Austin Cold Storage, Portable Refrigeration Trailer and Emergency Walk-In Cooler for Rent
Cold Storage Container Rental and Facilities rents refrigerated trailers and containers in Austin, Texas, for restaurants, grocers, hospitals, schools, caterers, event teams, and contractors in Travis 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 Austin, Texas.
Austin is a city in Travis County, Texas, with about 1.0 million residents. Austin spans about 325 square miles with roughly 3,085 people per square mile. Austin is the county seat of Travis County. By Census estimates it is the 5th most populous of 1,224 incorporated places in Texas. The name honors Stephen F. Austin. Nearby Texas communities with their own planning pages include Bee Cave, roughly 12 miles away, and Manor, roughly 12 miles away.
Since 2020, Census estimates show the population growing by roughly 4.6%. The elevation is roughly 490 feet, which is worth knowing when you plan a placement area and drainage. Cold-storage projects in Austin can connect to port and border logistics and stadium and convention events, which are common across Texas, from the Gulf Coast, the Hill Country, and the Panhandle. Austin customers range from a hospital system, a distribution center, or a large event to hospital systems and other operations that cannot let product warm up. In Texas, planning can also need to allow for hurricane-season outages, winter freeze outages, and summer heat, so we ask Austin customers about power early. Long distances between Texas cities make delivery timing and route planning especially important.
Availability for Austin is confirmed when you call 888 385-5513, and our team handles 24/7 emergency deployment. The estimated delivery window is 1 to 2 hours, confirmed in your quote. Choose a refrigerated trailer or container, then add a mobile kitchen trailer or dishwashing trailer if the Austin site also needs cooking or ware washing.
Austin at a glance.
- Population (2025 estimate)
- 1,002,632
- Change since 2020
- +4.6%
- Land area
- 325 square miles
- People per square mile
- 3,085
- Rank in Texas
- 5th of 1,224 incorporated places
- County role
- County seat of Travis County
- Elevation
- 490 feet
- Name origin
- Named for Stephen F. Austin
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates and Gazetteer (population, area, rank); Austin on Wikipedia (elevation, county seat, name origin).
A refrigerated trailer plan for Austin.
Start with refrigerated capacity, then add the kitchen and dishwashing facilities your site in Travis 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 Austin 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.
Microburst Cut a Ten-Mile Damage Path Across Austin
A microburst damaged trees and power lines across Austin on May 28, 2025. A National Weather Service survey traced the roughly ten-mile swath from Hyde Park southeast to beyond Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. The corridor widened to about two and a half miles on the city's east side, and the airport measured a peak gust of 77 mph. Damaged electrical lines can interrupt walk-in coolers at commercial kitchens, while fallen trees create a separate access problem outside. Surveyors identified the damaging wind event as a microburst associated with a supercell thunderstorm.
Local background sources
Austin Food Bank Expands Pantry Refrigeration Across Central Texas
An equipment investment announced in Austin on April 25, 2025 addressed a practical limit on food assistance: how much fresh food a pantry can keep chilled. The Central Texas Food Bank reported delivering 38 refrigerator and freezer units to 20 partner agencies across its 21-county service area.
The grant-supported project added cold storage closer to the neighborhoods where food is distributed, giving partners more capacity for fresh produce and other temperature-sensitive donations. The food bank connected the upgrades to its wider network of 250 community pantry partners. Although the work involved equipment rather than a single new warehouse, it changed the physical capacity of the distribution system, turning an investment in refrigeration into more room for nutritious food.
Local background sources
Austin Food and Wine Plans a November Weekend of Tastings and Live-Fire Cooking
Austin Food and Wine announced a November 6–8 return for 2026, combining tastings, chef demonstrations and live-fire cooking. The organizer scheduled Friday’s Made in Texas event at the Long Center before the main weekend program at Auditorium Shores.
A Saturday hands-on grilling session with chef Tim Love was listed before the afternoon festival opened, giving participants an active role in preparing a meal. Cold storage for perishable ingredients is part of the work behind both those cooking sessions and the tasting portions served across the grounds. The published program also includes guided beverage tastings and a fire-pit area, bringing several styles of food preparation and presentation into one weekend by the downtown waterfront.
Local background sources
Compare refrigerated trailer and container prices.
Starting prices by rental length for refrigerated equipment and supporting facilities in Austin, Texas. 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 Austin address.
A project in Austin 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 Texas cities near Austin.
- Bee Cave12 miles away
- Manor12 miles away
- Lakeway14 miles away
- Pflugerville14 miles away
- Cedar Park15 miles away
- Buda17 miles away
- Round Rock17 miles away
Austin refrigerated trailer rental FAQs.
How much does a refrigerated trailer rental cost in Austin?
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 Austin 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 Austin?
The estimated delivery window to Austin 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 Bee Cave and other nearby places?
Yes. Places such as Bee Cave (about 12 miles), Manor (about 12 miles), and Lakeway (about 14 miles) can be planned together with a Austin 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 Austin?
Call 888 385-5513 any time. Emergency deployment is coordinated 24/7: share the Austin address, the holding temperature, the quantity of product, and whether power is available, and the team will confirm the quickest workable option. Texas sites can face hurricane-season outages, winter freeze 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 Austin?
Requirements depend on the exact site and the local jurisdiction, so check with Austin's town or city office and Travis 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 Austin 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 Austin cold.
Share your site, dates, and storage needs. We’ll review the refrigerated trailer or container and supporting kitchen and dishwashing plan for your Texas project.