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20 ft Storage Containers for Rent

United Rentals stocks an extensive fleet of 20-foot storage containers for rent to meet your secure storage needs. Our 20-foot Conex boxes come in standard and high-cube configurations, with solar-powered options also available.

For our full list of 20-foot storage containers, view the items below. For more information about 20-foot storage containers, visit our resource section.

Cat Class Code
921-0060

20 ft. by 8 ft. by 8.5 ft. Storage Container

  • 20 ft. by 8 ft. by 8.5 ft.
  • Weatherproof 14-gauge steel
  • Wood floors to protect products, equipment and other stored items
  • Customizable options include shelving, vents, lighting, partitions, insulation and more
  • Uses: Ideal for storing tools, equipment, overstock and more in commercial, construction, retail, healthcare and industrial applications
Cat Class Code
921-0061

20 ft. by 8 ft. by 8.5 ft. PV3 Safety Storage Container

  • 20 ft. by 8 ft. by 8.5 ft.
  • PV3 safety container
  • Weatherproof 14-gauge steel
  • Interior cam rods for improved security
  • Uses: Ideal for projects that require a safer, more secure solution and protection against vandalism, theft and break-ins
Cat Class Code
921-0062

20 ft. by 8 ft. by 8.5 ft. PV3 Safety Storage Container, Solar Lights

  • 20 ft. by 8 ft. by 8.5 ft.
  • PV3 safety container
  • Solar panel provides power to a 32' light string with 600 LEDs
  • Interior cam rods for improved security
  • Uses: Ideal for projects that require a safer, more secure solution and protection against vandalism, theft and break-ins
Cat Class Code
921-0063

20 ft. by 8 ft. by 8.5 ft. Storage Container, Solar Lights

  • 20 ft. by 8 ft. by 8.5 ft.
  • Solar panel provides power to a 32' light string with 600 LEDs
  • Weatherproof 14-gauge steel
  • Wood floors to protect products, equipment and other stored items
  • Uses: Ideal for shipping container projects that require interior lighting
storage container icon with ur logo
Cat Class Code
921-0090

20 ft. by 8 ft. by 8.5 ft. Hazardous Material Storage Container

  • 20 ft. by 8 ft. by 8.5 ft.
  • 1,360 cubic feet
  • Bidirectional screened weather vents for ventilation
  • Sloped sump flooring, removable steel grate platforms and a 500-gallon sump pump for efficient cleanup
  • Uses: Ideal for storage and spill containment of hazardous materials or dangerous goods
  • Limited availability
Cat Class Code
921-0110

20 ft. by 8 ft. by 9.5 ft. High Cube Storage Container

  • 20 ft. by 8 ft. by 9.5 ft.
  • High cube
  • Weatherproof 14-gauge steel
  • 14-gauge cam locking steel doors
  • Uses: Ideal for shipping and storing tall, bulky products that would not fit into a standard storage container
Exterior cargo doors on a white refrigerated shipping container
Cat Class Code
921-0130

20 ft. by 8 ft. by 8.5 ft. Refrigerated Storage Container

  • 20 ft. by 8 ft. by 8.5 ft.
  • Capable of maintaining temperatures from -30° to 70° F
  • Weatherproof 14-gauge steel
  • 400-500V electric cooling system
  • Uses: Ideal for storing and transporting temperature-sensitive materials and equipment
Resources

FAQs About 20 ft Storage Containers

Renting a shipping container provides you with a low-risk, low-cost storage solution on your own schedule. A 20-foot shipping container rental offers durability, versatility and portability in various construction, industrial and commercial use cases. Primarily intended for portable on-site storage, 20-foot cargo containers are windproof and watertight. For added security, our PV3 safety containers are not only extremely secure against theft, but they also contain an emergency exit release should you accidentally get closed in. Made from 14-gauge corrugated steel, our cargo containers are excellent for storing your tools, equipment and other supplies. Additionally, these 20-foot storage containers for rent can be customized to include shelving, lighting, ramps, insulation and more. We also offer custom storage container modifications like paint, vents, window and door cutouts and restrooms. Rent a 20-foot Conex box from your nearest United Rentals branch today.

How big are 20-foot shipping containers?

A standard 20-foot shipping container exterior is 20’ by 8’ by 8’6” with interior measurements of 19’3” by 7’8.5” by 7’10.125”. Finally, door openings are 7’8.25” by 7’5.75”. We also offer 20-foot high-cube shipping containers, designed to provide extra headroom for taller materials. Both standard and high-cube shipping containers can fit in a standard-sized parking space. Learn more about shipping container sizes and dimensions in our article.

How much weight can 20-foot shipping containers hold?

The cubic capacity of a 20-foot sea container is 1,120 cubic feet, and it has a maximum gross weight of 67,200 pounds. For example, a container of this size can hold 10 standard pallets, two small cars, 781 cases of letter-sized paper or approximately 7,300 gallons of water.

How can I move and transport a 20-foot shipping container?

Cargo containers of this size are often transported by semi-trucks with flatbed trailers or tilt trailers that are pulled by powerful trucks, like this four-wheel-drive ¾-ton crew cab pickup. Once your shipping container is on-site, you can easily move it around with a forklift. Contact your local United Rentals branch for more information.