Standard porta potty
$125 to $250 a weekend
What is a shower trailer and how does it work?
A shower trailer is a self-contained restroom unit on wheels, built with its own water tank, water heater, and drainage system. You hook it to a water source or run it off the onboard tank, and it holds gray water until it is pumped out. Memphis Porta Pros delivers, levels, and connects the unit so it is ready to use the same day in most cases. These trailers work well past showers alone. Pair one with a restroom trailer rental for a jobsite, or step up to a luxury restroom trailer for a wedding at a venue near Memphis. Crews doing longer builds often combine a shower trailer with a 2 stall restroom trailer or 4 stall restroom trailer so showers and toilets don't compete for the same line. For big footprints, an 8 stall restroom trailer covers both functions in one unit. If you are not sure a shower trailer is the right call versus a standard unit, the Portable Toilet Rental in Memphis, TN page breaks down the difference, and our Restroom Trailer Rental in Memphis, TN hub covers every trailer option we carry.
How much does a shower trailer rental cost in Memphis?
Trailer pricing depends heavily on how long you need it and how many stalls you want. A short one day rental sits at the low end, a full week runs into a mid four-figure range for bigger units, and multi-day events land somewhere in between. Below is the general spread we see across our trailer bookings.
| Duration | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day | $175 | $800 | $2,500 |
| Weekend | $900 | $2,000 | $3,000 |
| Week | $150 | $1,397 | $1,650 |
| Event | $2,499 | $3,500 | $3,899 |
A weekend booking in Memphis typically runs in the neighborhood of the weekend figure above, which covers Friday drop-off through Monday pickup for most renters. Delivery is usually billed separately, and a roll-off truck needs about 60 feet of straight clearance behind it to place a trailer safely, so tell us about gate widths or tight alleys before delivery day. If your event budget is tighter, check the Restroom Trailer Rental Cost in Memphis, TN page for a fuller cost breakdown, or compare it against a Porta Potty Rental Cost in Memphis, TN if a standard unit might do the job instead.
Why rent a shower trailer instead of a standard porta potty in Memphis?
Showers solve a different problem than toilets. Construction crews working multi-week jobs in the Memphis heat, disaster relief teams, film crews on location, and multi-day festivals all need a place for people to actually clean up, not just relieve themselves. A Standard Porta Potty Rental in Memphis, TN handles sanitation, but it has no water heater and no stall for bathing. If your crew is doing paint, coatings, herbicide, or insecticide work, OSHA 1926.51(f)(1) requires washing facilities for that exposure, and a shower trailer covers that need directly. For general jobsite sanitation counts, OSHA 1926.51(c) still governs toilet ratios separate from showers. Disaster relief camps and long-duration home renovation projects are the two use cases we get the most calls about; see Disaster Relief Sanitation in Memphis, TN and Home Renovation Porta Potty in Memphis, TN for related setups. Memphis summers get humid fast, and a shower trailer keeps a crew working longer without sending people home mid-shift to clean up.
Where can I place a shower trailer on my property in Memphis?
Placement depends on your ground surface, your water hookup, and your drainage plan. ADA Standards section 302.1 requires that floor and ground surfaces be stable, firm, and slip resistant, which matters for the pad you set the trailer on as much as it does inside the unit. If you are renting for an event or jobsite that also needs ADA-compliant restrooms nearby, ADA Standards section 213.2 requires that at least 5 percent of clustered single-user units be accessible, so plan your layout with that ratio in mind; our ADA Accessible Porta Potty in Memphis, TN page covers unit specs directly. For general guidance on positioning any unit on a lot, the Porta Potty Placement Guide in Memphis, TN walks through slope, access, and service clearance. Memphis properties within about 12 to 21 miles of downtown, including Germantown, Collierville, and Southaven, are all within normal delivery range, and we serve stops further out too through our Service Areas in Memphis, TN page. Permit rules for placement in a public right of way vary by situation, so confirm that with the City of Memphis before delivery if your trailer will sit anywhere near a street or sidewalk.
How many showers do I need for my event or crew?
It depends on headcount and duration. A one or two day event usually gets by with a single multi-stall trailer, but a weeklong festival or a construction crew working over 40 hours a week should plan closer to the ANSI/PSAI Z4.3 baseline service interval used for portable sanitation, which assumes weekly servicing for moderate use groups. Talk to us about your numbers before booking. See How Many Porta Potties Do I Need in Memphis, TN for a sizing walkthrough that applies to trailers too.
Do shower trailers need a water and power hookup?
Most do, yes. OSHA 1926.51(a)(1) requires an adequate supply of potable water at all places of employment, and our trailers are built to run either off a hose bib connection or an onboard tank we fill on delivery. Power needs vary by trailer size; ask about hookup specifics when you book, since some larger units need a dedicated circuit.
Can I rent a shower trailer for a single weekend event in Memphis?
Yes. Weekend rentals are common for weddings, races, and short festivals. See Wedding Restroom Rental in Memphis, TN, Marathon and Race Restrooms in Memphis, TN, or Festival Restroom Rental in Memphis, TN for event-specific setups. Book early since weekend trailer inventory in Memphis moves fast during peak event season.
What is the difference between a shower trailer and a shower stall inside a restroom trailer?
A dedicated shower trailer is built entirely around bathing stalls with water heaters sized for that load. A restroom trailer may include one shower stall alongside toilets and sinks but isn't built for high shower volume. If you need both functions heavily, ask about combination units when you request a quote.
Does soap and towel supply come with the rental?
Handwashing components follow 29 CFR 1910.141(d)(2), which requires soap and towels or a hand drying device at washing facilities; hand sanitizer alone does not meet that standard. Ask us to stock the trailer with soap and paper towels before delivery, or pair it with a Handwashing Station Rental in Memphis, TN for extra capacity nearby.
Ready to book a shower trailer for your Memphis job or event? Request a Quote and we will size the right unit for your crew, your headcount, and your dates.
What we rent
Four units cover almost every job
Typical Memphis 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
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