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Denver, Colorado Refrigerated Container Rentals

If a walk-in cooler or freezer fails in Denver, Colorado, you can rent cold storage from HHrefrigeration and have it planned for your address. We rent refrigerated trailers and containers, mobile kitchens, and dishwashing trailers to businesses and institutions in Denver County.

Denver is a city in Denver County with about 716,577 residents (2023 Census Bureau estimate). Customers who rent in a place like this include hospital systems, universities, hotels and convention venues, large grocers, food distributors and processors, and stadium and event operators. 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.

Our phone line, (888) 385-5513, answers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If the need is planned, use the quote form below and tell us where in Denver the unit will sit.

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Denver, CO at a glance

Numbers for Denver 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 Colorado (October to April (March is the snowiest month in much of the state)) 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 Denver County, Colorado.
  • Population: 716,577 (2023 Census Bureau estimate), number 1 of 20 Colorado places on our list.
  • Land area: 153 square miles, about 4,681 people per square mile.
  • Elevation: about 5,280 feet.
  • Nearest larger place we list: Phoenix, AZ, 585 miles southwest.
  • Other places we list within 50 miles: 2.

How we plan getting a trailer to Denver

Every rental in Denver starts with the address, not a warehouse. Here is how a request for Denver, CO moves from call to cold storage:

  1. Call or send the form. Tell us the street address in Denver, what failed or what you are planning, and the temperature you need. Emergencies go to (888) 385-5513.
  2. 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.
  3. Roads that serve Denver include I-25. 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.
  4. Denver is the largest city we list in Colorado, so most requests here are about dock access, narrow lots, and timing around business hours rather than long road miles.
  5. 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.
  6. 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 Denver

Emergency support for Denver runs through one number, (888) 385-5513, answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Have these details ready:

In Colorado, calls like this often follow flood and other. For this kind of event, a refrigerated container rental holds bulk product, and a 12 ft trailer covers a small kitchen's cooler and freezer.

For official emergency information in Colorado, see Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management. We are not an emergency agency; for danger to life, call 911.

  • The address in Denver (and the Denver 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 Denver

The Front Range averages roughly 55F mornings and 90F afternoons in July and 18F mornings and 48F afternoons in January, with Chinook winds that can briefly warm winter days. Eastern Plains summers often top 95F, while mountain areas get heavy winter snow. Hail is the most commonly reported warm-season severe weather hazard east of the Divide. The hottest stretch runs june to August, and the coldest december to February. Both extremes put stress on commercial refrigeration in Denver.

Denver's metro GDP was about $311.9 billion in 2023, and the city hosts the headquarters of eight Fortune 500 firms. A large corporate, hospitality and hospital base means many commercial kitchens that can need backup cold storage or temporary kitchens.

Denver is among the hail-prone large U.S. cities (10th), with three of the ten costliest U.S. hailstorms (1990, 2009, 2017), and averages about 53.5 inches of snow a season. Hail and snow events can damage refrigeration equipment and cause outages.

The National Western Stock Show is held every January at the National Western Complex, and the Great American Beer Festival is held in Denver each fall. Major events create demand for temporary food service and cold storage.

Flood risk in Colorado (spring snowmelt; summer storms; September 2013): The September 2013 floods affected 17 counties and damaged nearly 19,000 homes. US 34 and US 36 into Estes Park were severely damaged and Big Thompson Canyon roads were destroyed. Flooding can isolate towns, cut supply routes and take out kitchens and cold rooms for weeks.

Other risk in Colorado (April to September): Hail: Denver ranks 10th among U.S. places of 50,000 or more for hail and has had three of the ten costliest U.S. hailstorms (1990, 2009, 2017). Hail can damage rooftop refrigeration units and cause outages, so businesses often need replacement cold storage.

The December 2021 Marshall Fire, driven by gusts up to 115 mph, was attributed to two causes including a sparking Xcel Energy power line; Xcel faced nearly 300 lawsuits as of early 2024. Wind-driven wildfire events show how storms and grid failures can combine to disrupt Front Range businesses.

Food service and business in Denver

The kinds of operations that rent refrigeration in a city like Denver are hospital systems, universities, hotels and convention venues, large grocers, food distributors and processors, and stadium and event operators.

The San Luis Valley grows potatoes and barley, and its barley is described as the main supplier for Coors beer. Harvest-season storage and shipping of potatoes and barley can create seasonal cold-storage demand.

Rocky Ford in the Arkansas Valley is noted for watermelon, cantaloupe and agriculture. Summer melon harvest and packing can need refrigerated trailers.

Denver 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 Colorado: Winter X Games Aspen (winter); Sundance Film Festival in Boulder (January starting 2027). Winter event crowds in a single-road mountain town can strain food service and cold storage.

Equipment you can rent in Denver

Refrigeration is our focus, and Denver customers rent the same four units as the rest of Colorado:

Many Denver requests pair cold storage with a mobile kitchen rental or a dishwashing trailer rental, so a facility can cook, serve, and clean up during a repair or renovation.

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.

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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.

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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.

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Requirements for renting a refrigerated trailer in Denver

Renting a refrigerated trailer in Denver is simple, but a few items decide whether it runs smoothly on the first day.

CDC guidance says a closed refrigerator keeps food safe for up to 4 hours without power and a full freezer for about 48 hours; after that, perishables such as meat, fish, eggs and milk should be discarded. The 4-hour window is why operators often need replacement refrigeration quickly after a power loss; confirm Colorado retail food rules with the local public health agency.

  • 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 Denver 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 Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
  • 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 Denver

Highways and routes tied to Denver:

Denver sits at about 5,280 feet above sea level, so snow and ice can linger on approach roads well into spring.

  • I-25: Curves around the west side of downtown Denver.

Rental prices for Denver 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 Denver, setup, servicing, and minimum terms are confirmed in your quote.

More of Colorado and the Mountain West

Denver is one of the places we list in Colorado, and Colorado is part of our Mountain West service area. Browse the Colorado service area for every city page in the state, or the full service-area map.

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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 Denver, CO.

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.

Call 24/7: (888) 385-5513

Denver rental questions

Do you rent refrigerated trailers in Denver, Colorado?

Yes. HHrefrigeration rents refrigerated trailers, refrigerated containers, mobile kitchens, and dishwashing trailers to commercial and industrial customers in Denver and Denver 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 Denver is busy and tight on space?

Tell us about the dock, lot, or alley where the unit will sit, including any width limits, and we plan the approach to fit. Setup on site takes about 1 hour for a refrigeration unit.

What power does a refrigerated trailer need in Denver?

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 Denver site before delivery, and send the voltage, phase, and amps with your request.

Who do I contact about food safety rules in Denver County?

Start with Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (https://cdphe.colorado.gov/). 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 Denver 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 Denver 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 flood season in Colorado?

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. Flood risk in Colorado is highest spring snowmelt; summer storms; September 2013.

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

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