Types of Portable Toilets: Compare Before You Rent
The types of portable toilets we rent in Akron are five: standard, deluxe flushing, wheelchair-accessible, handwashing station and restroom trailer. Here is how to choose.
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- Quick pick
- Crews and casual parties: standard units. Dressed-up guests: deluxe flushing. Formal with water and power: restroom trailer.
- Always add
- A wheelchair-accessible unit for public events and a handwashing station when food is served.
- Delivery
- All five types delivered across Akron and Summit County; same day by noon for standard units.
- Cleaning
- Every unit arrives cleaned and stocked; weekly service is included on 28-day rentals.
- Cost
- From $185 (standard event unit) to $1,195 (2-stall trailer weekend). One itemized quote, plus Ohio sales tax.
Portable toilet types compared side by side
The five portable toilet types differ in flushing, handwashing, space and site needs. Standard and deluxe units fit the same 44-by-47-inch footprint and need nothing on site. The accessible unit needs about 8 by 8 feet. A restroom trailer needs water, 110-volt power and a level spot the truck can reach.
| Unit | Best for | Flush | Handwashing | Wheelchair access | Needs water/power | Footprint | Wrong choice when |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | Crews, casual parties | No | Sanitizer | No | None | 44 × 47 in | Formal events |
| Deluxe flushing | Weddings, showers | Foot pump | Sink inside | No | None | 44 × 47 in | All-day heavy use, deep freeze |
| Wheelchair-accessible | Public events, older guests | No | Sanitizer | Yes | None | 87 × 89 in | Sloped or soft ground |
| Handwashing station | Food, crews | – | 2 sinks | – | None | 34 × 27 in | Below freezing |
| Restroom trailer | Weddings, VIP | Yes | Vanity sinks | Steps | Hose + 110 V | 8 × 16–20 ft | No water/power or access |
Which type for which job?
For a construction crew, rent standard units with weekly service. For a backyard graduation party, rent standard event units plus one accessible unit. For a wedding, rent a restroom trailer when the venue has water and power, otherwise deluxe flushing units. Add handwashing stations whenever food is served.
Portable toilet type questions
What is the difference between a porta potty and a porta john?
Porta potty, porta john, portable toilet and portable restroom all mean the same standalone unit. A restroom trailer is different: a towed trailer with flushing toilets and sinks.
Which portable toilet is cleanest for guests?
A restroom trailer feels the cleanest because waste is flushed out of sight and guests wash with running water. A deluxe flushing unit is the next step up from a standard unit.
Which portable toilet costs the least?
A standard unit costs the least, from $185 per event or $165 per 28 days.
Do any portable toilets have running water?
Restroom trailers have running water from a hose. Deluxe flushing units and handwashing stations use a foot pump from an onboard tank.
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