Prescott Walk-In Coolers, Refrigerated Containers, Cold Storage Trailers & Refrigerated Trailers for Rent
Plan a refrigerated trailer or container for your Prescott project with Lock-N-Roll Cold Storage. We help Yavapai County hospitals, schools, hotels, food-service operations, and public agencies protect stock during renovations, outages, events, and emergency response. Call 888 385-5513 for 24/7 support and emergency deployment coordination, and ask about a mobile kitchen or dishwashing trailer to go with it.
- Refrigerated trailer pricing
- Starting at $1,295 · by rental length
- Delivery planning
- Delivery schedule confirmed in your quote
A refrigerated trailer plan for Prescott.
Planning a unit for Prescott means planning for Yavapai County, roughly 75 miles north of Phoenix as the crow flies. Closest towns we also cover: Prescott Valley (about 7 miles), Chino Valley (about 11 miles), and Dewey-Humboldt (about 12 miles).
Camp Verde's fall 2024 included the 4th annual Redneck Roundup Demolition Derby, the Turquoise Circuit Finals Rodeo and the Parade of Lights
Camp Verde is about 34 miles east of Prescott.
Camp Verde's 2024 events calendar ran from the 4th annual Redneck Roundup Demolition Derby on August 24 to the Turquoise Circuit Finals Rodeo on November 2 and the Parade of Lights on December 14.
The 32nd Sedona International Film Festival ran nine days with more than 150 films
Sedona is about 40 miles northeast of Prescott.
The 32nd annual Sedona International Film Festival ran February 21 to March 1, 2026, screening more than 150 films, from features and shorts to documentaries and student productions, at the Mary D.
Youngtown's 2021 mixed-use solicitation set a council award for November 4 and a notice to proceed around February 7, 2022
Youngtown is about 70 miles south of Prescott.
The timeline in Youngtown's 2021 solicitation for its Wisconsin Avenue site ran from a pre-proposal conference on July 29 and proposals due September 10 to a Town Council award on November 4, a development agreement by January 20, 2022 and a notice to proceed on February 7, 2022.
Barrett-Jackson sold 1,911 cars in nine days, and 6,500 bidders were there to buy
Scottsdale is about 71 miles southeast of Prescott.
The 54th Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale auction ran January 17 to 25, 2026 at WestWorld, with 1,911 no-reserve vehicles crossing the block, 6,500 bidders and more than $191 million in sales.
Avondale picked Blueprints Capital and Whitten Development for 16 acres off I-10 at The BLVD
Avondale is about 89 miles south of Prescott.
In August 2025, Avondale chose Blueprints Capital and Whitten Development to build a restaurant, retail and entertainment hub on 16 acres of city-owned land right off Interstate 10 on Avondale Boulevard.
The Tempe Festival of the Arts has drawn up to 225,000 visitors to Mill Avenue
Guadalupe is about 89 miles south of Prescott.
Guadalupe: The Tempe Festival of the Arts, free and pedestrian-only along Mill Avenue from 3rd Street to University Avenue, brought more than 300 artists and up to 225,000 visitors to downtown for its 48th annual run in 2016. There were food trucks and two added beer and wine gardens.
Compare refrigerated trailers and containers.
Review all 4 refrigerated trailer and container sizes for your Prescott project, with starting prices by rental length. Select a model for its specifications, photographs, and rental details.
Scroll across the table to compare specifications and starting prices.
| Model | Format | Temperature options | Power example | Starting at |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12ft Refrigerated Trailer | Refrigerated trailer | Confirm for the assigned 12ft unit | Confirm the assigned unit’s power requirements | $1,295 |
| 20ft Refrigerated Trailer | Refrigerated trailer | Separate 32°F, 15°F, and -5°F configurations; confirm the required unit | 220V, single-phase, 40–60A; verify the offered configuration | $1,495 |
| 20ft Refrigerated Container | Refrigerated container | Review the selected container's specification | Confirm the assigned unit’s power requirements | $2,495 |
| 40ft Refrigerated Container | Refrigerated container | Confirm for the assigned unit | Confirm the assigned unit’s power requirements | $3,495 |
Configuration examples shown. Confirm the assigned unit’s temperature range and connections in your quote. Starting prices by rental length are listed on each model page; delivery, setup, taxes, and availability are confirmed separately.
Large events
Prescott's World's Oldest Rodeo sold out again for 2026, with visitors from 17 countries
Prescott Frontier Days opened the first week of July 2026 with the rodeo sold out, as it has been for several years, according to former Mayor Greg Mengarelli. Wild horse racing, barrel racing and bull riding fill the arena, a large Fourth of July parade runs through town, and visitors from 17 foreign countries were expected.
A sold-out week means vendors, restaurants and caterers are feeding visitors every day, with deliveries made harder by parade closures. A portable refrigerated trailer at a rodeo-grounds kitchen or a downtown catering base holds the week's stock in one place, and a mobile kitchen trailer takes on prep when a booth outgrows its tent.
Fires
The Goodwin Fire burned 28,516 acres south of Prescott, and the rodeo went on
The Goodwin Fire started June 24, 2017 in the Bradshaw Mountains, about 14 miles south of Prescott, and burned 28,516 acres over 16 days. More than 9,000 people were evacuated, 17 homes were destroyed, and State Route 69 was closed. Organizers said the World's Oldest Rodeo would go on that week.
A wildfire that size sends a lot of people to shelters and relief sites, all of whom need food, ice and cold drinks fast. A 20ft refrigerated trailer at an evacuation center holds donated food, and a mobile kitchen trailer can serve hot meals to evacuees and crews. For a long incident, a generator trailer keeps both running.
Compare refrigerated trailer and container prices.
Starting prices by rental length for refrigerated equipment and supporting facilities in Prescott. Review the equipment details and project requirements with our team.
| Refrigerated unit | 1–6 days | 8–14 days | 15 days–1 month | More than 3 months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12ft refrigerated trailer ↗ | $1,295 | $1,595 | $1,895 | $1,995 |
| 20ft refrigerated trailer ↗ | $1,495 | $1,695 | $1,995 | $1,895–$2,195 |
| 20ft refrigerated container ↗ | $2,495 | $2,495 | $2,995 | $2,995 |
| 40ft refrigerated container ↗ | $3,495 | $3,495 | $3,995 | $3,995 |
Supporting facility starting prices
| Supporting facility | 1–6 days | 8–14 days | 15 days–1 month | More than 3 months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24ft mobile kitchen ↗ | $4,995–$7,995 | $4,995–$7,995 | $4,995–$7,995 | $4,995–$7,995 |
| 38ft mobile kitchen ↗ | $7,995 | $7,995 | $8,995 | $7,995 |
| 40ft mobile kitchen ↗ | $7,995 | $7,995 | $9,995 | $7,995 |
| 22–26ft low-temp dishwashing trailer ↗ | $4,995 | $4,995 | $4,995 | $4,995–$6,995 |
| 30ft conveyor dishwashing trailer ↗ | $7,995 | $7,995 | $7,995 | $6,995 |
Starting prices by rental length. Prices, availability, delivery timing, and equipment details are subject to change and will be confirmed in your final quote.
Need help now? Call 888 385-5513 for 24/7 support and current availability.
The 77th Gold Rush Days and Senior Pro Rodeo took over Wickenburg February 12-15, 2026
Wickenburg is about 46 miles southwest of Prescott.
Wickenburg's 77th Gold Rush Days and Senior Pro Rodeo ran February 12-15, 2026, with a 10 a.m. parade of more than 70 entries on Saturday under the theme "Heart of Gold," an artisan fair with 150-plus vendors, a classic car show limited to 75 cars and a National Senior Professional Rodeo at the Everett Bowman Rodeo Arena.
Max Biegert put about $15 million into restoring the Grand Canyon Railway, which reopened on September 17, 1989
Williams is about 48 miles north of Prescott.
The last train on the Williams to Grand Canyon line ran in 1974. Businessman Max Biegert invested about $15 million to restore it, and the line opened with a maiden voyage on September 17, 1989, with thousands attending.
Chase Field is getting fixed. Where does the beer go?
Phoenix is about 73 miles south of Prescott.
Phoenix: HB 2704, signed on September 3, 2025, set aside up to $500 million for Chase Field, with the Diamondbacks adding $250 million, and air conditioning and the retractable roof lead the list.
The 37th Gary Hardt Memorial Rodeo ran May 14-16, 2026 at the Payson Event Center in Rim Country
Star Valley is about 74 miles east of Prescott.
Star Valley: The 37th annual Gary Hardt Memorial Rodeo ran Thursday through Saturday, May 14-16, 2026 at the Payson Event Center on the Beeline Highway. It opened with a women's barrel race on Thursday, then PRCA performances on Friday, Tough Enough to Wear Pink Night, and Saturday, Patriot Night, with free entry for active-duty service members.
Fires
A fire on Whiskey Row took out a cafe, a saloon and a food store in one evening
On the evening of May 8, 2012, fire tore through Prescott's Whiskey Row. At least three businesses were destroyed: the Bird Cage Saloon, Pearl's Place Cafe and Prescott Food Store. Fire officials believed it centered toward the rear of The Palace restaurant. Crews took about two hours to bring it under control, with more than 50 people from several agencies on scene.
When a row of kitchens and a food store go at once, a downtown loses its cold storage in one night. Anyone left with product needs somewhere cold immediately. A refrigerated trailer parked on a nearby lot holds it, and a 12ft refrigerated trailer fits where bigger rigs can't turn around on a historic square.
Fires
An illegal firework started a brush fire in Prescott during a heatwave
Just before the Fourth of July in 2023, an illegal firework set off in Prescott started a brush fire during a heatwave with a high wildfire threat, as reported on July 2 that year.
Holiday weeks in Prescott's dry season put fire crews and event staff on alert, and any outdoor food operation has to plan for both heat and a closed road. A refrigerated container or trailer parked at a safe, cleared site gives vendors and caterers a stable place to keep stock. A generator trailer lets that cold storage run without relying on a grid that fire crews may need to shut off.
Construction
Prescott Regional Airport opened a $13.9 million terminal with a Douglas fir ceiling
A new passenger terminal at Prescott Regional Airport was dedicated in June 2021 at a cost of $13.9 million. It has a Douglas fir timber ceiling, and the project also overhauled hangars, roads and taxiways, and poured foundations for a future expansion.
Airports are one of the places where food service and construction run side by side. A terminal build brings a large crew and a lot of lunches. Afterward, airline and concession operators have to supply a new space from scratch. A refrigerated container works at a staging yard during the build, and a mobile kitchen can feed crews and opening-day guests without a permanent kitchen.
Construction
Embry-Riddle's Prescott campus is adding a wind tunnel lab and a bigger simulation center
Embry-Riddle's Prescott campus planned a 15,000-square-foot aeronautics center with a 5,600-square-foot wind tunnel lab to replace a tunnel more than 50 years old, plus propulsion and drone labs. A 15,000-square-foot addition to the Robertson Simulation Center will raise capacity from 600 to 1,050 flight students.
Two building projects on one campus means crews on site for more than a year, and students and staff who need to eat on a changing campus. A refrigerated container in the staging area keeps crew water and lunches cold, and a mobile kitchen trailer can serve students or visitors during a ribbon-cutting or open house when the permanent dining options are across a work zone.
Cielo Vista Medical Commons is adding 80,000 square feet of clinics on Lake Pleasant Parkway
Peoria is about 55 miles south of Prescott.
Peoria: Irgens broke ground in October 2025 on Cielo Vista Medical Commons at 26425 N. Lake Pleasant Parkway, two buildings on 6.6 acres. The first, a single-story building of about 30,178 square feet, was slated for completion in June 2026, with a two-story second building of about 50,000 square feet to follow.
The Bush Fire of June 2020 burned 193,455 acres of the Tonto National Forest and became the largest fire in the country
Cave Creek is about 59 miles southeast of Prescott.
Cave Creek: The Bush Fire started on June 13, 2020, near the intersection of Bush Highway and State Route 87 in the Tonto National Forest, and was fully contained on July 6 after burning 193,455 acres. The cause was human.
A flash flood warning on September 19, 2025 covered Carefree and Cave Creek, with floodwater at Dixileta Drive
Carefree is about 61 miles southeast of Prescott.
A Flash Flood Warning was in effect on the morning of September 19, 2025 for parts of the north Valley, including Carefree and Cave Creek. KOLD's reporter was live at Dixileta Drive and North Valley Parkway, where floodwater covered the roadway.
A storage facility fire damaged nearly 50 units and put two firefighters in the hospital
Glendale is about 75 miles south of Prescott.
On October 12, 2024 a fire at a Glendale storage facility damaged nearly 50 units, and the Glendale Fire Department raised it to two alarms. Two firefighters were taken to the hospital.
The 28th Litchfield Park Art and Wine Festival drew more than 125 artists to Litchfield Square Park on March 7-8, 2026
Litchfield Park is about 75 miles south of Prescott.
The 28th annual Litchfield Park Art & Wine Festival ran March 7 and 8, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Litchfield Square Park. More than 125 artists lined the streets around the park next to the historic Wigwam Resort, with live jazz and blues and a wine garden pouring Arizona wines.
Plan around the Prescott address.
A project in Prescott starts with practical questions about power, placement, and access. The same planning applies across Yavapai County, including Prescott Valley, Chino Valley, Dewey-Humboldt, Jerome.
- Share the need
Tell us what you are storing, the holding temperature, quantity, location, and dates.
- Review the unit
Choose a refrigerated trailer or container and any supporting kitchen or dishwashing facility.
- Review the site
Confirm access, placement, power, and any water and drainage needs.
- Coordinate deployment
Confirm availability, rental terms, delivery, and setup in your quote.
- Plan the pickup
Schedule removal after stock has moved back to permanent storage.
Community events
Prescott's Christmas City parade sent 35 to 40 lit floats around Courthouse Square
Prescott's Holiday Light Parade on Saturday, November 26, 2022, ran around Courthouse Square in historic downtown, with 35 to 40 illuminated floats, followed by a free bonfire at Mile High Middle School Field. The Prescott Downtown Partnership sponsored the event, billed as the kickoff of the holiday season in Arizona's Christmas City.
A crowd standing downtown in a cold November evening wants hot food and drink, and the restaurants on the square can only seat so many. A mobile kitchen trailer set up beside the bonfire serves a line that a restaurant can't, and a refrigerated trailer behind it holds the cider, milk and everything else that needs to stay cold until it's poured.
Storms and outages
Flash floods hit Prescott Valley on July 20, and the water ran over five feet deep
A monsoon storm dropped about 2.5 inches of rain in an hour on July 20, 2026 on the area north of Prescott Valley. Water reached more than five feet at Roundup and Fulton drives, flooded homes, moved cars and carried four shipping containers across a neighborhood. Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority handled three water rescues.
Floods like this are a reminder in Prescott that this part of Yavapai County can go from dry to underwater within an hour, and flooded roads cut off deliveries. A restaurant, shop or relief site that gets cut off still has to keep its food cold. A generator trailer and refrigerated trailer on call mean that a few days of closed roads doesn't end in a spoiled walk-in.
A Marriott, two more hotels and an Aldi are lined up around Glassford Hill
Prescott Valley is about 7 miles east of Prescott.
In October 2025 Prescott Valley's town manager told the council that a Marriott near the Toyota Center was expected to open in November, with a Home2 and a Homewood Suites planned in the Glassford Hill area.
The Prescott National Forest began prescribed burning near Yolo Ranch on September 29, 2025, with smoke visible from Chino Valley
Chino Valley is about 11 miles north of Prescott.
The Prescott National Forest's Chino Valley Ranger District planned prescribed fires in the Yolo Ranch area, in the northwest part of the forest, starting September 29, 2025 and continuing through the week as weather and fuels allowed.
A burning vehicle drove across a field in Prescott Valley on August 16, 2026 and lit brush in several places
Dewey-Humboldt is about 12 miles southeast of Prescott.
Dewey-Humboldt: On Sunday, August 16, 2026, around 9:55 p.m., a burning vehicle was driven across a field near Palo Verde Street and Cattletrack Drive in Prescott Valley, igniting brush in multiple places before it stopped.
Northern Arizona Healthcare planned a $750 million campus near Fort Tuthill
Flagstaff is about 62 miles northeast of Prescott.
In 2021 Northern Arizona Healthcare outlined a plan for a campus of at least $750 million on 188 acres near Fort Tuthill, about seven miles south of Flagstaff Medical Center.
The August 19 dust storm slammed the East Valley, then rolled west through Surprise
Surprise is about 64 miles south of Prescott.
Surprise: A monsoon storm hit late on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, with a dust wall arriving from the east around 9:30 p.m. The worst damage landed in Mesa, Gilbert, Tempe and Ahwatukee.
Sanctuary Camelback announced a refresh of all 110 rooms and casitas, starting in summer 2027
Paradise Valley is about 77 miles south of Prescott.
Paradise Valley: On September 15, 2026, Sanctuary Camelback Mountain Resort & Spa said it was returning to independent local ownership through a partnership between Berger Holdings and RJ Hospitality. The new owners plan a multi-million-dollar refresh of all 110 guest rooms and casitas, with accommodation work beginning in summer 2027 and targeting completion in September 2027.
Fountain Hills planned a Dark Sky Discovery Center and a Sprouts in 4 Peaks Plaza
Fountain Hills is about 79 miles southeast of Prescott.
Fountain Hills: Town planning updates described the Dark Sky Discovery Center at Centennial Pavilion as a tourism and education hub, with its large telescope installed in 2025, exterior construction underway and the interior planned to open in the fall.
Tolleson approved a 15-acre master-planned project at 99th Avenue and Van Buren with a hotel and a light industrial building
Tolleson is about 80 miles south of Prescott.
In October 2021, Tolleson's City Council approved a roughly 15-acre mixed-use project at the northeast corner of 99th Avenue and Van Buren Street, just south of I-10. It is the first master-planned development in the area, with nine lots set aside for restaurants, shops, drive-thrus, a four-story hotel and a light industrial building.
Large events
The 45th Prescott Bluegrass Festival returned to Courthouse Plaza for free
The 45th annual Prescott Bluegrass Festival was scheduled for June 20 and 21, 2026 at the Yavapai County Courthouse Plaza, 120 S. Cortez St. Admission was free, and the plaza is shaded by elm trees.
A free two-day festival on a plaza in June is a draw for food vendors, and heat is the one thing that elm trees don't fix for a cooler. A portable refrigerated trailer parked at the edge of the closed streets keeps vendors stocked for both days, and a dishwashing trailer is useful for any group serving from reusable ware in a square without a nearby kitchen.
Storms and outages
A month after the Goodwin Fire, burn-scar flooding damaged 109 houses in Mayer
After the Goodwin Fire was contained on July 10, 2017, flash flooding off the burn scar in Mayer on July 19 damaged 109 houses. Mayer and Breezy Pines had been evacuated on June 27, so for many families the fire and the flood came within weeks of each other.
Recovery work after a flood like this runs for months. Volunteers, relief crews and contractors need food, and donated groceries need to stay cold in July. A refrigerated trailer at a staging point in town holds relief supplies, and a mobile kitchen can feed a cleanup crew without sending a truck to a restaurant across the county.
Sources
The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning for Jerome, Clarkdale, Cottonwood and the Verde Villages on August 12, 2026
Jerome is about 22 miles northeast of Prescott.
Flooding was reported near Aspen and South 7th streets in Cottonwood just before 1 p.m. on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning for Jerome, Clarkdale, Cottonwood and the Verde Villages until 3:45 p.m. and advised people to avoid travel.
A flash flood warning covered Clarkdale, Cottonwood, Jerome and the Verde Villages on August 12, 2026
Clarkdale is about 25 miles northeast of Prescott.
Flooding was reported near Aspen and South 7th streets in Cottonwood just before 1 p.m. on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning for Jerome, Clarkdale, Cottonwood and the Verde Villages until 3:45 p.m. and advised people to avoid travel.
A brush fire near Ramada Drive damaged three structures outside Cottonwood on May 13, 2023
Cottonwood is about 28 miles northeast of Prescott.
A brush fire burned near Ramada Drive in the Verde Valley outside Cottonwood on May 13, 2023 and damaged three structures. FOX 10 posted its report that evening, and no cause, size or containment was given.
A January 2017 winter storm knocked out power to about 4,300 customers in Payson and Pine-Strawberry
Payson is about 69 miles east of Prescott.
After a major storm moved through Friday and early Saturday, January 20–21, 2017, with a foot or more of snow at higher elevations, about 4,300 APS customers in Payson and Pine-Strawberry lost power on Saturday night, mostly from downed lines or blown fuses.
Super Bowl LVII brought nearly 300,000 fans to Valley events in February 2023, and Sky Harbor had its busiest day ever
El Mirage is about 70 miles south of Prescott.
El Mirage: Super Bowl LVII was played at State Farm Stadium in Glendale in February 2023, and nearly 300,000 fans attended the downtown Phoenix events around it. The Monday after the game was the busiest day in Sky Harbor's history, with more than 200,000 people traveling, beating the record of over 150,000 set after the 2015 Super Bowl.
On the first day of the Hazen Fire, thick smoke closed State Route 85 and APS shut off power lines
Buckeye is about 81 miles south of Prescott.
On Saturday, May 2, 2026, a brush fire in the Gila River bottom near Hazen and Rooks roads in south Buckeye was first reported at 6 acres and grew to about 162 acres by evening.
Seven months after the storm, blue tarps still covered Mill Avenue roofs
Tempe is about 88 miles south of Prescott.
Tempe: In May 2026 Mill Avenue and the industrial pockets around Baseline still had blue tarps on rooftops, limbs along the curbs and cleanup crews on the street. Business owners said insurance gaps and permitting delays were the biggest obstacles, and some were deciding between a quick patch and a full rebuild.
Prescott refrigerated trailer rental FAQs.
How much does a refrigerated trailer rental cost in Prescott?
Refrigerated trailer rentals start at $1,295, with starting prices listed by rental length from 1–6 days to more than 3 months. Delivery, setup, site work, taxes, minimum duration, and the complete rental term are confirmed in the final quote.
When can a refrigerated trailer be delivered to Prescott?
Prescott is about 75 miles north of Phoenix in a straight line, and the road route is confirmed in the quote. Share your address, desired start date, unit size, and access conditions, and the team confirms availability and a workable delivery schedule.
Which Yavapai County towns do you plan rentals for besides Prescott?
Prescott Valley, Chino Valley, Dewey-Humboldt, Jerome, Clarkdale, Cottonwood, Camp Verde, and Sedona are also covered in Yavapai County. Each rental is planned around the exact address, placement area, and power.
What should I prepare for my Yavapai County site?
Bring the address, placement plan, delivery access details, available power, the goods and holding temperature, dates, and a site contact. Confirm any applicable permit and approval requirements before dispatch.
Keep Prescott cold.
Share your site, dates, and storage needs. We’ll review the refrigerated trailer or container and supporting kitchen and dishwashing plan for your Arizona project.