Belfast · Northern Ireland
20ft containers in Belfast: prices and delivery
In Belfast, a used 20ft container costs £703 – £2,205, a new one £1,807 – £3,544, and hire £40 – £110 per month (prices excl. VAT). The delivered price depends on your postcode and the supplier’s depot, and is confirmed in the quote.
6.06 × 2.44 × 2.59 mUsedOne tripNew
New or used?
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Prices and budget · 20ft
£703 – £3,544 excl. VAT
ContainerEU barometer guide prices for the container only, excluding VAT, transport and extras. They are not local stock or firm offers.
| New or used? | Prices and budget · excl. VAT |
|---|---|
| Used | £703 – £2,205 |
| One trip | £1,607 – £3,071 |
| New | £1,807 – £3,544 |
Rental · 20ft
£40 – £110 excl. VAT / month
Long-term hire guide price, excluding delivery and collection, placement and deposit. Minimum hire periods vary by supplier.
Dimensions and capacities
6.06 × 2.44 × 2.59 m · General storage
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| External length | 6.058 m (20 ft) |
| External width | 2.438 m (8 ft) |
| External height | 2.591 m (8 ft 6 in) |
| Internal length | 5.867 m |
| Internal width | 2.352 m |
| Internal height | 2.390 m |
| Internal floor area | 13.8 m² |
| Usable internal volume | 33 m³ |
Indicative dimensions: confirm the offered model’s specification with the seller.
Northern Ireland
Delivery · Belfast
A container for Belfast may depart from different depots in Northern Ireland or a neighbouring region. Your exact postcode lets the supplier choose a depot and price road distance, vehicle and unloading.
Possible departure areas
Belfast
Anonymised public source no. 5
Departure areas published by market suppliers, without addresses. They are not ContainerEU depots: the actual depot is stated in the quote.
Estimate transport
Transport and unloading are quoted for your address, chosen depot, size and vehicle. Ask for the container and delivery services to be priced separately.
Exact postcode required for a quote
Prepare site access
- Truck access and manoeuvring space
- Stable level ground and suitable supports
- Overhead obstacles and crane reach
- Unloading responsibility and delivery slot
Placing a container: the rules in Northern Ireland
GPDO (NI) 2015, Pt 1 Class D: if a container counts as a building incidental to enjoying the house: not forward of a road-facing principal or side elevation; max 4 m, eaves 2.5 m within 2 m of the boundary; max half the curtilage; stricter in conservation areas, National Parks, AONBs and World Heritage Sites. Temporary building-site use: Pt 5 Class A. Ask your council planning department.
- Official text : Planning (GPD) Order (NI) 2015, Sch. Pt 1 Class D
- Official text : Planning (GPD) Order (NI) 2015, Sch. Pt 5 Class A (temporary buildings)
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Frequently asked questions · Belfast
How much does a delivered container in Belfast cost?
Allow £703 – £2,205 for a used 20ft container or £1,807 – £3,544 new (excl. VAT), plus transport and unloading, priced for your address. The quote sets the final price for your postcode and the supplier’s depot.
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