
Bristol · South West England
20ft containers in Bristol: prices and delivery
In Bristol, 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.

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.
South West England
Delivery · Bristol
A container for Bristol may depart from different depots in South West England or a neighbouring region. Your exact postcode lets the supplier choose a depot and price road distance, vehicle and unloading.
Possible departure areas
Bristol
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 England
GPDO 2015, Pt 1 Class E: if a container counts as a building incidental to enjoying the house: behind the principal elevation, single storey, max 2.5 m high within 2 m of the boundary (≈2.6 m containers exceed this), 3 m elsewhere; max half the curtilage built over; not at listed buildings; stricter on designated land. Temporary building-site use: Pt 4 Class A. Ask your council planning department.
- Official text : GPDO 2015 (England), Sch. 2 Pt 1 Class E
- Official text : GPDO 2015 (England), Sch. 2 Pt 4 Class A (temporary buildings and structures)
- Official text : GPDO 2015 (England), Sch. 1 Pt 1 (article 2(3) land)
- Official text : GPDO 2015 (England), art. 4 (directions restricting permitted development)
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Frequently asked questions · Bristol
How much does a delivered container in Bristol 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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