Container rentals

Rent 40ft Shipping Containers

40ft long × 8ft wide × 8.5ft tall

A 40-foot shipping container provides substantially more floor space than a 20-foot container and is a practical rental option for larger construction projects, commercial inventory, equipment and temporary storage needs.

40ft containers are delivered by tractor-trailer. Plan for 80 feet of additional space, for a total of 120 feet of required delivery space.

Rental availability and monthly pricing vary by location. Typical rental delivery is 2-5 business days depending on location. Enter your ZIP to see current rental options serving your site.

Straight answer

When should I rent a 40ft container?

A 40-foot rental makes sense when storage capacity matters more than maintaining the smallest possible footprint.

Compared with a 20-foot container, it provides roughly twice the exterior length, but it also requires more room for placement and delivery.

Dimensions and delivery

Dimensions
40ft long × 8ft wide × 8.5ft tall
Interior height
7ft 9.89in
Availability
Varies by market — enter your ZIP for local rental options
Delivery
Tractor-trailer delivery. 80ft additional space; 120ft total required delivery space.

Common 40ft Container Rental Uses

  • Larger construction and job-site storage
  • Commercial inventory and materials
  • Equipment and machinery staging
  • Warehouse overflow
  • Longer temporary storage projects

Site and delivery considerations

A 40-foot container is delivered by tractor-trailer. Plan for 80 feet of additional space, for a total of 120 feet of required delivery space.

A 20-foot container typically needs 75 feet of total delivery space. Confirm overhead clearance, approach path, and a firm surface before delivery.

How 40ft container rentals compare

Attribute20′ Standard40′ Standard40′ High Cube
Exterior size20′ × 8′ × 8.5′40′ × 8′ × 8.5′40′ × 8′ × 9.5′
Interior height7ft 9.89in7ft 9.89in8ft 9in
Delivery clearanceAt least 75 feetAt least 120 feetAt least 120 feet

Rental availability and monthly rates vary by market. Enter your ZIP below to see options serving your site.

40-foot standard shipping container dimensions: exterior 40 feet long, 8 feet wide, and 8 feet 6 inches high; interior 39 feet 5.7 inches long, 7 feet 8.59 inches wide, and 7 feet 9.89 inches high; door opening 7 feet 8.125 inches wide by 7 feet 5.75 inches high.

Local rental availability

Rental availability and monthly rates vary by market. Not every market rents every size.

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