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.
Richmond, Virginia Walk-In Cooler Trailer Rentals
Rental refrigeration is available in Richmond, Virginia. HHrefrigeration rents refrigerated trailers, refrigerated containers, mobile kitchens, and dishwashing trailers to commercial and industrial customers in Richmond and across Richmond city.
Richmond is a city in Richmond city with about 229,247 residents (2023 Census Bureau estimate). 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 Richmond the unit will sit.
Richmond, VA at a glance
Numbers for Richmond 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 Virginia (December to March) 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 Richmond city, Virginia.
- Population: 229,247 (2023 Census Bureau estimate), number 4 of 20 Virginia places on our list.
- Land area: 60 square miles, about 3,826 people per square mile.
- Elevation: about 213 feet.
- Nearest larger place we list: Norfolk, 80 miles southeast.
- Other places we list within 50 miles: 0.
How we plan getting a trailer to Richmond
Every rental in Richmond starts with the address, not a warehouse. Here is how a request for Richmond, VA moves from call to cold storage:
- Call or send the form. Tell us the street address in Richmond, 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 Richmond include I-95, I-64, and I-195. 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.
- Richmond is roughly 95 straight-line miles northwest of Virginia Beach, Virginia'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 Richmond
Emergency support for Richmond runs through one number, (888) 385-5513, answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Have these details ready:
In Virginia, calls like this often follow winter storm and tornado. For this kind of event, a refrigerated container rental holds bulk product, and a 12 ft trailer covers a small kitchen's cooler and freezer.
For official emergency information in Virginia, see Virginia Department of Emergency Management. We are not an emergency agency; for danger to life, call 911.
- The address in Richmond (and the Richmond city 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 Richmond
Summers are hot and humid, with typical highs from the high 70s to mid 90s F and a state record of 110 F. Winters are cool with big swings; January is at or below freezing in the mountains and north, while the east and south often see 50s and 60s. Snow is heaviest in the Blue Ridge and Northern Virginia, and tropical systems bring most of the flooding. The hottest stretch runs june to August, and the coldest december to February. Both extremes put stress on commercial refrigeration in Richmond.
Richmond is the state capital; the metro is home to Fortune 500 companies including Performance Food Group, Altria, CarMax, Dominion Energy and Owens and Minor. A food distribution headquarters and a large government and corporate workforce support heavy commercial food service.
Virginia Commonwealth University and the University of Richmond are based in the city. Campus dining and events can require temporary kitchen or dishwashing capacity during renovations or large events.
The James River can flood in any month, and a 1995 flood wall protects low-lying areas; Hurricane Gaston (2004) dropped up to 12 inches of rain. Flooding and storm outages can disrupt food operations near the river.
Winter storm risk in Virginia (December to March): Average annual snowfall ranges from about 6 in at Norfolk and 9 in at Richmond to roughly 41 in in the Blue Ridge. Snow and freezing rain cause most of the damaging winter storms around Richmond. Ice and snow can down power lines and block deliveries, which can strand perishable inventory and create a need for backup refrigeration.
Tornado risk in Virginia (spring to early summer): Virginia averages about seven tornadoes a year, mostly F2 or weaker. An EF-3 tornado hit Virginia Beach on April 30, 2023, and tornadoes on April 8, 2011 destroyed 31 buildings in Pulaski. Tornado damage to a building or its electrical service can take a kitchen or walk-in cooler out of use and often creates a short-term need for temporary food service equipment.
A February 2025 snow and ice storm cut power to more than 100,000 customers in Virginia at one point during the event. Repeat winter outages show that cold storage and food service interruptions are a recurring seasonal risk in the state.
Food service and business in Richmond
The kinds of operations that rent refrigeration in a city like Richmond are hospital systems, universities, hotels and convention venues, large grocers, food distributors and processors, and stadium and event operators.
Virginia Beach tourism generates about $857 million in spending and 2.75 million visitors a year, and the city reports 172 farms producing about $80 million. Hotels, restaurants and event caterers at the oceanfront face seasonal demand peaks that can call for extra refrigeration or temporary kitchens.
Broilers were Virginia's top farm commodity in 2024 with more than $1.25 billion in cash receipts, ahead of cattle and calves at about $712 million. Poultry and livestock processing and distribution depend on continuous refrigeration, so temporary cold storage can matter during plant maintenance, outages or seasonal peaks.
Richmond 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 Virginia: Neptune Festival Boardwalk Weekend (last weekend of September); State Fair of Virginia (late September to early October). Very large crowds in a compact area can raise demand for temporary refrigeration, mobile kitchens and warewashing for vendors and caterers.
Equipment you can rent in Richmond
Refrigeration is our focus, and Richmond customers rent the same four units as the rest of Virginia:
Many Richmond 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 Richmond
Renting a refrigerated trailer in Richmond is simple, but a few items decide whether it runs smoothly on the first day.
VDH publishes written Mobile Unit Guidelines (2021 edition) for mobile food establishments, and health districts review mobile units under the Virginia Food Regulations. A mobile kitchen used in Virginia is generally reviewed against these guidelines, so check requirements with the local health district first.
VDH is updating the Virginia Food Regulations (12VAC5-421) to reflect the FDA Food Code, effective September 10, 2026; changes include allergen disclosure, sesame as a major allergen and a lower minimum hot water temperature (85 F). Anyone running a temporary kitchen or warewashing station should confirm which version of the rules applies to their permit.
- 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 Richmond 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 Virginia Department of Health, Office of Environmental Health Services (Food Safety).
- 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 Richmond
Highways and routes tied to Richmond:
Richmond sits at about 213 feet above sea level.
Nearby places we also serve: Farmville (53 miles west), Emporia (58 miles south), Newport News (61 miles southeast), Franklin (66 miles southeast), Leonardtown, MD (70 miles northeast).
- I-95: Passes through the city.
- I-64: Passes through the city.
- I-195: Connector and neighborhood boundary route.
Rental prices for Richmond 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 Richmond, setup, servicing, and minimum terms are confirmed in your quote.
More of Virginia and the Southeast
Richmond is one of the places we list in Virginia, and Virginia is part of our Southeast service area. Browse the Virginia 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 Richmond, VA.
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.
Richmond rental questions
Do you rent refrigerated trailers in Richmond, Virginia?
Yes. HHrefrigeration rents refrigerated trailers, refrigerated containers, mobile kitchens, and dishwashing trailers to commercial and industrial customers in Richmond and Richmond city. 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 Richmond is far from a major city?
We plan the delivery from your street address, not from a fixed point on the map. Richmond is about 95 miles northwest of Virginia Beach, so we confirm the route, the final approach, and the timing with you in the quote.
What power does a refrigerated trailer need in Richmond?
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 Richmond site before delivery, and send the voltage, phase, and amps with your request.
Who do I contact about food safety rules in Richmond city?
Start with Virginia Department of Health, Office of Environmental Health Services (Food Safety) (https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/environmental-health/food-safety-in-virginia/). 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 Richmond 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 Richmond 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 winter storm season in Virginia?
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. Winter storm risk in Virginia is highest December to March.
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.