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.
Sioux Falls, South Dakota Refrigeration Trailer Rentals
Sioux Falls is a city in Lincoln County and Minnehaha County, and HHrefrigeration serves it with refrigeration trailer rentals, mobile kitchen rentals, and dishwashing trailers. Service is nationwide, which means Sioux Falls is covered from your first call.
Sioux Falls is a city in Lincoln County and Minnehaha County with about 206,410 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 Sioux Falls the unit will sit.
Sioux Falls, SD at a glance
Numbers for Sioux Falls 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 South Dakota (October to April) 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 Lincoln County and Minnehaha County, South Dakota.
- Population: 206,410 (2023 Census Bureau estimate), number 1 of 20 South Dakota places on our list.
- Land area: 79 square miles, about 2,610 people per square mile.
- Elevation: about 1,463 feet.
- Sioux Falls is the county seat of Lincoln County.
- Nearest larger place we list: Omaha, NE, 161 miles south.
- Other places we list within 50 miles: 3.
How we plan getting a trailer to Sioux Falls
Every rental in Sioux Falls starts with the address, not a warehouse. Here is how a request for Sioux Falls, SD moves from call to cold storage:
- Call or send the form. Tell us the street address in Sioux Falls, 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 Sioux Falls include I-90, I-29, and I-229. 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.
- Sioux Falls is the largest city we list in South Dakota, so most requests here are about dock access, narrow lots, and timing around business hours rather than long road miles.
- 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 Sioux Falls
Emergency support for Sioux Falls runs through one number, (888) 385-5513, answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Have these details ready:
In South Dakota, calls like this often follow flood and heat wave. 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 South Dakota, see South Dakota Office of Emergency Management (Department of Public Safety). We are not an emergency agency; for danger to life, call 911.
- The address in Sioux Falls (and the Lincoln 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 Sioux Falls
Summers are warm to hot, with average highs near 90F and several days a year above 100F during hot, dry spells. Winters are cold: January lows average below 10F across most of the state, and the record low is -58F. Eastern South Dakota sits in a zone that averages roughly 30 tornadoes a year. The hottest stretch runs june to August, and the coldest december to February. Both extremes put stress on commercial refrigeration in Sioux Falls.
Sanford Health and Avera Health are the largest employers, and a Smithfield/John Morrell meatpacking plant operates in the city. Hospitals and meat plants rely on constant refrigeration and large-scale dishwashing.
Three EF2 tornadoes struck the city on September 10, 2019. Tornado damage and related outages can interrupt restaurant and grocery cold chains.
Summer events include Downtown Riverfest, Party in the Park, SculptureWalk and the Sioux Empire Fair. Large outdoor events often use temporary kitchens and extra cold storage.
Flood risk in South Dakota (March to September): The 1972 Rapid Creek flood killed 238 people. In 2019, March snowmelt flooding and September rain along the Big Sioux River closed roads, including I-90 between Mitchell and Sioux Falls. Flooding can force kitchens and food storage facilities to close and often creates demand for temporary cold storage and food service.
Heat wave risk in South Dakota (July to August): Hot, dry spells push temperatures above 100F several times in many years, and the state record is 120F. Extreme heat can overload older walk-in coolers and raise spoilage risk for perishable food at events and plants.
A February 2026 winter storm left about 53,174 South Dakota households without power; Black Hills Electric Cooperative reported losing 96 percent of its power, its largest outage ever, and the governor activated the state emergency plan. Multi-day rural outages often spoil refrigerated food and halt commercial kitchens until lines are rebuilt.
Food service and business in Sioux Falls
The kinds of operations that rent refrigeration in a city like Sioux Falls are hospital systems, universities, hotels and convention venues, large grocers, food distributors and processors, and stadium and event operators.
A South Dakota Department of Agriculture study put agriculture's annual economic impact at about $32.5 billion, up $6.9 billion from the 2014 study. A large farm and processing base means seasonal peaks in food handling and cold storage.
Cattle and calves led South Dakota farm sales in 2019 at about $2.1 billion, ahead of corn at $1.85 billion, and the state ranks fifth in beef cows. Beef and livestock operations depend on chilled handling, and extra cold capacity can matter during plant outages or peak shipping.
Sioux Falls 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 South Dakota: Sturgis Motorcycle Rally (Early August (10 days starting the first Friday)); South Dakota State Fair (Huron) (Late August to early September (2026: Sept 2-7)). Huge, short-lived crowds can strain food vendors and often drive demand for temporary cold storage and mobile kitchens.
Equipment you can rent in Sioux Falls
Refrigeration is our focus, and Sioux Falls customers rent the same four units as the rest of South Dakota:
Many Sioux Falls 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 Sioux Falls
Renting a refrigerated trailer in Sioux Falls is simple, but a few items decide whether it runs smoothly on the first day.
The state Food Service Code is ARSD 44:02:07, and section 44:02:07:91 covers servicing operations for mobile food service establishments. Mobile kitchens must meet the state code for water, servicing and cleaning operations.
Sioux Falls city code requires mobile food vendors to meet the minimum public health and safety requirements enforced by the South Dakota Department of Health under SDCL 34-18. City vendors operating a temporary or mobile kitchen need state compliance in addition to any city permits.
- 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 Sioux Falls 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 South Dakota Department of Health (Office of Health Protection).
- 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 Sioux Falls
Highways and routes tied to Sioux Falls:
Sioux Falls sits at about 1,463 feet above sea level.
- I-90: Meets I-29 at Sioux Falls.
- I-29: Serves Sioux Falls and meets I-90 there.
- I-229: Interstate loop in Sioux Falls whose northern end meets I-90.
Rental prices for Sioux Falls 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 Sioux Falls, setup, servicing, and minimum terms are confirmed in your quote.
More of South Dakota and the Great Plains
Sioux Falls is one of the places we list in South Dakota, and South Dakota is part of our Great Plains service area. Browse the South Dakota 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 Sioux Falls, SD.
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.
Sioux Falls rental questions
Do you rent refrigerated trailers in Sioux Falls, South Dakota?
Yes. HHrefrigeration rents refrigerated trailers, refrigerated containers, mobile kitchens, and dishwashing trailers to commercial and industrial customers in Sioux Falls and Lincoln 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 Sioux Falls 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 Sioux Falls?
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 Sioux Falls site before delivery, and send the voltage, phase, and amps with your request.
Who do I contact about food safety rules in Lincoln County?
Start with South Dakota Department of Health (Office of Health Protection) (https://doh.sd.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 Sioux Falls 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 Sioux Falls 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 South Dakota?
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 South Dakota is highest March to September.
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.