Cold Storage and Temporary Facilities in Gulfport
Gulfport sits at about 27.75° N, 82.71° W in Pinellas County, part of Florida's Tampa Bay & Nature Coast region. As the city of Gulfport with about 11,783 residents at the 2020 census, it covers about 2.8 square miles of land. Its shoreline setting means salt air, storm surge and tidal flooding are part of the planning picture for any food-service building in Gulfport.
That is where walk-in freezers for rent in Gulfport becomes practical: a self-contained, insulated unit arrives on a truck, is plugged in or powered on site, and starts holding product temperature the same day it is set. RMA Refrigeration Systems dispatches from Brandon, Hillsborough County, and reaches Gulfport roughly 35 road miles away, in the southwest direction. We answer the phone around the clock at (656) 261-5179, because commercial refrigeration trailers for rent in Gulfport is often needed at night, on weekends and after storms.
| Place type | City |
|---|---|
| County | Pinellas County |
| Region | Tampa Bay & Nature Coast |
| Population (2020 census) | 11,783 |
| Land area | 2.8 sq mi |
| Coordinates | 27.746° N, 82.710° W |
| Distance to RMA base in Brandon | ~35 road miles (28 straight-line, southwest) |
| Setting | Coastal or near-coastal |
| Nearest listed communities | South Pasadena, St. Pete Beach, Treasure Island |
| Weather office | NWS Tampa Bay |
How Far Is Gulfport From Florida's Major Cities?
Distance drives delivery time and cost, so here is how far Gulfport sits from the state's major cities. Tampa is the closest of the major hubs at roughly 21 miles northeast, while Pensacola is the farthest on the list at about 328 miles northwest. Our own base is 28 miles away from Gulfport in Brandon, which sets the delivery estimate you will see in the pricing table below.
| City | Direction | Straight-line | Est. road miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa | northeast | 21 mi | ~26 mi |
| Fort Myers | southeast | 95 mi | ~118 mi |
| Orlando | northeast | 100 mi | ~125 mi |
| Gainesville | north | 135 mi | ~169 mi |
| Daytona Beach | northeast | 140 mi | ~175 mi |
| West Palm Beach | southeast | 173 mi | ~216 mi |
| Jacksonville | north | 190 mi | ~237 mi |
| Miami | southeast | 206 mi | ~257 mi |
| Tallahassee | northwest | 209 mi | ~261 mi |
| Pensacola | northwest | 328 mi | ~410 mi |
Weather, Storms and Recovery Needs in Gulfport
Anyone planning refrigeration in Gulfport should account for the highest lightning frequency in the country in summer, storm surge exposure in the bay and on the barrier islands, and a hurricane season that runs from June 1 through November 30. Florida's official hurricane season runs from June 1 through November 30, and the forecasters at NWS Tampa Bay issue the watches and warnings that trigger most emergency rental calls for Pinellas County.
Notable weather events documented for Pinellas County, the county where Gulfport is located, include:
- Hurricane Debby (August 5, 2024): came ashore in the Big Bend and then stalled over the Southeast, bringing flooding rain to Gulf Coast communities. Gulfport and nearby communities felt the effects through power loss and supply disruption.
- Hurricane Helene (September 26, 2024): made landfall in the Big Bend as a Category 4 hurricane after generating storm surge along the whole Gulf Coast. Gulfport and nearby communities felt the effects through power loss and supply disruption.
- Hurricane Milton (October 9, 2024): made landfall near Siesta Key and brought wind, surge and a tornado outbreak across the peninsula, followed by widespread outages. Restaurants, grocers and care facilities around Gulfport had to plan for product loss and backup refrigeration.
- Hurricane Idalia (August 30, 2023): made landfall near Keaton Beach in the Big Bend as a Category 3 hurricane and pushed surge into Tampa Bay and the Nature Coast. Restaurants, grocers and care facilities around Gulfport had to plan for product loss and backup refrigeration.
- Hurricane Irma (September 10–11, 2017): made landfall in the Florida Keys and again at Marco Island and then swept up the peninsula, producing one of the largest evacuations and power outages in state history. Cold-storage operators in Pinellas County saw the effect of that storm through outages and delayed deliveries.
Each of those events shows the same pattern: after the wind passes, power stays off, deliveries stop and food-service operators in Gulfport need cold storage immediately. These are historical references for planning, not a prediction for this year, and they do not suggest RMA Refrigeration Systems served any particular event.
The Cost of Waiting: A Simple Gulfport Example
Consider a hypothetical Gulfport operator holding $15,000 of refrigerated product in a failed walk-in. A 1–6 day rental of our 12 ft refrigerated trailer costs about $1,495 plus an estimated $255 delivery to Gulfport, or roughly $1,750 in total. That is about 12% of the product at risk, before counting lost sales, spoilage disposal and rushed purchases. The numbers are an illustration only, not an average and not a promise; your insurer and your own records decide what a loss really costs.
Seen this way, commercial commercial refrigeration trailer leasing in Gulfport is a modest line item compared with the cost of lost inventory.
Pinellas County Context for Gulfport Rentals
Seen from the county level, Gulfport shares its emergency-management, health-department and utility context with 23 other places. The others are Belleair, Belleair Beach, Belleair Bluffs, Belleair Shore, Clearwater, Dunedin, Indian Rocks Beach, Indian Shores, Kenneth City, Largo, Madeira Beach, North Redington Beach, Oldsmar, Pinellas Park, Redington Beach, Redington Shores, Safety Harbor, and Seminole and more. After a countywide event those places compete for the same trucks and generators, so booking early in Gulfport makes sense.
The county has a recorded history of significant weather events that affected commercial cold storage, including Hurricane Debby (2024), Hurricane Helene (2024), Hurricane Milton (2024), Hurricane Idalia (2023), Hurricane Irma (September 10–11, 2017), Hurricane Hermine (2016), Tropical Storm Debby (June 2012). Years with several storms are the years when emergency rental inventory is stretched thinnest.
Construction Activity Around Gulfport
Construction in Gulfport is a mix of commercial renovations, utility upgrades and work on the highway corridors near it. If a build-out in Gulfport cuts power to an existing cooler, portable portable refrigerated trailers for lease in Gulfport keeps product safe during the shutdown.
These are planning scenarios rather than claims about past jobs. To see actual projects, look at permit portals for Gulfport and Pinellas County, plus Florida Department of Transportation work-program pages. If your project needs crews housed nearby, we also supply remote workforce housing, shower trailers and laundry trailers.
Renovation Downtime in Gulfport
Renovation is the second planning case. When a hospital cafeteria in Gulfport is demolished, rebuilt or brought up to code, the walk-in cooler and freezer often go offline first. Long-term refrigerated container rentals in Gulfport plugs that gap, and a mobile kitchen plus a dishwashing trailer can keep meal service running during the work.
Facilities teams in Gulfport usually ask for a short-term lease first and extend by phone if the schedule changes. Because this is a planned use, you can request availability and a quote ahead of time instead of waiting for an emergency.
Emergency Equipment Access to Gulfport
Trucks leave Brandon headed southwest for Gulfport, roughly 35 road miles by road. Road conditions change fast in Florida weather, so the driver checks closures before and during the run.
We rely on county emergency management and the Florida Division of Emergency Management for evacuation zones and shelters in Pinellas County, and on NWS Tampa Bay for warnings. No staging-to-operations-center route is published here for Gulfport; relief drop points are confirmed with the requesting agency by phone.
How a Rental Works in Gulfport
- Call (656) 261-5179 or send the form. Tell us the address in Gulfport, what failed or what the project needs, and when you need it.
- We match a unit. A 12 ft trailer, 20 ft trailer, 20 ft container or 40 ft container is selected for your volume, setpoint and the space available at your Gulfport site.
- Site details come next: power, a level surface, overhead clearance and who will meet the driver in Gulfport.
- Delivery from Brandon covers roughly 35 miles of road to Gulfport; once there, the unit is leveled, connected and brought to temperature.
- Keep it as long as you need, from one week to many months, and call to extend; pickup is scheduled when the work is finished.
This is the same process we use anywhere in Florida; only the delivery distance from Brandon changes for Gulfport. You can add a mobile kitchen trailer, a dishwashing trailer or a restroom trailer to the same delivery.
Local Situations and Events in Gulfport
Weather and climate in Gulfport
Summer heat is the quiet cause of most cooler failures in Gulfport. Condensers that struggle on a hot day can trip, freeze up or fail outright, and a failed system in Pinellas County can warm past the safe range in a few hours. The Tampa Bay part of Florida is also known for the highest lightning frequency in the country in summer.
Walk-in coolers for rent in Gulfport is therefore as much a heat-season tool as a hurricane tool.
Events and seasons in Gulfport
Gulfport follows the rhythm of the Tampa Bay & Nature Coast region, which is shaped by Gulf beach seasons, spring training, strawberry and citrus harvest festivals, boat shows and stadium events.
Event weeks put pressure on coolers. Operators near Gulfport book modular walk-in freezer rental in Gulfport to hold drinks, produce, protein and dessert without taxing permanent equipment. Because Gulfport is in Pinellas County, event planners can also pair the unit with a mobile kitchen, a dishwashing trailer or a restroom trailer in the same delivery.
Disaster recovery near Gulfport
Hurricane Idalia (August 30, 2023) made landfall near Keaton Beach in the Big Bend as a Category 3 hurricane and pushed surge into Tampa Bay and the Nature Coast. Tropical Storm Debby (June 2012) stalled in the northeastern Gulf in June and produced record rainfall and river flooding across north and west-central Florida. For Gulfport, that history is a reminder that disaster recovery starts with basic needs: cold food, safe water and a place to cook. Short-term walk-in coolers for rent in Gulfport gives county emergency managers, restaurants and relief kitchens a way to restore cold storage while permanent utilities are repaired. Relief agencies often ask for a kitchen, dish and refrigeration package together.
Who rents in Gulfport
In Gulfport and across Pinellas County, rentals typically go to restaurants, caterers and commissary kitchens, grocery stores and convenience stores, hospitals, clinics and medical labs, municipal, county and state agencies, and disaster-response teams and emergency feeding operations. They are all commercial or industrial operations, which is the only customer base RMA Refrigeration Systems serves.
A walk-in at one of these sites may hold tens of thousands of dollars of product, so the case for emergency portable refrigerated trailers for lease in Gulfport is easy to measure.
Food Safety Temperatures and Power Outages
The numbers explain the urgency. The FDA Food Code sets 41°F or colder for cold-held foods, so a warming walk-in in Gulfport quickly becomes a food-safety problem.
FoodSafety.gov advises that food is generally safe for about four hours in a closed refrigerator without power, and about 48 hours in a full freezer. After that, Gulfport businesses need alternative cold storage or must discard product. Read the details at FoodSafety.gov and the FDA Food Code. Health-department rules apply to your operation; ask your inspector what is required for a temporary unit in Pinellas County.
All Rental Services Available in Gulfport
Refrigeration Trailer
Refrigeration trailer leasing in Gulfport. Sizes from 12 ft to 40 ft with cooler and freezer setpoints. A fit for restaurants, grocers, hospitals, farms and relief sites.
Mobile Kitchen Trailer / Container
Commercial kitchen container for rents for lease in Gulfport. 24 ft to 40 ft layouts with commercial cooking lines. Power, gas, water and drain hookups are confirmed before delivery.
Dishwashing Trailer
Dishwashing trailer leasing in Gulfport. Sized for schools, hospitals, hotels and camps. Restores dish capacity when a dish room is down.
Shower and Restroom Combination
Shower and restroom combination rentals in Gulfport. Popular for crews, events and recovery sites. Three to ten individual stalls with hot and cold water.
Shower Trailer
Mobile shower trailer for rents for lease in Gulfport. Water and power hookups are confirmed before delivery. Private stalls for crews, responders and events.
Restroom Trailer
Restroom trailer rentals for lease in Gulfport. Handwashing sink trailers for food service and events. Meets sanitation needs on construction and festival sites.
Laundry Trailer
Laundry trailer leasing in Gulfport. Keeps linens and uniforms clean when the laundry room is offline. Works for camps, care facilities and response teams.
Sleeper / Bunk Bed
Sleeper / bunk bed for rent in Gulfport. Contractor and VIP grades are available. Houses crews close to the job.
Remote Man Camp / Basecamp / Workforce Housing
Remote man camp / basecamp / workforce housing for rent in Gulfport. Supports industrial cleanup, construction and disaster response. Planned as one Life Support Service package.
Which Customers Rent Cold Storage in Gulfport?
Different customers lean on rentals for different reasons. In Gulfport, these are the groups we expect to need us most.
- Restaurants and caterers lose a night of sales and a walk-in of prep when a cooler quits, so a rented trailer or container parked beside the kitchen door keeps the line running.
- Grocery and convenience stores run thin margins on dairy, produce and frozen food, which makes a failed case or walk-in an urgent cold-storage problem.
- Hospitals, clinics and labs must hold food, specimens and medications within set temperature ranges, so backup refrigeration protects both patients and compliance.
- Municipal, county and state agencies use rentals for emergency feeding, points of distribution and facility downtime, and often need to book on short notice.
- Disaster-response teams and relief agencies need refrigeration, kitchens and sanitation deployed within hours and moved as the response shifts.
- Seafood dealers, fish houses and docks need constant cold to protect catch, and a rented refrigeration container can serve as overflow storage during stone crab, shrimp or grouper seasons.
- Construction contractors and remote workforce camps need beds, showers, laundry, food and cold storage near a job that has no nearby hotel or restaurant.
All of these are commercial or industrial users. We adjust the plan for each type of customer in Pinellas County.
Preferred Services for Gulfport
Based on Gulfport's size, setting and economy, these are the rentals we expect to be the most useful here. We can mix and match them on a single delivery.
- Refrigeration Trailer Cold storage is the first call in Gulfport after outages, remodels and busy seasons.
- Remote Man Camp / Basecamp / Workforce Housing Remote work near Gulfport often needs beds, kitchens, showers and refrigeration delivered as one package.
- Sleeper / Bunk Bed Bunk bed sleepers house crews and responders close to the job when hotel space is full.
- Mobile Kitchen Trailer / Container A mobile kitchen keeps meals going for schools, care facilities and caterers while a permanent kitchen is closed.
Nearest Towns and Communities Near Gulfport
For small towns, villages and quieter communities, the places where a cold-storage trailer, kitchen or camp is most likely to be needed near Gulfport include South Pasadena, St. Pete Beach, Treasure Island, Kenneth City, and Madeira Beach. Emergencies seldom respect city lines, so we also cover the 24 nearest communities around Gulfport.
Roughly 1.8 miles to the west is South Pasadena, a city in Pinellas County (population 5,353), in the same county, so one dispatch can cover both. Demand in South Pasadena usually comes from restaurants, caterers and commissary kitchens and grocery stores and convenience stores. The run from South Pasadena to Gulfport is about 2 road miles. Remote man camp & basecamp are available there too. St. Pete Beach, a city in Pinellas County, is about 2.7 miles southwest of Gulfport (population 8,879), in the same county, so one dispatch can cover both. St. Pete Beach customers tend to be restaurants, caterers and commissary kitchens and grocery stores and convenience stores. The run from St. Pete Beach to Gulfport is about 3 road miles. Sleeper / bunk bed are available there too. Roughly 3.8 miles to the west is Treasure Island, a city in Pinellas County (population 6,584), inside Pinellas County. Treasure Island is a Gulf barrier-island resort city where beachfront restaurants and hotels depend on steady refrigeration. Expect calls from restaurants, caterers and commissary kitchens and grocery stores and convenience stores in Treasure Island. The run from Treasure Island to Gulfport is about 5 road miles. Shower trailers are available there too. To the east, St. Petersburg is a city about 4.2 miles from Gulfport (population 258,308), in the same county, so one dispatch can cover both. Demand in St. Petersburg usually comes from restaurants, caterers and commissary kitchens and grocery stores and convenience stores. Crews can reach Gulfport from St. Petersburg in roughly 5 road miles. Refrigeration trailers are available there too. Roughly 4.8 miles to the north is Kenneth City, a town in Pinellas County (population 5,047), also in Pinellas County, which simplifies delivery logistics. Demand in Kenneth City usually comes from restaurants, caterers and commissary kitchens and grocery stores and convenience stores. Crews can reach Gulfport from Kenneth City in roughly 6 road miles. Laundry trailers are available there too. To the northwest, Madeira Beach is a city about 6.0 miles from Gulfport (population 3,895), also in Pinellas County, which simplifies delivery logistics. Demand in Madeira Beach usually comes from restaurants, caterers and commissary kitchens and grocery stores and convenience stores. The run from Madeira Beach to Gulfport is about 8 road miles. Mobile kitchen trailers are available there too. Redington Beach, a town in Pinellas County, is about 7.6 miles northwest of Gulfport (population 1,376), inside Pinellas County. Redington Beach customers tend to be restaurants, caterers and commissary kitchens and grocery stores and convenience stores. Crews can reach Gulfport from Redington Beach in roughly 10 road miles. Restroom trailers are available there too. Roughly 7.8 miles to the north is Pinellas Park, a city in Pinellas County (population 53,093), also in Pinellas County, which simplifies delivery logistics. Expect calls from restaurants, caterers and commissary kitchens and grocery stores and convenience stores in Pinellas Park. Crews can reach Gulfport from Pinellas Park in roughly 10 road miles. Laundry trailers are available there too.
Seminole (Pinellas County) lies 8.1 miles northwest of Gulfport (population 19,364), inside Pinellas County. Seminole customers tend to be restaurants, caterers and commissary kitchens and grocery stores and convenience stores. Crews can reach Gulfport from Seminole in roughly 10 road miles. Remote man camp & basecamp are available there too. North Redington Beach (Pinellas County) lies 8.6 miles northwest of Gulfport (population 1,495), also in Pinellas County, which simplifies delivery logistics. Typical renters there are restaurants, caterers and commissary kitchens and grocery stores and convenience stores. Expect about 11 road miles between North Redington Beach and Gulfport. Restroom trailers are available there too. To the northwest, Redington Shores is a town about 9.6 miles from Gulfport (population 2,176), also in Pinellas County, which simplifies delivery logistics. Expect calls from restaurants, caterers and commissary kitchens and grocery stores and convenience stores in Redington Shores. Crews can reach Gulfport from Redington Shores in roughly 12 road miles. Laundry trailers are available there too. Indian Shores, a town in Pinellas County, is about 11 miles northwest of Gulfport (population 1,190), inside Pinellas County. Indian Shores customers tend to be restaurants, caterers and commissary kitchens and grocery stores and convenience stores. The run from Indian Shores to Gulfport is about 14 road miles. Shower trailers are available there too. Roughly 12 miles to the north is Largo, a city in Pinellas County (population 82,485), inside Pinellas County. Largo is a central Pinellas County city with large hospital, restaurant and retail clusters. Expect calls from restaurants, caterers and commissary kitchens and grocery stores and convenience stores in Largo. Crews can reach Gulfport from Largo in roughly 14 road miles. Sleeper / bunk bed are available there too. Indian Rocks Beach (Pinellas County) lies 13 miles northwest of Gulfport (population 4,286), in the same county, so one dispatch can cover both. Indian Rocks Beach customers tend to be restaurants, caterers and commissary kitchens and grocery stores and convenience stores. Crews can reach Gulfport from Indian Rocks Beach in roughly 17 road miles. Remote man camp & basecamp are available there too. Roughly 14 miles to the northwest is Belleair Bluffs, a city in Pinellas County (population 2,311), in the same county, so one dispatch can cover both. Expect calls from restaurants, caterers and commissary kitchens and grocery stores and convenience stores in Belleair Bluffs. Crews can reach Gulfport from Belleair Bluffs in roughly 17 road miles. Laundry trailers are available there too. Belleair Shore, a town in Pinellas County, is about 14 miles northwest of Gulfport (population 73), in the same county, so one dispatch can cover both. Typical renters there are restaurants, caterers and commissary kitchens and grocery stores and convenience stores. The run from Belleair Shore to Gulfport is about 18 road miles. Refrigeration trailers are available there too.
Belleair, a town in Pinellas County, is about 15 miles northwest of Gulfport (population 4,273), inside Pinellas County. Typical renters there are restaurants, caterers and commissary kitchens and grocery stores and convenience stores. Crews can reach Gulfport from Belleair in roughly 18 road miles. Dishwashing trailers are available there too. Belleair Beach (Pinellas County) lies 15 miles northwest of Gulfport (population 1,633), in the same county, so one dispatch can cover both. Belleair Beach customers tend to be restaurants, caterers and commissary kitchens and grocery stores and convenience stores. Crews can reach Gulfport from Belleair Beach in roughly 19 road miles. Laundry trailers are available there too. Roughly 15 miles to the south is Anna Maria, a city in Manatee County (population 968), a short hop across the border into Manatee County. Anna Maria is a small barrier-island city at the north end of Anna Maria Island, hit by surge during Hurricanes Helene and Milton in 2024. Demand in Anna Maria usually comes from restaurants, caterers and commissary kitchens and grocery stores and convenience stores. Expect about 19 road miles between Anna Maria and Gulfport. Sleeper / bunk bed are available there too. Holmes Beach, a city in Manatee County, is about 16 miles south of Gulfport (population 3,010), a short hop across the border into Manatee County. Typical renters there are restaurants, caterers and commissary kitchens and grocery stores and convenience stores. Expect about 20 road miles between Holmes Beach and Gulfport. Mobile kitchen trailers are available there too. Clearwater, a city in Pinellas County, is about 17 miles north of Gulfport (population 117,292), in the same county, so one dispatch can cover both. Clearwater draws year-round visitors to Clearwater Beach and the Clearwater Marine Aquarium. Typical renters there are restaurants, caterers and commissary kitchens and grocery stores and convenience stores. Crews can reach Gulfport from Clearwater in roughly 21 road miles. Remote man camp & basecamp are available there too. Palmetto, a city in Manatee County, is about 17 miles southeast of Gulfport (population 13,323), across the county line, where local permits may differ. Typical renters there are restaurants, caterers and commissary kitchens and grocery stores and convenience stores. Expect about 22 road miles between Palmetto and Gulfport. Laundry trailers are available there too. Ruskin, a unincorporated community in Hillsborough County, is about 18 miles east of Gulfport, across the county line, where local permits may differ. Ruskin is known as the "Tomato Capital," with a long vegetable-growing history along the southern Hillsborough bayfront and a Tampa Bay NWS forecast office. Typical renters there are restaurants, caterers and commissary kitchens and grocery stores and convenience stores. Expect about 22 road miles between Ruskin and Gulfport. Remote man camp & basecamp are available there too. To the north, Safety Harbor is a city about 18 miles from Gulfport (population 17,072), in the same county, so one dispatch can cover both. Demand in Safety Harbor usually comes from restaurants, caterers and commissary kitchens and grocery stores and convenience stores. The run from Safety Harbor to Gulfport is about 22 road miles. Refrigeration trailers are available there too.
Browse the full Florida service-area directory to find another town, or call (656) 261-5179 and tell us the address.
Service Reach Around Gulfport by Direction
One call can cover more than Gulfport. This compass view lists the places within roughly 70 miles that share routes with Gulfport.
- North: Kenneth City (5 mi), Pinellas Park (8 mi), Largo (12 mi), and Clearwater (17 mi).
- Northeast: Town 'n' Country (20 mi), Tampa (21 mi), Brandon (28 mi), and Temple Terrace (29 mi).
- East: St. Petersburg (4 mi), Ruskin (18 mi), Apollo Beach (19 mi), and Gibsonton (21 mi).
- Southeast: Palmetto (17 mi), Bradenton (20 mi), Venice (47 mi), and North Port (57 mi).
- South: Anna Maria (15 mi), Holmes Beach (16 mi), Bradenton Beach (20 mi), and Longboat Key (24 mi).
- Southwest: St. Pete Beach (3 mi).
- West: South Pasadena (2 mi) and Treasure Island (4 mi).
- Northwest: Madeira Beach (6 mi), Redington Beach (8 mi), Seminole (8 mi), and North Redington Beach (9 mi).
Gulfport Rental Pricing Estimate
Planning prices for Gulfport, based on a delivery distance of about 35 road miles from Brandon (an estimated $255 delivery allowance). Refrigeration rows use our Tier 1 emergency rates for each rental period.
| Equipment | 1–6 days | 8–14 days | 15 days–1 month | 3+ months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 ft Refrigerated Trailer | $1,495+ $255 delivery est. = $1,750 | $1,695+ $255 delivery est. = $1,950 | $1,995+ $255 delivery est. = $2,250 | $2,195+ $255 delivery est. = $2,450 |
| 20 ft Refrigerated Trailer | $1,595+ $255 delivery est. = $1,850 | $1,895+ $255 delivery est. = $2,150 | $1,995+ $255 delivery est. = $2,250 | $1,895+ $255 delivery est. = $2,150 |
| 20 ft Refrigerated Container | $2,495+ $255 delivery est. = $2,750 | $2,495+ $255 delivery est. = $2,750 | $2,995+ $255 delivery est. = $3,250 | $2,995+ $255 delivery est. = $3,250 |
| 40 ft Refrigerated Container | $3,495+ $255 delivery est. = $3,750 | $3,495+ $255 delivery est. = $3,750 | $3,995+ $255 delivery est. = $4,250 | $3,995+ $255 delivery est. = $4,250 |
| Equipment | Starting price | Estimated with delivery to Gulfport |
|---|---|---|
| 24 ft Mobile Kitchen | from $4,995 | $5,250 with delivery est. |
| 22–26 ft Low-Temp Dish Trailer | from $4,995 | $5,250 with delivery est. |
| 13 ft Luxury Shower-Restroom Combo (3 stalls) | from $2,995 | $3,250 with delivery est. |
| 20 ft Shower Container (5 stalls) | from $3,995 | $4,250 with delivery est. |
| 20 ft Laundry Container | from $3,995 | $4,250 with delivery est. |
| 20 ft Accommodation (Contractor) | from $2,995 | $3,250 with delivery est. |
Here is what typical Gulfport rentals might cost using our planning rates.
- Overnight outage (12 ft refrigerated trailer, 1–6 days). A Gulfport restaurant loses its walk-in on a weekend. Equipment $1,495 plus an estimated $255 delivery is about $1,750 before taxes and site-specific charges.
- Two-week remodel (20 ft refrigerated trailer, 8–14 days). A Gulfport grocery or care facility closes a cooler for repairs. Equipment $1,895 plus about $255 delivery is roughly $2,150.
- Long project (20 ft refrigerated container, 3+ months). A Gulfport packing house or relief operation needs ground-level storage. The 3+ month starting rate of $2,995 plus about $255 delivery is roughly $3,250, depending on how rental periods are billed on your quote.
Pricing disclaimer. Figures are preliminary planning estimates, not a quote or a contract. Equipment rates are RMA Refrigeration Systems starting prices for the listed rental period; the delivery figure is an estimate that grows with distance from our Brandon, Florida base (about 35 road miles to this location). Final pricing depends on the exact unit and tier, rental length, customer type, site access, power and water connections, setup, pickup, taxes, any fuel or after-hours charges, and availability. Call (656) 261-5179 or send the quote form for an exact written price.
Why Choose RMA Refrigeration Systems in Gulfport
Reliable infrastructure matters most when conditions are hardest, whether that is a renovation in Gulfport, a remote project or an emergency after a storm. RMA Refrigeration Systems focuses on commercial and industrial rentals and stays reachable around the clock.
- Accelerated Deployment. A Brandon base means a faster run to Gulfport than a dispatch from out of state.
- 24/7 Emergency Service. Our line at (656) 261-5179 is open 24 hours a day for emergency refrigeration and rental calls.
- End-to-End Project Support. One contact manages selection, delivery, hookup and return for your Gulfport site.
- Flexible Rental Solutions. Terms follow your timeline: 1–6 days up to 3+ months.
- Heavy-Duty Commercial Equipment. Our trailers and containers are built for commercial use in Florida's heat and humidity.
- Experienced Logistics Coordination. Route planning, clearances and electrical details are settled before the truck rolls to Gulfport.
Why Clients Trust Us
Trust starts with facts you can check: a Florida base in Brandon, a published phone number that is answered 24/7, written estimates with the delivery shown, and equipment details listed on every service page. We serve commercial and industrial customers only and do not publish reviews or ratings until we have approved customer feedback to share.
Gulfport Rental FAQs
Do you offer emergency refrigeration in Gulfport at night or on weekends?
Is a rented trailer acceptable to the health department in Pinellas County?
How much does it cost to rent a walk-in cooler or freezer trailer in Gulfport?
Can I rent a mobile kitchen or dishwashing trailer along with the cooler?
What power does a refrigerated trailer need at my Gulfport site?
How fast can you deliver a refrigerated trailer to Gulfport?
What temperature can a refrigerated trailer hold for my Gulfport business?
What should I do when a hurricane watch is issued for Pinellas County?
Sources and Notes
- Gulfport, Florida (reference article); coordinates, area and place boundaries from the U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer Files; population from the 2020 Census.
- NOAA National Hurricane Center and NWS Tampa Bay for weather background.
- Florida Division of Emergency Management for evacuation and shelter information.
- Hurricane Debby, August 5, 2024 (storm background)
- Hurricane Helene, September 26, 2024 (storm background)
- Hurricane Milton, October 9, 2024 (storm background)
- Hurricane Idalia, August 30, 2023 (storm background)
Local facts are drawn from public sources; check current conditions and project status with official county and city sources before relying on them for planning.