Refrigerated Containers for Hire : Efficient Cold Storage Solutions
Discover Our High-Quality Refrigerated Shipping Containers
Hire a refrigerated container from Conrail for as long as you need it – from a single event weekend to a multi-year contract. UK-wide delivery, flexible terms, and 24/7 support mean you get reliable cold storage without tying up capital in a purchase.
Get a Hire Quote Call 01252 715406
Why Hire From Conrail
We’ve supplied and hired refrigerated containers to UK businesses since 2009, backed by our own manufacturing plant in Germany. That means our hire fleet isn’t a mixed bag of ageing third-party units – we know exactly how every container in our fleet has been built, serviced and maintained.
- Flexible hire terms – from short-term event hire to multi-year contracts
- 10ft, 20ft and 40ft units, including high cube options
- UK-wide delivery, with siting and installation support
- 24/7 breakdown and maintenance support for the full hire period
- Straightforward, itemised quotes — no vague “POA” pricing
Refrigerated Containers Available to Hire
| Size | Best For | Typical Hire Length |
|---|---|---|
| 10ft | Small events, low-volume seasonal storage | Days to months |
| 20ft | Most common — food businesses, retail overflow, small logistics | Weeks to years |
| 40ft | High-volume storage, distribution, large events | Weeks to years |
| 40ft High Cube | Palletised goods, bulkier stock, extra headroom needs | Weeks to years |
All hire units come fitted with integral refrigeration systems capable of maintaining temperatures from around -25°C up to +30°C, so whether you need standard chilled storage or a deep-freeze setup, we can match a unit to your requirements.
Short-Term or Long-Term Hire?
Short-term hire suits events, seasonal demand spikes, emergency cold storage during equipment failure or renovation, and one-off projects. Hire periods can run from a few days to a few months.
Long-term hire suits businesses that need ongoing cold storage capacity but don’t yet want the capital commitment of buying outright — or who want the flexibility to scale up or down as demand changes. Many of our long-term hire customers eventually transition to purchasing once their storage needs stabilise; we make that switch straightforward when the time comes.
If you’re not sure which fits your situation, tell us roughly how long you’ll need the unit and we’ll recommend the right hire term and pricing structure.
What’s Included in Your Hire
- Delivery and collection, UK-wide
- Pre-delivery inspection and test run of the refrigeration unit
- Siting support, including guidance on power and ground requirements
- 24/7 access to our maintenance team for the full hire period
- Clear, upfront pricing with no hidden call-out fees for standard servicing
How Hiring Works
- Tell us your requirements. Size, temperature range, hire length, and delivery location.
- Get a quote. We’ll give you a clear price covering the hire period, delivery, and standard support.
- We deliver and install. Your unit arrives ready to run, with siting support included.
- Ongoing support for the hire term. Our team is on call for servicing or any refrigeration issues while the unit is with you.
- Extend, return, or buy. At the end of your hire term, extend if you need more time, arrange collection, or talk to us about purchasing the unit outright.
Get a Hire Quote
Every hire requirement is different – a three-day festival and a two-year contract need very different pricing and units. Tell us what you need and we’ll give you a straightforward, itemised quote for the right container, for exactly as long as you need it.
We deliver refrigerated containers to sites across the UK – Call 01252 715406 or email info@conrail.co.uk for more information or to discuss your requirements
FAQs
Refrigerated Containers Faqs
Cost depends on the size of the unit, the length of hire, and delivery location. We provide itemised quotes rather than a fixed price list, since short-term event hire and multi-year contract hire are priced very differently. Tell us your requirements and we’ll give you a clear figure.
This varies by unit and availability – some units can be hired for just a few days for events, while others are better suited to longer minimum terms. Ask us about your specific timeframe when you request a quote
Yes. Short-term hire is one of our most common requests for festivals, corporate functions, and food or drink events needing reliable chilled or frozen storage for a fixed period.
Most small-to-medium businesses hire a 20ft unit. Higher-volume storage or larger events typically need a 40ft or 40ft high cube unit. If you’re unsure, tell us your stock volumes or guest numbers and we’ll recommend a size.
Our 24/7 maintenance support covers the full hire term, so if there’s an issue with the refrigeration system, our team is on call to resolve it – this is included as standard, not an optional extra.
Yes. Many long-term hire customers move to purchasing once their storage needs are established. We can talk through what that transition looks like whenever you’re ready.