ABC Container Hire & Sales hires out shipping containers in Cairns from stock held at a Cairns depot in Stratford, so containers are local rather than freighted up from the south. Hire is priced by the week with no lock-in contract: we deliver the container to your site across Cairns and Far North Queensland and collect it when you're finished. Sizes run from 10ft to 40ft, for household storage, a building site or a farm on the Tablelands.
Shipping container hire in Cairns starts at $30 a week for a 20ft and $45 a week for a 40ft, including GST.
| Size | Hire from |
|---|---|
| 20ft container | $30 /week |
| 40ft container | $45 /week |
Weekly starting rates from our Cairns depot, including GST. Delivery is quoted on your address. Prices as at 2 November 2026.
Containers for hire in Cairns
Every container below can be hired through our Cairns depot, shown with its Cairns weekly rate. Specialised stock may be consolidated, so the team will confirm availability when you call.
20ft Containers for Hire in Cairns
3 containers
40ft Containers for Hire in Cairns
3 containers
10ft & Mini Containers
1 container
Specialised Containers
3 containers
Modified Containers
1 container
Why hire from ABC in Cairns
No lock-in contract
Hire for as long as the job takes. When you're done, tell us and we'll come and collect it.
Stock in Cairns
Containers are held at our Cairns depot in Stratford, so your hire isn't waiting on a unit freighted up from the south.
The right size for the job
A 10ft for a tight driveway, a 20ft for most renovations and moves, a 40ft for a big job. Our dimensions guide has the exact sizes.
Built for the tropics
A steel container locks up and keeps vermin out. Refrigerated and insulated containers are popular in the Far North climate, so ask the team what's available.
Rather own one? Cairns clearance containers
If you'll need a container for a long time, buying can work out cheaper than hiring. These are individual used containers at our Cairns depot at a fixed, reduced price.
20' Standard Height Shipping Container (Steel Floor)
Grade 8 · New Build Economy
ABXU8900214 · 22G1-5
Container hire across Cairns and Far North Queensland
We deliver hire containers across Cairns and Far North Queensland: up onto the Tablelands to Mareeba, Atherton and Kuranda, south to Innisfail, and north to Port Douglas and Mossman. Given the distances, delivery is quoted carefully on your address, and we'll work through site access with you.
- Cairns
- Atherton Tablelands
- Mareeba
- Atherton
- Kuranda
- Innisfail
- Port Douglas
- Mossman
Cairns container hire FAQ
Hire is priced by the week and depends on the size. The table at the top of this page shows today's starting rates from our Cairns depot, including GST. Far North delivery distances mean delivery is quoted carefully on your address. Get a free quote for the exact figure.
No. There's no lock-in contract. Hire for as long as you need it, and we'll collect the container when you're done.
Stock is held at our Cairns depot, so containers are local rather than freighted up from the south, which keeps delivery times down. Get a free quote and we'll confirm availability and a delivery date for your address.
Yes. Mareeba, Atherton, Kuranda, Innisfail, Port Douglas and Mossman are all part of our standard Cairns service area. Delivery is quoted on your address.
A 20ft suits most renovations, house moves and site storage, and fits on an ordinary driveway. A 10ft fits tighter spots, and a 40ft holds about twice as much as a 20ft but needs more room for the truck. Our dimensions guide has the exact sizes.
Yes. If you'll need it long term, buying can work out cheaper. See shipping containers for sale in Cairns, including any clearance stock at our Cairns depot.
