How Much Is a Porta Potty Rental for a Day?
Winston-Salem Porta Pros prices a single-day standard porta potty rental between $100 and $350, with $150 as the typical number our dispatchers quote when someone asks about porta potty rental prices per day or the porta potty rental price per day for a basic unit. That range covers a basic unit with a 60 to 70 gallon holding tank, delivered and picked up the same day or next morning. Where you land in that range depends on how far the delivery truck has to travel and how fast you need the unit on site. A backyard renovation in town costs less to service than a job out past Wallburg, roughly 9.8 miles southeast of Winston-Salem. If you want something nicer than a basic unit, the deluxe flushable porta potty starts higher, and an ADA accessible porta potty runs $200 to $400 for a single day under ADA Standards section 213.2, which requires at least one accessible unit in any cluster of portable toilets. Delivery itself is often billed separately, typically $100 to $500 depending on distance and scheduling, so ask for that line item when you request a quote for the porta potty rental cost for one day.
What Drives the Price Per Day Up or Down?
Four things move the number: unit type, delivery distance, how many units you need, and how fast you need them there. A porta john rental for a weekend home project costs less per day than the same unit ordered same-morning for an unexpected repair. Distance matters more than people expect. Winston-Salem Porta Pros serves Kernersville at 12.4 miles east, Clemmons at 9.2 miles southwest, and Lewisville at 11.9 miles west, and each of those adds time and fuel to a delivery run compared to a job inside the city itself. Order volume also shifts the math: renting three or four units for a construction crew pulls the per-unit day rate down compared to a single unit ordered alone, which is why construction site services quotes usually come in as a package rather than a per-day figure. If your timeline is tight, an emergency porta potty rental still fits inside the standard day-rate range, but same-day delivery fees can push toward the top of that $100 to $500 delivery band.
| duration | low | typical | high |
|---|---|---|---|
| day | $100 | $150 | $350 |
| week | $130 | $200 | $500 |
| weekend | $125 | $250 | $400 |
| month | $125 | $200 | $325 |
Notice that week and month rates aren't just "day rate times days." A week of rental tops out at $500, well under seven times the daily high, because the truck only rolls twice, for the porta potty rental per day math to work in your favor once you're past a single day. Compare the full breakdown on our porta potty rental cost page if you're weighing a longer stretch.
Should I Rent by the Day or by the Week?
Rent by the day only if your job genuinely wraps in 24 hours: a single moving day, a small repair, a one-day yard sale. Anything stretching past that, even into a second day, usually costs less per day once you move to a weekend or weekly rate. A homeowner doing a bathroom gut job over a long weekend is better off booking the weekend rate than paying the day rate twice. Construction crews on multi-week jobs almost always land in monthly porta potty rental territory once you count total site-days needed. OSHA 1926.51(c) sets toilet counts by crew size on construction sites: one facility for 20 workers or fewer, scaling up from there, so a crew renting for a week needs to size units to headcount, not just duration. If you're not sure which duration fits, our porta potty rental checklist walks through job length, crew size and site access before you commit.
Does the Daily Rate Include Delivery and Pickup?
Sometimes, and it's worth asking directly before you book. Some day-rate quotes bundle a flat delivery fee into the number; others itemize it separately, and that separate delivery fee typically runs $100 to $500 depending on how far outside Winston-Salem the site sits. A job near Bethania, about 8.0 miles northwest, delivers faster and often cheaper than one near Lexington, 26.6 miles south. Placement also affects setup time: the crew needs roughly 36 inches of clear route to wheel a unit into place under ADA Standards 403.5.1, and a standard unit measures about 44 by 48 inches on the ground and stands 92 inches tall, so tight side yards or fenced lots need a walk-through before delivery day. If the unit needs to sit in a public right of way, that placement needs confirming with the City of Winston-Salem before the truck shows up. Our porta potty placement guide covers ground clearance and access in more detail, and the how many porta potties do I need page helps if delivery is for a crew rather than a single unit.
How much is a porta potty rental for one day near me?
Expect $100 to $350 for a single standard unit, delivered and picked up same day, with $150 typical. Your exact number depends on distance from Winston-Salem, how many units you need, and whether delivery is quoted separately or bundled into the day rate.
Is a one day rental cheaper than a weekend rental?
Not always. A single day sits between $100 and $350, while a full weekend runs $125 to $400. If your job spans Friday through Sunday, the weekend rate often beats booking three separate single days.
Do I need a permit for a one-day porta potty rental in Winston-Salem?
It depends on placement. Units on private property usually don't need one, but public right-of-way placement needs confirming with the City of Winston-Salem. Check our porta potty permit requirements page before delivery day.
What's included in the daily rental price?
The unit itself, delivery, pickup and one servicing cycle are standard. Extra units, ADA-compliant units, or hand sanitizer stations add cost. See the handwashing station rental page if your event also needs handwashing setup.
Can I get same-day porta potty delivery in Winston-Salem?
Often yes, though same-day orders can push delivery fees toward the higher end of the $100 to $500 range. Call early in the day for the best chance, especially for jobs outside the immediate Winston-Salem area like Walkertown or Clemmons.
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