Portable toilets hire in Reading
Planning ratios, honest guide prices and local site knowledge for portable toilets around Reading and the RG1 area.
Portable toilet hire typically costs £60 to £110 per standard unit for a weekend and £600 to £1,200 for a luxury 2+1 trailer. The working ratio is 1 toilet per 50 guests where alcohol is served (1 per 75 without), plus at least one accessible unit. Delivery needs a clear vehicle route to the drop spot.
Hiring portable toilets around Reading
Reading sits in Berkshire (RG1), inside EventSpeed's launch corridor. Thames-side commercial centre whose festival weekend is part of British music history.
Welfare planning in the Reading area follows the same national ratios, with one local layer: deep corporate demand plus big-event heritage: AV, staging and power expertise are strong locally. Servicing vehicles need the same access as the delivery, so walk the route before you confirm positions in RG1.
PLANNING RATIO1 toilet per 75 guests without alcohol, 1 per 50 with alcohol, minimum 2. Add 1 accessible unit per 10 standard units, minimum 1.
Typical prices
| Item | Typical guide price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard single unit, weekend | £60–£110 | |
| Accessible unit, weekend | £90–£150 | |
| Luxury trailer 2+1, weekend | £600–£1,200 | needs 13A power |
| Luxury trailer 3+1, weekend | £900–£1,600 | |
| Urinal unit (4-bay) | £150–£250 | |
| Additional service visit | £40–£90 |
Guide prices exclude VAT and vary with season, region and site access. Quotes from suppliers are always the real number.
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Portable toilets hire in Reading: quick answers
Do portable toilets suppliers deliver to Reading?
Yes. Reading (RG1) sits inside the Oxfordshire–Cotswolds–M4 corridor where most event hire depots quote a 20 to 30 mile radius, so it is covered from several directions. Delivery is normally included within that radius; confirm the exact drop position and access when you book.
When should I book portable toilets for an event in Reading?
For May to September weekends around Reading, book 2 to 4 months ahead; premium items and peak Saturdays go earlier. Off-season and midweek dates are far more flexible, often at better prices.
What will a Reading supplier ask me before quoting?
Four things, every time: the date, the guest count, the exact site (a RG1 postcode plus what the ground is like), and access: how close a vehicle gets to where the kit goes. Have those ready and quotes come back faster and more accurate.
How many portable toilets do I need for 200 guests?
With a bar: 4 standard units (1 per 50) plus 1 accessible unit. Without alcohol: 3 units plus accessible. For an all-day event add capacity or a service visit. These are the same ratios event licensing teams expect to see in an event management plan.
How much does luxury toilet trailer hire cost?
A 2+1 trailer (two ladies cubicles, one gents plus urinal) typically runs £600 to £1,200 for a weekend; a 3+1 for larger weddings £900 to £1,600. Both need a level pitch and a 13A supply, and they handle roughly 150 and 250 guests respectively.