Hire Pro offers box trailer hire by the 4 hours, day, weekend, week or month, so what you pay comes down to three things: how long you need the trailer, which size you choose and any optional extras. The 7×5 is the more affordable of the two trailers, and the weekend rate costs the same as a single day. You’ll see the exact price for your dates in the booking form before you confirm.
So, how much is it to hire a trailer for a typical local job? Most tip runs, small moves and materials pick-ups only need the 4-hour or 1-day option, which keeps your cost at the lower end of the scale.
Three things set your trailer hire cost: the hire period, the trailer size and any add-ons such as insurance or delivery. Hire Pro runs trailer hire on the Gold Coast from its Mudgeeraba yard, and the pricing is straightforward. You pay the listed rate for the period you book, plus anything you add before you confirm.
Both Hire Pro box trailers offer the same hire periods, so you can compare them side by side. The booking form calls the shortest option “4 Hour Hire”, which covers what most people mean by half-day hire.
| Hire period | Best for |
|---|---|
| 4-hour hire | Quick tip runs and single materials pick-ups |
| 1 day | Small furniture moves and garden clean-ups |
| 2 to 6 days | DIY jobs that run across a few days |
| Weekend | Two-day weekend projects, at the same price as one day |
| Weekly | Renovation stages and bigger landscaping jobs |
| Monthly | Ongoing projects or regular business use |
Every hire period is available on both the 7×5 and the 8×5, and the 8×5 costs a little more across the board because of its larger floor.
The longer you hire, the less you pay per day. If you can’t decide between a few days and a full week or month, our guide to short-term vs long-term trailer hire explains when each option pays off.
The 7×5 is the compact, cheaper option, while the 8×5 gives you 300mm of extra floor length for bulkier loads. Both trailers in Hire Pro’s box trailer hire range are caged trailers with a 900mm cage and a 750kg ATM, the maximum combined weight of trailer and load.
| Spec | 7x5 box trailer | 8x5 box trailer |
|---|---|---|
| Internal dimensions | 2,120mm x 1,520mm | 2,420mm x 1,520mm |
| Maximum load | 510kg | 480kg |
| Cage height | 900mm | 900mm |
| ATM | 750kg | 750kg |
The 7×5 actually carries slightly more weight, so a bigger trailer isn’t automatically better for dense loads like soil or pavers. It also lists 300mm sides, front and rear opening gates and a tilt function, which make it easier to load a lawnmower, bikes or a wheelbarrow.
As a rule of thumb:
Example: A renter in Varsity Lakes clearing a garage of boxes and an old bike could book the 7×5 for a 4-hour hire. If a two-seater couch is going to the tip as well, the 8×5’s longer floor is the safer choice.
Searching for a 6×4 trailer? Hire Pro doesn’t offer that size. The 7×5 is its compact option, and the extra room means fewer trips for the same job.
Weekend trailer hire is where a little planning saves real money. Hire Pro’s Mudgeeraba yard opens on Saturday mornings only and stays closed on Sundays, so your weekend booking needs to fit around those hours.
The upside is the price. Both trailers carry a weekend rate equal to the 1-day rate, so a weekend job, like clearing out a shed one day and finishing the garden the next, can cost the same as a single day.
When you book, confirm the Saturday opening hours and exactly when the weekend period starts and ends. That way you know when to collect and return the trailer before you plan the job.
The hire rate covers the trailer itself. A few extras can change your final price:
If you’re towing a heavy or awkward load, factor insurance into your budget from the start rather than deciding at the counter.
To hire a box trailer from Hire Pro, have these ready:
Before you load up, check your vehicle’s towing capacity in the owner’s manual. A loaded trailer can reach its full 750kg ATM, and your car needs to handle that weight safely.
No towbar? Hire Pro’s ute hire options let you carry tip runs and materials pick-ups in the tray, with no towing at all.
A one-way national rental makes sense when you’re moving interstate and won’t return the trailer where you collected it. For jobs that start and finish on the Gold Coast, a local trailer collected from and returned to Hire Pro’s Mudgeeraba yard is the simpler fit.
Local hire gives you clear rates upfront, a 4-hour option for quick jobs, and a yard that’s close to home for customers in Mudgeeraba, Robina, Varsity Lakes, Bonogin, Tallebudgera, Worongary, Reedy Creek and Nerang. If collection doesn’t suit, you can check delivery options when you book.
Most of the savings come from booking the right trailer for the right length of time:
The bottom line: for most local jobs, the choice comes down to a 7×5 or 8×5, for four hours or a day. Pick the smallest trailer and shortest period that genuinely fits the job, and you’ll pay the lowest price. Book online or call Hire Pro on (07) 5660 7005 to check availability.
It depends on the trailer size: the 7×5 costs less than the 8×5, and both have a weekend rate that matches the 1-day rate. You’ll see the exact price for your dates in Hire Pro’s booking form.
Yes. Hire Pro’s shortest option is a 4-hour hire, available on both the 7×5 and the 8×5. It’s the most affordable choice for quick tip runs and materials pick-ups.
No, Hire Pro doesn’t offer a 6×4 trailer. The 7×5 box trailer is its compact option, with a 900mm cage and a 510kg maximum load.
Hire Pro’s yard is closed on Sundays and opens on Saturday mornings only. The weekend rate costs the same as a single day, so confirm collection and return times when you book.
You need a valid driver’s licence, proof of address, a payment method and a suitable towing vehicle. If your vehicle has no towbar, ute hire is an alternative.
No, insurance is an optional add-on calculated as a percentage of the hire price. You can add it when you book.
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