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.
Missoula, Montana Refrigeration Trailer Rentals
Missoula is a busy city in Missoula County, and HHrefrigeration serves it with refrigeration trailer rentals, mobile kitchen rentals, and dishwashing trailers. Service is nationwide, which means Missoula is covered from your first call.
Missoula is a city in Missoula County with about 77,757 residents (2023 Census Bureau estimate), and it is the county seat. 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 Missoula the unit will sit.
Missoula, MT at a glance
Numbers for Missoula 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 Montana can change road conditions quickly, so confirm your site access the day before delivery and keep our number handy.
- Place: city in Missoula County, Montana.
- Population: 77,757 (2023 Census Bureau estimate), number 2 of 20 Montana places on our list.
- Land area: 34 square miles, about 2,254 people per square mile.
- Elevation: about 3,169 feet.
- Missoula is the county seat of Missoula County.
- Nearest larger place we list: Spokane, WA, 169 miles west.
- Other places we list within 50 miles: 1.
How we plan getting a trailer to Missoula
Every rental in Missoula starts with the address, not a warehouse. Here is how a request for Missoula, MT moves from call to cold storage:
- Call or send the form. Tell us the street address in Missoula, 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 Missoula include I-90. 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.
- Missoula is roughly 272 straight-line miles west of Billings, Montana'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 Missoula
Emergency support for Missoula runs through one number, (888) 385-5513, answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Have these details ready:
In Montana, calls like this often follow tornado and wildfire. 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 Montana, see Montana Disaster and Emergency Services. We are not an emergency agency; for danger to life, call 911.
- The address in Missoula (and the Missoula 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 Missoula
Average daytime highs run from about 28F in January to about 84F in July, with a statewide record high of 117F and a record low of -70F near Rogers Pass in 1954. Most larger cities get 30 to 50 inches of snow a year, and mountain ranges can see about 300 inches, mostly from November to March. Chinook winds east of the mountains can raise temperatures by 50F to 60F within hours. The hottest stretch runs july to August, and the coldest december to February. Both extremes put stress on commercial refrigeration in Missoula.
Missoula is the seat of Missoula County; top employers include the University of Montana (2,842), St. Patrick Hospital (1,321) and Community Medical Center (1,015). A university and two hospitals run kitchens that can need backup refrigeration or temporary dishwashing.
Missoula is home to the smokejumpers' headquarters and hosts the River City Roots Festival (August) and the Big Sky Documentary Film Festival. Wildfire crews and festival crowds can create demand for temporary feeding and cold storage.
The Missoula Farmers Market runs Saturdays from May to October with Tuesday evenings in summer. Local food vendors rely on cold storage for produce and meat.
Tornado risk in Montana (June to August): A June 20, 2010 tornado brought golf-ball-size hail and damaging winds to Billings, and a 1961 F4 tornado hit Glendive. Severe storms can disrupt power and damage rooftop refrigeration.
Wildfire risk in Montana (July to September): In 2017 wildfires burned an estimated 1.3 million acres in Montana, including the 270,723-acre Lodgepole Complex, and most of the town of Seeley Lake received evacuation orders. Bark beetles and warmer weather have increased fire severity. Fires and evacuations can cut power and shut kitchens, which can create a need for emergency cold storage and temporary kitchens for crews and evacuees.
Shelby, near the Rocky Mountain Front, has constant wind, severe winters and summer lightning and hail. Wind and storms can damage power lines in northern Montana, creating food-storage emergencies.
Food service and business in Missoula
The kinds of operations that rent refrigeration in a city like Missoula are hospital systems, universities, hotels and convention venues, large grocers, food distributors and processors, and stadium and event operators.
Sidney's sugar beet factory operated from 1925 until it closed in April 2023, and the Lower Yellowstone Irrigation Project irrigates 51,429 acres. Irrigated crop areas in eastern Montana can generate harvest-season storage demand.
Glendive is described as the agricultural and ranching hub of eastern Montana, and Miles City is the commercial hub of southeastern Montana. Ranching and farm trade centers need cold storage for meat and produce.
Missoula 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 Montana: Miles City Bucking Horse Sale (May); MontanaFair (August). A visitor surge many times a town's population can require temporary kitchens, cold storage and warewashing.
Equipment you can rent in Missoula
Refrigeration is our focus, and Missoula customers rent the same four units as the rest of Montana:
Many Missoula 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 Missoula
Renting a refrigerated trailer in Missoula is simple, but a few items decide whether it runs smoothly on the first day.
Montana Disaster and Emergency Services, within the Department of Military Affairs, is the lead emergency management agency and publishes preparedness resources, a situational awareness dashboard and drought resources. Operators can check the dashboard for active emergencies when planning temporary kitchens or cold storage.
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, perishable food 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 Montana retail and temporary food rules with the local health department.
- 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 Missoula 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 Montana Department of Public Health and Human 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 Missoula
Highways and routes tied to Missoula:
Missoula sits at about 3,169 feet above sea level.
Nearby places we also serve: Hamilton (43 miles south), Polson (56 miles north), Anaconda-Deer Lodge County (68 miles southeast), Deer Lodge (70 miles southeast), Helena (97 miles east).
- I-90: Runs through Missoula, concurrent with US-93 and MT-200.
Rental prices for Missoula 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 Missoula, setup, servicing, and minimum terms are confirmed in your quote.
More of Montana and the Mountain West
Missoula is one of the places we list in Montana, and Montana is part of our Mountain West service area. Browse the Montana 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 Missoula, MT.
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.
Missoula rental questions
Do you rent refrigerated trailers in Missoula, Montana?
Yes. HHrefrigeration rents refrigerated trailers, refrigerated containers, mobile kitchens, and dishwashing trailers to commercial and industrial customers in Missoula and Missoula 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 Missoula is far from a major city?
We plan the delivery from your street address, not from a fixed point on the map. Missoula is about 272 miles west of Billings, so we confirm the route, the final approach, and the timing with you in the quote.
What power does a refrigerated trailer need in Missoula?
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 Missoula site before delivery, and send the voltage, phase, and amps with your request.
Who do I contact about food safety rules in Missoula County?
Start with Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (https://dphhs.mt.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 Missoula 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 Missoula 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 Montana?
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 Montana is highest June to August.
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.