Dover Portable Cold Storage, Walk-In Cooler and Emergency Refrigeration Trailer for Lease
Cold Storage Container Rental and Facilities rents refrigerated trailers and containers in Dover, Delaware, for restaurants, grocers, hospitals, schools, caterers, event teams, and contractors in Kent County that need temporary cold storage during renovations, equipment failures, storms, and peak demand. Call 888 385-5513 for 24/7 support and emergency deployment coordination. Mobile kitchen and dishwashing trailers can be added when the site also needs cooking or ware washing.
- Refrigerated trailer pricing
- Starting at $1,295for a 1–6 day rental
- Estimated delivery window
- 1 to 2 hours
Refrigerated rentals in Dover, Delaware.
Dover is a city in Kent County, Delaware, with about 40,600 residents. It covers about 23.9 square miles, which works out to roughly 1,698 people per square mile. Dover is the county seat of Kent County. By Census estimates it is the 2nd most populous of 57 incorporated places in Delaware. Dover is about 4 miles from Little Creek and 6 miles from Leipsic, which helps when a job spans more than one site.
Since 2020, Census estimates show the population growing by roughly 2.8%. The elevation is roughly 40 feet, which is worth knowing when you plan a placement area and drainage. In Delaware, poultry processing and beach-resort restaurants and hotels are regular reasons to rent refrigerated trailers or containers, from New Castle County, Kent County, and the Delaware beaches. Dover customers range from a regional distributor, a hospital kitchen, or a busy venue to hospitals and other operations that cannot let product warm up. In Delaware, planning can also need to allow for coastal storm outages and winter storm delays, so we ask Dover customers about power early. Short distances make same-day planning realistic, but summer resort demand can tighten availability.
Call 888 385-5513 to confirm availability in Dover. Emergency deployment is coordinated 24/7, and the estimated delivery window is 1 to 2 hours, with final timing set in your quote. Choose a refrigerated trailer or container, then add a mobile kitchen trailer or dishwashing trailer if the Dover site also needs cooking or ware washing.
Dover at a glance.
- Population (2025 estimate)
- 40,592
- Change since 2020
- +2.8%
- Land area
- 23.9 square miles
- People per square mile
- 1,698
- Rank in Delaware
- 2nd of 57 incorporated places
- County role
- County seat of Kent County
- Elevation
- 40 feet
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates and Gazetteer (population, area, rank); Dover on Wikipedia (elevation, county seat, name origin).
A refrigerated trailer plan for Dover.
Start with refrigerated capacity, then add the kitchen and dishwashing facilities your site in Kent County needs.
12ft Refrigerated Trailer
A compact refrigerated trailer option for reviewing temporary ingredient or product storage where a smaller placement footprint is a priority. Confirm the required operating temperature and refrigeration package.
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20ft Refrigerated Trailer
A 20ft refrigerated trailer for temporary stock storage, with separate temperature configurations to match the food or goods being held.
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20ft Refrigerated Container
A container-format cold-storage option for projects comparing the placement, handling, and access of a refrigerated container with a trailer-based storage facility.
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24ft Mobile Kitchen
A compact cooking trailer with a convection oven, griddle, six-burner range, sinks, and reach-in cold storage for restaurant renovations and temporary meal service.
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38ft Mobile Kitchen
A 38ft mobile commercial kitchen trailer with a fryer, convection oven, griddle/oven, six-burner range/oven, sinks, and reach-in refrigeration and freezer storage.
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22-26ft Low Temp Dish Trailer
Low-temperature push-through dishwashing trailers in 22ft, 24ft, and 26ft configurations, with a soil tray, scraping table, three-compartment sink, and handwashing sink.
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Review all 5 refrigerated trailer and container sizes for your Dover project, with starting prices by rental length. Select a model for its specifications, photographs, and rental details.
Scroll across the table to compare specifications and starting prices.
| Model | Format | Temperature options | Power example | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12ft Refrigerated Trailer | Refrigerated trailer | Confirm for the assigned 12ft unit | Confirm the assigned unit’s power requirements | Starting at $1,295 for a 1–6 day rental |
| 20ft Refrigerated Trailer | Refrigerated trailer | Separate 32°F, 15°F, and -5°F configurations; confirm the required unit | 220V, single-phase, 40–60A; verify the offered configuration | Starting at $1,495 for a 1–6 day rental |
| 20ft Refrigerated Container | Refrigerated container | Review the selected container's specification | Confirm the assigned unit’s power requirements | Starting at $2,495 for a 1–6 day rental |
| 40ft Refrigerated Container | Refrigerated container | Confirm for the assigned unit | Confirm the assigned unit’s power requirements | Starting at $3,495 for a 1–6 day rental |
| 40ft Refrigerated Container | Refrigerated container | Confirm for the assigned unit | Confirm the assigned unit’s power requirements | Starting at $3,495 for a 1–6 day rental |
Configuration examples shown. Confirm the assigned unit’s temperature range and connections in your quote. Starting prices by rental length are listed on each model page; delivery, setup, taxes, and availability are confirmed separately.
Delaware Tech Renovation Adds a Renewed Kitchen and Café in Dover
Delaware Technical Community College marked the completion of its renovated Terry Building in Dover on April 30, 2025. The 66,350-square-foot building gained a consolidated student-services center, a learning commons, an updated façade and improved restrooms and ventilation. A renovated kitchen and café were also part of the project.
The café gives students a place to eat and study, while cold storage and food preparation remain part of the work behind the counter. The renovation brought admissions, financial aid, advising and other services together in one location, reducing the need to move around campus for routine tasks. The opening linked a practical student-services upgrade with a renewed everyday dining space.
Local background sources
Storm Damaged an Awning and Brought Down Lines in Dover
A building near Webbs Lane and New Burton Road in Dover lost part of a structural awning during thunderstorms on March 16, 2026. Trees and power lines also came down near the intersection.
The damage occurred as a line of thunderstorms crossed Delaware in a strong wind environment. At a commercial property, structural damage and electrical service to walk-in coolers would both warrant checks after that combination of impacts. Broadcast media relayed the public damage report, which NOAA included in its account of the evening storms.
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Dover Days Combines Heritage Activities With a Downtown Food Weekend
Dover Days put Delaware's history at the center of the capital's May 1–2, 2026 weekend. The announced program began Friday evening with food trucks, historical walking tours and fireworks, followed by Saturday's parade and heritage activities. Local organizations and businesses helped give the procession its community character as the celebration marked the nation's 250th anniversary year.
For the food vendors, cold storage and ingredient deliveries were part of preparing for service across two days. Around the meal stops, visitors could explore reenactments, craft demonstrations and the familiar maypole tradition. The festival connected downtown public spaces with activities designed to make local history something families could watch and join.
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Compare refrigerated trailer and container prices.
Starting prices by rental length for refrigerated equipment and supporting facilities in Dover, Delaware. Review the equipment details and project requirements with our team.
| Refrigerated unit | 1–6 days | 8–14 days | 15 days–1 month | More than 3 months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12ft Refrigerated Trailer ↗ | Starting at $1,295 | Starting at $1,595 | Starting at $1,895 | Starting at $1,995 |
| 20ft Refrigerated Trailer ↗ | Starting at $1,495 | Starting at $1,695 | Starting at $1,995 | Starting at $1,895 |
| 20ft Refrigerated Container ↗ | Starting at $2,495 | Starting at $2,495 | Starting at $2,995 | Starting at $2,995 |
| 40ft Refrigerated Container ↗ | Starting at $3,495 | Starting at $3,495 | Starting at $3,995 | Starting at $3,995 |
Supporting facility starting prices
| Supporting facility | 1–6 days | 8–14 days | 15 days–1 month | More than 3 months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24ft Mobile Kitchen ↗ | Starting at $4,995 | Starting at $4,995 | Starting at $4,995 | Starting at $4,995 |
| 28ft Mobile Kitchen ↗ | Starting at $4,995 | Starting at $4,995 | Starting at $4,995 | Starting at $4,995 |
| 38ft Mobile Kitchen ↗ | Starting at $7,995 | Starting at $7,995 | Starting at $8,995 | Starting at $7,995 |
| 40ft Mobile Kitchen ↗ | Starting at $7,995 | Starting at $7,995 | Starting at $9,995 | Starting at $7,995 |
| 22-26ft Low Temp Dish Trailer ↗ | Starting at $4,995 | Starting at $4,995 | Starting at $4,995 | Starting at $4,995 |
| 38ft Low Temp Dish Trailer ↗ | Starting at $4,995 | Starting at $4,995 | Starting at $4,995 | Starting at $4,995 |
| 30ft Conveyor Dishwashing Trailer ↗ | Starting at $7,995 | Starting at $7,995 | Starting at $7,995 | Starting at $6,995 |
Starting prices by rental length. Prices, availability, delivery timing, and equipment details are subject to change and will be confirmed in your final quote.
Need help now? Call 888 385-5513 for 24/7 support and current availability.
Plan around the Dover address.
A project in Dover starts with the same practical questions: which functions need to remain available, how the trailer can reach its placement, and how utilities will connect.
- Share the site and storage needs
Send the address, start date, expected rental length, what needs to stay cold, its holding temperature, and the approximate quantity.
- Review the unit and site requirements
We match a refrigerated trailer or container to the product and space, then review power, placement, access, and any mobile kitchen or dishwashing support.
- Confirm the quote and delivery plan
Availability, rental terms, delivery, and setup are confirmed in your quote before the unit is scheduled.
Continue planning across the region.
Compare rental planning pages for other Delaware cities near Dover.
- Little Creek4 miles away
- Leipsic6 miles away
- Woodside7 miles away
- Kenton9 miles away
- Viola9 miles away
- Hartly10 miles away
- Smyrna10 miles away
Dover refrigerated trailer rental FAQs.
How much does a refrigerated trailer rental cost in Dover?
Refrigerated trailer pricing is starting at $1,295 for a 1–6 day rental for the smallest trailer, and the same starting prices apply to Dover projects. Every trailer and container has starting prices listed by rental length, from 1–6 days to more than 3 months. Delivery, setup, site work, taxes, and the complete rental term are confirmed in your quote.
How quickly can a refrigerated trailer reach Dover?
The estimated delivery window to Dover is 1 to 2 hours. Final timing depends on availability, the route, site access, and your start date, and is confirmed in your quote. For urgent needs, call 888 385-5513 for 24/7 emergency deployment coordination.
Can you also serve Little Creek and other nearby places?
Yes. Places such as Little Creek (about 4 miles), Leipsic (about 6 miles), and Woodside (about 7 miles) can be planned together with a Dover rental, and the team can review one project that spans more than one address. Confirm each site's access, power, and dates in your quote.
What if a cooler fails or the power goes out in Dover?
Call 888 385-5513 any time. Emergency deployment is coordinated 24/7: share the Dover address, the holding temperature, the quantity of product, and whether power is available, and the team will confirm the quickest workable option. Delaware sites can face coastal storm outages and winter storm delays, so ask about generator connections before the product is at risk.
Do I need a permit to place a refrigerated trailer in Dover?
Requirements depend on the exact site and the local jurisdiction, so check with Dover's town or city office and Kent County before dispatch. Unit dimensions, electrical needs, and placement details are shared with you to support that conversation, and any required approval stays your responsibility to confirm.
Should I choose a trailer or a container for my Dover site?
Compare the stock you need to hold, the required temperature, the placement area, and door access. Trailers and containers are separate formats, and a mobile kitchen or dishwashing trailer can be reviewed alongside the refrigerated unit when the site also needs cooking or ware washing.
Keep Dover cold.
Share your site, dates, and storage needs. We’ll review the refrigerated trailer or container and supporting kitchen and dishwashing plan for your Delaware project.