Wilmington Walk-In Cooler, Commercial Cold Storage and Emergency Refrigeration Trailer for Lease or Rent
When walk-in space in Wilmington is full, down, or being rebuilt, Cold Storage Container Rental and Facilities coordinates temporary refrigerated trailers and containers for New Castle County, Delaware. Serving grocers, caterers, hospitals, schools, farms, and industrial sites, our team is available at 888 385-5513 for 24/7 support and emergency deployment coordination. Mobile kitchens and dishwashing trailers are available as supporting facilities.
- Refrigerated trailer pricing
- Starting at $1,295for a 1–6 day rental
- Estimated delivery window
- 1 to 2 hours
Refrigerated rentals in Wilmington, Delaware.
Wilmington is a city in New Castle County, Delaware, with about 73,500 residents. Wilmington spans about 10.9 square miles with roughly 6,744 people per square mile. Wilmington is the county seat of New Castle County. By Census estimates it is the 1st most populous of 57 incorporated places in Delaware. Elsmere sits about 3 miles away and Ardencroft about 5, which helps when a Wilmington project reaches into the surrounding area.
Since 2020, Census estimates show the population growing by roughly 3.7%. The elevation is roughly 90 feet, which is worth knowing when you plan a placement area and drainage. Cold-storage projects in Wilmington can connect to poultry processing and beach-resort restaurants and hotels, which are common across Delaware, from New Castle County, Kent County, and the Delaware beaches. Typical Wilmington rentals support hospitals, schools, grocers, distributors, caterers, and event venues. In Delaware, planning can also need to allow for coastal storm outages and winter storm delays, so we ask Wilmington customers about power early. Short distances make same-day planning realistic, but summer resort demand can tighten availability.
Our 24/7 team coordinates emergency deployment to Wilmington; call 888 385-5513 to confirm availability. The estimated delivery window is 1 to 2 hours, and your quote sets the final schedule. Choose a refrigerated trailer or container, then add a mobile kitchen trailer or dishwashing trailer if the Wilmington site also needs cooking or ware washing.
Wilmington at a glance.
- Population (2025 estimate)
- 73,512
- Change since 2020
- +3.7%
- Land area
- 10.9 square miles
- People per square mile
- 6,744
- Rank in Delaware
- 1st of 57 incorporated places
- County role
- County seat of New Castle County
- Elevation
- 90 feet
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates and Gazetteer (population, area, rank); Wilmington on Wikipedia (elevation, county seat, name origin).
A refrigerated trailer plan for Wilmington.
Start with refrigerated capacity, then add the kitchen and dishwashing facilities your site in New Castle 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 Wilmington 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 |
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| 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.
Port Expansion Announcement Sets Out a New Edgemoor Terminal
Wilmington's maritime development plans expanded in May 2024 when Delaware announced a partnership with port operator Enstructure for a new terminal at Edgemoor. The announcement described a $635 million project intended to increase container capacity and accommodate larger ships. Early work was planned around a seawall, elevated deck and dredging before later landside construction.
Container-port growth also affects the movement of refrigerated containers, which form part of the wider food-shipping chain. The state described a phased development, with later stages dependent on business demand. The announcement was a planning and investment milestone for the Port of Wilmington area, setting out proposed infrastructure at the Edgemoor industrial site rather than reporting a finished terminal.
Local background sources
St. Anthony’s Italian Festival Brings a Week of Food and Music to Wilmington
Wilmington's Little Italy neighborhood welcomed the 51st St. Anthony's Italian Festival from June 8–15, 2025. The parish celebration filled the area around St. Anthony of Padua with food, music and visitors, continuing a longstanding local tradition. The diocesan newspaper's photographs documented people gathering along Scott Street and enjoying the festival during its final weekend.
An eight-day food celebration depends on more than the dishes visible at the counter. Cold storage for ingredients and an orderly supply schedule help kitchens prepare for repeated evening service. Around that work, the festival offered a neighborhood gathering shaped by Italian culture, parish life and entertainment, giving Wilmington residents several days to return for another meal or performance.
Local background sources
Evening Storms Downed Trees and Power Lines Across Wilmington
Numerous reports of tree damage and downed power lines came from Wilmington on March 16, 2026. A line of thunderstorms crossed Delaware during the evening, supported by strong winds above the surface.
The damage reports extended across the city, leaving fallen trees and electrical hazards at multiple locations. Food businesses with cold storage would need to check service at their premises as well as the approach for deliveries. Wilmington's reports formed part of the wider evening storm episode, which also produced severe weather elsewhere in Delaware.
Local background sources
Compare refrigerated trailer and container prices.
Starting prices by rental length for refrigerated equipment and supporting facilities in Wilmington, 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 Wilmington address.
A project in Wilmington 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 Wilmington.
- Elsmere3 miles away
- Ardencroft5 miles away
- New Castle5 miles away
- Newark13 miles away
- Middletown22 miles away
- Smyrna31 miles away
- Leipsic34 miles away
Wilmington refrigerated trailer rental FAQs.
How much does a refrigerated trailer rental cost in Wilmington?
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 Wilmington 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 Wilmington?
The estimated delivery window to Wilmington 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 Elsmere and other nearby places?
Yes. Places such as Elsmere (about 3 miles), Ardencroft (about 5 miles), and New Castle (about 5 miles) can be planned together with a Wilmington 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 Wilmington?
Call 888 385-5513 any time. Emergency deployment is coordinated 24/7: share the Wilmington 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 Wilmington?
Requirements depend on the exact site and the local jurisdiction, so check with Wilmington's town or city office and New Castle 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 Wilmington 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 Wilmington 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.