The Average Cost of Renting and Purchasing a Portable Toilet

Rental Costs in the U.S.

• The national average cost of renting a standard portable toilet in the U.S. is $260 per month, with the maintenance done two times a week. A standard portable toilet is the most common and has private structures with a toilet.
• The lowest cost is $100, which comes with a one-month rental of a standard portable toilet.
• The highest cost is $435 per month, which is a deluxe portable toilet with the maintenance done two times per week, accompanied by a sanitizer dispenser. Deluxe also includes paper towels, sinks, soap, and flushing.
• A high-rise portable toilet's average rental cost is $180 per day or per weekend and it comes with standing stalls with urinals.

• The rental cost varies depending on the region.
•  Enhancements and improvement costs can also be added on to the rental costs and these include:
• Add-ons such as paper towels, flushing, and sinks. The portable sinks go for $100 for a month and sanitizer dispensers cost $20 for a month.
• Restroom Trailers that house multiple bathroom stalls. These can be used in TV or movie sets and require electricity connection, lighting, and water connection. They typically cost $300 per day or weekend and $800 per month.
• Wheel-chair accessible portable toilets that are larger and more spacious. These cost $225-295 per day or per weekend.
•  Additional Considerations and Costs should also be catered for and they include:
• Climate fees when renting from November to March. They are on average $40 per month.
• Permit fees depending on the county, city, or state. They range from $25 to $150.
• Maintenance can be charged as an extra service on top of the rental price at $45 per each additional service.  

Purchase Costs

• The following portable toilets are available for purchase in Canada or North America in general:
• Cleanwaste Portable Toilet at $74.90. 
• Alpcour Portable Toilet at $199.95.  
• SereneLife Outdoor Portable Toilet at $99.99.
• Camco (41541) Portable Travel Toilet at $76.66. 
• PolyJohn Fleet Portable Restroom FS3-1005 Pewter at $738.
• PolyJohn PJG3-1006 GAP Compliant Portable Restroom Tan- $1475. 
• PolyJohn PH03-1003 Evergreen Comfort XL Wheelchair Accessible Portable Restroom at $1745.
• There are sellers that do not disclose the costs of the portable toilet and require one to ask for a quote. Examples are:
•  Sanitation Solutions Inc. — American company.
•  Satelite Industries- U.S.