
Hire Your 40ft Container From S Jones Today
Container hire is a cost-effective and flexible solution to your storage requirements, with long and short-term lease options available.
We hold stock at all of our nationwide locations, meaning that we can deliver the quantity of 40ft containers you need, when you need them and where you need them.
Find detailed container specifications via the link below or use our quote builder for information on our 40ft container rental prices.
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The Experts In 40ft Container Hire
Rent 40ft containers with confidence from S Jones, the 4th generation experts in shipping containers for sale and container hire.
We supply high-quality weatherproof and extremely secure containers with heavy duty flooring – perfect for storing long objects or a high volume of contents.
Hire a limited selection of container accessories with your container, to optimise security such as padlock protectors and more.
As the largest standard size of container, 40ft containers require expert delivery management. We have highly experienced drivers on hand ready to deliver 40ft containers throughout the UK.
Increase Temporary On Site Storage With A 40ft Storage Container Rental
We hire out 40ft shipping containers to a range of business sectors, including construction, retail and education.
We offer flexible long-term or short-term lease plans at competitive prices, giving you full control of your rental.
Hassle-free delivery and collection service from expert staff as standard.
Whether you need 40ft container storage for business or private use, our shipping container prices and leases are tailored to your requirements.

40ft Container Specifications
Note – all given dimensions are approximate:
General Specifications
Floor Area | 305sqft (28.33m²) |
Cubic Capacity | 2360 cu ft (66.83m³) |
Weight | 4 tons (4.06 tonnes) |
External Dimensions
Length | 40ft (12.19m) |
Width | 8ft (2.44m) |
Height | 8ft 6ins (2.59m) |
Internal Dimensions
Length | 39ft 4ins (12.00m) |
Width | 7ft 7ins (2.33m) |
Height | 7ft 9ins (2.35m) |
40ft Container Hire FAQ’s
What fits in a 40ft container?
A 40ft shipping container can hold the household goods of a 3 bedroom apartment. This includes the contents of rooms, as well as larger appliances such as, bath fixtures, washing machines, a piano, extra mattresses and more should all comfortably fit in the 305 square feet of storage space.
How much space do I need for a 40ft container delivery?
You will require a minimum width of 15ft to access the site and approx. 24ft for offloading (plus the width of the container). Our 40ft containers are offloaded to the side of the vehicle so make sure you calculate the amount of space required for delivery ahead of purchasing your container.
How much does a 40ft container weigh?
The empty weight of a 40ft container is 4 tons.

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