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.
Astoria, Oregon Refrigerated Container Rentals
Rental refrigeration is available in Astoria, Oregon. HHrefrigeration rents refrigerated trailers, refrigerated containers, mobile kitchens, and dishwashing trailers to commercial and industrial customers in Astoria and across Clatsop County.
Astoria is a city in Clatsop County with about 9,986 residents (2023 Census Bureau estimate), and it is the county seat. Customers who rent in a place like this include grocers, restaurants, school and hospital kitchens, hotels, farm and food-processing operations, and community events that draw crowds. 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 Astoria the unit will sit.
Astoria, OR at a glance
Numbers for Astoria 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 Oregon (December 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 Clatsop County, Oregon.
- Population: 9,986 (2023 Census Bureau estimate), number 6 of 20 Oregon places on our list.
- Land area: 6.1 square miles, about 1,627 people per square mile.
- Elevation: about 118 feet.
- Astoria is the county seat of Clatsop County.
- Nearest larger place we list: Hillsboro, 62 miles southeast.
- Other places we list within 50 miles: 0.
How we plan getting a trailer to Astoria
Every rental in Astoria starts with the address, not a warehouse. Here is how a request for Astoria, OR moves from call to cold storage:
- Call or send the form. Tell us the street address in Astoria, 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 Astoria include US-101. 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.
- Astoria is roughly 72 straight-line miles northwest of Portland, Oregon'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 Astoria
Emergency support for Astoria runs through one number, (888) 385-5513, answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Have these details ready:
In Oregon, calls like this often follow ice 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 Oregon, see Oregon Department of Emergency Management. We are not an emergency agency; for danger to life, call 911.
- The address in Astoria (and the Clatsop 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 Astoria
West of the Cascades, summers are warm and dry and winters are chilly, wet and only occasionally snowy; most rain falls from November through March. East of the Cascades the high desert has hotter summers and colder, snowier winters, and the Cascades themselves get hundreds of inches of snow. The hottest stretch runs june to September, and the coldest december to February. Both extremes put stress on commercial refrigeration in Astoria.
Astoria is the Clatsop County seat; its economy is tourism, a growing art scene and light manufacturing, with logging and fishing continuing at a fraction of former levels. Tourism, restaurants and fish handlers depend on cold storage, with temporary capacity useful at peaks.
Astoria and Newport have significant trawl activity for groundfish, Oregon's second most valuable commercial fishery. Fish landings and processing need refrigerated storage that can run short at peak volumes.
Astoria averages about 70 inches of rain a year and lies on the Pacific coast exposed to the Cascadia earthquake and tsunami threat. Storms and a coastal disaster can interrupt power and roads for extended periods.
Ice storm risk in Oregon (December to February): The February 2021 ice and snow storm was described by Portland General Electric as the most dangerous conditions in its history, with roughly 350,000 customers out at the peak and some customers out for about a week or more. Multi-day outages after ice storms can spoil refrigerated inventory, which can create a need for temporary refrigerated trailers.
Heat wave risk in Oregon (June to September): Portland set an all-time record of 116 F on June 28, 2021, and the high desert east of the Cascades also set a state record of 119 F in 2021. Extreme heat in areas not built for it can overload refrigeration and strain the grid, which can lead food businesses to add temporary cold storage.
Oregon's investor-owned utilities, including PGE and PacifiCorp, use public safety power shutoffs in high fire-risk zones when dry, windy weather threatens western Oregon. Shutoffs timed to weather events can interrupt cold storage and kitchen operations in rural and foothill communities.
Food service and business in Astoria
The kinds of operations that rent refrigeration in a city like Astoria are grocers, restaurants, school and hospital kitchens, hotels, farm and food-processing operations, and community events that draw crowds.
Astoria and Newport have significant bottom and mid-water trawl activity for groundfish, the second most valuable commercial fishery after crab. Fish processors and docks depend on ice and cold storage, and temporary refrigerated units can support surge landings.
Tillamook County has a dairy economy centered on the Tillamook County Creamery Association, which makes cheese, ice cream and yogurt. Dairy production and visitor tourism both rely on cold chain, and flood or outage events can create a need for emergency refrigeration.
Astoria 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 Oregon: Eugene summer festivals (Oregon Bach Festival, Oregon Country Fair) (July); Hood River Valley Blossom Time and Harvest Fest (April and October). Summer festivals and sports events can create demand for temporary kitchens and refrigerated storage.
Equipment you can rent in Astoria
Refrigeration is our focus, and Astoria customers rent the same four units as the rest of Oregon:
Many Astoria 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 Astoria
Renting a refrigerated trailer in Astoria is simple, but a few items decide whether it runs smoothly on the first day.
Oregon Health Authority's mobile food unit page says a mobile unit license application goes to the local public health authority for the area where the unit will operate. A mobile kitchen or similar unit generally needs local licensing before it can serve the public.
Temporary restaurants submit a license application (and fee if applicable) to the local public health authority for the county where they will operate. Event or disaster-related temporary kitchens usually require local approval first.
- 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 Astoria 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 Clatsop County Public Health.
- 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 Astoria
Highways and routes tied to Astoria:
Astoria sits at about 118 feet above sea level.
Nearby places we also serve: Tillamook (51 miles south), Chehalis, WA (52 miles northeast), Hoquiam, WA (55 miles north), Hillsboro (62 miles southeast), Vancouver, WA (70 miles southeast).
- US-101: US 101 crosses the Columbia River on the Astoria-Megler Bridge into Washington; US 30 follows the Columbia inland toward Portland.
Rental prices for Astoria 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 Astoria, setup, servicing, and minimum terms are confirmed in your quote.
More of Oregon and the Pacific
Astoria is one of the places we list in Oregon, and Oregon is part of our Pacific service area. Browse the Oregon 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 Astoria, OR.
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.
Astoria rental questions
Do you rent refrigerated trailers in Astoria, Oregon?
Yes. HHrefrigeration rents refrigerated trailers, refrigerated containers, mobile kitchens, and dishwashing trailers to commercial and industrial customers in Astoria and Clatsop 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 Astoria is far from a major city?
We plan the delivery from your street address, not from a fixed point on the map. Astoria is about 72 miles northwest of Portland, so we confirm the route, the final approach, and the timing with you in the quote.
What power does a refrigerated trailer need in Astoria?
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 Astoria site before delivery, and send the voltage, phase, and amps with your request.
Who do I contact about food safety rules in Clatsop County?
Start with Clatsop County Public Health (https://www.clatsopcounty.gov/publichealth/page/food-service-licensing-and-plan-reviews). 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 Astoria 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 Astoria 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 ice storm season in Oregon?
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. Ice storm risk in Oregon is highest December to February.
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.