What To Know About Portable Bathrooms

When it comes to outdoor events or events where facilities are limited, portable bathrooms can be invaluable. Portable bathrooms are also often used in areas where there are no permanent bathroom facilities and on construction sites. When it comes to these portable units, there are a variety of options to choose from. Finding the right type for your needs is easier than ever. Here are three things that you should know about portable bathrooms for rent.

The Available Options

If you are looking into renting a portable bathroom, there's various options that you may want to consider. There's more available than just the traditional one stall porta-potty. Portable restrooms are available in deluxe models that flush. There are even models that have working sinks. For certain situations, you may want something more upscale. There are portable restroom trailers available that look and function like a real bathroom with flushing toilets and fully functional sinks. There are also handicap accessible units available in addition to hand washing stations and baby changing stations as well.

Costs Can Vary

Another thing to consider when you are looking at a portable bathroom for rent is the cost. Costs will vary depending on the type of portable restroom you decide to rent and the length of the rental. On average the cost of standard porta potty for rent is between $100 and $175 for a weekend. A basic handicap accessible option ranges in price between $150 and $250 per weekend on average. Flushing toilet rentals cost between $150 and $375 per weekend. Deluxe restroom trailers can cost between $1,000 and $4,500 per weekend. When making your decision, it's important to consider your budget and your needs.

The Amount Needed

Determining how many portable bathrooms to rent can be a challenge. You want to have enough to meet your needs but you also don't want to go over budget. A good rule of thumb is to have one portable restroom per 50 people if the restroom is going to be used for 8 hours or less. For longer events, two portable restrooms are recommended for every 50 people. Having a space for hand washing is also very important, especially if there is food at the event you are planning. 

Portable bathrooms are a great option if permanent facilities are unavailable or insufficient. However, there are a few things that you should know. First, there are a variety of options available. Costs can vary from a few hundred to a few thousand per weekend for these rentals. How many portable restrooms are needed will vary from event to event but a good rule of thumb is to have one to two for every 50 people in attendance.