Wilmington Emergency Cold Storage, Walk-In Cooler and Refrigeration Trailer for Lease
Cold Storage Container Rental and Facilities rents refrigerated trailers and containers in Wilmington, North Carolina, for restaurants, grocers, hospitals, schools, caterers, event teams, and contractors in New Hanover 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
- 2 to 3 hours
Refrigerated rentals in Wilmington, North Carolina.
Wilmington is a city in New Hanover County, North Carolina, with about 127,000 residents. The city limits take in about 51.4 square miles, or roughly 2,467 residents per square mile. Wilmington is the county seat of New Hanover County. By Census estimates it is the 8th most populous of 549 incorporated places in North Carolina. The name honors Spencer Compton, 1st Earl of Wilmington. Nearby North Carolina communities with their own planning pages include Leland, roughly 9 miles away, and Carolina Beach, roughly 12 miles away.
Since 2020, Census estimates show the population growing by roughly 9.8%. The elevation is roughly 30 feet, which is worth knowing when you plan a placement area and drainage. In North Carolina, trade shows and furniture markets and coastal tourism and rentals are regular reasons to rent refrigerated trailers or containers, from the Triangle, the Piedmont, and the Outer Banks and coast. In Wilmington, temporary refrigerated storage typically serves hospital systems, distribution centers, hotels, food processors, and stadium or convention events. For Wilmington sites, it is worth planning for hurricane-season outages and mountain winter storms that can affect North Carolina before delivery. Coastal storm recovery and mountain winter weather both affect how soon a unit can be delivered and connected.
Availability for Wilmington is confirmed when you call 888 385-5513, and our team handles 24/7 emergency deployment. The estimated delivery window is 2 to 3 hours, confirmed in your quote. 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)
- 126,809
- Change since 2020
- +9.8%
- Land area
- 51.4 square miles
- People per square mile
- 2,467
- Rank in North Carolina
- 8th of 549 incorporated places
- County role
- County seat of New Hanover County
- Elevation
- 30 feet
- Name origin
- Named for Spencer Compton, 1st Earl of Wilmington
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 Hanover 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.
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| 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.
Compare refrigerated trailer and container prices.
Starting prices by rental length for refrigerated equipment and supporting facilities in Wilmington, North Carolina. 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 North Carolina cities near Wilmington.
- Leland9 miles away
- Carolina Beach12 miles away
- Boiling Spring Lakes17 miles away
- St. James22 miles away
- Oak Island24 miles away
- Surf City25 miles away
- Holly Ridge29 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 2 to 3 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 Leland and other nearby places?
Yes. Places such as Leland (about 9 miles), Carolina Beach (about 12 miles), and Boiling Spring Lakes (about 17 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. North Carolina sites can face hurricane-season outages and mountain winter storms, 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 Hanover 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 North Carolina project.