A one day porta potty rental in Providence runs $100 to $350, with most standard units landing around $150 for a single day. Price depends on unit type, delivery distance and how fast you need it on site. A standard porta potty rental is your cheapest daily option, and a deluxe or ADA unit costs more.
Providence Porta Pros prices day rentals by unit type first, then by delivery distance and timing. A standard unit runs $100 to $350 for a single day, with most jobs falling closer to $150. That is the porta potty rental cost baseline before delivery fees. Need something nicer for a party? A deluxe flushable porta potty day rate spans $85 to $1,200, a wide range driven mostly by unit condition and add-ons. An ADA accessible porta potty for a day runs $200 to $400. Delivery itself adds $100 to $500 depending on how far the truck has to travel and how much notice you give. If you are comparing a single day against a longer window, check porta potty rental per day against the monthly porta potty rental numbers before you commit, because weekly and monthly rates often beat paying by the day if your job runs more than a few days.
| Duration | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day | $100 | $150 | $350 |
| Weekend | $125 | $250 | $400 |
| Week | $130 | $200 | $500 |
| Month | $125 | $200 | $325 |
Notice the day rate is not simply the week rate divided by seven. A one day rental carries a flat service and delivery cost that gets spread across more days on longer jobs, which is why weekly rentals often cost less per day than a single-day order. If you are running a home renovation porta potty job in Providence for a weekend, the weekend rate of $125 to $400 usually beats booking two separate single days. For anything past a week, the porta potty rental cost page breaks down the monthly math in more detail.
Because unit type and delivery distance do most of the work. A standard unit with a 60 to 70 gallon holding tank costs less to service than a deluxe flushable unit or a restroom trailer, and that gap shows up directly in the day rate. Delivery fees range from $100 to $500 for a single day, and Providence Porta Pros calculates that based on how far the truck drives and how much room it needs. A roll-off delivery needs about 60 feet of straight clearance behind the truck, and portable toilet delivery works the same way, so tight urban lots in downtown Providence sometimes cost more to service than open sites. Distance matters too. A job in North Providence, 4.2 miles northwest of the city, costs less to reach than one in Cranston, 8.7 miles southwest, and both cost less than a job out toward Taunton, 19.2 miles east. If your event needs more than one unit, the how many porta potties do I need guide walks through OSHA 1926.51(c)(1), which sets one toilet for every 20 workers on a construction site, a ratio that also shapes how contractors budget day rates for larger crews.
Yes, for short events and one-off jobs, a single day rental is usually the right call. If you are hosting a backyard gathering, running a quick job site inspection, or need a unit for a wedding restroom rental with a tight one-day window, paying the day rate avoids committing to a week you don't need. Providence Porta Pros delivers standard units that stand about 92 inches tall and measure roughly 44 by 48 inches on the ground, so they fit into most driveways and side yards without trouble. For construction crews doing a one-day punch list, a single porta john rental at the $100 to $350 range often costs less than trucking workers off site to use a bathroom. Event organizers running something bigger, like a festival restroom rental or a concert restroom rental, usually need multiple units and should check the event rate instead, since single-day event pricing runs $200 to $800 per unit and reflects higher service demand over a compressed window.
Expect $100 to $350 for a standard unit, with delivery adding $100 to $500 based on distance and timing. Jobs closer to central Providence typically cost less to deliver than sites out toward East Providence, 4.8 miles southeast, or Pawtucket, 5.1 miles northeast.
Yes, delivery and pickup are part of the day rate structure, but they are billed separately as a delivery fee. That fee runs $100 to $500 for a single day depending on distance, access and how quickly you need the unit placed.
Often yes, if the unit is available and the site is accessible. Call ahead rather than assume, since same-day requests carry tighter delivery windows. Check emergency porta potty rental for jobs that need placement faster than a standard schedule allows.
Not necessarily. A single day runs $100 to $350, while a full weekend runs $125 to $400 for the same standard unit. If your event spans Friday through Sunday, the weekend rate usually costs less than booking three separate days.
Placement on private property usually needs no permit, but placement in the public right of way needs confirming with the city. Check porta potty permit requirements before delivery day to avoid a scheduling delay.
Yes. Providence Porta Pros delivers porta potty rental per day across Providence and the surrounding metro, with same-day and next-day drop-off available on most orders.
Pricing depends on the unit and how long you need it. See our cost breakdown and request a free quote for an exact figure.
Standard rentals include scheduled service — a pump-out, a clean, a restock and fresh deodorizer. Busy or hot-weather sites can be serviced more often.
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