Reviewed by Noel, owner of Noel Portable Toilets Rental
How much does a porta potty rental cost in Alexandria, MN?
A standard porta potty rental in Alexandria starts at $165 for an event, delivered before the weekend and picked up Monday. A long-term standard unit starts at $175 per 28 days with weekly service. A 2-stall restroom trailer starts at $1,295 for a weekend. Prices are 2026 starting prices before Minnesota sales tax.
| Rental | Starting price | What the price includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard porta potty – event (delivered Thu/Fri, picked up Mon) | from $165 | Unit, delivery, pickup, paper and sanitizer |
| Deluxe flushing unit with sink – event | from $285 | Unit, fresh water, soap, towels, delivery, pickup |
| Wheelchair-accessible unit – event | from $225 | Unit, delivery, pickup, paper and sanitizer |
| Hand washing station – event | from $125 | Station, fresh water, soap, towels |
| Restroom trailer, 2-stall – weekend | from $1,295 | Trailer, delivery, setup, stocking, pickup |
| Standard porta potty – long-term | from $175 per 28 days | Weekly pump-out, cleaning and restock |
| Wheelchair-accessible unit – long-term | from $245 per 28 days | Weekly pump-out, cleaning and restock |
| Hand washing station – long-term | from $150 per 28 days | Weekly refill and restock |
2026 starting prices before Minnesota sales tax, for addresses within 25 miles of Alexandria. Farther towns add one flat trip charge per delivery. Your quote is itemized and final.
What goes into my final porta potty price?
Five things set the final porta potty price: how far the site is from Alexandria, which unit you choose, how long you keep it, how often it is serviced, and how many units go on one delivery. Your quote lists each of these as its own line before you pay.
| Price factor | How it changes the total |
|---|---|
| Distance | Within 25 miles: delivery and pickup included. 26–80 miles: one flat trip charge per delivery. |
| Unit type | Standard is the base. Deluxe, accessible units and trailers cost more. |
| Rental length | Events cover delivery through next-business-day pickup. Long-term rentals bill every 28 days. |
| Servicing | Weekly service is included on long-term rentals. Extra visits are added per visit. |
| Quantity | One trip charge covers every unit on the truck, so the cost per unit drops as you add units. |
What fees could be added to a porta potty rental?
Standard add-ons are a $75 same-day fee when dispatch adds a special run, a flat trip charge past 25 miles, $65 extra service visits you request, and Minnesota sales tax. Situational charges are a $95 tip-over cleanup, a $65 return trip if access is blocked, and repair cost for damage. Fuel surcharges and pickup fees are never charged.
| Charge | When it applies | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Same-day fee | Dispatch adds a special run for your order | $75 per delivery |
| Trip charge | Site is 26–80 miles from Alexandria | Flat, shown on quote |
| Extra service visit | You ask for a visit beyond the weekly service | $65 per unit |
| Tip-over or vandalism cleanup | Unit is tipped by people, animals or equipment | $95 per unit |
| Return trip | Delivery or pickup blocked by a locked gate or undisclosed obstruction | $65 |
| Damage or contamination | Damage beyond normal wear, or trash and chemicals in the tank | Repair or disposal cost |
| Fuel surcharge | Never | $0 |
| Pickup fee | Never | $0 |
Is a 28-day rental cheaper than an event rental?
A 28-day rental is cheaper per day for anything longer than about a week, and it includes weekly service. An event rental is cheaper for a single weekend. For a 5- to 10-day job, ask us to price both. A 28-day cycle is not prorated, so it costs the same whether you use it 6 days or 28.
Hypothetical example: a bathroom remodel needs a unit for 12 days. An event rental covers only about 4 days, so it would take 3 event rentals. One 28-day cycle at $175 covers the whole job with weekly service.
How can I lower my porta potty rental cost?
Book at least 2 days ahead to avoid the same-day fee, put all units on one delivery to share one trip charge, choose standard units with a hand washing station instead of all deluxe units, and call for pickup near the end of a 28-day cycle so you are not billed for another cycle.