Edinburgh · Scotland
40ft containers in Edinburgh: prices and delivery
In Edinburgh, a used 40ft container costs £954 – £2,993, a new one £2,109 – £4,883, and hire £65 – £158 per month (prices excl. VAT). The delivered price depends on your postcode and the supplier’s depot, and is confirmed in the quote.
12.19 × 2.44 × 2.59 mUsedOne tripNew
New or used?
Buy
Prices and budget · 40ft
£954 – £4,883 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 | £954 – £2,993 |
| One trip | £1,958 – £4,253 |
| New | £2,109 – £4,883 |
Rental · 40ft
£65 – £158 excl. VAT / month
Long-term hire guide price, excluding delivery and collection, placement and deposit. Minimum hire periods vary by supplier.
Dimensions and capacities
12.19 × 2.44 × 2.59 m · Equipment and goods
| Specification | Standard dry | High cube |
|---|---|---|
| External length | 12.192 m | 12.192 m |
| External width | 2.438 m | 2.438 m |
| External height | 2.591 m | 2.896 m |
| Internal height | 2.390 m | 2.697 m |
| Internal floor area | 28.3 m² | 28.3 m² |
| Internal volume | 67 m³ | 76 m³ |
Indicative dimensions: confirm the offered model’s specification with the seller.
Scotland
Delivery · Edinburgh
A container for Edinburgh may depart from different depots in Scotland or a neighbouring region. Your exact postcode lets the supplier choose a depot and price road distance, vehicle and unloading.
Possible departure areas
Aberdeen
Anonymised public source no. 5
Bathgate
Anonymised public source no. 5
Glasgow
Anonymised public source no. 5
Grangemouth
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 Scotland
GPDO 1992 (Scotland), Class 3A: 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 3 m, 2.5 m within 1 m of the boundary (≈2.6 m containers exceed this); max half the front or rear curtilage; 8 m² footprint in conservation areas. Temporary building-site use: Class 14. Ask your council planning department.
- Official text : GPDO 1992 (Scotland), Sch. 1 Pt 1 Class 3A
- Official text : GPDO 1992 (Scotland), Sch. 1 Pt 4 Class 14 (temporary buildings)
- Official text : GPDO 1992 (Scotland), Sch. 1 Pt 1 (Classes 3AA, 3B, interpretation)
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Frequently asked questions · Edinburgh
How much does a delivered container in Edinburgh cost?
Allow £954 – £2,993 for a used 40ft container or £2,109 – £4,883 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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Edinburgh · Scotland
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