"Porta john" is just the old-school word for a portable toilet, and Durham Porta Pros rents them by the day, week or month, with standard units starting around $100 a day and $130 a week. Whether it is a job site off I-40 or a backyard party, the unit shows up the same way: clean, stocked and ready.
Pricing depends on how long you need it and what kind of unit you want. A standard porta potty rental in Durham runs in the $100 to $350 a day range, with weekly rentals typically landing between $130 and $500 depending on service frequency. Monthly renters usually pay $125 to $325 a month, which is the better deal if you're running a Durham job site for more than a few weeks. Delivery is its own line item, usually $100 to $150 for a single day and $50 to $150 for the week. If you want the exact breakdown by unit and duration, the porta potty rental cost guide has the full table, and porta potty rental per day covers short-term jobs specifically.
| unit | day | week | month |
|---|---|---|---|
| standard | $100 - $350 | $130 - $500 | $125 - $325 |
| ada | $200 - $400 | $240 - $400 | - |
| deluxe | $85 - $1200 | $150 - $290 | - |
If you're comparing a porta john rental price against a competitor's quote, ask what's included. Some quotes bundle delivery and pickup, others don't. Some include weekly service, some charge extra per visit. A monthly porta potty rental in Durham from Durham Porta Pros includes routine service on a standard interval, which keeps the math predictable for longer projects.
Rates swing based on unit type, service frequency and how far the delivery truck has to travel. A basic porta john rental for a weekend party costs less than a luxury restroom trailer rental booked for a wedding, and that's before you factor in ADA units, which run $200 to $400 a day because of the extra space and hardware they require. ADA units follow specific rules: ADA Standards section 213.2 requires that at least 5 percent of clustered single-user units be accessible, and never fewer than one. The unit itself needs a 60 inch turning circle per ADA Standards section 304.3.1 and a 32 inch minimum door opening per ADA Standards section 404.2.3, which is why they cost more to build and move.
Distance matters too. A site in Gorman, 8.3 miles northeast of Durham, costs less to service than one near Wake Forest, 24.6 miles east. If you're planning an event and want the unit to look nicer than a standard box, check deluxe flushable porta potty options, which sit at the higher end of the daily range but include a flush mechanism and a nicer interior. For construction sites specifically, construction site services bundles the toilet with other equipment you'll likely need anyway, like a temporary fence rental or a light tower rental.
OSHA 1926.51(c)(1) sets the baseline for construction sites: one toilet for 20 workers or fewer, then one toilet seat and one urinal per 40 workers once you pass 20, and one per 50 workers at 200 or more. That's not a suggestion, it's the standard inspectors check against. If you're not sure how many units your crew size requires, the how many porta potties do I need guide walks through the math, and OSHA portable toilet requirements covers the full regulatory picture including water access under OSHA 1926.51(a)(1).
Farms and agricultural operations in the Durham area fall under a different rule. OSHA 1928.110 requires one facility per 20 hand-labor employees, positioned within a quarter mile walk, which matters if your crew is spread across acreage. See farm and agricultural restrooms for specifics. Events have their own logic entirely, driven by headcount and hours rather than crew size. If you're hosting something with a few hundred guests, event restroom rental or festival restroom rental will give you better sizing guidance than the OSHA tables, which weren't built for foot traffic.
Yes. ANSI/PSAI Z4.3, the industry standard for portable sanitation, sets a baseline service interval of once a week for units supporting up to 10 users across a 40 hour week. Busier sites need more frequent visits, and Durham Porta Pros adjusts the schedule based on actual usage rather than sticking to a rigid calendar. Each standard unit holds 60 to 70 gallons in its tank and stands about 92 inches tall on a 44 by 48 inch footprint, so it fits into a delivery spot without needing much clearance.
If your unit needs to move mid-rental, or if you're not sure where to place it on a tight lot, the porta potty placement guide covers setup basics, and how often are porta potties cleaned goes deeper into service scheduling. Handwashing stations often get paired with a porta john order on job sites, especially where painting or coating work is happening. OSHA 1926.51(f)(1) requires washing facilities specifically where employees apply paints, coatings, herbicides or insecticides, so if that's part of your scope, add a handwashing station rental to the order rather than assuming the toilet alone covers it.
Standard units run $100 to $350 a day depending on service level and delivery distance. ADA-compliant units cost more, typically $200 to $400 a day, because of the extra space and hardware required. Multi-day and weekly rentals usually bring the per-day cost down.
Yes, "porta john" and "porta potty" describe the same equipment. Both terms show up in searches for portable toilet rental and portable restroom rental, and Durham Porta Pros uses them interchangeably depending on what a customer asks for.
Yes, weekend rentals are common for parties and small events. Standard units typically run $125 to $400 for a weekend, and deluxe units are also available. Check porta potty rental per day if your event only needs one day of service.
Placement in the public right of way needs confirming with the city before delivery. Durham Porta Pros can help you figure out where a unit can legally sit on your property, but for right-of-way placement, check with the city directly. See porta potty permit requirements for more on this.
A standard unit is a basic enclosed toilet with hand sanitizer, while a luxury or deluxe unit adds features like a flush mechanism, better ventilation and nicer interior finishes. Deluxe units cost more per day but suit weddings and higher-visibility events better. See luxury restroom trailer for the higher-end option.
Yes. Durham Porta Pros delivers porta john rental across Durham 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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