How Much Does It Cost to Rent a Storage Container in Durango?

A storage container rental in Durango starts at $70 per 4-week period for a 10-foot unit, and $85 per 4-week period for Hercules Containers' most popular size, the 20-foot standard. Add tax, an 8-week minimum, and delivery and pickup billed separately, and that's the real number — not the vague “starting at” line most container sites lead with. Here's the full price list, size by size, and what actually moves the total up or down.

Storage Container Rental Prices in Durango, By Size

Hercules Containers, out of its yard on Skylane Drive in Durango, prices every rental per 4-week period rather than by the day or the calendar month. Tax applies on top of the base rate. Every size carries the same 8-week minimum — two full billing periods — and delivery plus pickup are quoted separately from the rental rate, based on how far the container has to travel to reach your site.

• • 10 ft. Standard — $70.00 + tax per 4 weeks
• • 16 ft. Standard — $75.00 + tax per 4 weeks
• • 16 ft. End Roll-Up — $75.00 + tax per 4 weeks
• • 20 ft. Standard — $85.00 + tax per 4 weeks (most popular size)
• • 20 ft. End Rollup — $115.00 + tax per 4 weeks
• • 20 ft. Double Door — $115.00 + tax per 4 weeks
• • 20 ft. High Cube — $115.00 + tax per 4 weeks
• • 20 ft. On Trailer — $155.00 + tax per 4 weeks
• • 20 ft. Office — $300.00 + tax per 4 weeks
• • 24 ft. Standard — $115.00 + tax per 4 weeks
• • 40 ft. High Cube — $140.00 + tax per 4 weeks
• • 40 ft. Double Door High Cube — $200.00 + tax per 4 weeks

Look at the jump between a plain 20-ft standard ($85) and every other 20-ft configuration ($115 to $300). A double door, a roll-up end, or a high-cube ceiling all add the same flat $115-vs-$85 premium over the base shell. The office conversion is the outlier at $300, because that price covers finished interior space, not just a bare steel box.

A quick example: a contractor renting a 20-ft standard for a 3-month remodel pays $255 in rental fees alone — three 4-week periods at $85 — before tax, delivery, and pickup. Keep the same container for 6 months and the rental line grows to roughly $510, still on the same $85 rate; the only thing that changed is how many 4-week periods get billed.

Who Rents in Durango — And Why

Contractors book the 20-ft and 24-ft sizes most often, securing tools and materials on an active job site. Homeowners lean toward the 10-ft and 16-ft units for a remodel, a move, or clearing out a garage. Farm and ranch operations around La Plata County tend to go bigger — 24-ft and 40-ft units for feed, equipment, and seasonal supplies that need to stay dry and locked up through a Durango winter. Hercules has delivered more than 5,000 containers across all three groups over 14-plus years in business, per its own service history.

On-Site Storage Rentals — A Separate, Smaller Option

Hercules also runs a second rental tier for a spot that just needs a dedicated storage box rather than a full shipping container: on-site rentals, priced monthly instead of per 4 weeks, with a 2-month minimum and a security deposit equal to one month's rent.

• • 8' x 6' Storage — $80/month + $80 security deposit
• • 10' x 8' Storage — $90/month + $90 security deposit
• • 16' x 8' Storage — $125/month + $125 security deposit
• • 20' x 8' Storage — $150/month + $150 security deposit
• • 40' x 8' Storage — $225/month + $225 security deposit

The two tiers overlap in size but not in structure. On-site rentals bill monthly with a deposit; the sizes in the table above bill per 4 weeks plus tax. Tell Hercules what you're storing and for how long, and they'll steer you to whichever pricing structure actually fits the job.

What Actually Changes Your Total Cost

Three things move the number above the base rate. First, distance — delivery and pickup are quoted separately based on how far your site sits from the Durango yard. Second, term length — the 8-week minimum is a floor, not a ceiling, and a longer hold just extends the same per-4-week rate. Third, site access — a steep driveway or a tight gate doesn't change the rental rate itself, but it can add time (and sometimes a site visit) before delivery day.

20-Foot vs. 40-Foot: Which Size Actually Costs Less to Rent?

Size changes the math more than most renters expect. A 20-ft standard at $85 per 4 weeks looks like the cheaper pick next to a 40-ft high cube at $140 — but per cubic foot of storage, the bigger unit often wins. We ran the full comparison, dimensions and cost-per-cubic-foot included, in our 20ft vs. 40ft container guide.

Before Delivery Day: What Hercules Requires

Every rental needs three things signed and settled before a truck leaves the yard: a signed lease agreement, a completed Credit Card or ACH payment authorization, and the initial invoice — your 8-week minimum plus delivery and pickup — paid in full. None of that happens same-day, so build a few days of lead time into your schedule. Full detail lives on our services and requirements page.

Serving Durango and the Four Corners

Hercules delivers out of its Durango base across southwestern Colorado and northwestern New Mexico — Pagosa Springs, Cortez, Farmington, and Aztec are all regular stops, along with the ranches and job sites in between. Timing matters here in a way it doesn't in flatter towns. Frozen ground in January is often easier on a delivery truck than a soft driveway during spring mud season, so a shoulder-season booking may take a little extra planning.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average cost to rent a storage container in Durango?

At Hercules Containers, rental starts at $70 per 4-week period for a 10-ft unit and $85 per 4-week period for the most popular 20-ft standard container, plus tax, delivery, and pickup, on an 8-week minimum term. Larger and specialty configurations — double door, high cube, office conversion — run $115 to $300 per 4 weeks.

Is it cheaper to rent or buy a storage container?

It depends on how long you need it. Renting a 20-ft standard for a full year runs roughly $1,105 before tax and delivery (13 four-week periods at $85). Buying is a larger one-time cost with no ongoing rental bill, but Hercules prices sale containers against current market demand rather than a fixed list. We walk through the full breakeven math in our rent-or-buy guide.

What's the minimum rental term?

8 weeks — two full 4-week billing periods — on every size Hercules rents, from a 10-ft compact unit up to a 40-ft double door high cube.

Does the rental price include delivery and pickup?

No. That's billed separately, priced by how far your site sits from the Durango yard and how easy it is for a tilt-bed truck to get in and set the container down. A flat driveway a couple miles out costs less to reach than a switchback road past Hesperus — ask for the delivery number as part of your quote.

What if I need to move a container I already own?

That's a different service. Container moves for privately owned units run $200 per hour from when the driver leaves the yard until return, with a 2-hour minimum charge of $400, and the container has to be completely empty before the move — no exceptions.

Can I rent for less than the 8-week minimum?

No — the 8-week minimum applies across every size Hercules rents, whether the container is on-site for a weekend project or a year-long job. Budget for at least two 4-week billing periods even on a short-term need.