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.
Hana, Hawaii Refrigerated Container Rentals
If a walk-in cooler or freezer fails in Hana, Hawaii, 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 Maui County.
Hana is a city in Maui County with about 1,526 residents (2023 Census Bureau estimate). Customers who rent in a place like this include grocers, school and care-home kitchens, restaurants, lodges and motels, farm and ranch operations, and the groups that run fairs, rodeos, and festivals. 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 Hana the unit will sit.
Hana, HI at a glance
Numbers for Hana that matter when planning a rental: how big it is, how spread out it is, and how far the next larger place sits.
Severe weather in Hawaii can change road conditions quickly, so confirm your site access the day before delivery and keep our number handy.
- Place: city in Maui County, Hawaii.
- Population: 1,526 (2023 Census Bureau estimate), number 20 of 20 Hawaii places on our list.
- Land area: 11 square miles, about 145 people per square mile.
- Elevation: about 128 feet.
- Nearest larger place we list: Kula, 21 miles west.
- Other places we list within 50 miles: 3.
How we plan getting a trailer to Hana
Every rental in Hana starts with the address, not a warehouse. Here is how a request for Hana, HI moves from call to cold storage:
- Call or send the form. Tell us the street address in Hana, 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 Hana include Hana Highway (Route 360). 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.
- Hana is roughly 124 straight-line miles east of Honolulu, Hawaii'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 Hana
Emergency support for Hana runs through one number, (888) 385-5513, answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Have these details ready:
In Hawaii, calls like this often follow other and other. Operators facing this risk can plan ahead with a refrigerated container rental for bulk cold storage or a mobile kitchen to keep serving.
For official emergency information in Hawaii, see Hawaii Emergency Management Agency. We are not an emergency agency; for danger to life, call 911.
- The address in Hana (and the Maui 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 Hana
Hawaii is warm all year, with sea-level highs of roughly 84 to 88 F in summer and 79 to 83 F in winter, and temperatures rarely above 90 F or below 60 F at low elevations. Humidity is fairly high year-round, about 68 percent annually in Honolulu and 79 percent in Hilo. The wetter season runs from October to April, with the heaviest rain on windward coasts. The hottest stretch runs may to October, and the coldest december to March. Both extremes put stress on commercial refrigeration in Hana.
Hana is considered one of the most isolated communities in Hawaii, reached mainly by the winding Hana Highway of roughly 52 miles, by boat, or by air. Road length and winding curves can affect delivery of trailers and equipment.
About 47 percent of employed residents work in accommodation and food services or arts, entertainment and recreation, and the Hana Health Clinic provides 24/7 urgent care but is not a hospital. A tourism-dependent economy relies on restaurants and lodging kitchens.
Hana receives about 72 inches of rain a year and has a hot, wet rainforest climate. Heat and humidity add stress to food storage.
Other risk in Hawaii (Year-round): Tsunamis from distant earthquakes have repeatedly hit Hilo: the 1946 tsunami killed 96 people and the 1960 tsunami killed 61. The bayfront has been destroyed twice. Tsunami evacuations and coastal damage can interrupt waterfront food businesses and create a need for temporary storage and kitchens.
Other risk in Hawaii (Year-round): The 2018 lower Puna eruption displaced about 2,000 residents and destroyed roughly 700 homes. Lava cut Highway 132 and shut down a geothermal plant that supplied about 25 percent of the island's power. Volcanic eruptions can cut roads and power in rural districts, which can create a need for emergency cold storage and temporary kitchens.
During the August 2023 windstorm, about 30 utility poles fell on Maui, causing at least 15 outages that affected over 12,400 customers. Wind-driven outages can strike with little warning and affect cold storage.
Food service and business in Hana
The kinds of operations that rent refrigeration in a community like Hana are grocers, school and care-home kitchens, restaurants, lodges and motels, farm and ranch operations, and the groups that run fairs, rodeos, and festivals.
Tourism contributes about $10 billion a year to Honolulu's economy, and the city and state import most goods. Hotels, restaurants and event caterers need steady refrigeration and warewashing capacity.
USDA reported over 7,300 Hawaii farm operations on about 1.1 million acres in 2022, with coffee the second-largest crop at $102.9 million in the 2019-2020 harvest. Harvest-season produce and specialty crops can require temporary cold storage.
Hana 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 Hawaii: Merrie Monarch Festival (March or April, the week after Easter); Honolulu Marathon (December). A major festival week can raise demand for food service and cold storage in Hilo.
Equipment you can rent in Hana
Refrigeration is our focus, and Hana customers rent the same four units as the rest of Hawaii:
Many Hana 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.
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 Hana
Renting a refrigerated trailer in Hana is simple, but a few items decide whether it runs smoothly on the first day.
A DOH Food Safety Branch enforcement release says food establishments must close during a power outage and that refrigeration equipment must always be operational. A food business that loses power may need to close, and temporary refrigeration can help restore compliant cold holding before reopening.
DOH's March 2026 flood guidance says refrigerated food is safe for less than four hours without power, frozen food lasts up to 24 hours in a half-full freezer or 48 hours in a full one, and food touched by floodwater should be discarded. These limits show why quickly restoring cold storage after an outage matters.
- 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 Hana 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 Hawaii Department of Health, Food Safety Branch.
- 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 Hana
Highways and routes tied to Hana:
Hana sits at about 128 feet above sea level.
Nearby places we also serve: Kula (21 miles west), Waihee-Waiehu (33 miles west), Hawi (39 miles south), Lanai City (58 miles west), Waimea (58 miles southeast).
- Hana Highway (Route 360): The main road access to Hana, about 35 miles from Kaupakalua Road to Hana Bay.
Rental prices for Hana 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 Hana, setup, servicing, and minimum terms are confirmed in your quote.
More of Hawaii and the Non-contiguous
Hana is one of the places we list in Hawaii, and Hawaii is part of our Non-contiguous service area. Browse the Hawaii 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 Hana, HI.
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.
Hana rental questions
Do you rent refrigerated trailers in Hana, Hawaii?
Yes. HHrefrigeration rents refrigerated trailers, refrigerated containers, mobile kitchens, and dishwashing trailers to commercial and industrial customers in Hana and Maui 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 Hana is far from a major city?
We plan the delivery from your street address, not from a fixed point on the map. Hana is about 124 miles east of Honolulu, so we confirm the route, the final approach, and the timing with you in the quote.
What power does a refrigerated trailer need in Hana?
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 Hana site before delivery, and send the voltage, phase, and amps with your request.
Who do I contact about food safety rules in Maui County?
Start with Hawaii Department of Health, Food Safety Branch (https://health.hawaii.gov/san/). 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 Hana 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 Hana 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 other season in Hawaii?
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. Other risk in Hawaii is highest Year-round.
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.