Restroom trailer hire for weddings and events
Tow a stylish restroom trailer to weddings, markets and corporate events for a higher fee than basic portable toilets.
- C$25k-80k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Estimates for a small start in Canada, not guarantees.
What it is
You own one or two restroom trailers with flush toilets, sinks and sometimes heating or air conditioning. You tow them to the venue, set them up, and arrange servicing during or after the event.
Your first three steps
- Visit local wedding venues and event planners to see if they would book a restroom trailer and at what price
- Compare new and used 2 to 4 stall trailers, and check your tow vehicle can legally and safely pull one
- Set up photos and a booking page, and offer a first rental to a venue at a reduced rate for a review
Who pays
Couples and wedding planners, farm and venue owners, corporate event organizers, festivals and outdoor markets.
How it makes money
A daily or weekend rental fee per trailer, plus delivery, set-up and optional attendant or extra servicing charges.
Skills that help
- Towing and backing up trailers safely
- Friendly customer service
- Marketing to event planners
- Basic mechanical and plumbing know-how
Watch out for
- Commercial general liability and trailer insurance, and ask what is covered if guests damage it
- Check who can empty the holding tanks and where waste may be disposed of in your province
- Trailer registration, towing licence class and weight limits for your vehicle
- Highly seasonal demand in most of Canada, with winter bookings needing a heated trailer
- Water supply and power needs at remote venues
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Everything you need to start: restroom trailer hire for weddings and events
Researched with live web search for Canada: real startup prices, the licences and rules, what others charge, a break-even example, how to find your first customers and a 30-day launch plan. With sources.
- Startup costs with real prices
- Licences, registration and rules
- Pricing: what others charge
- Break-even example
- Finding your first customers
- 30-day launch plan
- Risks and how to reduce them
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to start a restroom trailer rental business?
Startup costs are estimated at typically around $25,000 to $80,000, depending on whether you buy one or two trailers, their features such as heating or air conditioning, a suitable tow vehicle and insurance.
How much revenue can a restroom trailer hire business make?
Monthly revenue is estimated at typically around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on how many trailers you own, your pricing and your bookings. Demand is highly seasonal in most of Canada, and winter bookings would need a heated trailer.
What should I check before hiring out restroom trailers in Canada?
Check trailer registration, towing licence class and weight limits for your vehicle. Also check who can empty the holding tanks and where waste may be disposed of in your province, insurance including damage by guests, and water and power needs at venues.
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