How much is a porta potty rental for a day?
Gresham Porta Pros prices a standard unit at $100 to $350 per day, with $150 the typical rate most renters actually pay. That single unit holds a 60 to 70 gallon tank and measures about 44 by 48 inches on the ground, standing roughly 92 inches tall. If you want something nicer for a one-day event, a deluxe flushable porta potty runs $85 to $1,200 for the day depending on features, and an ADA accessible porta potty sits at $200 to $400. Delivery is usually a separate line, typically $100 to $500 for the day depending on distance from our yard and how tight the site access is. A driveway job in central Gresham costs less to deliver than a rural pull-off near Troutdale, which sits 4.7 miles northeast of town. Ask about the porta potty rental cost breakdown before you book so delivery does not surprise you. For anything longer than a single day, check porta potty rental per day pricing against a full monthly porta potty rental rate, because the per-day cost drops fast once you commit to a week or more.
What drives the porta potty rental cost per day near me?
Three things move the number: unit type, distance, and timing. A portable toilet rental delivered on short notice through our emergency porta potty rental service costs more than one booked a week out, because the truck has to be rerouted. Distance matters too. Gresham Porta Pros serves the metro area, and a delivery to Happy Valley, 8.1 miles southwest, or Milwaukie, 12.4 miles southwest, carries a higher delivery fee than a job inside city limits. Weekend rentals also price differently than weekday ones. A standard unit for a Saturday event typically runs $125 to $400, not the flat weekday day-rate, so tell us up front if your job spans a weekend. If you are running a construction site services job, OSHA 1926.51(c) sets the toilet count you need: one facility for 20 workers or fewer, then one toilet seat and one urinal per 40 workers as headcount climbs to 200. That ratio decides whether you need one porta john rental or three. Bigger crews sometimes do better with a restroom trailer rental instead of stacking daily units.
Is a one day porta potty rental cheaper than renting by the week?
No, not per day. A week of standard rental runs $130 to $500 total, which works out cheaper per day than booking seven separate single-day rentals. If your project in Gresham runs more than two or three days, ask about weekly pricing before defaulting to the daily rate. The same logic applies to dumpster rental: a day rate of $51 to $112 adds up fast next to a $426 to $778 week rate once you pass three or four days of use. For short home projects, a home renovation porta potty booked for a single weekend still makes sense, since you are not paying for idle days. Here is how the standard unit compares across durations:
| Duration | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day | $100 | $150 | $350 |
| Weekend | $125 | $250 | $400 |
| Week | $130 | $200 | $500 |
| Month | $125 | $200 | $325 |
Delivery and pickup fees sit outside this table and scale with distance and how much notice you give us.
Do I need a permit for a one day rental in Gresham?
Placement on your own property usually does not need a permit, but putting a unit in the public right of way, on a street or sidewalk, needs confirming with the City of Gresham before delivery day. We cannot state a specific ordinance number here because that changes by location and use, so check with the city planning or public works desk directly, or read our porta potty permit requirements page for what to ask them. If you are hosting anything with foot traffic, like a festival restroom rental job or a county fair restrooms setup, the city may also want to know unit placement for accessible routes. ADA Standards section 213.2 requires that where portable units are clustered, at least 5 percent, and never fewer than one, must be an accessible unit with a 60 inch turning circle per section 304.3.1. Our porta potty placement guide walks through clearance needs, and if you are still sizing your order, the how many porta potties do i need guide uses OSHA's ratios to get you a real number instead of a guess.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a porta potty rental for a day in Gresham?
Expect $100 to $350 for a standard unit, typically around $150. Price depends on unit type, delivery distance, and whether the job falls on a weekend. Deluxe and ADA units cost more. Delivery fees are billed separately and vary by how far the truck travels.
Is delivery included in the daily rental price?
No. Delivery is a separate charge, generally $100 to $500 for a single day depending on distance and site access. Jobs closer to our Gresham base cost less to deliver than sites farther out, like Camas, 20.4 miles north.
Can I rent a porta potty for just one day?
Yes. Single-day rentals are common for home projects, small gatherings, and quick jobs. You will pay the daily rate rather than a discounted weekly rate, so if your job might stretch past a day or two, ask about the week rate instead.
Does the daily rate include cleaning and servicing?
A single-day rental typically does not need a mid-rental service visit. Standard servicing follows the ANSI/PSAI Z4.3 baseline of one visit per week for up to 10 users over a 40 hour week, which mainly applies to longer rentals, not one-day jobs.
What is the cheapest way to rent for one day in Gresham?
A standard unit at the low end of the $100 to $350 range is your cheapest option, especially if you can pick a weekday and give us a few days notice. Booking last-minute or on a weekend raises the price. Ask us directly for the porta potty rental cost breakdown for your exact site.
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