San Antonio Walk-In Cooler, Cold Storage and Emergency Refrigeration Trailer for Lease
San Antonio operations that depend on refrigerated stock can call Cold Storage Container Rental and Facilities at 888 385-5513 for 24/7 support and emergency deployment coordination. Review refrigerated trailers and containers for restaurants, care facilities, schools, distributors, and event sites in Bexar County, especially when a storm or power outage puts stock at risk, then add a mobile kitchen or dishwashing trailer if cooking and ware washing are also affected.
- Refrigerated trailer pricing
- Starting at $1,295for a 1–6 day rental
- Estimated delivery window
- 1 to 2 hours
Refrigerated rentals in San Antonio, Texas.
With about 1.5 million residents, San Antonio is a city in Bexar County, Texas. It covers about 499 square miles, which works out to roughly 3,103 people per square mile. As the county seat of Bexar County, San Antonio is where much of the county's public business happens. San Antonio ranks 2nd in Texas by population among 1,224 incorporated places. San Antonio takes its name from Anthony of Padua. San Antonio is about 4 miles from Alamo Heights and 5 miles from Terrell Hills, which helps when a job spans more than one site.
Census estimates put the population up about 8.0% since 2020. Ground elevation is about 650 feet above sea level. In Texas, cattle, produce, and food processing and port and border logistics are regular reasons to rent refrigerated trailers or containers, from the Gulf Coast, the Hill Country, and the Panhandle. Typical San Antonio rentals support hospital systems, distribution centers, hotels, food processors, and stadium or convention events. In Texas, planning can also need to allow for hurricane-season outages, winter freeze outages, and summer heat, so we ask San Antonio customers about power early. Long distances between Texas cities make delivery timing and route planning especially important. We review those details for each San Antonio address.
Our 24/7 team coordinates emergency deployment to San Antonio; 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 San Antonio rental when you need it.
San Antonio at a glance.
- Population (2025 estimate)
- 1,548,422
- Change since 2020
- +8.0%
- Land area
- 499 square miles
- People per square mile
- 3,103
- Rank in Texas
- 2nd of 1,224 incorporated places
- County role
- County seat of Bexar County
- Elevation
- 650 feet
- Name origin
- Named for Anthony of Padua
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates and Gazetteer (population, area, rank); San Antonio on Wikipedia (elevation, county seat, name origin).
A refrigerated trailer plan for San Antonio.
Start with refrigerated capacity, then add the kitchen and dishwashing facilities your site in Bexar 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 San Antonio 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.
H-E-B Outlines a $700 Million Supply-Chain Expansion for San Antonio
H-E-B put a refrigerated warehouse at the center of a major expansion proposal announced on May 19, 2026. The retailer identified its Foster Road campus on San Antonio’s East Side as the potential location for a $700 million investment in manufacturing and distribution.
Preliminary plans combined cold storage with a new bakery, transportation building and an enlarged manufacturing plant. The company said facilities could begin operating as early as 2028, with 720 jobs expected by that year if the development proceeded. H-E-B had already invested more than $445 million at the campus after buying the property in 2018. The announcement described another stage of planning for a site already handling large-scale grocery production and distribution.
Local background sources
A Brief Tornado Damaged a Business Roof Near Dignowity Hill
A brief EF0 tornado struck northeast of downtown San Antonio near Dignowity Hill on July 15, 2026. It traveled from Burleson and North Olive streets toward Milam and North Mesquite streets, partly peeling up a business's metal roof and bringing down part of a brick facade. Surveyors used camera footage, photographs and radar to estimate maximum winds near 65 mph. Similar damage at a food business could affect roof protection and service to walk-in coolers, requiring both to be checked before reopening. The surveyed track remained short and confined to that part of the city.
Local background sources
NIOSA’s Four Nights Bring Cultural Food Booths to La Villita
San Antonio’s A Night in Old San Antonio scheduled its 2026 festival for April 21–24 at La Villita Historic Arts Village. The organizer described more than 150 food, drink and atmosphere booths and entertainment stages across fourteen cultural areas, with evening service running from 5:30 to 10:30.
Chicken, seafood, cheese and frozen desserts in the published food program make cold storage part of the work before the gates open. Volunteers support both that preparation and the public-facing celebration, which benefits the Conservation Society of San Antonio. New menu items included chicken gorditas and strawberry-based treats, adding to a festival that connects shared meals and live music with the preservation of local buildings, traditions and cultural history.
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Compare refrigerated trailer and container prices.
Starting prices by rental length for refrigerated equipment and supporting facilities in San Antonio, 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 San Antonio address.
A project in San Antonio 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 San Antonio.
- Alamo Heights4 miles away
- Terrell Hills5 miles away
- Leon Valley6 miles away
- Kirby8 miles away
- Windcrest9 miles away
- Helotes12 miles away
- Live Oak13 miles away
San Antonio refrigerated trailer rental FAQs.
How much does a refrigerated trailer rental cost in San Antonio?
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 San Antonio 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 San Antonio?
The estimated delivery window to San Antonio 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 Alamo Heights and other nearby places?
Yes. Places such as Alamo Heights (about 4 miles), Terrell Hills (about 5 miles), and Leon Valley (about 6 miles) can be planned together with a San Antonio 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 San Antonio?
Call 888 385-5513 any time. Emergency deployment is coordinated 24/7: share the San Antonio 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 San Antonio?
Requirements depend on the exact site and the local jurisdiction, so check with San Antonio's town or city office and Bexar 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 San Antonio 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 San Antonio 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.