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.
Covington, Kentucky Refrigeration Trailer Rentals
Covington is a city in Kenton County, and HHrefrigeration serves it with refrigeration trailer rentals, mobile kitchen rentals, and dishwashing trailers. Service is nationwide, which means Covington is covered from your first call.
Covington is a city in Kenton County with about 40,972 residents (2023 Census Bureau estimate), and it is the county seat. Customers who rent in a place like this include hospitals and care facilities, school districts, hotels, restaurants, grocers, food distributors, and event venues. 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 Covington the unit will sit.
Covington, KY at a glance
Numbers for Covington 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 Kentucky (January to February) 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 Kenton County, Kentucky.
- Population: 40,972 (2023 Census Bureau estimate), number 4 of 20 Kentucky places on our list.
- Land area: 13 square miles, about 3,105 people per square mile.
- Elevation: about 719 feet.
- Covington is the county seat of Kenton County.
- Nearest larger place we list: Cincinnati, OH, 7 miles north.
- Other places we list within 50 miles: 3.
How we plan getting a trailer to Covington
Every rental in Covington starts with the address, not a warehouse. Here is how a request for Covington, KY moves from call to cold storage:
- Call or send the form. Tell us the street address in Covington, 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 Covington include I-75, I-71, and US-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.
- Covington is roughly 69 straight-line miles north of Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky'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 Covington
Emergency support for Covington runs through one number, (888) 385-5513, answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Have these details ready:
In Kentucky, calls like this often follow tornado and flood. Operations that cannot wait for the grid to return can rent a refrigerated trailer as backup walk-in space and keep inventory at holding temperature.
For official emergency information in Kentucky, see Kentucky Emergency Management (KYEM). We are not an emergency agency; for danger to life, call 911.
- The address in Covington (and the Kenton 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 Covington
Kentucky summers are warm to hot and humid, with highs typically in the mid to upper 80s F, and the record of about 24 days at or above 100 F came in 1936. Winters are cool to cold; the long-term winter average is about 35.7 F, and ice storms and snow are recurring winter hazards. The hottest stretch runs june to August, and the coldest december to February. Both extremes put stress on commercial refrigeration in Covington.
Fidelity Investments (2,069 employees), Club Chef (1,039) and St. Elizabeth Hospital are among Covington's major employers. Club Chef is a fresh-cut produce processor, and hospitals and large offices have significant food service needs.
Covington sits on the Ohio River across from Cincinnati, and I-71 and I-75 cross the river here on the Brent Spence Bridge corridor. A major freight crossing means heavy movement of perishables through the area.
Tornado risk in Kentucky (Mostly spring, but major outbreaks have also hit in December): Kentucky averages about 27 tornadoes a year. The December 10-11, 2021 Quad State EF4 tornado followed a 165.7-mile path and caused 57 deaths; a May 16, 2025 EF4 tornado killed 19. Tornado damage can destroy kitchens and cold storage and cut power for days, which often creates a need for temporary refrigeration and kitchens.
Flood risk in Kentucky (Late winter through summer): Late July 2022 flooding in eastern Kentucky dropped 14-16 inches of rain in places and killed 39 people. In early April 2025 up to 15 inches of rain fell in western and central Kentucky, and Mayfield set a state 24-hour record of 11.28 inches in July 2023. Flooded restaurants, grocers and institutional kitchens can need temporary cold storage and warewashing during cleanup and repair.
The January 2009 ice storm left an estimated 600,000 to 770,000 Kentucky electric customers without power at its peak, and power was restored to more than 700,000 customers in under a month. Outages that last days to weeks can force food businesses to find temporary cold storage and cooking facilities.
Food service and business in Covington
The kinds of operations that rent refrigeration in a city like Covington are hospitals and care facilities, school districts, hotels, restaurants, grocers, food distributors, and event venues.
UPS Worldport at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport covers about 5.2 million square feet and is among the world's busiest cargo hubs. Large parcel and air-freight volume moves perishables through the state and can create temporary holding needs.
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport in Boone County hosts the Amazon Air hub and a DHL hub, and handled about 1.7 million tons of cargo in 2025. A major air cargo center means perishable shipments pass through northern Kentucky and may need temporary cold storage.
Covington 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 Kentucky: International Bar-B-Q Festival (May); Court Day (October). Barbecue competitions need cold storage for large volumes of meat.
Equipment you can rent in Covington
Refrigeration is our focus, and Covington customers rent the same four units as the rest of Kentucky:
Many Covington 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 Covington
Renting a refrigerated trailer in Covington is simple, but a few items decide whether it runs smoothly on the first day.
Northern Kentucky Health says temporary food operators must obtain a permit and be inspected by the health department before opening, unless specifically exempted. A temporary kitchen or warewashing trailer used for serving the public generally needs health department sign-off before use.
Louisville Metro runs its own food facility plan review, and plan review approval is required before plumbing, food service or building permits are issued. Temporary structures or fixed-site kitchen setups in Louisville may trigger plan review.
- 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 Covington 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 Northern Kentucky Health Department.
- 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 Covington
Highways and routes tied to Covington:
Covington sits at about 719 feet above sea level.
Nearby places we also serve: Cincinnati, OH (7 miles north), Batesville, IN (41 miles northwest), Maysville (47 miles southeast), Hillsboro, OH (50 miles east), Oakwood, OH (51 miles north).
- I-75: Meets Ohio line at Covington; steep Cut-in-the-Hill descent.
- I-71: Crosses the Ohio River on the Brent Spence Bridge.
- US-25: Serves downtown.
Rental prices for Covington 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 Covington, setup, servicing, and minimum terms are confirmed in your quote.
More of Kentucky and the Southeast
Covington is one of the places we list in Kentucky, and Kentucky is part of our Southeast service area. Browse the Kentucky 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 Covington, KY.
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.
Covington rental questions
Do you rent refrigerated trailers in Covington, Kentucky?
Yes. HHrefrigeration rents refrigerated trailers, refrigerated containers, mobile kitchens, and dishwashing trailers to commercial and industrial customers in Covington and Kenton 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 Covington is far from a major city?
We plan the delivery from your street address, not from a fixed point on the map. Covington is about 69 miles north of Lexington-Fayette, so we confirm the route, the final approach, and the timing with you in the quote.
What power does a refrigerated trailer need in Covington?
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 Covington site before delivery, and send the voltage, phase, and amps with your request.
Who do I contact about food safety rules in Kenton County?
Start with Northern Kentucky Health Department (https://nkyhealth.org/?p=56158). 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 Covington 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 Covington 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 tornado season in Kentucky?
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. Tornado risk in Kentucky is highest Mostly spring, but major outbreaks have also hit in December.
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.