Shipping Containers for hire
We make Shipping Container Hire So Simple
At Billie Box, we’ve made it our mission to make shipping container rental as easy as possible for you. Whether you require a 20ft or 40ft shipping container, we’ve simplified the process and provide all of the ongoing support you could possibly need when it comes to renting a container.
We do this by reducing the process to five simple steps:
- You give us a call to discuss your shipping container needs
- We immediately provide you with a quote
- You send over the payment
- We send over the shipping container
- You use the container!
For additional peace of mind, all of our containers for hire are equipped with a lock box on their double doors and are checked ahead of leaving the depot to ensure they meet our high standards.
Shipping Containers Rental Prices
| Shipping Container Size | Prices from | Shipping Container Dimensions | Internal Dimensions | Type/Usage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20ft | £10.00 each per week | Length: 6.04 m (19ft 10in) Width: 2.43 m (8ft) Height: 2.59 m (8ft 6in) | Length: 5.89 m (19ft 4in) Width: 2.33 m (7ft 8in) Height: 2.38 m (7ft 10in) | Storage Container |
| 40ft | £15.00 each per week | Length: 12.19 m (40ft) Width: 2.43 m (8ft) Height: 2.59 m (8ft 6in) | Length: 12.04 m (39ft 6in) Width: 2.33 m (7ft 8in) Height: 2.38 m (7ft 10in) | Storage Container |
| 40ft High Cube | £15.00 each per week | Length: 12.19 m (40ft) Width: 2.43 m (8ft) Height: 2.89 m (9ft 6in) | Length: 12.04 m (39ft 6in) Width: 2.33 m (7ft 8in) Height: 2.69 m (8ft 10in) | High cube Storage Container |
A 20ft container fits up to 10 standard UK pallets (non-stacked). The door opening is 2.28 m (7ft 6in) by 2.28 m (7ft 6in).
All of the prices quoted above are based on a 26-week hire period. Please contact our team for shorter or longer-term container rental.
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Container rental details
We offer flexible hire terms to suit both short-term projects and long-term storage. While our absolute minimum hire period is 4 weeks, our most competitive rates (starting from £10.00 per week) are available for long-term rentals of 26 weeks or more.
We also offer intermediate fixed terms of 8 and 12 weeks. Please note that your initial payment will cover your chosen minimum period plus delivery and collection charges.
Providing you with an abundance of space, our shipping containers for hire are ideal for temporary and secure storage. Whether you’re undertaking a significant construction project or simply need a little extra room, we’re confident that our containers provide the best solution. Capable of storing large machinery as well as personal items, our shipping containers are often used during house build projects to provide convenient access to tools and items at the moment they’re needed. Whether it takes months or years, container rentals can be organised to meet your specific needs.
With a host of depots located across the UK, renting a container in England and Wales couldn’t be simpler. Taking care of delivery as well as collection, our team will arrive precisely when you need them and oversee the completion of the rental period.
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Hire a container for storage
Shipping containers are a perfect storage solution. We provide storage container hire for customers requiring 20ft and 40ft shipping containers for storage. Contact us today to get a fast quote for 20ft container hire and 40ft container hire. We also have a number of custom options, so get in touch to discuss your storage container rental needs today!
Things to Consider When Renting a Container
Weekly Rate
We always offer a minimum hire period of 4 weeks starting from £15.00 per week plus VAT for a 20ft container. That’s a lot of secure container space for a low price and we invite you to see our rates for the different sizes available for hire.
Shipping Container Size
We offer two sizes: 20ft and 40ft long. Again, the prices vary depending on the size of the shipping container required and the length of the lease, and you can find out everything you need to know by filling in the form above.
The Delivery Location
You will be required to pay for transport and offload of your shipping container hire, both to and from your site. Transport prices will start from £300.00 plus VAT each way (delivery and collection each). The delivery cost of your shipping container for hire will depend on how close you are to our depots (located in Felixstowe, Grays in Essex, Birmingham, Middlesborough, Liverpool & Southampton).
Your Site
Our HIAB delivery lorries are heavy; ensure your access route can support a 32-tonne vehicle, and that you have made your shipping container supplier aware of any obstacles. Please do have a look at the video below to see how a container is offloaded from the vehicle. Please remember that if you are doing building work around the container, the area must still be clear, ready for the container’s collection.
For the container itself, it must sit on the four corners. If placing on soft ground or a lawn, we recommend using ‘heavy-duty’ paving slabs or railway sleepers at each corner to prevent the unit from sinking and to keep the doors aligned.
Damage Incurred During Rental of Containers
When you hire a shipping container, you will be responsible for the insurance of the container while it is in your possession. There will be a ‘write off value’ for the container on our Hire agreement. The container must be in the same condition it was when you first hired it, so any damage or cleaning required will be billed to you at the end of the lease.
Locking System
We provide shipping containers for hire that are fitted with a lockbox (a shrouded area on the double doors, preventing access to the padlock with bolt croppers). The lockbox is included in the rental price. However, the padlocks cost £85 each plus VAT.
Storage Suitability
Storing household goods in a container in the UK leaves your belongings at risk of damage due to condensation. Given the UK’s high humidity, ‘soft’ inventory like household furniture, fabrics, or cardboard-boxed archives are susceptible to moisture. We strongly advise using Absorpoles for these items. These are calcium chloride-based devices that are used to control the levels of moisture in the container. This is particularly important if you plan to store valuable items that could be damaged by dampness.
For heavy machinery or construction tools, standard ventilation is typically sufficient.
Need something more specialised?
We also offer converted container offices and canteens for hire. Contact us for more information on rental periods or check out our blog for further advice and case studies.
Ultimately, we’ve got you covered no matter what your shipping container hire needs look like. Why not call us today so that we can provide a quote for your needs? We’ll also be happy to provide the answers to any additional questions you might have and can be reached on 0800 121 7388 or 01473 557409.
All of our prices are subject to GB VAT and availability. Delivery and collection costs are applicable, and charges are available upon application.
In addition to shipping container hire, we also offer a number of extras such as Absorpoles. Just ask for more details, and we’ll be happy to provide a quote.
Standard terms and conditions apply and are available upon request.
For further information, be sure to take a look at our Container Dimensions page as well as our Container Care Guidelines to find out everything you need to know about how to take care of your rental.
Customer Reviews
“Billie Box were amazing, from start to finish. Jane was super helpful going through all the options to have a container delivered and craned into our garden for a little over a year, and then collection at the end too. Container was perfect, in great condition and easy to deal with the doors. The whole process was very smooth, very reliable, and very good communication throughout. Definitely recommend!”
“We rented a container from Billie Box for nearly a year. The service we received was excellent. Communication is outstanding. Always flexible, accommodating our needs. The container was in excellent condition. The delivery drivers very helpful and skillful, maneuvering exactly where we wanted it. The price was very reasonable and much cheaper than a fixed site storage facility. Would definitely use again and highly recommend. Thank you Billie Box.”
“Great experience dealing with BillieBox. Courteous friendly and a clean and right size container delivered and collected without any issues. Would definitely use this company again.”
“We found Billie Box very good, starting with the website with really helpful information including videos of a container being unloaded. This was great to work out the likelihood of us being able to fit one in before contacting the company. After a couple of phone calls and some photos in an email, we had a site visit to make sure it would work. We were very impressed by the skills of the drivers delivering and collecting the container, and all contacts with Billie Box were helpful and pleasant. Absolutely do take up the option of buying the specially shaped padlock for the container door – a normal one wouldn’t fit.
The container itself was in great condition and was immensely useful during our building works. It was collected quickly when we no longer needed it. Efficient and positive.”
“Great service from booking to drop off and collection 🙂 Fully recommend.”
Click on the Stars for our latest Customer Reviews.
Shipping Container Rental FAQs
Prices vary according to several factors, but start at £10 per week for a 20ft container. Please contact us for current pricing or use the quote request form on this page. When renting a container, you will need to pay for the container hire, accessory costs, delivery and collection fees up front.
Yes, shipping containers are perfect for storage, and our minimum rental period is 4 weeks on 20ft and 40ft containers. Please see our For Hire pages for more information.
We offer 20ft and 40ft shipping containers that are suitable for storage. They are all 8ft wide and 8ft 6in high. We also offer a 40ft high cube container, which is 9ft 6in high.
Your container can be delivered within 5-10 working days from the payment date. This is mostly because our transport contractors get booked up quite a way ahead.
Our depot managers check all our containers over before they are collected for delivery. We aim for watertight and structurally sound criteria. You still need good ventilation, so wind-tight is not necessary.
No, that will be an additional cost; prices start at £300 plus VAT each way. Specific costs are available upon application.
We recommend you contact your local authority if you are unsure of any planning requirements. Every council has a different idea of a shipping container; while some view them as strictly temporary or permitted development, others may interpret their long-term placement as a material change of use for the land. Clarifying your specific council’s policy early can prevent unexpected enforcement notices.
Our standard minimum hire is just 4 weeks. However, to access our best value rates for 20ft and 40ft units, we offer discounted pricing for guaranteed 26-week terms. Whatever your timeline, we charge in 4-week cycles in advance via standing order. Of course, if you don’t want to keep the container after 4 weeks, we can arrange collection.
Our minimum rental period is 4 weeks, and we charge every 4 weeks in advance after that. For long-term hire agreements, please contact us for a quote.
Your company registration number, so that we can carry out a credit check. We also require 4 weeks’ rent, accessories costs, and delivery and collection charges up front.
Please have a look at our general Shipping Container FAQs page for more information.
