Renting a shower trailer in San Rafael runs anywhere from 175 dollars a day to 3,899 dollars for a multi-day event, depending on stall count and how long you need it. San Rafael Porta Pros stocks trailers for construction crews, disaster response and weddings alike, and delivery is scheduled around your site access.
Price depends on duration and event size more than anything else. A single day rental sits at the low end of the range, while a full week or a multi-day festival contract runs much higher because of servicing and standby staffing. Weekend rates land in a middle band, useful for a two-day race or a family reunion. If you are comparing this against a standard portable restroom rental or a restroom trailer rental without showers, expect the shower unit to cost more per day since it draws more water and needs a bigger holding tank. Delivery is billed separately and depends on distance and site conditions. For a broader breakdown of what drives cost across all restroom options, see our restroom trailer rental cost page. San Rafael sites near San Anselmo, about 4.3 miles west, or Larkspur, 5.1 miles southwest, generally see similar delivery windows.
| item | day | week | event |
|---|---|---|---|
| trailer | 175-2500 | 150-1650 | 2499-3899 |
| delivery_fee | 100-500 | 50-150 | -- |
| service_fee | 100-300 | 30-220 | -- |
Most units carry individual stalls with a shower head, a small changing area and a water heater feeding each station. Interior finishes vary by trailer class, so the luxury restroom trailer option adds nicer fixtures and finishes over a standard unit. Sizing follows the same stall logic as our restroom trailers: check the 2 stall restroom trailer, 4 stall restroom trailer or 8 stall restroom trailer pages to match headcount. Water supply and drainage both need planning ahead of delivery. OSHA 1926.51(a)(1) requires an adequate supply of potable water at any place of employment, which matters for a construction crew running a shower trailer through a multi-week job in San Rafael. If your crew is also handling paints, coatings, herbicides or insecticides, OSHA 1926.51(f)(1) requires washing facilities for that specific contaminant exposure, separate from general sanitation needs. Pair the shower trailer with a handwashing station rental or a portable sink rental if the crew needs handwashing at a different spot than the shower.
A standard toilet handles waste. A shower trailer handles hygiene after a long shift, a disaster displacement, or a multi-day outdoor event where guests need to rinse off. Construction crews doing demolition or roofing in San Rafael often pair a shower trailer with a construction dumpster rental and a temporary fence rental to keep the whole site contained. For wildfire evacuation or flood response, disaster relief sanitation packages often bundle a shower trailer with a holding tank rental for wastewater. Event planners running a wedding restroom rental or festival restroom rental sometimes add a shower unit for multi-day camping guests. A trailer used at a golf tournament or county fair setting, see golf tournament restrooms or county fair restrooms, works the same way: guests expect more than a toilet stall when they are on site for eight hours or longer.
Not every shower trailer meets ADA specs by default, so ask before booking if you need one. ADA Standards section 403.5.1 sets a minimum 36 inch clear width for the accessible route to the unit, and section 404.2.3 requires at least a 32 inch clear door opening. Section 304.3.1 calls for a 60 inch turning circle inside an accessible unit, and section 213.2 requires that at least 5 percent of clustered single-user units be accessible, with a minimum of one. If your event or job site needs a compliant unit, check our ADA accessible porta potty page for standard toilet compliance, since the same accessibility principles apply to trailer stalls. Surface stability also matters: ADA Standards section 302.1 requires that ground surfaces along the route be stable, firm and slip resistant, which affects where San Rafael Porta Pros can place a trailer on a gravel or grass site.
Delivery access matters too. A roll-off truck needs about 60 feet of straight clearance behind it, and a shower trailer often needs similar clearance for setup and hookup. If your site sits near Novato, roughly 11.0 miles north, or further out toward San Pablo, about 14.5 miles east, mention that distance when you request a quote so San Rafael Porta Pros can plan the delivery route and timing correctly.
It depends on headcount and how long people are on site. A one-day event with under 100 guests usually works with a 2 stall unit, while an overnight camping event or multi-day festival needs 4 or more stalls. Use our how many porta potties do I need guide as a starting reference, then scale up for shower demand.
Yes. Weekend rentals are common for races, family reunions and two-day festivals. Pricing sits in a middle band between a one-day rate and a full week, and delivery and pickup are scheduled around your event start and end times. Ask about weekend-specific rates when you call.
Some units connect to an on-site spigot, others run from an internal tank that gets refilled during service. Confirm which setup fits your San Rafael site before delivery, since water access changes servicing frequency and possibly the delivery fee.
Book as early as you can, especially for weekend events or holiday weekends when trailers move fast. For unplanned situations, our emergency porta potty rental and emergency septic service pages cover faster turnaround options.
A restroom trailer handles toilets and sinks only. A shower trailer adds shower stalls with water heating, built for hygiene needs beyond bathroom use. Many renters combine both units for multi-day events or disaster response housing. Compare options on our restroom trailer rental page or ask about a combined package when you request a quote.
Yes. San Rafael Porta Pros delivers shower trailer rental across San Rafael and the surrounding metro, with same-day and next-day drop-off available on most orders.
Pricing depends on the unit and how long you need it. See our cost breakdown and request a free quote for an exact figure.
Standard rentals include scheduled service — a pump-out, a clean, a restock and fresh deodorizer. Busy or hot-weather sites can be serviced more often.
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