








Rent a 40ft Container
A 40ft shipping unit 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.
40ft Container Rental Price
We have a range of price options available. Get in touch with us today for a quote and we’ll find a solution that is best suited for your needs.
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 unit). 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.
Why S Jones?
Container hire is a cost-effective and flexible solution to your storage requirements, with long and short-term lease options available.
We hold stock in locations all across the United Kingdom, meaning that we can deliver the quantity of units you require.
Find detailed specifications via the link below or use our quote builder for information on our rental prices.
Available Options
Family Run
Across four generations, we have provided container sales, hire and conversions for units.
We supply high-quality weatherproof and extremely secure units with heavy duty flooring – perfect for storing long objects or a high volume of contents.
Hire a limited selection of accessories to optimise security such as padlock protectors and more.
As the largest standard size available, your purchase will require expert delivery management. We have highly experienced drivers on hand ready to deliver throughout the UK.
Temporary On Site Storage
We hire rental units 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.
Hassle-free delivery and collection service from our staff.
Whether your requirements are for business or private use, our prices and leases can be tailored to your requirements.

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) |
FAQ’s
What fits in a 40ft container?
A 40ft shipping unit 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 unit). 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.
How much does a 40ft container weigh?
The empty weight of a 40ft container is 4 tons.
