Houston Cold Storage, Portable Refrigeration Trailer and Emergency Walk-In Cooler for Rent
When walk-in space in Houston is full, down, or being rebuilt, Cold Storage Container Rental and Facilities coordinates temporary refrigerated trailers and containers for Harris County, Texas. Serving grocers, caterers, hospitals, schools, farms, and industrial sites, our team is available at 888 385-5513 for 24/7 support and emergency deployment coordination. Mobile kitchens and dishwashing trailers are available as supporting facilities.
- Refrigerated trailer pricing
- Starting at $1,295for a 1–6 day rental
- Estimated delivery window
- 3 to 4 hours
Refrigerated rentals in Houston, Texas.
About 2.4 million people live in Houston, a city in Harris County, Texas. The city limits take in about 640.8 square miles, or roughly 3,741 residents per square mile. Houston is the county seat of Harris County. By Census estimates it is the 1st most populous of 1,224 incorporated places in Texas. The name honors Sam Houston. West University Place sits about 5 miles away and Bellaire about 7, which helps when a Houston project reaches into the surrounding area.
Since 2020, Census estimates show the population growing by roughly 4.2%. The elevation is roughly 40 feet, which is worth knowing when you plan a placement area and drainage. Cold-storage projects in Houston 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. Houston 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. Texas sites can face hurricane-season outages, winter freeze outages, and summer heat, so we ask Houston customers about power and backup plans early. Long distances between Texas cities make delivery timing and route planning especially important.
Our 24/7 team coordinates emergency deployment to Houston; call 888 385-5513 to confirm availability. The estimated delivery window is 3 to 4 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 Houston site also needs cooking or ware washing.
Houston at a glance.
- Population (2025 estimate)
- 2,397,315
- Change since 2020
- +4.2%
- Land area
- 640.8 square miles
- People per square mile
- 3,741
- Rank in Texas
- 1st of 1,224 incorporated places
- County role
- County seat of Harris County
- Elevation
- 40 feet
- Name origin
- Named for Sam Houston
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates and Gazetteer (population, area, rank); Houston on Wikipedia (elevation, county seat, name origin).
A refrigerated trailer plan for Houston.
Start with refrigerated capacity, then add the kitchen and dishwashing facilities your site in Harris 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 Houston 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.
Houston ColdPort Opens with 315,000 Square Feet of Temperature-Controlled Space
Houston’s port-related food-distribution network expanded when Lineage celebrated the opening of Houston ColdPort on November 14, 2023. The approximately 315,000-square-foot facility had begun operating the previous month near Jacintoport Terminal.
The development brought about 36,000 pallet positions into a cold storage building designed to connect with import, export and domestic transportation. Lineage described it as the sixth location in its Greater Houston network. Boomerang Interests and ARCO Design/Build joined the opening ceremony, marking the transition from a speculative warehouse concept to an operating facility. The location and loading operation tie the construction project to the movement of temperature-sensitive goods through the Houston Ship Channel area and onward to inland customers.
Local background sources
Houston Derecho Triggered Widespread Damage and Multiday Outages
A derecho swept into southeastern Texas on May 16, 2024, causing extensive damage across Greater Houston and downtown. Maximum gusts were estimated above 100 mph, and hundreds of thousands of people experienced power outages lasting several days. For affected food businesses, keeping cold storage operating could become a multiday challenge alongside repairs to buildings and electrical connections. The storm system also produced tornadoes and widespread flash flooding. NOAA's Houston record attributed nine fatalities across the city to the derecho, including one associated with a separately documented lightning fire.
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Houston Rodeo’s Expanded 2026 Run Adds New Dining Choices
Houston’s 2026 Livestock Show and Rodeo expanded to twenty-one days, running March 2–22 at NRG Park. The organizer added a final concert day while keeping shopping, dining, carnival attractions and livestock activities open across the grounds.
The food program also grew, with new menus and the addition of the 1932 Cattleman’s Club and Chute 32. Behind dishes built around lobster, chicken, beef and dairy, cold storage is part of the preparation that precedes a long day of service. The new dining arrangements included both full-service meals and quicker counter options, giving guests different places to eat before or after the performances while adding another layer to the rodeo’s temporary food operation.
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Compare refrigerated trailer and container prices.
Starting prices by rental length for refrigerated equipment and supporting facilities in Houston, 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 Houston address.
A project in Houston 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 Houston.
- West University Place5 miles away
- Bellaire7 miles away
- Jacinto City9 miles away
- Galena Park10 miles away
- South Houston13 miles away
- Jersey Village14 miles away
- Stafford15 miles away
Houston refrigerated trailer rental FAQs.
How much does a refrigerated trailer rental cost in Houston?
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 Houston 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 Houston?
The estimated delivery window to Houston is 3 to 4 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 West University Place and other nearby places?
Yes. Places such as West University Place (about 5 miles), Bellaire (about 7 miles), and Jacinto City (about 9 miles) can be planned together with a Houston 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 Houston?
Call 888 385-5513 any time. Emergency deployment is coordinated 24/7: share the Houston 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 Houston?
Requirements depend on the exact site and the local jurisdiction, so check with Houston's town or city office and Harris 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 Houston 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 Houston 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.