How to choose the right portable toilet for your needs 05 November 2024 Whether you’re looking for a portable toilet for a house party, or are a seasoned event co-ordinator, the choice of units on the market is overwhelming. Here, we help you narrow the choice. With over 25 years’ experience in the events industry, we have supplied portable toilet hire to every type of public, private and corporate event, so we understand that choosing the right portable toilet for your needs is essential. Before making your decision, ask yourself the following questions. Questions to ask when choosing portable toilets for hire Is portable toilet hire suitable for my event? – Portable toilets are suitable for every type of event. We have supplied wedding toilet hire, toilets for concerts and festivals, refurb and reno projects, high footfall sporting fixtures (including race meetings and the Silverstone F1 event), as well as small family gatherings and community fundraisers. So whatever the event, there are portable toilets for you. Are there any other existing facilities? – Does your event venue have toilets and if so, are there enough and are they of a high enough standard? We have smaller units that can be used in conjunction with permanent facilities, as well as larger trailers that are suitable as the sole facilities for large numbers of guests. Do I need standard or luxury toilet hire? – Plastic portable toilets have a part to play in certain sectors as they are cost effective, functional and quickly installed. Undoubtedly, though, the type of toilet you choose will reflect directly on the calibre and reputation of your event. Read Luxury or standard portable toilets? to find out more. How many portable toilets do I need? – The most frequently asked question and one of the most important. Factors to consider include length of event, whether refreshments will be served and what the ratio of males to females will be. How many portable toilets do I need? will point you in the right direction and our experienced team can advise you further. Individual product pages for both our luxury toilet hire and our standard toilet hire will give full descriptions of each unit, the guest numbers they will accommodate, plus precise dimensions. To save you a little time, the following at-a-glance guide will help. Luxury toilet units from Fortis Hire Toilet Unit Comprises Accommodates Suitable for Luxury 1 Plus 1 Toilet 2 individual cubicles Up to 100 people over 8 hours Smaller weddings, parties and as a complement to existing facilities Luxury 2 Plus 1 Toilet 2 ladies' toilets, 1 men's toilet and 2 urinals Up to 150 people over 8 hours Wedding toilet hire, parties, corporate events Luxury 3 Plus 1 Toilet 3 ladies' toilets, 1 men’s toilet and 3 urinals Up to 300 people over 8 hours Weddings, corporate events Luxury 6 Bay Toilet 6 gender neutral cubicles Up to 300 people over 8 hours Sporting events, festivals Luxury 4 Plus 2 Toilet 4 ladies' toilets, 2 men’s toilets and 4 urinals Up to 450 people over 8 hours Sporting events, county shows, corporate events Fresh Flush 5 Bay Toilet 5 gender neutral cubicles Up to 150 people over 8 hours Wedding toilet hire, party toilet hire, honey wagon hire Luxury 8 Bay Toilet 4 ladies' toilets, 4 men’s toilets Up to 450 people over 8 hours Large weddings, large parties, county shows, high footfall public events Luxury Portable Urinal Troughs for up to 24 males plus children’s section Sporting events, corporate events, county shows Luxury Vacuum Toilets – male 2 x vacuum toilets and 6 urinals Festival toilet hire, sporting events, large-scale public events Luxury Vacuum Toilets - female 4 x fresh flush vacuum toilets Festival toilet hire, sporting events, large-scale public events Luxury Vacuum Urinal Pod 12 x urinals Corporate events, sporting events, festivals As part of our luxury toilet range, we also supply the following to support inclusivity and accessibility for all. Luxury disabled toilet hire from Fortis Hire Toilet Unit Comprises Accommodates Suitable for Luxury Disabled Toilet 1 x toilet, ramp for access, reduced height basin and toilet, handrails, baby changing unit Wheelchair users, young families Luxury Accessible Toilet and Shower 1 x shower, 1 x toilet, ramp for access, baby changing unit Wheelchair users, young families High Dependency Unit (HDU) 1x toilet, ramp, hoist & lift, bed Disabled users and carers Standard toilet hire from Fortis Hire Our standard toilet range includes units suitable for organisers working to strict budgets and for those planning large public events, as follows: Toilet Unit Comprises Accommodates Suitable for Event 4 Plus 2 Toilet Trailer 4 ladies' toilets, 2 men’s toilets and 4 urinals 450 people + Sporting events, high footfall public events, large private events Standard 4 plus 2 Mains 4 ladies' toilets, 2 men’s toilets and 4 urinals 450 people + Sporting events, high footfall public events, large private events Single Plastic Portable Toilet 1 x toilet, foot-operated flush and basin, 50 people + Construction, long term hire, festival, sporting events Plastic Disabled Toilet 1 x toilet, baby changing unit, DDA compliant County shows, emergency toilet hire 6 Man Plastic Urinal 6-man trough, hand sanitiser Sporting events, festivals, county shows Portable toilet hire from Fortis Hire Our friendly team is on hand to help you with any aspect of your portable toilet hire needs. Simply send us a few details via email at sales@fortishire.co.uk or call us on 01525 643850 today and we will help you choose the perfect toilets for your event. Categories Planning