Reefer Container Rental — 20ft, 40ft & Ultra-Low
Refrigerated container rental for storage surge, events, disaster relief, farm harvests, fisheries, pharma and vaccine cold chain. Global availability across 40+ countries — short-term or multi-year, with optional solar / hybrid power packs.
Why source with ColdMatch
20ft, 40ft, 45ft HC
10, 24 or 27 EU-pallet capacity — matched to your throughput and footprint.
-80°C to +30°C
Standard chilled/frozen plus ultra-low pharma & vaccine (-60 / -80°C) variants.
24–72 hr delivery
In-country dispatch from stocked depots; cross-border in 2–4 weeks including customs.
Grid, genset or solar
Mains power, diesel genset or PV + battery skids for off-grid and humanitarian sites.
40+ countries
Depot coverage across NA, EU, MENA, Africa, LATAM, SE Asia.
Data-logged compliance
Continuous temperature logging + audit trail for pharma, seafood and export food chains.
Delivery + installation
Positioning, power connect, ramp and door-seal check included in rental.
Comparable quotes
2–4 audited rental providers bid on the same spec so you see the real price spread.
Typical specifications we source
- Sizes
- 20ft (28 m³), 40ft HC (67 m³), 45ft HC (86 m³)
- Temperature range
- -30°C to +30°C standard; -60 / -80°C ultra-low
- Power
- 380–460 V / 50–60 Hz 3-phase, ~15 kW peak / container
- Term
- 1 week – 60+ months (rent-to-own on 24+ mo)
- Compliance
- ATP, GDP, IATA CEIV Pharma, HACCP data logging
- Extras
- Genset, PV skids, ramps, curtains, shelving, remote monitoring
Frequently asked
How much does it cost to rent a reefer container?+
Indicative rates: US$ 800–1,800 / month for a 20ft reefer, US$ 1,200–2,500 / month for a 40ft, depending on age (new-build vs 5–10 yr), region, contract length and power. Short-term rental (<3 months) typically carries a 30–60% premium. ColdMatch pulls 2–4 comparable quotes so you see the real market spread.
What temperature range do reefer containers hold?+
Standard reefers: -30°C to +30°C, ±0.25°C control with continuous data logging. Deep-freeze pharma / vaccine variants reach -60°C to -80°C using ultra-low freezer inserts or dedicated Super Freezer units.
20ft vs 40ft — which do I need?+
20ft = 28 m³ / ~10 EU pallets — best for events, restaurants, small-batch storage, emergency backup. 40ft high-cube = 67 m³ / ~24 EU pallets — best for warehouse surge capacity, farm harvests, seafood processors and larger relief operations.
What power supply is required?+
Standard reefers run on 380–460V / 50–60 Hz, 3-phase, ~15 kW peak per container. If mains power isn't available we quote a matched diesel or hybrid solar-diesel genset alongside the container.
How fast can containers be delivered?+
In-country: 24–72 hours from stocked depots in most major markets. Cross-border: 2–4 weeks including customs. Disaster-response and humanitarian projects can be prioritized.
Do you offer solar or hybrid-powered reefers?+
Yes — solar-panel-roof reefers and PV + battery skid-mounted power packs are available for off-grid vaccine cold chain, remote fisheries and humanitarian deployments. See our Solar Cold Storage hub.
Can I rent for events (weddings, festivals, film shoots)?+
Yes — event rental is a common use case. Minimum 1 week, includes delivery, positioning, power connection and pickup.
Rent-to-own or buy-out option?+
Available on 24+ month contracts. A portion of monthly rent applies against the buy-out price. Useful for growing food processors and 3PLs testing new capacity.
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