A one-day porta potty rental in Durham typically runs $100 to $150 for a standard unit, with a low end of $100 and a high end near $350 for busier weekends or last-minute orders. Delivery adds $100 to $150 more. That's the range Durham Porta Pros quotes most often for single-day jobs.
Day rate depends on unit type more than anything else. A standard porta potty rental sits in the $100 to $350 range for one day, with most Durham jobs landing near $150. Need something nicer for a backyard party? A deluxe flushable porta potty runs $85 to $1,200 a day depending on features, and an ADA accessible porta potty is $200 to $400 for a single day. Delivery is a separate line item, usually $100 to $500 depending on how far the truck has to travel and how tight the access is. If you're pumping a septic tank instead of renting a toilet, that's a different service entirely: see septic pumping service for day rates on that side of the business. For anyone comparing options before committing to one day versus a longer term, the full porta potty rental cost breakdown covers weekly and monthly tiers too.
Three things move the number: unit type, delivery distance, and timing. A standard unit delivered to a job site inside Durham costs less to service than one going out to Gorman, 8.3 miles northeast, or Chapel Hill, 9.6 miles southwest, simply because the truck burns more time and fuel. Same-day or emergency orders push the price toward the top of the band; see emergency porta potty rental if you're calling last minute. Weekend jobs also cost more than weekday ones, and a weekend rental for a standard unit generally lands between $125 and $400 depending on the event. If you're hosting in a place like Carrboro, 13.3 miles west of Durham, or Morrisville, 13.5 miles south, factor that drive into your quote request. For construction crews, worker count also drives which day rate makes sense; OSHA 1926.51(c)(1) sets the ratio at one toilet per 20 workers on a crew of 20 or fewer, so a two-person punch-list job doesn't need the same setup as a 40-person crew. Check how many porta potties do I need before you book.
No, not per day. A standard unit rented by the week runs $130 to $500 total, which works out to a lower daily cost than paying the single-day rate for five or six separate days. If your job runs more than two or three days, the porta potty rental per day rate stops making sense and a weekly or monthly porta potty rental becomes the better math. Here's how the standard unit compares across durations:
| Duration | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day | $100 | $150 | $350 |
| Week | $130 | $200 | $500 |
| Month | $125 | $200 | $325 |
Weekend rentals sit in their own bracket too, usually $125 to $400 for a standard unit, which matters if your event runs Friday through Sunday rather than a single calendar day. A one-day rental only wins on cost if you genuinely need the unit for one day and nothing more. Durham Porta Pros can walk through which duration fits a specific job at request a quote.
Placement in the public right of way needs confirming with the city before delivery, since permit rules vary by location and aren't something to guess at. If the unit sits entirely on private property, this usually isn't a concern, but sidewalks, street parking, and public easements are a different question. Check porta potty permit requirements before your delivery date, especially for events downtown or anywhere Durham's foot traffic is heavy. This applies whether you're renting a portable toilet for a home project or setting up for a public gathering like a festival or county fair. Getting this sorted early avoids a delivery truck showing up with nowhere legal to park the unit. If you're near a town line, like the stretch toward Governors Village 14.0 miles southwest or Carolina Meadows 14.3 miles southwest, the placement rules can shift depending on which municipality's line you're on, so it's worth a quick call either way.
Expect $100 to $150 for a standard unit in Durham, with $350 as a realistic ceiling for weekend or rush orders. Delivery is extra, typically $100 to $500 depending on distance. Rates barely change within Durham itself; driving distance to outlying towns is what moves the delivery fee most.
The unit itself, delivery, and pickup. Standard units include a 60 to 70 gallon holding tank and stand about 92 inches tall on a 44 by 48 inch footprint. Service and cleaning between multiple-day rentals cost more; a true single-day rental usually doesn't need a mid-rental pump-out.
Sometimes, depending on truck availability that day. Same-day orders tend to land at the higher end of the day-rate range, closer to $350 for a standard unit. Call ahead rather than assuming; see emergency porta potty rental for how rush requests get handled.
No. Delivery is billed separately, generally $100 to $500 for a single day depending on distance and site access. A roll-off delivery, for comparison, needs about 60 feet of straight clearance behind the truck, so tight urban lots in Durham sometimes cost more to service.
Not usually. A weekend rental for a standard unit runs $125 to $400, which covers Friday through Sunday, so it often costs less per day than booking three separate single days. If your event spans a weekend, ask Durham Porta Pros about the weekend rate before defaulting to daily pricing.
Yes. Durham Porta Pros delivers porta potty rental per day 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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