For a wedding of 100 to 150 guests over 4 to 6 hours, most Saint Paul couples book 2 to 3 standard units or one restroom trailer, plus 1 ADA unit. A standard porta potty runs $125 to $400 for a weekend, and a restroom trailer weekend runs $900 to $3,000 depending on stall count.
Guest count and bar service decide this more than anything else. A dry reception with 80 guests gets by on 2 standard units. Add an open bar and that same headcount pushes toward 3 units or a small trailer, because drinks move faster through people than food does. Standard porta potty rental covers the budget end, and it works fine tucked behind a tent at a backyard or park ceremony in Saint Paul. For anything photographed, most brides upgrade to a restroom trailer rental instead. A 2 stall restroom trailer suits 75 to 100 guests. Go to a 4 stall restroom trailer past 150, and consider an 8 stall restroom trailer for anything over 250 or a full-day event with a late bar. OSHA 1926.51(c)(1) sets ratios for job sites, not private events, but it is still the reference point vendors use when nobody has a better guideline: roughly 1 toilet per 40 to 50 people for a several-hour gathering. For weddings, we usually recommend closer to 1 per 35 once you factor in guests moving in and out during toasts. If your venue already has one small restroom, our how many porta potties do I need guide walks through the math for tents, barns and outdoor ceremony sites around Saint Paul.
Cost depends on unit type, rental length and whether you need a trailer with sinks and mirrors instead of a bare-bones unit. Here is what the numbers actually look like across a weekend rental:
| Unit | Weekend Price |
|---|---|
| Standard unit | $125 to $400 |
| Deluxe flushable unit | see deluxe flushable porta potty |
| ADA accessible unit | $199 to $300 |
| Restroom trailer | $900 to $3,000 |
Delivery adds $125 to $540 for a weekend, depending on distance and site access. If your venue sits outside the city, check driving distance first: West St. Paul is 4.3 miles south, Maplewood is 8.8 miles northeast, and Eagan is 11.4 miles south, all within a normal weekend delivery radius for Saint Paul Porta Pros. Full breakdowns of pricing by duration live on our porta potty rental cost and wedding restroom trailer rental pages, and if you are comparing day rates against a weekend package, porta potty rental per day has that math laid out too.
Most private events are not bound by the construction-site ratios in OSHA 1926.51(c)(1), but ADA access is still the right call for guests using wheelchairs or walkers, and a lot of venues expect it regardless of legal requirement. ADA Standards section 213.2 calls for at least one accessible unit whenever units are clustered together, and never fewer than one no matter how small the cluster. An ADA accessible porta potty needs a 60 inch turning circle inside per ADA Standards section 304.3.1, and the door opening has to clear 32 inches under ADA Standards section 404.2.3. The path to the unit matters just as much as the unit itself: ADA Standards section 403.5.1 sets a 36 inch minimum clear width for the route, and ADA Standards section 302.1 requires that ground surface be stable and slip resistant, which rules out loose gravel or soft turf as a placement spot. If your ceremony site has a slope between parking and the restroom area, a ramp has to hold to a 1:12 run per ADA Standards section 405.2. We cover placement logistics in more depth on our porta potty placement guide, and general accessibility requirements are laid out on ADA restroom requirements.
Handwashing matters for a wedding crowd eating and drinking outdoors, and 29 CFR 1910.141(d)(2) requires soap and towels or a dryer at any washing station, not just sanitizer. A handwashing station rental or portable sink rental placed near the food table solves this cleanly, and it photographs a lot better than nothing at all next to the cake.
Outdoor tented weddings in Saint Paul sometimes need temporary fence rental to mark off a restroom cluster or keep guests off a working farm field, and if the site needs lighting after dark, a light tower rental keeps the path to the units visible once the reception runs past sunset. For venues without power nearby, a temporary power pole can run string lights and a trailer's interior fixtures both off one drop.
Book 2 to 3 weeks out for a summer Saturday, since Saint Paul wedding season runs from May through October and trailers book up fast in that window. If your date is closer than that, our emergency porta potty rental page covers what we can still turn around on short notice. For general event comparisons beyond weddings, see event restroom rental or the broader festival restroom rental page.
Book 2 to 3 weeks ahead for a Saturday between May and October. Trailers go first, since there are fewer of them, so lock that in early if you want mirrors and sinks instead of a standard unit.
Yes. Saint Paul Porta Pros delivers within the city and to nearby towns like West St. Paul, 4.3 miles south, and Roseville, 9.0 miles northwest. Delivery fees run $125 to $540 for a weekend depending on distance and access.
A standard unit is a self-contained toilet, about 44 by 48 inches on the ground. A trailer has flush toilets, sinks and often climate control, closer to an indoor bathroom. See portable restroom rental for a full comparison.
For events under a full week, one service visit typically covers it, matching the ANSI/PSAI Z4.3 baseline interval for moderate use. Multi-day festivals or reception-plus-rehearsal weekends may need a mid-event pump out.
Yes, especially with outdoor food and drink. 29 CFR 1910.141(d)(2) requires soap and towels, not just sanitizer, so a proper handwashing station rental beats a hand sanitizer stand alone for guest comfort and hygiene.
Yes. Saint Paul Porta Pros delivers wedding restroom rental across Saint Paul and the surrounding metro, with same-day and next-day drop-off available on most orders.
Pricing depends on the unit and how long you need it. See our cost breakdown and request a free quote for an exact figure.
Standard rentals include scheduled service — a pump-out, a clean, a restock and fresh deodorizer. Busy or hot-weather sites can be serviced more often.
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