Belfast · Northern Ireland
Containers in Belfast: sales, hire and prices
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.
- Purchase
- Rental
- Used
- One trip
Indicative budget · excl. VAT
Prices and budget · Belfast
| Container | Purchase · excl. VAT | Rental / month · excl. VAT |
|---|---|---|
| 20ft | £703 – £3,544 | £40 – £110 |
| 40ft | £954 – £4,883 | £65 – £158 |
| 40ft high cube | £1,054 – £4,883 | £75 – £173 |
| Refrigerated | £2,761 – £19,688 | £226 – £551 |
Purchase prices by condition and size
| Container | Used · excl. VAT | One trip · excl. VAT | New · excl. VAT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20ft | £703 – £2,205 | £1,607 – £3,071 | £1,807 – £3,544 |
| 40ft | £954 – £2,993 | £1,958 – £4,253 | £2,109 – £4,883 |
| 40ft high cube | £1,054 – £3,308 | £2,109 – £4,253 | £2,259 – £4,883 |
| Refrigerated | £2,761 – £10,238 | £4,769 – £14,175 | £4,267 – £19,688 |
A dash means the barometer publishes no range for that condition and size. Ask the supplier for the offered model’s price.
ContainerEU barometer guide prices for the container only, excluding VAT, transport and extras. They are not local stock or firm offers.
Buy · Belfast
New or usedRent · Belfast
Buy or hireLong-term hire guide price, excluding delivery and collection, placement and deposit. Minimum hire periods vary by supplier.
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.
Your project, your delivery site
Specify the size, use and postcode to compare suitable proposals.
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