote that hides the delivery fee or the service fee is not a quote you can compare.
We give one delivery charge and one pickup charge per trip. Delivery to El Macero, 4.5 miles east, costs the same drive either way. A standard porta potty near $150 a day is the transparent baseline. Watch for the classic tricks: a low daily rate with a giant service fee bolted on, or a weekly rate that quietly assumes two cleans. Our FAQ page covers the common ones, and the rental checklist tells you what to confirm before you sign. Call contact with your dates and headcount and you get a real number.
What do three real Davis jobs cost?
Scenario one, a weekend backyard home renovation. One standard unit for two days at the weekend rate near $250, plus a delivery fee around $150 and pickup. One service visit is plenty for a two-day job under ANSI/PSAI Z4.3. That is a small, predictable number.
Scenario two, a 30-worker construction site for a month. OSHA 1926.51(c) means two units at that headcount. Two standard toilets at the monthly rate, weekly service on each, plus one handwashing station to meet 29 CFR 1910.141(d)(2). Delivery once, pickup once.
Scenario three, a 200-guest wedding in Davis. A 4 stall trailer at the event rate, one ADA unit for section 213.2, and a portable sink. The trailer drives that total, and the event package is where the luxury option earns its keep.
Can I save money on a portable toilet rental?
Yes, a few honest ways. Book the right unit, not the fanciest one. A porta john covers a job site fine, so save the deluxe flushable for guests when you rent a portable restroom for an event. Longer rentals lower the daily cost, so a monthly rate beats stacking weekends.
Group your deliveries. If you also need a dumpster, a storage container or temporary fencing, booking together saves a delivery trip. A 10 yard dumpster or a 20 yard rides out on the same schedule. Keep service to what you need. Do not pay for daily cleans on a unit that ten people use in a week. And place the unit where the truck can reach it: a roll-off needs about 60 feet of straight clearance, and easy access keeps your labor charge down. See the per-day pricing for the math.
How much does a porta potty cost for one day in Davis?
A standard unit is about $150 for the day, plus delivery near $150 and pickup. A deluxe flushable runs higher. The per-day page shows the full daily breakdown, and a quote request confirms your exact figure.
Is delivery included in the rental price?
No. Delivery and pickup are separate charges, typically near $150 for a single trip within Davis. We quote one delivery and one pickup per rental. Grouping units on one drive keeps that cost down, as the placement guide explains.
What is the cheapest portable toilet option?
When you rent a porta john or a standard porta potty, that is the cheapest option, near $150 a day. Longer rentals lower the daily rate, so a monthly booking is cheaper per day than weekends. Skip the deluxe unit unless guests need it.
How often does a porta potty get serviced?
ANSI/PSAI Z4.3 sets one service visit per week for up to 10 users over a 40 hour week. Heavy use needs more, and each extra clean adds to the service fee. A 60 to 70 gallon tank fills faster with a big crew.
Do I need a permit for a porta potty in Davis?
If the unit sits on private property, usually no. Placement in the public right of way in Davis needs confirming with the city first, and we name no rule here. Check the permit requirements page before you book curbside.
How much is an ADA accessible porta potty?
An ADA unit is about $200 a day or $240 a week. ADA Standards section 213.2 requires at least one accessible unit in any cluster. Section 304.3.1 sets a 60 inch turning circle inside, which is why it costs more than a standard unit.
What does a restroom trailer cost to rent?
A restroom trailer starts near $800 a day and runs to several thousand for a full event package. Size drives it, from a 2 stall to an 8 stall. The trailer cost page breaks down every tier.
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