Miami Walk-In Cooler, Commercial Refrigeration Trailer and Emergency Cold Storage for Lease
Miami operations that depend on refrigerated stock can call Cold Storage Container Rental and Facilities at 888 385-5513 for 24/7 support and emergency deployment coordination. Review refrigerated trailers and containers for restaurants, care facilities, schools, distributors, and event sites in Miami-Dade County, especially when a storm or power outage puts stock at risk, then add a mobile kitchen or dishwashing trailer if cooking and ware washing are also affected.
- Refrigerated trailer pricing
- Starting at $1,295for a 1–6 day rental
- Estimated delivery window
- 10 to 11 hours
Refrigerated rentals in Miami, Florida.
Miami is a city in Miami-Dade County, Florida, with about 490,000 residents. The city limits take in about 36 square miles, or roughly 13,606 residents per square mile. Miami-Dade County has 34 incorporated places, and Miami is the largest. Miami ranks 2nd in Florida by population among 411 incorporated places. Miami is about 4 miles from Miami Beach and 6 miles from Key Biscayne, which helps when a job spans more than one site.
Census estimates put the population up about 10.8% since 2020. Cold-storage projects in Miami can connect to citrus and produce growers and cruise and port logistics, which are common across Florida, from the Panhandle, Central Florida, and the Gulf and Atlantic coasts. In Miami, temporary refrigerated storage typically serves hospital systems, distribution centers, hotels, food processors, and stadium or convention events. Florida sites can face hurricane-season outages and summer heat, so we ask Miami customers about power and backup plans early. Hurricane season is a common reason to reserve cold storage before a storm and keep it through restoration. We review those details for each Miami address.
Call 888 385-5513 to confirm availability in Miami. Emergency deployment is coordinated 24/7, and the estimated delivery window is 10 to 11 hours, with final timing set in your quote. Refrigerated trailers and containers come in several sizes, and a mobile kitchen or dishwashing trailer can join the Miami rental when you need it.
Miami at a glance.
- Population (2025 estimate)
- 489,812
- Change since 2020
- +10.8%
- Land area
- 36 square miles
- People per square mile
- 13,606
- Rank in Florida
- 2nd of 411 incorporated places
- County role
- Most populous of 34 incorporated places in Miami-Dade County
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates and Gazetteer (population, area, rank).
A refrigerated trailer plan for Miami.
Start with refrigerated capacity, then add the kitchen and dishwashing facilities your site in Miami-Dade 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 Miami 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.
Calle Ocho turns Little Havana into a daylong celebration
Calle Ocho returned to Miami’s Little Havana on March 9, 2025, bringing music and food to a long stretch of Southwest Eighth Street. Local reporting described a pedestrian-only festival area between 12th and 27th avenues, open from late morning into the evening. The organizer’s vendor application separately confirmed the date and invited food, beverage, souvenir and craft sellers.
With meals served across numerous temporary stands, refrigerated trailers can provide reserve space for ingredients before the busiest hours. The event’s larger identity remained rooted in Latin culture: musical stages, dancing and international dishes brought different traditions onto the same streets. For neighborhood businesses and visiting vendors, the festival combined a cultural occasion with a concentrated day of food service.
Local background sources
Floodwater Reached Businesses in Brickell and Downtown Miami
Heavy rain flooded streets in downtown Miami and Brickell on September 2, 2021. Water collected in southbound lanes of Biscayne Boulevard and around a parking area north of the Freedom Tower. Near Mary Brickell Village, standing water reached roughly one to two feet in places and stranded vehicles.
Water also approached businesses, where sandbags were used to keep it out. For restaurants, floodwater at the entrance would bring access to kitchens and cold storage into the same operating checks. Rainfall observations around the affected area totaled about three inches during the afternoon flooding.
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Airport-area perishables project begins a larger cold-chain investment
Miami’s cargo network gained a new development commitment in July 2025 as PortMiami, Miami International Airport and private partners began a perishables-processing project near the airport. The airport’s July 22 announcement put the planned facility at 7449 Northwest 12th Street, with an estimated cost of $141 million and a 2028 opening target.
The design combined cold storage and distribution with treatment facilities for imported plant products. Plans called for handling refrigerated containers and air-cargo pallets, with separate chilled and frozen capacity and inspection areas. Mandich Group, Cold-Link Logistics and Reveam were among the partners identified in the announcement. The project aimed to bring several handling steps together, reducing the need to move sensitive cargo between separate facilities.
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Compare refrigerated trailer and container prices.
Starting prices by rental length for refrigerated equipment and supporting facilities in Miami, Florida. 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 Miami address.
A project in Miami 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 Florida cities near Miami.
- Miami Beach4 miles away
- Key Biscayne6 miles away
- Miami Springs6 miles away
- North Bay Village6 miles away
- West Miami6 miles away
- Coral Gables7 miles away
- Miami Shores7 miles away
Miami refrigerated trailer rental FAQs.
How much does a refrigerated trailer rental cost in Miami?
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 Miami 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 Miami?
The estimated delivery window to Miami is 10 to 11 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 Miami Beach and other nearby places?
Yes. Places such as Miami Beach (about 4 miles), Key Biscayne (about 6 miles), and Miami Springs (about 6 miles) can be planned together with a Miami 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 Miami?
Call 888 385-5513 any time. Emergency deployment is coordinated 24/7: share the Miami address, the holding temperature, the quantity of product, and whether power is available, and the team will confirm the quickest workable option. Florida sites can face hurricane-season outages and summer heat, so ask about generator connections before the product is at risk.
Do I need a permit to place a refrigerated trailer in Miami?
Requirements depend on the exact site and the local jurisdiction, so check with Miami's town or city office and Miami-Dade 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 Miami 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 Miami cold.
Share your site, dates, and storage needs. We’ll review the refrigerated trailer or container and supporting kitchen and dishwashing plan for your Florida project.