Columbia Refrigeration Trailer, Emergency Walk-In Cooler and Portable Cold Storage for Rent or Lease
Cold Storage Container Rental and Facilities rents refrigerated trailers and containers in Columbia, South Carolina, for restaurants, grocers, hospitals, schools, caterers, event teams, and contractors in Richland 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 Columbia, South Carolina.
Columbia is a city in Richland County, South Carolina, with about 147,000 residents. The city limits take in about 139.4 square miles, or roughly 1,055 residents per square mile. It is the most populous of the 6 incorporated places in Richland County. By Census estimates it is the 2nd most populous of 271 incorporated places in South Carolina. Forest Acres sits about 4 miles away and Cayce about 10, which helps when a Columbia project reaches into the surrounding area.
Since 2020, Census estimates show the population growing by roughly 7.5%. In South Carolina, peach and produce growers and event venues are regular reasons to rent refrigerated trailers or containers, from the Lowcountry, the Upstate, and the Midlands. In Columbia, temporary refrigerated storage typically serves hospital systems, distribution centers, hotels, food processors, and stadium or convention events. South Carolina sites can face hurricane-season outages and summer heat, so we ask Columbia customers about power and backup plans early. Beach-season demand and hurricane preparation both shape when refrigerated units are needed.
Our 24/7 team coordinates emergency deployment to Columbia; 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 Columbia site also needs cooking or ware washing.
Columbia at a glance.
- Population (2025 estimate)
- 147,035
- Change since 2020
- +7.5%
- Land area
- 139.4 square miles
- People per square mile
- 1,055
- Rank in South Carolina
- 2nd of 271 incorporated places
- County role
- Most populous of 6 incorporated places in Richland County
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates and Gazetteer (population, area, rank).
A refrigerated trailer plan for Columbia.
Start with refrigerated capacity, then add the kitchen and dishwashing facilities your site in Richland 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 Columbia 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.
South Carolina State Fair Adds New Food and Entertainment for 2026
Columbia’s 2026 South Carolina State Fair was scheduled for October 15–25, with the organizer announcing new foods, rides and entertainment ahead of opening day. Its October 7 release described more than sixty rides, agricultural exhibits and a new Pepsi Plaza entertainment area.
Food service remains a practical part of an eleven-day fair: perishable ingredients need cold storage before a long run of preparation and serving shifts. The published program also included a free circus, Sea Lion Splash and wrestling, alongside competitive exhibits. Under the theme Rooted in Fun, the fair combined familiar agricultural traditions with new attractions, giving visitors reasons to move between the exhibition buildings, midway and food stands.
Local background sources
Columbia’s CHEF’STORE Opening Adds a Foodservice Supply Hub
Columbia’s foodservice supply network expanded in June 2013 when US Foods announced the opening of its third CHEF’STORE nationally. The company described a 37,000-square-foot store at 655 St. Andrews Road, carrying more than four thousand products for chefs, restaurant owners and other food-industry customers.
Cold storage was part of the store’s operating setup: US Foods highlighted temperature-controlled areas for food and a program offering frozen gel packs for the journey back to customers’ kitchens. The opening announcement also described roughly thirty local jobs and a layout designed for quick shopping. Together, those details made the new retail warehouse a practical addition for businesses buying fresh ingredients, pantry supplies and kitchen equipment.
Local background sources
A Blocked Drain Contributed to Road Flooding in Columbia
A blocked storm drain contributed to flooding at Percival Road and Forest Drive in Columbia on June 30, 2024. A car stalled in the water, but its passenger got out safely, according to the Columbia Fire Department.
Thunderstorms had developed ahead of a cold front in hot, moist air, producing heavy rain that collected in poorly drained places. Flooding on an approach road can interrupt deliveries by refrigerated trailers even when a nearby business’s building stays dry. At the Percival Road intersection, the blocked drainage and stalled car showed how quickly a short stretch of roadway could become a problem during the downpour.
Local background sources
Compare refrigerated trailer and container prices.
Starting prices by rental length for refrigerated equipment and supporting facilities in Columbia, South 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 Columbia address.
A project in Columbia 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 South Carolina cities near Columbia.
- Forest Acres4 miles away
- Cayce10 miles away
- West Columbia12 miles away
- Blythewood13 miles away
- Irmo17 miles away
- Lexington18 miles away
- Camden23 miles away
Columbia refrigerated trailer rental FAQs.
How much does a refrigerated trailer rental cost in Columbia?
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 Columbia 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 Columbia?
The estimated delivery window to Columbia 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 Forest Acres and other nearby places?
Yes. Places such as Forest Acres (about 4 miles), Cayce (about 10 miles), and West Columbia (about 12 miles) can be planned together with a Columbia 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 Columbia?
Call 888 385-5513 any time. Emergency deployment is coordinated 24/7: share the Columbia address, the holding temperature, the quantity of product, and whether power is available, and the team will confirm the quickest workable option. South Carolina 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 Columbia?
Requirements depend on the exact site and the local jurisdiction, so check with Columbia's town or city office and Richland 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 Columbia 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 Columbia cold.
Share your site, dates, and storage needs. We’ll review the refrigerated trailer or container and supporting kitchen and dishwashing plan for your South Carolina project.