How Much Does It Cost To Rent A Porta-Potty? - BigRentz

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Porta potties provide convenient restroom access on construction sites, at public parks or campgrounds, and at outdoor events like festivals, concerts, and weddings. While some businesses provide porta potties as a courtesy, others must do so to meet legal requirements, such as jobsites that do not have other bathroom facilities.

The cost to rent a porta potty depends on a number of factors, including location, current availability in the area, duration of the rental, type of porta-potty, applicable taxes and fees, and the number of people who need access to portable bathrooms.

How Much Does It Cost To Rent a Porta Potty?

One of the primary factors affecting portable toilet rental prices is the type of unit being rented. Different models offer varying levels of space and functionality: 

• Standard Units: Basic, non-flushing models commonly used on construction sites
• ADA-Compliant Units: Wheelchair-accessible with more interior space and handrails
• Deluxe Flushing Units: Include a flushable toilet and an interior handwashing station
• Two-Stall Trailers: Larger mobile restrooms with two private stalls and upgraded amenities

Here is the weekly cost range of renting each type of porta potty:

• Standard: $50–$475
• ADA-compliant: $100–$700
• Deluxe flushing: $100–$850
• Two-Stall trailer: $325–$5,350

Here is the monthly cost range of renting each specific type of porta potty:

• Standard: $50–$475
• ADA-compliant: $100–$700
• Deluxe flushing: $125–$3,400
• Two-Stall trailer: $325–$7,200

In this guide, we explain the costs to rent different types of portable restrooms, porta-potty requirements, and factors that can affect the rental cost of a porta-potty. Prices are as of January 2026.

Table of contents

• Cost to Rent a Standard Porta Potty by City
• Cost to Rent an ADA-Compliant Porta Potty by City
• Cost to Rent a Deluxe Flushing Porta Potty by City
• Cost to Rent a Two-Stall Porta Potty Trailer by City
• Cost to Rent a Handwashing Station by City
• Cost Breakdown: What Affects Porta Potty Rental Prices?
• How Many Porta Potties Do You Need for Your Construction Site?
• How Many Porta Potties Do You Need for Your Event?
• Porta Potty Requirements
• Factors That Affect the Rental Cost of a Porta Potty
• Consider Any Porta Potty Amenities You May Need

Cost to Rent a Standard Porta Potty by City

Standard units are the most commonly rented type, especially for construction sites and large outdoor jobs. The table below shows average portable toilet rental costs by city in 2026.

State	City	Weekly	Monthly (with 1x weekly maintenance)
Alabama	Birmingham	$175	$175
Alabama	Mobile	$215	$330
Alaska	Anchorage	$145	$145
Alaska	Wasilla	$240	$240
Arizona	Mesa	$250	$250
Arkansas	Little Rock	$90	$160
Arkansas	Conway	$245	$245
California	Oakland	$225	$225
California	Sacramento	$90	$90
Colorado	Boulder	$245	$245
Connecticut	New Haven	$250	$250
Connecticut	Stamford	$145	$200
Connecticut	Bridgeport	$200	$215
Delaware	Bear	$235	$235
Delaware	Wilmington	$235	$235
Florida	Fort Lauderdale	$245	$245
Florida	Miami	$240	$240
Georgia	Atlanta	$210	$330
Georgia	Macon	$180	$180
Georgia	Savannah	$240	$240
Hawaii	Honolulu	$245	$245
Hawaii	Kailua	$225	$225
Hawaii	Waialua	$245	$245
Idaho	Boise	$225	$230
Idaho	Idaho Falls	$155	$165
Idaho	Nampa	$225	$225
Illinois	Chicago	$230	$240
Illinois	Naperville	$230	$240
Illinois	Peoria	$245	$245
Indiana	Fort Wayne	$225	$255
Indiana	South Bend	$240	$240
Iowa	Sioux City	$90	$205
Kansas	Kansas City	$140	$140
Kansas	Wichita	$100	$100
Kentucky	Lexington	$90	$240
Kentucky	Louisville	$120	$120
Kentucky	Paducah	$135	$195
Louisiana	Baton Rouge	$240	$240
Louisiana	New Orleans	$215	$215
Maine	Portland	$160	$115
Maryland	Annapolis	$185	$185
Maryland	Baltimore	$160	$185
Massachusetts	Boston	$205	$205
Massachusetts	Springfield	$210	$210
Michigan	Ann Arbor	$155	$155
Michigan	Grand Rapids	$90	$115
Minnesota	Duluth	$140	$205
Minnesota	Minneapolis	$180	$180
Minnesota	St. Paul	–	$150
Mississippi	Gulfport	–	$75
Mississippi	Jackson	$60	$90
Missouri	Kansas City	$140	$140
Missouri	Springfield	$210	$210
Missouri	St. Louis	–	$145
Montana	Bozeman	$130	$165
Nebraska	Grand Island	–	$240
Nebraska	Lincoln	$120	$120
Nebraska	Omaha	$110	$110
Nevada	Henderson	–	$240
Nevada	Las Vegas	$180	$180
Nevada	Reno	$240	$240
New Hampshire	Concord	$160	$160
New Jersey	Jersey City	$180	$180
New Jersey	Newark	$125	$300
New Mexico	Albuquerque	$100	$270
New Mexico	Placitas	$100	$100
New York	Albany	$150	$150
North Carolina	Durham	$240	$240
North Carolina	Raleigh	$130	$130
North Dakota	Fargo	$105	$115
North Dakota	Williston	$250	$250
Ohio	Cincinnati	$45	$180
Ohio	Columbus	$110	$120
Oklahoma	Norman	$215	$215
Oklahoma	Tulsa	$545	$240
Oregon	Portland	$160	$115
Oregon	Salem	$270	$270
Pennsylvania	Pittsburgh	$215	$215
Rhode Island	Newport	$150	$195
South Carolina	Charleston	$150	$150
South Carolina	Columbia	$95	$95
South Carolina	Greenville	$110	$110
South Dakota	Rapid City	–	$240
South Dakota	Sioux Falls	$150	$545
Tennessee	Chattanooga	$90	$90
Tennessee	Knoxville	$100	$100
Tennessee	Nashville	$160	$160
Texas	Austin	$160	$505
Texas	Dallas	$295	$295
Texas	Houston	$160	$160
Utah	Provo	$250	$250
Vermont	Brattleboro	$155	$200
Vermont	Burlington	$200	$200
Vermont	Websterville	–	$210
Virginia	Alexandria	$185	$185
Virginia	Virginia Beach	$185	$185
Washington	Seattle	$200	$200
Washington	Tacoma	$215	$215
Washington	Vancouver	$205	$235
West Virginia	Charleston	$150	$150
West Virginia	Parkersburg	$90	$240
Wisconsin	Green Bay	$135	$135
Wisconsin	Madison	$150	$150
Wisconsin	Milwaukee	$210	$210
Wyoming	Casper	$235	$235
Wyoming	Cheyenne	$215	$215
Wyoming	Gillette	$250	$250

Cost to Rent an ADA-Compliant Porta Potty by City

ADA-compliant units are often required to meet accessibility standards. Here’s what it typically costs to rent one across major U.S. cities based on 2026 portable bathroom rental prices.

State	City	Weekly	Monthly (with 1x weekly maintenance)
Alabama	Birmingham	$290	$290
Alabama	Mobile	$370	$370
Alaska	Anchorage	–	–
Alaska	Wasilla	$395	$395
Arizona	Mesa	$355	$355
Arkansas	Little Rock	$190	$150
Arkansas	Conway	$370	$370
California	Oakland	$375	$375
California	Sacramento	$120	$120
Colorado	Boulder	$370	$370
Connecticut	New Haven	$435	$435
Connecticut	Stamford	$295	$350
Connecticut	Bridgeport	$325	$340
Delaware	Bear	$370	$370
Delaware	Wilmington	$370	$370
Florida	Fort Lauderdale	$370	$370
Florida	Miami	$395	$395
Georgia	Atlanta	$270	$355
Georgia	Macon	$320	$320
Georgia	Savannah	$395	$395
Hawaii	Honolulu	$370	$370
Hawaii	Kailua	$395	$395
Hawaii	Waialua	$370	$370
Idaho	Boise	$310	$330
Idaho	Idaho Falls	$260	$270
Idaho	Nampa	$350	$350
Illinois	Chicago	$310	$315
Illinois	Naperville	$310	$320
Illinois	Peoria	$370	$370
Indiana	Fort Wayne	$335	$375
Indiana	South Bend	$320	$320
Iowa	Sioux City	$165	$330
Kansas	Kansas City	$240	$240
Kansas	Wichita	–	–
Kentucky	Lexington	$240	$420
Kentucky	Louisville	$165	$165
Kentucky	Paducah	$220	$290
Louisiana	Baton Rouge	$395	$395
Louisiana	New Orleans	$395	$395
Maine	Portland	$190	$150
Maryland	Annapolis	$310	$310
Maryland	Baltimore	$265	$265
Massachusetts	Boston	$330	$330
Massachusetts	Springfield	$395	$395
Michigan	Ann Arbor	–	–
Michigan	Grand Rapids	$180	$215
Minnesota	Duluth	$180	$240
Minnesota	Minneapolis	$295	$295
Minnesota	St. Paul	–	$210
Mississippi	Gulfport	–	$115
Mississippi	Jackson	$120	$180
Missouri	Kansas City	$240	$240
Missouri	Springfield	$395	$395
Missouri	St. Louis	–	$265
Montana	Bozeman	$255	$320
Nebraska	Grand Island	–	$420
Nebraska	Lincoln	$295	$295
Nebraska	Omaha	$150	$150
Nevada	Henderson	–	$420
Nevada	Las Vegas	$210	$210
Nevada	Reno	$240	$240
New Hampshire	Concord	$240	$240
New Jersey	Jersey City	$240	$240
New Jersey	Newark	–	–
New Mexico	Albuquerque	$180	$350
New Mexico	Placitas	$180	$180
New York	Albany	$235	$235
North Carolina	Durham	–	–
North Carolina	Raleigh	$175	$175
North Dakota	Fargo	$200	$200
North Dakota	Williston	$350	$350
Ohio	Cincinnati	–	–
Ohio	Columbus	$220	$235
Oklahoma	Norman	$395	$395
Oklahoma	Tulsa	$840	$420
Oregon	Portland	$195	$150
Oregon	Salem	$430	$430
Pennsylvania	Pittsburgh	$330	$330
Rhode Island	Newport	$360	$405
South Carolina	Charleston	$255	$255
South Carolina	Columbia	$180	$180
South Carolina	Greenville	$195	$195
South Dakota	Rapid City	–	$420
South Dakota	Sioux Falls	$240	$840
Tennessee	Chattanooga	$165	$165
Tennessee	Knoxville	$150	$150
Tennessee	Nashville	$240	$240
Texas	Austin	$420	$420
Texas	Dallas	$390	$390
Texas	Houston	–	–
Utah	Provo	$335	$335
Vermont	Brattleboro	$240	$240
Vermont	Burlington	$265	$265
Vermont	Websterville	–	$300
Virginia	Alexandria	$310	$310
Virginia	Virginia Beach	$310	$310
Washington	Seattle	$300	$300
Washington	Tacoma	$300	$300
Washington	Vancouver	$225	$295
West Virginia	Charleston	$255	$255
West Virginia	Parkersburg	$240	–
Wisconsin	Green Bay	$250	$250
Wisconsin	Madison	$210	$210
Wisconsin	Milwaukee	–	–
Wyoming	Casper	$370	$370
Wyoming	Cheyenne	$395	$395
Wyoming	Gillette	$350	$350

Cost to Rent a Deluxe Flushing Porta Potty by City

Flushing units are ideal for events or job sites that require upgraded comfort and cleanliness. The following table highlights 2026 rates, which tend to run higher due to added features.

State	City	Weekly	Monthly (with 1x weekly maintenance)
Alabama	Birmingham	$270	$395
Alabama	Mobile	$300	$470
Alaska	Anchorage	$370	$660
Alaska	Wasilla	$395	$395
Arizona	Mesa	$540	$540
Arkansas	Little Rock	$210	$210
Arkansas	Conway	$395	$395
California	Oakland	$270	$270
Colorado	Boulder	$395	$395
Connecticut	New Haven	$425	$425
Delaware	Wilmington	$395	$395
Florida	Fort Lauderdale	$395	$395
Florida	Miami	$395	$395
Georgia	Macon	$395	$395
Georgia	Savannah	$395	$395
Hawaii	Honolulu	$395	$395
Hawaii	Kailua	$395	$395
Hawaii	Waialua	$395	$395
Idaho	Boise	$210	$330
Idaho	Idaho Falls	$395	$395
Idaho	Nampa	$395	$395
Illinois	Chicago	$210	$360
Illinois	Naperville	$275	$335
Illinois	Peoria	$395	$395
Indiana	Fort Wayne	$300	$365
Indiana	South Bend	$320	$320
Kentucky	Lexington	$120	$300
Kentucky	Louisville	$220	$220
Kentucky	Paducah	$260	$350
Louisiana	Baton Rouge	$395	$395
Maryland	Annapolis	$310	$310
Maryland	Baltimore	$280	$295
Massachusetts	Boston	$355	$355
Michigan	Grand Rapids	–	$285
Minnesota	Duluth	$210	$390
Minnesota	Minneapolis	$345	$345
Missouri	St. Louis	–	$345
Montana	Bozeman	$200	$295
New Hampshire	Concord	$215	$215
New Jersey	Newark	$210	$450
New Mexico	Albuquerque	$220	$390
North Carolina	Durham	$400	$400
North Carolina	Raleigh	$400	$400
Ohio	Columbus	$220	$245
Oklahoma	Oklahoma City	$755	–
Oregon	Salem	$395	$395
Pennsylvania	Pittsburgh	$290	$290
Rhode Island	Newport	$420	$420
South Carolina	Columbia	$275	$275
South Carolina	Greenville	$240	$240
South Dakota	Rapid City	–	$300
South Dakota	Sioux Falls	$360	$1,320
Tennessee	Knoxville	$150	$150
Tennessee	Nashville	$300	$300
Vermont	Brattleboro	–	$420
Vermont	Burlington	$280	$280
Vermont	Websterville	–	$420
Virginia	Alexandria	$310	$310
Virginia	Virginia Beach	$310	$310
Washington	Seattle	$300	$300
Washington	Vancouver	$395	$565
West Virginia	Parkersburg	$840	$300
Wisconsin	Green Bay	$240	$240
Wisconsin	Madison	$1,020	$4,080

Cost to Rent a Two-Stall Porta Potty Trailer by City

Two-stall trailers offer upgraded amenities like flushing toilets, sinks, and climate control, making them ideal for upscale events or long-term jobsite use. The table below shows how luxury porta potty rental cost compares by city in 2026.

State	City	Weekly	Monthly (with 1x weekly maintenance)
Alabama	Birmingham	$1,650	$1,500
Arkansas	Little Rock	$2,400	$2,400
Connecticut	New Haven	$6,400	$6,400
Delaware	Bear	$2,070	$8,280
Delaware	Wilmington	$2,070	$8,280
Hawaii	Kailua	$2,070	$8,280
Idaho	Boise	$475	$955
Idaho	Idaho Falls	$960	$3,600
Idaho	Nampa	$945	$2,585
Illinois	Chicago	$475	$2,040
Illinois	Naperville	$990	$1,230
Indiana	Fort Wayne	$475	$955
Indiana	South Bend	$1,000	$4,320
Kansas	Wichita	$600	$600
Louisiana	New Orleans	$2,070	$8,280
Maine	Portland	$1,140	$4,560
Massachusetts	Boston	$1,980	$1,980
Massachusetts	Springfield	$2,070	$8,280
Michigan	Detroit	$1,050	$2,490
Minnesota	Duluth	$630	$1,440
Minnesota	Minneapolis	$5,040	$5,040
Minnesota	Saint Paul	$1,230	$4,920
Mississippi	Jackson	–	$3,360
Missouri	Springfield	$2,070	$8,280
Nebraska	Grand Island	$1,260	$4,560
Nebraska	Lincoln	$1,380	–
Nebraska	Omaha	$1,260	$4,560
Nevada	Las Vegas	$1,060	$3,290
Nevada	Reno	$1,105	$3,935
New Jersey	Newark	$900	$3,300
New Mexico	Albuquerque	$900	$2,640
New Mexico	Placitas	$600	$600
Ohio	Columbus	$1,080	$1,260
Oklahoma	Norman	$2,070	$8,280
Oregon	Portland	$1,140	$4,560
Rhode Island	Newport	$1,500	$4,800
South Carolina	Charleston	$2,070	$8,280
South Carolina	Columbia	$3,300	$3,300
South Carolina	Greenville	$2,190	$3,300
South Dakota	Sioux Falls	$2,160	$8,640
Tennessee	Chattanooga	$2,190	$2,190
Tennessee	Knoxville	$1,200	$3,840
Tennessee	Nashville	$1,470	$3,270
Texas	Austin	$3,510	$4,770
Utah	Salt Lake City	$1,710	$2,910
Vermont	Brattleboro	–	$3,000
Vermont	Burlington	$2,660	$2,520
Vermont	Websterville	–	$3,000
Washington	Seattle	$2,450	$2,450
Washington	Tacoma	$400	$400
Washington	Vancouver	$980	$1,240
West Virginia	Charleston	$2,070	$8,280
Wisconsin	Madison	$480	$960
Wyoming	Casper	$2,070	$8,280
Wyoming	Cheyenne	$2,070	$8,280

Cost to Rent a Handwashing Station by City

Handwashing stations are frequently rented alongside portable restrooms to promote hygiene. The table below outlines weekly and monthly rental costs by city in 2026.

State	City	Weekly	Monthly
Alabama	Birmingham	$205	$205
Alabama	Mobile	$360	$360
Alaska	Anchorage	$70	$70
Alaska	Wasilla	$270	$300
Arizona	Mesa	$150	$150
Arkansas	Little Rock	$205	$205
Arkansas	Conway	$275	$300
California	Oakland	$240	$255
California	Sacramento	$120	$150
Colorado	Boulder	$275	$300
Connecticut	New Haven	$280	$310
Connecticut	Stamford	$175	$175
Connecticut	Bridgeport	$190	$210
Delaware	Bear	$265	$275
Delaware	Wilmington	$265	$285
Florida	Fort Lauderdale	$275	$300
Florida	Miami	$270	$300
Georgia	Atlanta	$165	$165
Georgia	Macon	$270	$300
Georgia	Savannah	$270	$300
Hawaii	Honolulu	$270	$300
Hawaii	Kailua	$255	$285
Hawaii	Waialua	$275	$300
Idaho	Boise	$185	$185
Idaho	Idaho Falls	$150	$185
Idaho	Nampa	$175	$200
Illinois	Chicago	$135	$540
Illinois	Naperville	$305	$340
Illinois	Peoria	$275	$300
Indiana	Fort Wayne	$285	$300
Indiana	South Bend	$205	$380
Iowa	Sioux City	$100	$220
Kansas	Kansas City	$80	$80
Kansas	Wichita	$100	$100
Kentucky	Lexington	$120	$120
Kentucky	Louisville	$140	$155
Kentucky	Paducah	$140	$230
Louisiana	Baton Rouge	$270	$300
Louisiana	New Orleans	$245	$275
Maine	Portland	$60	$60
Maryland	Annapolis	$215	$245
Maryland	Baltimore	$140	$170
Massachusetts	Boston	$200	$220
Massachusetts	Springfield	$245	$275
Michigan	Ann Arbor	$80	$125
Michigan	Grand Rapids	$160	$165
Minnesota	Duluth	$190	$285
Minnesota	Minneapolis	$250	$275
Minnesota	Saint Paul	$75	$140
Mississippi	Gulfport	$35	$85
Mississippi	Jackson	$45	$45
Missouri	Kansas City	$80	$80
Missouri	Springfield	$245	$275
Missouri	St. Louis	$70	$150
Montana	Bozeman	$115	$115
Nebraska	Grand Island	$120	$120
Nebraska	Lincoln	$120	$120
Nebraska	Omaha	$125	$145
Nevada	Henderson	$120	$120
Nevada	Las Vegas	$210	$210
Nevada	Reno	$240	$240
New Hampshire	Concord	$125	$125
New Jersey	Jersey City	$150	$150
New Jersey	Newark	$150	$150
New Mexico	Albuquerque	$225	$350
New Mexico	Placitas	$140	$180
New York	Albany	$75	$75
North Carolina	Durham	$120	$120
North Carolina	Raleigh	$155	$180
North Dakota	Fargo	$180	$205
North Dakota	Williston	$125	$125
Ohio	Cincinnati	$115	$180
Ohio	Columbus	$150	$220
Oklahoma	Norman	$245	$275
Oklahoma	Oklahoma City	$420	$420
Oklahoma	Tulsa	$120	$120
Oregon	Portland	$60	$60
Oregon	Salem	$315	$360
Pennsylvania	Pittsburgh	$240	$590
Rhode Island	Newport	$240	$240
South Carolina	Charleston	$150	$180
South Carolina	Columbia	$80	$120
South Carolina	Greenville	$120	$150
South Dakota	Rapid City	$120	$120
South Dakota	Sioux Falls	$395	$840
Tennessee	Chattanooga	$80	$120
Tennessee	Knoxville	$110	$135
Tennessee	Nashville	$210	$210
Texas	Austin	$335	$475
Texas	Dallas	$295	$295
Texas	Houston	$80	$80
Utah	Provo	$125	$125
Vermont	Brattleboro	$180	$225
Vermont	Burlington	$200	$200
Vermont	Websterville	$105	$330
Virginia	Alexandria	$215	$245
Virginia	Virginia Beach	$215	$245
Washington	Seattle	$260	$330
Washington	Tacoma	$290	$360
Washington	Vancouver	$205	$485
West Virginia	Charleston	$150	$180
West Virginia	Parkersburg	$120	$120
Wisconsin	Green Bay	$200	$250
Wisconsin	Madison	$255	$360
Wisconsin	Milwaukee	$105	$105
Wyoming	Casper	$265	$275
Wyoming	Cheyenne	$245	$275
Wyoming	Gillette	$125	$125

Cost Breakdown: What Affects Porta Potty Rental Prices?

Portable toilet rental costs can vary by location, availability, type of unit, taxes, and fees, and of course, the number of porta-potties you need.

Location and Delivery Distance

Your state and city can greatly influence the average cost to rent a porta potty. For example, a deluxe portable flushing toilet may cost only $120 per week to rent in Lexington, Kentucky. However, the same type of unit can run as high as $1,020 per week in Madison, Wisconsin.

Delivery Cost and Other Fees

In addition to the base rental cost, there may be additional taxes and fees associated with your porta potty rental. These include delivery and pickup costs and porta-potty maintenance.

Availability

Porta-potty rental prices may fluctuate based on supply and demand in your region at the time you need to rent. For example, summer might bring an increase in outdoor weddings and other special events to your area. Unusually large events can also influence the availability of porta potties at certain times.

Duration of the Rental

Prices may also vary depending on the porta-potty rental period you choose. Rental companies often offer price breaks for long-term rentals vs. short-term rentals.

An ADA-compliant porta potty in Duluth, Minnesota, for example, only costs $60 more for a month ($240) than a week ($120)—and the monthly rental price includes a weekly cleaning service. In some cases, renting a porta potty for a week costs the same as renting it for a month.

Type of Porta Potty

Pricing is also influenced by the type and size of a porta potty, Standard portable toilets are the most economical option, while high-end models like restroom trailers cost significantly more. 

A regular porta potty in South Bend, Indiana, for example, can cost you $240 for a weekly rental. A two-stall portable restroom trailer in the same city, however, costs $1,000 for a week.

Number of Units Required

The size of the crowd strongly affects the number of restroom facilities you need, and therefore, your overall costs. A music festival with 30,000 fans may require hundreds of onsite porta potties, while an outdoor wedding with 100 people may only need 2 or 3. 

Restroom rental providers can help you estimate the number of facilities needed and provide you with a price quote.

Porta Potty Rental Cost for Events vs. Construction

Determining the rental type is one way to better understand how much does it cost to rent a porta potty. 

Construction rentals are typically longer-term, with lower portable toilet rental prices over time. Event rentals, on the other hand, are generally short-term and often require upgraded units, prompt delivery, and additional servicing. 

Due to the tighter timeline and higher service expectations, daily rates for events tend to be higher than those for job sites.

How Many Porta Potties Do You Need for Your Construction Site?

Preparing a construction site should include ensuring your crew has access to sufficient restroom facilities. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) Standard 1926.51(c)(1), construction sites with 20 workers or fewer must provide at least one toilet facility, even in temporary field settings. 

For worksites with over 20 employees, the requirement increases to one toilet and one urinal for every 40 workers. That number drops to one toilet and one urinal for every 50 employees once you have 200 or more workers.

Number of Employees	Minimum Number of Facilities
20 or less	1
20 or more	1 toilet and 1 urinal for every 40 workers
200 or more	1 toilet and 1 urinal for every 50 workers

How Many Porta Potties Do You Need for Your Event?

How many porta potties you need for weddings, parties, concerts, or other outdoor events depends on the event duration and the number of people attending. 

The Portable Sanitation Association International (PSAI) suggests adjusting the number of units based on event size and duration. For example, a small event with around 50 attendees may only require one unit, while large-scale gatherings with thousands of guests may call for dozens. If food and beverages are being served, PSAI also recommends increasing the number of restrooms by 10% to 20% to handle increased demand.

Porta Potty Requirements

Porta-potties must meet certain requirements for safety, cleanliness, and accessibility.

Porta Potties Must Be Accessible

When offering single-user portable toilets, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires that at least 5% of units in each group be wheelchair accessible. In other words, for every 20 porta potties on site, at least one must meet ADA criteria for entry, maneuverability, and user support.

ADA-compliant bathrooms must have the following:

• Ramp access with level landings
• A minimum 32-inch doorway opening
• A user-friendly latch approach (instead of a hinged door)
• Toe clearance beneath interior partitions to support wheelchair maneuverability

For single-occupancy toilets like porta-potties, OSHA does not require gender-specific bathrooms for workers according to (1915.88). However, employers must ensure that portable restrooms are clean and easily accessible.

Porta Potties Must Be Sanitary

OSHA sets expectations for employers to maintain clean and usable restroom access for workers on construction sites. To meet that standard, OSHA and the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) routine inspections and consistent maintenance of portable toilets. This includes scheduled cleanings, waste tank servicing, and restocking essentials like toilet paper and hand sanitizer.

To help employers stay compliant, the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) outlines formal sanitation guidelines aligned with OSHA requirements.

ANSI also requires that any location using portable restrooms must include handwashing stations nearby. Additionally, OSHA requires that job site wash areas include soap or approved cleaning products, running water at a safe temperature, and a hygienic drying option such as disposable towels or an air dryer.

Porta Potties Must Be Quickly Accessed Nearby

OSHA requires employers to provide workers with “immediately available” restrooms. According to OSHA and NAWIC best practices, sanitary facilities should be no further than 10 minutes away from construction projects or other sites where employees must work.

Amenities and Additional Costs To Consider

In addition to choosing the correct number and type of units, factor in these common add-ons and fees that can affect your overall portable toilet rental cost:

• Handwashing Stations: These are often required at construction sites or public events, and typically cost between $250 and $500 per week. 
• Extra Servicing: Standard rentals typically include one cleaning per week; however, each additional cleaning may incur an additional charge of $25 to $75 per service.
• Expedited Delivery: If you need same-day or weekend delivery, expect to pay an extra $50 to $150 for expedited handling.
• Remote Location Fees: Deliveries to rural or difficult-to-access areas may come with added charges ranging from $50 to $200.
• Upgraded Features: Add-ons like interior lighting, sinks, or hand sanitizer dispensers are available for an additional fee.

These extras not only improve usability and compliance but can also increase your total porta potty rental cost per day, especially for short-term or event-based rentals.