How much does it cost to rent a porta potty?
Short answer
A standard porta potty rents for about $75 to $200 a day, $100 to $350 a week, or $100 to $300 a month with weekly service included, based on 2026 pricing published by two operators. Construction units run $125 to $275 per month. Flushing units, ADA units and restroom trailers cost more.
These are published industry ranges, not our price. We are a dispatch line: the price you pay is set by the licensed local operator who delivers and services the unit, and it depends on your zip code, the unit, the rental length and the season. What follows is what two operators published in 2026, so you know what a fair quote looks like before you call.
Published prices, side by side
| Item | National guide (Apr 2026) | CT, NY, NJ operator (Sep 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Standard, per day | $75-$175 | $75-$200 |
| Standard, per week | $150-$300 | $100-$350 |
| Standard, per month | $125-$500 by type and service | $100-$300, weekly service included |
| Construction, per month | $125-$275 per unit | - |
| Flushing / deluxe | $250-$320 per week (with sink) | $200-$600 per week |
| ADA event unit | $200-$275 per week | - |
| Restroom trailer | $1,070-$4,000 (2 stalls) | $500-$5,000+ per week |
Sources: 2026 price guides published by US rental operators, listed at the bottom of this page. The Connecticut, New York and New Jersey figures run toward the top of national ranges.
Why a month costs less per day than a weekend
Most of an operator's cost is the truck trip: delivery, pickup and each service visit. A one-day rental carries a full delivery and a full pickup for one day of use. A monthly rental spreads the same two trips over four weeks, and weekly service is usually built in. The CT, NY, NJ operator's guide puts it plainly: rental length moves the per-day price more than any other single variable, and monthly rates become the better deal for anything past about two weeks.
Add-ons that change the quote
| Add-on | Published range |
|---|---|
| Hand wash station | $50-$100 extra per month (national) |
| Extra service visit | $30-$60 per visit (national); $75-$150 per trip in CT, NY, NJ |
| Delivery | $50-$100 per trip; $100-$300 for urban or restricted-access sites (CT, NY, NJ) |
| Winter antifreeze | $10-$20 per unit per billing cycle (both) |
On a construction site, the hand wash station is often required: by OSHA wherever crews work with paints, coatings or other harmful contaminants, by Cal/OSHA on every site in California, and by many general contractors' safety plans (hand washing requirements).
When you book matters
Peak season runs from April to October, and prices are higher then. The national guide reports that booking four to eight weeks ahead can save 10 to 20 percent. For a wedding or a festival with a fixed date, that is worth a call early. For a jobsite that starts Monday, it is not an option, and same-day delivery is priced accordingly.
How many units you order is most of the bill
The biggest lever on the total is the count, not the unit price. Ordering one unit too many on a monthly jobsite costs a unit-month; ordering one too few costs extra service visits or a complaint from the crew. Size it first with the porta potty calculator or the how many porta potties guide, then get the quote.
What to ask on the phone
- Is weekly service included in the monthly price, and what does an extra visit cost?
- Are delivery and pickup in the quote, or separate lines?
- Does the site have any access issue, such as a gate, a slope or a tight street, that changes the delivery fee?
- Is there a winter charge, and from which month?
- Is there any fee beyond the rental, delivery and service lines?
Common questions
How much is a porta potty for one day?
About $75 to $200 for a standard unit, per 2026 price guides published by US rental operators. The local operator sets the final price.
How much is a porta potty per month for construction?
A national 2026 price guide lists $125 to $275 per unit per month for construction projects.
Is cleaning included in the price?
Monthly rentals usually include weekly service. Extra visits are billed separately, $30 to $60 each nationally and $75 to $150 per trip in CT, NY and NJ, per 2026 operator price guides.
How much does a restroom trailer cost?
Published 2026 guides list $1,070 to $4,000 for a two-stall trailer nationally, and $500 to $5,000 or more per week in CT, NY and NJ depending on size.
Is this your price?
No. These are published industry ranges. Your price comes from the licensed local operator who delivers the unit, quoted on the phone.
Sources
- 2026 price guide published by a national rental marketplace (April 23, 2026)
- 2026 price guide published by a rental operator in Connecticut, New York and New Jersey (September 4, 2026)
- OSHA, 29 CFR 1926.51, Sanitation (construction)\2
General information, not legal advice. Porta Potty US connects callers with licensed, insured local operators; prices are quoted by the operator who delivers.
Keep reading
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Planning
How many porta potties do I need?
For a jobsite, plan one standard unit per 10 workers on a 40-hour week, serviced weekly: that is the ANSI/PSAI Z4.3 standard.
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Construction
Porta potty rental for construction sites
A construction site needs toilets from the first worker on site.
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Service
How often are porta potties cleaned?
The standard is once a week.
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