How much does a shower trailer rental cost?
Pricing depends on trailer size, rental length and whether you need water and power hookups included. A basic day rental runs toward the lower end of the trailer band, while a full weekend can climb well past that, and week-long rentals for construction camps or long events sit in between. Multi-day festivals or extended disaster response jobs push toward the top of the range, especially with attendant service and tank pumping built in. Check the restroom trailer rental cost page for the full breakdown by trailer type.
| duration | low | typical | high |
|---|---|---|---|
| day | 175 | 800 | 2500 |
| weekend | 900 | 2000 | 3000 |
| week | 150 | 1397 | 1650 |
| event | 2499 | 3500 | 3899 |
Delivery adds a separate charge, and that's where drive distance matters. A job in Redwood City itself keeps delivery simple, but if you're coordinating a job in Menlo Park, 6.0 miles southeast, or San Carlos, 6.4 miles west, tell us up front so we can route the truck efficiently. We also run to Foster City, 10.6 miles northwest, and Palo Alto, 12.4 miles southeast. For general portable toilet pricing alongside a shower trailer order, see porta potty rental cost or porta potty rental per day.
What do I need on site for a shower trailer?
Most shower trailers need a water source, a place to drain graywater, and power. Smaller units run off a generator; larger ones want a 30 or 50 amp connection, and some multi-stall trailers need more. If you're already renting a temporary power pole for the job site, ask about tying the trailer into it. Ground matters too: the trailer has to sit level, so a gravel pad or compacted dirt works better than soft turf, especially after Redwood City rain.
Water can come from a hose bib or from a filled holding tank we drop separately; see holding tank rental for that option. Graywater has to go somewhere, and on most jobs that means a tank that gets pumped on a schedule, similar to how a residential septic tank is typically pumped every 3 to 5 years depending on size and household use. For a jobsite shower trailer running daily, that tank fills much faster and needs regular service, not a multi-year cycle. Our septic pumping service handles that pull, and if the trailer sits on a longer job, ask about pairing it with septic tank cleaning so the tank never backs up mid-shift.
Why do construction crews rent shower trailers?
Crews doing hazmat work, roofing with tar, or any job involving paints, coatings, herbicides or insecticides fall under OSHA 1926.51(f)(1), which requires washing facilities for that kind of contaminant exposure. A shower trailer satisfies that in a way a handwashing station alone doesn't. Beyond compliance, it's a morale thing: guys working a 10-hour shift in July want to rinse off before the drive home, and a clean shower trailer next to the construction site services setup does that.
Wildland fire crews and disaster relief teams use them too, often paired with a disaster relief sanitation package that includes portable toilets and handwashing stations for a full camp. Film productions renting a film set restroom rental package sometimes add a shower trailer for cast and crew on multi-week shoots. Whatever the job, pair the shower trailer with enough toilets to meet OSHA 1926.51(c), which sets ratios starting at one toilet facility for 20 workers or fewer.
Where can I rent a shower trailer near me in Redwood City?
Redwood City Porta Pros delivers shower trailers throughout Redwood City and the nearby cities we already service, including Newark at 15.7 miles east. If you're planning a wedding or event and want restrooms and showers on the same delivery, check wedding restroom rental or event restroom rental for combined packages. For a multi-day festival, the festival restroom rental page covers larger crowd counts, and marathon organizers can look at marathon restroom rental for race-day logistics.
If your job also needs a dumpster for debris or a fenced perimeter, we handle those too. See roll-off dumpster rental or temporary fence rental to bundle delivery and cut down on separate truck trips. Storage needs during a long build often pair well with a storage container rental dropped at the same time as the trailer. For the full lineup of trailer sizes, from 2 stall restroom trailer to 8 stall restroom trailer and the luxury restroom trailer line, the restroom trailer rental hub has specs for each.
How many shower stalls do I need for my crew size?
That depends on headcount and shift length, similar to how toilet counts scale under OSHA 1926.51(c). A crew of 15 to 20 usually does fine with a 2-stall trailer for end-of-shift rinse-off. Larger camps or 24-hour operations need more stalls to avoid a line. Talk through your crew size on the request a quote page.
Does the shower trailer need its own water tank?
Not always. Some trailers hook to a hose bib on site; others carry their own fill tank. If there's no water source nearby, ask about a separate portable sink rental or holding tank delivered alongside the trailer to keep water supply steady across a full shift.
Can I rent a shower trailer for just a weekend?
Yes. Weekend rates apply for Friday-to-Monday jobs like races, tournaments or short events, and sit above the day rate but below a full week. A golf tournament restrooms setup or a county fair booking often uses this exact window.
What happens to the wastewater?
It drains to an onboard holding tank that gets pumped out on a schedule, either by us during a multi-week rental or once at pickup for shorter jobs. Long rentals in Redwood City typically need a mid-rental pump visit to keep the tank from filling past capacity.
Do I need a permit to place a shower trailer on the street?
Placement in the public right of way needs confirming with the city before delivery. If the trailer sits entirely on private property or a job site, this usually isn't an issue, but check with Redwood City before delivery day to avoid a reschedule.
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