Standard porta potty
$125 to $250 a weekend
How Many Stalls Do I Need for My Event?
Four stalls handles a mid-size gathering better than a single unit or a pair of standard porta potty rentals ever could. Columbus Porta Pros builds these trailers with separate stalls so lines move fast even during a dinner rush or a set break. If you are still deciding between trailer sizes, compare the 2 stall restroom trailer against the 8 stall restroom trailer before locking in a count. For a rough headcount rule, our how many porta potties do I need guide walks through ratios by guest count and hours of use. Weddings in Columbus often pair a 4 stall unit with a luxury restroom trailer upgrade for the bridal party, and festivals frequently add a handwashing station rental nearby since sinks inside a trailer see heavy traffic fast. If your event sits near Bexley, 6.2 miles southeast of downtown Columbus, or Grandview Heights, 5.0 miles west, delivery logistics stay simple since both are well within normal service range.
What Does a 4 Stall Restroom Trailer Include?
Expect real stalls, real doors and a layout built around ADA Standards section 403.5.1, which sets a 36 inch minimum clear width on accessible routes, plus section 404.2.3, which calls for a 32 inch minimum clear door opening. Where units cluster for an event, ADA Standards section 213.2 requires at least 5 percent to be accessible, never fewer than one. Compare that to a bare-bones porta john rental and the difference in comfort is obvious. Delivery into most Columbus lots is straightforward, though roll-off style trailers still want clearance similar to the roughly 60 feet a roll-off dumpster rental needs behind the truck. Pair the trailer with a temporary fence rental to keep foot traffic organized at a festival, or add a light tower rental for evening events. Anyone weighing trailer against tank-style comfort should look at our deluxe flushable porta potty page too.
Is a Restroom Trailer Required for a Construction Site?
Not required by unit type, but coverage is. OSHA 1926.51(c)(1) sets toilet ratios for construction crews: one facility for 20 workers or fewer, then one toilet seat and one urinal per 40 workers as crews grow past that, dropping to one per 50 at 200 or more. A 4 stall trailer can satisfy that ratio for a mid-size crew working a Columbus job site cleanly, especially alongside our construction site services package. Crews handling paints, coatings or solvents also trigger washing facility duties under OSHA 1926.51(f)(1). If your site sits in the public right-of-way, Columbus City Code Chapter 903 requires an occupancy permit through the Department of Public Service, and that rule is confirmed for dumpsters, PODs and crane lifts; whether it names portable restroom trailers specifically has not been verified, so check with the city before placement. See our porta potty permit requirements and dumpster permit requirements pages for more on that process.
| unit | duration | typical price |
|---|---|---|
| trailer | day | 800 |
| trailer | week | 1397 |
| trailer | weekend | 2000 |
| trailer | event | 3500 |
For septic-fed venues, our septic pumping service crew can service holding tanks on longer rentals. Full cost breakdowns live on our restroom trailer rental cost page, and general restroom trailer rental info covers all sizes side by side.
How far in advance should I book a 4 stall trailer?
Book two to four weeks out for weddings and festivals in Columbus, sooner during peak spring and fall event season. Construction crews should request units when scheduling other portable restroom rental equipment, since trailers move faster off the lot than standard units.
Can a 4 stall trailer run without hookups?
Yes. These trailers carry onboard tanks and often a small generator setup, similar in concept to a temporary power pole but self-contained. No sewer or water tie-in needed for most weekend events.
Do I need an accessible unit alongside the trailer?
Often, yes. Check our ADA accessible porta potty page and the ADA restroom requirements guide, since ADA Standards section 213.2 sets accessible unit minimums for clustered units at public events.
What is the difference between renting daily versus weekly?
Daily rates suit one-day events; weekly rates suit multi-day festivals or extended job sites. Our porta potty rental per day and monthly porta potty rental pages break down how duration changes total cost.
Does Columbus require a permit for trailer placement on the street?
Right-of-way placement needs an occupancy permit under Chapter 903, issued by the Department of Public Service. Confirm with the city whether trailers fall under that rule before delivery day, since only dumpsters, PODs and crane lifts are explicitly named.
What we rent
Four units cover almost every job
Typical Columbus 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 Franklin County and the surrounding metro:
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Tell us the address, the dates and the headcount. We size the order and confirm the route.