Container rentals
40ft × 8ft × 8.5ft
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.
Rental availability and monthly pricing vary by location. Enter your ZIP to see current rental options serving your site.
Straight answer
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.
A 40-foot container needs more clear length for placement and truck access than a 20-foot unit.
Use the delivery information on your local market page after ZIP lookup — clearance and access requirements depend on the site, not a single national rule of thumb alone.
| Attribute | 20′ Standard | 40′ Standard | 40′ High Cube |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior size | 20′ × 8′ × 8.5′ | 40′ × 8′ × 8.5′ | 40′ × 8′ × 9.5′ |
| Interior height | Standard (8.5′) | Standard (8.5′) | High cube (9.5′) |
| Delivery clearance | At least 75 feet | At least 120 feet | At least 120 feet |
Rental availability and monthly rates vary by market. Enter your ZIP below to see options serving your site.
Rental availability and monthly rates vary by market. Not every market rents every size.
Enter your ZIP to confirm whether a 40-foot rental is available for your location and to see local monthly pricing where offered.
