Looking for shipping container hire in Sydney?
Container Options supplies secure, wind and watertight 10ft, 20ft and 40ft containers for hire across Sydney and NSW, with 20ft hire from $2.75+GST per day and 40ft from $6+GST per day. Long term rates are negotiable.
Whether you need a container for a few weeks, an ongoing job, or something custom built as a site office or workshop, our team can help you pick the right size and hire length.
Looking for shipping container hire in Sydney?
Container Options provides flexible short- and long-term container hire across Sydney and NSW. We supply secure, wind and watertight 10ft, 20ft and 40ft shipping containers suitable for construction sites, commercial storage, residential projects and temporary storage applications.
Whether you need a container for a few weeks or an ongoing project, our experienced team can help you choose the right size and hire period to suit your requirements, with fast delivery and competitive pricing available.
Container Hire Options
We offer a range of container sizes for hire depending on your storage needs. Explore our most popular options below:
Our 10ft containers suit smaller jobs, tools and equipment, or anywhere space is tight; a good fit for a quick, secure lock-up on a residential site.
Our 20ft containers are the size most customers ask for, striking a solid balance between space and footprint. Common on construction sites and for general commercial or residential storage.
Providing that extra space for storage, at 76m³ and 12m long they can accommodate oversized products that won’t fit in a 20ft container. Available in both high cube and standard height configurations.
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Here’s a quick guide to which size tends to suit which job:
10ft Container Hire | 20ft Container Hire | 40ft Container Hire
Prefer to buy instead of hire? Compare our containers for sale.
Short and long term options, with terms that adjust as your project changes.
Sydney owned and operated, backed by decades of container industry experience.
Delivered straight to your site by tilt tray, HIAB or sideloader.
Which shipping container size should you hire?
Here's a quick guide to which size tends to suit which job:
| Container | Best for | Internal space |
|---|---|---|
| 10ft | Small sites, tools, residential storage | ~15m³ |
| 20ft | Construction, commercial and residential storage | ~33m³ |
| 40ft | Large storage, warehouses and industrial sites | ~67m³ |
Flexible Container Hire to Suit Your Needs
Container hire makes sense when buying outright isn’t necessary; you get a container for exactly as long as you need it, then hand it back. We work around your timeline, whether that’s a two week job or a multi-year lease, and can adjust your hire as your requirements change. Talk to us about your storage volume, budget and site access, and we’ll help you land on the right size and hire length.
Common Uses for Container Hire
Builders hire containers most often, using them for secure on-site storage of tools, equipment and materials for the length of a job. Businesses use hire containers to cover overflow stock or as temporary warehouse space during busy periods, while homeowners hire them during a move or renovation when they need extra space for a few weeks. Event organisers use them too, mostly for equipment and ticketing operations on site.
Specialised container hire
Site offices, workshops and custom built container hire
Not every job needs a standard container. We hire out modified and custom built units for businesses that need something more specific than a box on the ground.
Containers fitted with doors, windows, lighting and power, ready to work from on site. Common on construction projects and anywhere a temporary office is needed without the cost of a permanent build.
Secure, weatherproof units set up as on-site workshops, with the option of benches, power and extra ventilation depending on what you are running inside.
If your requirement does not fit a standard unit, we can modify a container to suit and hire it out rather than selling it outright. Tell us what the job needs and we will tell you what is possible.
Specialised hire is quoted per job, since it depends on the modifications involved and how long you need the unit. We also hire specialised containers including flat racks, open tops and side opening units, plus tank containers for bitumen, diesel and other liquids.
SYDNEY SHIPPING CONTAINER HIRE SERVICES
Container Options is a family owned Sydney business with over 25 years of combined industry experience. We supply container hire across Sydney and NSW, with flexible terms, fast delivery and a range of sizes to suit residential, commercial and industrial jobs.
You have a number of delivery options when you choose one of our shipping containers. The most important thing to know is that you need to choose a delivery method that suits the access to your site or property.
Using a HIAB truck – which is a truck with a crane mount on either the front or the rear of the tray, as the crane arm can lift and position the container into place very precisely.
A Sideloader is best suited where there is limited space in front or behind where the container is to be located. The container is offloaded onto the ground on the drivers’ side of the vehicle. When the container is unloaded it lands between the two outrigger feet of the side loader, parallel to and approximately half a metre from the side of the truck. Perfect for delivering or relocating heavy, loaded and heavy shipping containers.
Delivery can be organised within a few days, subject to transport availability. Each container is either shipped directly from the manufacturer to our Sydney depot or from our Sydney depot to you if used. Please note, some scuffing may occur during transport, which is typical due to the shipping process.
We offer both short and long term hire options. Whether you need a container for a few weeks or several years, we can tailor a hire agreement to suit your project.
Indicative daily hire rates across our Sydney fleet. Our 10ft units are in high demand and hire at a premium to their size, while the 20ft gives you the most space for your money.
| Container | Best for | Hire from |
|---|---|---|
| 10ft | Small sites, tools, residential storage | $4.00+GST / day |
| 20ft | Construction, commercial and residential storage | $2.75+GST / day |
| 40ft | Large storage, warehouses and industrial sites | $6.00+GST / day |
| Specialised | Site offices, workshops, custom built units | On request |
Long term hire is negotiable. If you need a container for several months or longer, talk to us and we will work out a rate. Delivery is quoted separately based on your location and site access, using tilt tray, HIAB or sideloader. Prefer to own it outright? Compare our containers for sale.
Containers can often be delivered within a few days, subject to stock and transport availability.
We supply:
All are suitable for secure storage and commercial applications.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions about container hire
Hire starts from $2.75+GST per day for a 20ft container, $4+GST per day for a 10ft and $6+GST per day for a 40ft. Final cost depends on hire length, delivery location and whether you need a standard or modified unit. Long term hire is negotiable, so the daily rate drops over extended periods.
We hire 10ft, 20ft and 40ft shipping containers. As a rough guide, 10ft suits small sites and tools, 20ft covers most construction and commercial storage, and 40ft handles large or oversized loads. We also hire specialised containers and custom built units.
Both. We hire containers by the week, the month or on longer agreements running into years. Long term rates are negotiable, and if your requirements change partway through we can adjust the hire rather than locking you into a fixed term.
Yes. We hire out containers fitted as site offices and workshops, with doors, windows, power, lighting and ventilation depending on what the job needs. Custom built units can also be hired rather than purchased. These are quoted per job, so talk to us about the modifications you need.
Yes. Shipping containers are one of the most practical on-site storage options available. They are lockable, wind and watertight, and strong enough to hold tools, equipment and materials securely for the length of a job.
Yes. We deliver across Sydney and surrounding NSW areas using tilt tray, HIAB or sideloader, depending on your site access and where the container needs to sit. Delivery is quoted separately from the hire rate.
Hire makes sense when you need a container for a defined period and do not want the capital outlay or the job of reselling it later. Buying works out better for permanent storage or if you need it modified long term. If you are weighing it up, compare our containers for sale.