Standard porta potty
$125 to $250 a weekend
How much does a porta potty cost in Charlotte?
Most people asking about the portable toilet rental cost want the standard unit, and that is the one to start with. When you rent porta potty prices here start with that base. A standard porta potty rental sits around $150 a day and roughly $200 for a week here in Charlotte. Rent it by the month and the base is close to $200, which is the cheaper way to hold a unit for a long job. That is the price to rent a porta potty over a long stretch. Weekend rates for a standard unit typically land near $250, since a short-term drop is priced as a premium. That tank holds 60 to 70 gallons, and the unit stands about 92 inches tall and takes up roughly 44 by 48 inches of ground. If you want the day-by-day math, our per-day pricing page breaks it out. For the full menu of options, start at the main rental page or ask for a quote. We also serve Matthews, 12.2 miles southeast.
What is the full price table for Charlotte?
Here are the base rental bands by unit and duration. Delivery, service and pickup are listed separately below because they are charged on top of the rental, not baked in.
| Unit | Day | Week | Month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | $100-$350 | $130-$500 | $125-$325 |
| Deluxe flushable | $85-$1,200 | $150-$290 | - |
| ADA accessible | $200-$400 | $240-$240 | - |
| Restroom trailer | $175-$2,500 | $1,397-$1,650 | - |
| Add-on line | Day | Week | Month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delivery fee | $100-$500 | $100-$150 | $120-$420 |
| Service fee | $100-$300 | $100-$220 | $100-$300 |
A weekend standard drop is quoted in prose at about $250, and an ADA weekend unit around $240. Compare sizes on the portable restroom page or the porta john page.
Why do porta potty rental costs vary so much?
Portable toilet rental costs swing because the job changes. A single portable toilet on a driveway for a weekend renovation is not the same as ten units on a construction site with weekly pumping, so how much portable toilet rental you pay tracks the work. Duration matters most: a longer rental never costs less per period than a shorter one, and the monthly rate exists to reward the long hold. Unit type is next. A deluxe flushable unit with a sink costs more than a basic one, and a restroom trailer with real fixtures is a different animal. Service frequency drives the ongoing number. ANSI/PSAI Z4.3 sets one service visit per week as the baseline for up to 10 users over a 40-hour week, and more traffic means more visits. Distance adds up too. If your site is out toward Huntersville, 15.7 miles north, the delivery leg is longer than a job downtown. See the placement guide before you set a spot.
What does delivery, service and pickup cover?
These three lines are where people get surprised, so read them before you sign. Delivery covers the drop and setup on a stable, firm spot, which ADA Standards section 302.1 requires for any accessible route. Service is the recurring cleaning and pump-out, and under 29 CFR 1910.141(d)(2) any handwashing station you add has to carry soap and towels or a dryer, since sanitizer alone does not satisfy it. Pickup is the haul-away at the end. On a monthly construction rental the weekly service is usually where most of your spend lives, not the base rent. Ask whether service is one visit or two per week, because a busy crew fills a standard unit faster. If you need a portable sink or a sanitizer station alongside, price those as their own lines. Our cleaning cadence page explains the intervals. Stallings sits 14.8 miles southeast if that is your job.
How much does a porta potty cost for a construction site?
Construction pricing is about counts and cadence. OSHA 1926.51(c)(1) sets one toilet for 20 workers or fewer, then one seat and one urinal per 40 workers above 20, and one per 50 at 200 or more. So the crew size sets your unit count before any price talk starts. Use our how many units tool to size it, and read the OSHA requirements page so you know the ratio going in. Most sites run a port o john rental on a monthly base with weekly service, which is the cheapest per-day structure, and folks often ask how much porta potty rental runs at that count. If your crew is applying paints, coatings, herbicides or insecticides, OSHA 1926.51(f)(1) requires washing facilities, so add a handwashing station to the order. Potable water is required on site under OSHA 1926.51(a)(1). Bundle it all through construction site services. A job out in Harrisburg, 16.6 miles northeast, adds delivery distance to the base.
How much does a porta potty cost for an event?
Events price differently because they are short and traffic spikes hard. A standard event unit in Charlotte runs $200 to $800 depending on the crowd and the day, and a weekend drop is quoted around $250. For a wedding or a nicer gathering, if you want to rent a portable restroom that reads better to guests, a deluxe flushable unit or a restroom trailer is the move. Trailers run $900 to $3,000 for a weekend and a full event trailer booking can reach $2,499 to $3,899. When single-user units are clustered, ADA Standards section 213.2 requires at least 5 percent, and never fewer than one, to be accessible. That accessible route needs a 36-inch clear width under ADA Standards section 403.5.1. Plan a wedding, a festival or a concert with those minimums in mind. Mint Hill is 12.2 miles east if your venue sits that way. A marathon needs units spread along the course.
Do I need a permit, and does it change the cost?
Sometimes, and it can add a line to your bill. In Charlotte, placing a construction dumpster in the public right-of-way requires a Right-of-Way Use Permit from the Charlotte Department of Transportation, per CDOT's Right-of-Way Use Permit Program brochure. Permit types include Lane Closure, Sidewalk Closure, Street Crossing and Entire Street Closure, and requests go through the online portal at least 48 hours before need, with full street closures needing 10 working days. Chapter 19 of the Charlotte Code makes it unlawful to place an unnecessary obstruction in the public right-of-way. Whether a standalone portable toilet in the right-of-way triggers the same permit is NOT VERIFIED, so confirm placement in the public right-of-way with the city directly and do not rely on a rule I cannot name for you. On private property you usually do not need one. Our permit page and the dumpster permit page go deeper. Cornelius is 21.3 miles north.
What does a fair quote look like, with real examples?
A fair quote shows the base rent, the delivery fee, the service fee and the pickup as separate lines, so you can see what you are paying for. No mystery bundles, and the portable toilet rental cost stays plain to read. Here are three worked scenarios for Charlotte using the bands above.
When you rent a porta john for one of these, here is the shape. Scenario one, a home renovation. One standard unit for a month at a base near $200, one delivery around $172, weekly service at the low end, and a pickup. That is the cheapest way to cover a long project. Scenario two, a backyard wedding. One deluxe flushable unit for the weekend plus a handwashing station, delivery around $200 for the weekend leg. Scenario three, a 40-worker construction site. Two standard units to meet OSHA 1926.51(c)(1), a monthly base each, weekly service, and a handwashing station if crews handle coatings under 1926.51(f)(1). Compare unit types on the deluxe page, size dumpsters at the roll-off page, and start your quote or reach us through contact. Indian Trail is 16.7 miles southeast.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to rent a porta potty for a day in Charlotte?
When you want to rent a porta potty, the price starts here: a standard unit runs $100 to $350 for a single day, with a typical figure near $150. Delivery and pickup are added on top. For most short jobs a weekend rate around $250 is the better value than paying two separate days.
Is monthly cheaper than weekly?
Per day, yes. A monthly base near $200 spreads across far more days than a weekly rental at a similar starting point, so the daily cost drops. A longer rental never costs less in total than a shorter one, but the per-day math favors the month.
What is included in the base rental price?
The base covers the unit itself. Delivery, recurring service and pickup are separate lines. Service is the pump-out and cleaning, set at one weekly visit as the baseline under ANSI/PSAI Z4.3 for up to 10 users. Ask exactly which lines your quote includes.
How much more does an ADA unit cost?
An ADA accessible unit runs $200 to $400 for a day. It is larger inside to meet the 60-inch turning circle in ADA Standards section 304.3.1 and the 32-inch door under section 404.2.3. When units are clustered, section 213.2 requires at least one accessible.
Do restroom trailers cost a lot more?
Yes. A restroom trailer starts around $175 a day and climbs with size, with weekend bookings from $900 to $3,000. They have flushing fixtures and running water, so they read far nicer at a wedding. See the trailer cost page for the full picture.
Does distance from Charlotte change the price?
It can, through the delivery leg. A drop in the city is a shorter haul than one out to Kannapolis, 25.0 miles northeast, or Rock Hill, 25.7 miles southwest. Delivery fees run $100 to $500 for a day depending on the run.
Can I combine a porta potty with other rentals to save?
Often, yes. Bundling a set of port o potties for rent with a dumpster, a storage container or temporary fencing on one delivery cuts trips. Ask about it when you request a quote, and check the service areas page to confirm we reach your site.
What we rent
Four units cover almost every job
Typical Charlotte ranges, not a quote. Delivery is $50 to $150 and a weekly service visit $30 to $60. See the full cost breakdown.
Deluxe flushing
$200 to $350 a weekend
ADA accessible
$199 to $300 a weekend
Restroom trailer
Quoted by stall count
The rest of the yard
One mobilisation, not three
Roll off dumpsters10, 20, 30 and 40 yardTemporary fencingPanels 6 feet by 12 feetStorage containers20 foot and 40 footHandwashing stationsSinks and sanitiser standsSeptic and grease trapsPumping, cleaning, emergenciesSite power and lightLight towers, temporary poles
We deliver across Mecklenburg County and over the state line:
MatthewsMint HillMount HollyStallingsHuntersvilleHarrisburgIndian TrailFort Mill, SCCorneliusMonroeKannapolisRock Hill, SC
Full service area and drive times or request a quote with your address and dates.
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