Portable Toilet Types: Compare Every Unit
Five units, side by side: what each one is for, how big it is, and what it needs from you. Pick the right one before you call.
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Which portable toilet type should I rent?
Rent a standard porta potty for most job sites and parties. Rent a wheelchair-accessible unit when a guest uses a wheelchair or for any public event. Rent a deluxe flushing unit when guests expect a flush and a sink. Rent a restroom trailer for weddings over about 75 guests with power nearby.
Standard porta potty
Job sites, backyard parties, ball fields
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Deluxe flushing with sink
Showers, graduations, nicer parties
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Wheelchair-accessible (ADA-style)
Guests using a wheelchair or walker; public events
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Food, crews, kids, cleanup
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Restroom trailer
Weddings, corporate events, long dinners
Details →| Unit | Best for | Flushing | Hand washing | Access | Needs from you |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard porta potty | Job sites, backyard parties, ball fields | No (chemical tank) | Sanitizer dispenser | Standard door | Nothing |
| Deluxe flushing with sink | Showers, graduations, nicer parties | Foot-pump fresh-water flush | Sink inside | Standard door | Nothing |
| Wheelchair-accessible (ADA-style) | Guests using a wheelchair or walker; public events | No | Sanitizer dispenser | Ground-level roll-in floor, handrails, 32 in door | Nothing |
| Hand-wash station | Food, crews, kids, cleanup | — | 2 foot-pump sinks, soap, towels | — | Nothing |
| Restroom trailer | Weddings, corporate events, long dinners | Real flush toilets | Sinks, mirrors, lights, AC | Steps (not wheelchair) | 110V/20A outlet + garden hose |
How big is each unit, and will it fit through my gate?
A standard or deluxe porta potty is 43.5 inches wide and needs a 48-inch gate. A wheelchair-accessible unit is 62 inches wide and needs a 66-inch gate. A hand-wash station fits a 30-inch opening. Restroom trailers need a 10-foot-wide truck path and a level 10 × 25-foot spot.
| Unit | Size (H × W × D) | Door | Gate or path needed | Tank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 91 × 43.5 × 47 in | 24 in | 48 in | 60 gal |
| Deluxe flushing | 91 × 43.5 × 47 in | 24 in | 48 in | 60 gal + fresh water |
| Wheelchair-accessible | 91 × 62 × 62 in | 32 in | 66 in | 33 gal |
| Hand-wash station | 62 × 26.5 × 21.5 in | — | 30 in | 22 gal fresh / 24 gal gray |
| 2-stall restroom trailer | About 8 × 16 ft trailer | Steps | Truck path 10 ft | Onboard tanks |
Questions about portable toilet types
What is the difference between a porta potty, a porta john and a portable toilet?
Porta potty, porta john, porta-pot and portable toilet all name the same thing: a self-contained toilet with a holding tank that needs no plumbing. The names change by region and by habit. Every unit on this page is a portable toilet; they differ in size, flushing and hand washing.
Which unit is cheapest?
The standard porta potty is the lowest-cost unit at $165 for an event lasting up to 7 days, or $149 per 28 days on a job site. A hand-wash station adds $135 per event. Deluxe flushing, wheelchair-accessible units and trailers cost more because they are larger or carry fresh water.
Can you show me a picture of the unit before I book?
Every unit page has real photos of the outside, the inside and a setup. Ask during your call and we can text photos of the exact unit type coming to you, so a spouse, board or venue can approve it.
Can I mix unit types on one order?
Mixing is normal. A common party order is two standard units plus a hand-wash station. A common wedding order is a restroom trailer plus one wheelchair-accessible unit. Everything rides on one delivery and one itemized quote.
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