
Cardiff · Wales
Containers in Cardiff: sales, hire and prices
In Cardiff, 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 · Cardiff
| 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.
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New or usedRent · Cardiff
Buy or hireLong-term hire guide price, excluding delivery and collection, placement and deposit. Minimum hire periods vary by supplier.
Wales
Delivery · Cardiff
A container for Cardiff may depart from different depots in Wales or a neighbouring region. Your exact postcode lets the supplier choose a depot and price road distance, vehicle and unloading.
Possible departure areas
Port Talbot
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 Wales
GPDO 1995 (Wales), Pt 1 Class E: if a container counts as a building incidental to enjoying the house: not beyond the principal elevation; single storey; max 3 m, 2.5 m within 2 m of the boundary, 1.5 m within 2 m of the house (≈2.6 m containers exceed both); max half the curtilage; stricter on designated land. Temporary building-site use: Pt 4 Class A. Ask your council planning department.
- Official text : GPDO 1995 as amended in Wales, Sch. 2 Pt 1 Class E
- Official text : GPDO 1995 (Wales), Sch. 2 Pt 4 Class A (temporary buildings and structures)
- Official text : GPDO 1995 (Wales), Sch. 1 Pt 2 (article 1(5) land)
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In the region · Wales
Frequently asked questions · Cardiff
How much does a delivered container in Cardiff 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.


