Lexington Emergency Refrigeration Trailer, Cold Storage and Walk-In Cooler for Rent
Plan a refrigerated trailer or container for your Lexington project with Cold Storage Container Rental and Facilities. We help Fayette County hospitals, schools, hotels, food-service operators, and public agencies keep stock at temperature through renovations, power outages, and busy events. Call 888 385-5513 for 24/7 support and emergency deployment coordination, and ask about a mobile kitchen or dishwashing trailer for the same site.

- Refrigerated trailer pricing
- Starting at $1,295for a 1–6 day rental
- Estimated delivery window
- 1 to 2 hours
Refrigerated rentals in Lexington, Kentucky.
With about 330,000 residents, Lexington is a city in Fayette County, Kentucky. Lexington spans about 283.9 square miles with roughly 1,162 people per square mile. Lexington ranks 2nd in Kentucky by population among 418 incorporated places. Lexington is about 12 miles from Keene and 12 miles from Nicholasville, which helps when a job spans more than one site.
Census estimates put the population up about 2.2% since 2020. In Kentucky, manufacturing plants and bourbon and horse-industry events are regular reasons to rent refrigerated trailers or containers, from the Bluegrass, Appalachian Kentucky, and the Ohio River corridor. In Lexington, temporary refrigerated storage typically serves hospital systems, distribution centers, hotels, food processors, and stadium or convention events. For Lexington sites, it is worth planning for winter ice storms and spring flooding and tornado-season outages that can affect Kentucky before delivery. Narrow mountain roads in the east and river flooding in the west are worth raising when planning delivery. We review those details for each Lexington address.
Our 24/7 team coordinates emergency deployment to Lexington; call 888 385-5513 to confirm availability. The estimated delivery window is 1 to 2 hours, and your quote sets the final schedule. Refrigerated trailers and containers come in several sizes, and a mobile kitchen or dishwashing trailer can join the Lexington rental when you need it.
Lexington at a glance.
- Population (2025 estimate)
- 329,751
- Change since 2020
- +2.2%
- Land area
- 283.9 square miles
- People per square mile
- 1,162
- Rank in Kentucky
- 2nd of 418 incorporated places
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates and Gazetteer (population, area, rank).
A refrigerated trailer plan for Lexington.
Start with refrigerated capacity, then add the kitchen and dishwashing facilities your site in Fayette 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 Lexington 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.
A Fallen Tree Damaged Power Lines Near the University of Kentucky
A large tree fell near the University of Kentucky campus in Lexington on May 3, 2022, damaging a vehicle and power lines. The incident occurred during afternoon thunderstorms after a warm front crossed the Ohio Valley.
Unstable air behind the front helped clusters of showers and storms develop before a later cold-front passage. Damage to electrical lines can interrupt service to campus-area food operations and equipment such as walk-in coolers. NOAA recorded the vehicle and power-line damage near the university during that afternoon's storms.
Local background sources
God’s Pantry Opened a Larger Lexington Food-Distribution Facility
God’s Pantry Food Bank celebrated its new Lexington warehouse and offices on April 15, 2025. The renovated, 127,232-square-foot building on Innovation Drive replaced its previous local facility and accompanied the launch of a $40 million capacity campaign.
Expanded cold storage was a central feature: the food bank identified additional freezer and cooler space, a dedicated produce cooler and a conditioned receiving dock. The building also reserved room for a future production kitchen. God’s Pantry said the new infrastructure positioned it to meet demand for 50 million meals and grow toward 60 million annually. The project connected a larger physical footprint with the practical task of moving more fresh food through its regional pantry network.
Local background sources
CRAVE Moved Its Food and Music Program to Downtown Lexington’s Gatton Park
CRAVE’s 2026 program placed the food and music festival at Gatton Park in downtown Lexington on July 31 and August 1. The organizer advertised two days of live music, local restaurants and food trucks, with cooking demonstrations and children’s activities included in the experience.
Every participating food vendor was to offer a five-dollar small plate or sample, encouraging visitors to try several menus. That tasting format still depends on careful preparation behind each counter, including cold storage for ingredients waiting for the next round of service. The downtown setting brought the festival into a different part of Lexington while keeping food, live performances and an accessible sampling format at the center of the program.
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Compare refrigerated trailer and container prices.
Starting prices by rental length for refrigerated equipment and supporting facilities in Lexington, Kentucky. 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 Lexington address.
A project in Lexington 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 Kentucky cities near Lexington.
- Keene12 miles away
- Nicholasville12 miles away
- Paris15 miles away
- Versailles15 miles away
- Winchester15 miles away
- Georgetown16 miles away
- Wilmore16 miles away
Lexington refrigerated trailer rental FAQs.
How much does a refrigerated trailer rental cost in Lexington?
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 Lexington 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 Lexington?
The estimated delivery window to Lexington 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 Keene and other nearby places?
Yes. Places such as Keene (about 12 miles), Nicholasville (about 12 miles), and Paris (about 15 miles) can be planned together with a Lexington 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 Lexington?
Call 888 385-5513 any time. Emergency deployment is coordinated 24/7: share the Lexington address, the holding temperature, the quantity of product, and whether power is available, and the team will confirm the quickest workable option. Kentucky sites can face winter ice storms and spring flooding and tornado-season outages, so ask about generator connections before the product is at risk.
Do I need a permit to place a refrigerated trailer in Lexington?
Requirements depend on the exact site and the local jurisdiction, so check with Lexington's town or city office and Fayette 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 Lexington 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 Lexington cold.
Share your site, dates, and storage needs. We’ll review the refrigerated trailer or container and supporting kitchen and dishwashing plan for your Kentucky project.
