Can I rent a porta potty for just one day?
Yes. Dennis Rental Works rents porta potties for one day using event pricing, which includes delivery and pickup. The unit arrives the day before and is picked up the next business day, so you are not racing a same-day delivery window. A one-day standard unit usually totals about $225–$375.
Short-term or 28-day rental — which is cheaper?
Short-term event pricing is cheaper for 1–7 days of light use, such as a party or a short repair job. A 28-day rental is cheaper once the job runs past about a week or needs weekly cleaning. For a 3-day construction job with a full crew, ask for both prices and choose the lower total.
| Length | Best pricing | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| 1–3 days | Event | Delivery, pickup, stocked unit |
| 4–7 days | Event or weekly | Ask for a mid-week service |
| 8+ days | 28-day cycle | Weekly service, delivery fee once |
Questions renters ask us
How much is a porta potty for one day or a weekend party?
One standard porta potty for a one-day or weekend event usually totals about $225–$375 with delivery and pickup included. The unit arrives clean and stocked. A deluxe flushing unit with a sink runs about $350–$500 for the same event. Quotes are itemized before you pay.
Can you drop it off the day before my event?
Yes. Day-before delivery is our standard for events, at no extra cost. Your restroom is set, clean and stocked before guests arrive, and you are not depending on a same-day delivery window. Pickup is usually the next business day after the event.
Why does a 3-day rental cost about the same as a month?
Most of the cost is truck time: the delivery trip, the service trip and the pickup trip. A 3-day construction rental still needs all three trips, so jobsite units are priced per 28-day cycle. Short event rentals are priced per event instead, which is usually cheaper for 1–3 days.
Do you deliver on weekends?
Dennis Rental Works delivers on Saturdays. The office and trucks are closed on Sundays. For a Saturday or Sunday event, we drop the unit Friday (or Saturday morning) and pick it up Monday. The extra days do not cost more.
What is your cancellation policy?
Cancel 48 hours or more before scheduled delivery for a full refund. Cancel between 48 and 24 hours before delivery for a 50% refund. Cancellations within 24 hours of delivery, or after the truck is dispatched, are not refundable. Read our full rental terms before booking.

