12 ft Refrigerated Trailer
Starting from $1,895 / month
The smallest trailer in the lineup. It fits tight lots and loading areas when a small walk-in cooler or freezer goes down.
Tucson, Arizona Walk-In Cooler Trailer Rentals
Tucson is a regional center in Pima County, and HHrefrigeration serves it with refrigeration trailer rentals, mobile kitchen rentals, and dishwashing trailers. Service is nationwide, which means Tucson is covered from your first call.
Tucson is a city in Pima County with about 547,239 residents (2023 Census Bureau estimate), and it is the county seat. Customers who rent in a place like this include health systems, school districts and campuses, hotel and banquet kitchens, grocery chains, cold-storage and distribution operators, and large events. Rent for a few days to cover a repair, or lease for months through a renovation, a harvest, a construction project, or a seasonal peak.
Emergency? Call (888) 385-5513, open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For planned work, send the quote form below with the address in Tucson and the dates you need.
Tucson, AZ at a glance
Numbers for Tucson that matter when planning a rental: how big it is, how spread out it is, and how far the next larger place sits.
Winter storms in Arizona (November to March) can slow or close roads, so tell us your start date early and we plan the trip with the forecast in mind.
- Place: city in Pima County, Arizona.
- Population: 547,239 (2023 Census Bureau estimate), number 2 of 20 Arizona places on our list.
- Land area: 241 square miles, about 2,271 people per square mile.
- Tucson is the county seat of Pima County.
- Nearest larger place we list: Phoenix, 121 miles northwest.
- Other places we list within 50 miles: 1.
How we plan getting a trailer to Tucson
Every rental in Tucson starts with the address, not a warehouse. Here is how a request for Tucson, AZ moves from call to cold storage:
- Call or send the form. Tell us the street address in Tucson, what failed or what you are planning, and the temperature you need. Emergencies go to (888) 385-5513.
- We match the unit. A 12 ft refrigerated trailer suits tight lots and small kitchens, a 20 ft trailer holds more, and a refrigerated container is for bulk storage over longer jobs.
- Roads that serve Tucson include I-10 and I-19. We confirm which approach suits a trailer, how the truck turns onto your site, and whether anything on the last few blocks is posted or restricted.
- Tucson is roughly 121 straight-line miles southeast of Phoenix, Arizona's largest city on our list. A longer trip means we plan routes, weather, and delivery timing with more care, and we confirm both in your quote.
- We confirm power and placement. The 20 ft trailers list 220V, single phase, 40 to 60 amps with a NEMA plug, so have an electrician confirm your service. Pick a firm, level spot with room for the door to open and for the truck to reach it.
- Delivery and setup. On site, setup takes about 1 hour for a refrigeration unit, plus 4 to 6 hours if a ramp is needed or 5 to 15 minutes for stairs. Delivery timing, servicing, and minimum terms are written into your quote, and an inquiry does not reserve equipment.
Emergency refrigeration support in Tucson
When cold storage fails in Tucson, speed of information matters most. Call (888) 385-5513 any hour, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and tell us:
In Arizona, calls like this often follow winter storm and heat wave. When an outage runs long, a 20 ft refrigerated trailer rental gives a kitchen, grocer, or care facility cold space to move product into while the building recovers.
For official emergency information in Arizona, see Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs (DEMA), Division of Emergency Management. We are not an emergency agency; for danger to life, call 911.
- The address in Tucson (and the Pima County location if it is outside town limits).
- What failed: a walk-in cooler, a freezer, a compressor, or the power itself.
- How much product is at risk, and whether it must stay at 32°F (cooler) or near -5°F (freezer).
- The power available at the site and whether a truck can reach the spot.
- Keep doors closed until the unit arrives so the product holds its temperature as long as possible.
What drives cold-storage demand around Tucson
The Sonoran Desert is extremely hot in summer: Phoenix's average July high is about 106 F and Yuma's reaches about 107 F. Monsoon thunderstorms bring wind, blowing dust and occasional hail. The high country is cold, with Flagstaff's January days averaging 14 to 41 F and heavy snow falling in the mountains from November through March. Restaurants, hotels, grocers, and large event venues often rent refrigeration trailers when equipment fails during peak heat.
Tucson is the Pima County seat and home to the University of Arizona and Davis-Monthan Air Force Base. University and base dining operations can need temporary kitchens or dishwashing during outages.
The Tucson Gem and Mineral Show runs each late January and February, and the Tucson Rodeo (Fiesta de los Vaqueros) is a major annual event. Event crowds raise demand for temporary food service and cold storage.
Monsoon flash flooding is a hazard because many areas lack storm sewers, and summer heat is intense. Floods and heat both threaten food storage.
Winter storm risk in Arizona (November to March): Heavy snow falls in the central, northern and southeastern mountains; Williams averages about 65 inches of snow a year and the Grand Canyon North Rim about 144 inches. Snow and cold can disrupt deliveries and power to mountain-town restaurants and lodges.
Heat wave risk in Arizona (May to September): Phoenix averages 111 days a year at 100 F or higher, and 2024 set a record of 70 days at 110 F or higher. Extreme heat can overwhelm aging refrigeration equipment and quickly spoil perishables, which often creates a need for temporary refrigerated trailers.
Phoenix averages 111 days a year at 100 F or higher and set a record of 70 days at 110 F or higher in 2024. Prolonged extreme heat can strain refrigeration equipment and local power supply, which can make backup cold storage valuable for food businesses.
Food service and business in Tucson
The kinds of operations that rent refrigeration in a city like Tucson are health systems, school districts and campuses, hotel and banquet kitchens, grocery chains, cold-storage and distribution operators, and large events.
Page draws over 3 million visitors a year to Glen Canyon National Recreation Area and Lake Powell, and Williams hosts the Grand Canyon Railway to Grand Canyon Village. Gateway tourism towns with limited local food infrastructure can need temporary kitchens during peak seasons.
Yuma County supplies about 90 percent of the leafy vegetables grown in the U.S. from November to March, and Yuma grows more than 175 crop types. Winter leafy-greens harvest depends on cold storage and cooling, so peak season can create demand for temporary refrigerated capacity.
Tucson customers use refrigeration trailers in three common ways: as emergency cover for a failed walk-in, as extra capacity during a peak (a harvest, a festival, a holiday week), and as temporary cold storage during a renovation. See rental prices for what each unit costs, or how to plan your site before delivery.
Demand also rises around events in Arizona: Polar Express train rides at Williams (December to January); Cactus League Spring Training (February to March). Seasonal tourist surges in small towns can create demand for temporary kitchens and cold storage.
Equipment you can rent in Tucson
Refrigeration is our focus, and Tucson customers rent the same four units as the rest of Arizona:
If the kitchen itself is down, add a mobile kitchen and a dishwashing trailer so Tucson operators can keep serving while cold storage is covered.
20 ft Refrigerated Trailer
Starting from $1,895 / month
The workhorse. A 20 ft trailer comes as a 32°F cooler or as a low-temperature freezer configuration, so you can match what failed.
20 ft Refrigerated Container
Starting from $2,995 / month
A stationary cold storage box for bulk product, built for longer projects, seasonal peaks, and renovations.
40 ft Refrigerated Container
Starting from $3,995 / month
The largest cold storage option. It takes pallets and bulk product for food distribution, disaster response, and large facilities.
Requirements for renting a refrigerated trailer in Tucson
Renting a refrigerated trailer in Tucson is simple, but a few items decide whether it runs smoothly on the first day.
Federal CDC guidance says a closed refrigerator keeps food safe about 4 hours without power and a full freezer about 48 hours, and that perishable food above 40 F should be discarded. These time limits are why food businesses often look for backup refrigeration quickly during an extended outage.
Arizona's state food sanitation rules are in Arizona Administrative Code Title 9, Chapter 8, Article 1, which includes sections on food, equipment and utensils, physical facilities and a dedicated section for mobile food units (R9-8-110). Mobile kitchens and temporary setups need to meet these equipment, water and facility standards.
- Customer type: commercial or industrial only (restaurants, grocers, healthcare, schools, hospitality, distributors, government). We do not rent to residential customers.
- Power: 220V, single phase, 40 to 60 amps for the 20 ft trailers, with a NEMA plug. Ask your electrician to confirm the circuit at your Tucson site before delivery.
- Placement: a firm, level surface with room for the trailer, its door swing, and the delivery truck. Soft ground, steep slopes, and overhead lines are the usual problems.
- Access: send the gate or door width, any low clearances, and the best approach into the property.
- Permission: if you rent the property, get the owner or manager's approval to place a trailer. For food-safety questions, contact Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS), Food Safety and Environmental Services.
- Paperwork: your quote lists the unit, the rental length, delivery, setup, servicing, and minimum terms. An inquiry does not reserve equipment.
Roads, routes, and access around Tucson
Highways and routes tied to Tucson:
Nearby places we also serve: Benson (36 miles southeast), Bisbee (76 miles southeast), Thatcher (79 miles northeast), Globe (86 miles north), Gilbert (95 miles northwest).
- I-10: I-10 runs northwest through town toward Phoenix.
- I-19: I-19 runs south to Nogales and the Mexican border.
Rental prices for Tucson at a glance
Rates are the same nationwide. Rentals start from $1,895 / month for a 12 ft trailer, and the price sheet prints a separate rate for 1-6 days, 8-14 days, 15 days to 1 month, and more than 3 months. See every rate. Delivery to Tucson, setup, servicing, and minimum terms are confirmed in your quote.
More of Arizona and the Southwest
Tucson is one of the places we list in Arizona, and Arizona is part of our Southwest service area. Browse the Arizona service area for every city page in the state, or the full service-area map.
Rental terms at a glance
Rentals run by the week or by the month, with short-term and long-term options, and we answer calls 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Setup on site takes about 1 hour for a refrigeration unit and about 5 hours for a kitchen or dishwashing trailer; a ramp adds 4 to 6 hours and stairs add 5 to 15 minutes. GPS tracking is possible on request. Delivery, setup, servicing, and minimum terms are confirmed in your quote, and an inquiry does not reserve equipment.
Cold storage down? Call now.
Emergency refrigeration rentals in Tucson, AZ.
If a walk-in cooler or freezer has stopped holding temperature, call now. Tell us your city and state, what failed, how much product is at risk, and what power is on site. Keep doors closed to hold the cold while we work out the right trailer or container for you.
Tucson rental questions
Do you rent refrigerated trailers in Tucson, Arizona?
Yes. HHrefrigeration rents refrigerated trailers, refrigerated containers, mobile kitchens, and dishwashing trailers to commercial and industrial customers in Tucson and Pima County. Call (888) 385-5513 or send the quote form with your address. An inquiry does not reserve equipment; availability, delivery, and terms are confirmed in your quote.
How do I get a trailer if Tucson is far from a major city?
We plan the delivery from your street address, not from a fixed point on the map. Tucson is about 121 miles southeast of Phoenix, so we confirm the route, the final approach, and the timing with you in the quote.
What power does a refrigerated trailer need in Tucson?
The 20 ft refrigerated trailers list 220V, single phase, 40 to 60 amps, with a NEMA plug. Have a licensed electrician confirm your service at the Tucson site before delivery, and send the voltage, phase, and amps with your request.
Who do I contact about food safety rules in Pima County?
Start with Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS), Food Safety and Environmental Services (https://www.azdhs.gov/preparedness/epidemiology-disease-control/food-safety-environmental-services/index.php). Rules vary by jurisdiction, so check with them before you place temporary refrigeration or a temporary kitchen.
Can I rent a mobile kitchen or dishwashing trailer in Tucson too?
Yes. When a kitchen is down, we rent mobile kitchens from 24 ft to 40 ft and dishwashing trailers from 22 ft to 38 ft. Many Tucson customers pair them with a refrigerated trailer so they can cook, serve, and clean up while permanent equipment is repaired.
What should I do before winter storm season in Arizona?
Know your site's power and placement details, keep our number ((888) 385-5513) handy, and call early if a forecast puts your walk-in at risk. Winter storm risk in Arizona is highest November to March.
Sources for local facts
Sources
Local facts on this page come from public sources. Population is the Census Bureau's 2023 estimate.
What to send for a fast quote
- The city and state where the unit will sit
- What failed and how much product is at risk
- Cooler (32°F) or freezer temperature needed
- Power available at the site: voltage, phase, and amps
- Access: gate or door width, surface, and where the unit will be placed
- How long you expect to need it
Prefer to talk? Call (888) 385-5513 any time.