Toilet hire questions, answered
Prices, how many toilets you need, servicing and delivery. The same answers are used on the page they belong to.
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How much does it cost to hire a portable toilet?
Hire companies mostly quote by request. In Gauteng in November 2026, a standard chemical toilet for a building site is advertised from about R1,050 to R1,500 a month with weekly servicing, and a VIP flushing trailer from about R550 to R700 a day. These are starting prices, not quotes. Delivery, distance and extra servicing can cost more. Ask whether VAT is included.
How many toilets do I need?
For an event, a common starting point is 1 toilet for every 50 guests at a short daytime event, and 1 for every 35 to 40 at a wedding with drinks and a long afternoon. These are hire company rules of thumb, not a legal minimum. Larger events can have legal requirements, so check with your venue or municipality.
How many toilets does a building site need?
The Construction Regulations, 2014 (regulation 30) say at least one sanitary facility for each sex and for every 30 workers. The regulation sits alongside other site rules and your client’s health and safety specification. Ask your safety officer or principal contractor what applies on your site.
How often are hired toilets serviced?
Weekly servicing is common for site hire, and some firms list 4 services a month. Busier sites and larger events need it more often. Ask for the servicing plan in your quote.
Do I need to be there when the units arrive?
Someone should show the driver where the units go, or you should agree the spot beforehand. The vehicle needs to reach it, so mind gates, soft ground and slopes. Delivery times are set by the hire company, so ask for the time when you get the quote.
What is the difference between a standard, a flushing and a VIP unit?
A standard chemical toilet is a single cabin with a seat, a holding tank and chemicals. A flushing portable toilet flushes into a holding tank. A VIP trailer has a flushing pan, running water, a basin, a mirror and lighting. Which units a hire company holds varies, so ask for the list.
Can I hire for one day?
Many hire companies hire per day, per week and per month, but minimum periods vary. A VIP trailer is usually priced per event day. Ask for the period you need when you request the quote.
Does the price include VAT, delivery and a deposit?
That depends on the hire company. Ask for VAT, delivery, collection, servicing, any deposit and the cancellation terms in writing in the quote.
See also the price guide.