20ft Refrigerated Shipping Container Hire

Our 20ft refrigerated containers for hire provide a reliable and secure solution for cold storage across Great Britain. Also known as reefer containers, they can be rented from just £12 per day (minimum hire 90 days), giving you flexible, cost-effective storage without the need for long-term investment. Commissioning, delivery, and collection are added to your quote and depend on location.

Designed for businesses that need dependable temperature-controlled storage, these containers maintain precise conditions between -25°C and +25°C. From keeping food fresh to safeguarding pharmaceuticals, they are trusted across multiple industries including catering, hospitality, food distribution, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, and event management.

Why Hire a 20ft Refrigerated Container?

A 20ft refrigerated shipping container is the ideal choice when you need cold storage but have limited space.

Compact yet spacious, each unit can hold significant volumes of perishable or sensitive products while minimising its footprint on-site.

Hiring instead of buying offers maximum flexibility. Whether you need extra capacity during peak seasons, short-term cover for projects, or a dependable backup solution, reefer container hire ensures you only pay for what you need, when you need it.

Benefits include:

  • Flexible contracts for short- or long-term hire
  • All units commissioned by expert refrigeration service engineers
  • Trusted by industries nationwide for food, medical, and event storage
  • Fast delivery across Great Britain from our local depots

From just £12 per day

Container Dimensions & Specifications

Our 20ft reefer containers combine practical design with advanced refrigeration technology.

Specifications

  • Temperature range: -25°C to +25°C
  • Energy-efficient cooling system
  • Internal non-slip flooring for safe access
  • Interior lighting for easy use in all conditions
  • 12-metre extension lead supplied as standard
  • Safety features: emergency stop, internal door release, fan cut-off switch
  • Optional extras: low-noise units, access ramps, remote temperature monitoring

Dimensions

  • External: L 20ft, W 8ft, H 8ft 6ins
  • Internal: L 18ft 2ins, W 7ft 6ins, H 7ft 3ins
  • Door Aperture: W 5ft 10ins, H 6ft 6ins

*All dimensions are approximate.

Why Hire from S Jones Containers?

When you hire a 20ft refrigerated container from us, you’ll benefit from:

  • Expert commissioning by refrigeration engineers
  • Dedicated support to protect your stock and operations
  • Flexible hire terms tailored to your requirements
  • Decades of industry experience and proven reliability

Ready to keep your stock fresh and your operations running smoothly? Complete the form below and our team will provide a tailored quote for your 20ft refrigerated container hire.

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What Our Customers Say

Emma22nd April 2026

Great service from start to finish. Made sure everything was as we requested. Great customer service

Simon18th March 2026

really pleased with every aspect. Customer team excellent and deliveries good and excellent quality containers

Ian18th March 2026

Positive experience – excellent customer service and very helpful delivery driver

Julie18th March 2026

Splendid company to deal with, great delivery driver, very helpful and polite. Container came as it should and was good quality from a one trip, very tidy indeed 🙂

Imran22nd January 2026

I had a great experience with S Jones shippping containers. Shazia was amazing from the very start extremely helpful, professional, and always quick to respond. The follow-up emails and the way she kept me fully in the loop throughout the process genuinely impressed me. I would highly recommend this company to anyone looking for shipping containers. Outstanding service all round.