Key takeaways
- Common add-ons heard in 19 calls: $34.95 fuel, 3% card fee, $29 pickup, $100–$215 rush.
- Ask for the total charged to your card, not the unit rate.
- Eric Rental Works quotes one all-in price with no fuel or card fee.
What fees get added after a porta potty quote?
In 19 recorded rental calls, the add-ons callers heard most were a fuel surcharge of $34.95, a 3% card processing fee, a $29 pickup fee billed at the end of a jobsite rental, and same-day or emergency fees of $100–$215. Eric Rental Works includes delivery, pickup and fuel in one price and charges no card fee.
From the dispatch log
A weekend unit quoted at $249 was charged $292.47: $249 + $34.95 fuel + $8.52 card fee. A wheelchair-accessible unit quoted at $271 became $315 the same way.
Source: 19-call sample, 2026 call log. Names, numbers and addresses removed.
How do I ask for an all-in price?
Ask one question on every call: what is the total charged to my card, including delivery, pickup, fuel, card fees and tax? Write that number down. Compare companies on that number only, not the unit rate.
- Ask for the total charged to your card.
- Ask if pickup is billed later.
- Ask about same-day or rush fees.
- Ask about cancellation.
Straight answers
Related questions
Are there extra fees like fuel or card charges?
No. Eric Rental Works quotes one all-in price: unit, delivery, pickup, stocking and tax. Many companies add a fuel surcharge (about $35 in calls we reviewed) and a 3% card fee after the quote. Ours does not. Only a same-day fee or an extra service visit can be added, and only if you ask for them.
Why does last-minute delivery cost more?
A same-day unit pulls a driver off a planned route, often on overtime. In calls we reviewed, rush quotes ran $100–$215 above the normal price. Eric Rental Works quotes the same-day fee before you pay, and booking even one business day ahead usually removes it.
Is my card charged now or after the event?
The full event price is charged when you book, which reserves the unit and the truck. If you cancel more than 24 hours before delivery, the charge is refunded in full; banks usually post the refund in a few business days.
Can I cancel if something happens?
Yes. Cancel up to 24 hours before scheduled delivery for a full refund — bad weather, a change of plans, anything. Cancellations within 24 hours of delivery are not refundable, because the truck and unit are already committed.