Shopping for containers designed for shipping will give you plenty of choices, but it’s important to look at the features of this model, not just the price tag. Even though they might seem just metal boxes, they have their own features, advantages and disadvantages, which makes them appropriate in your case, or might make you keep looking. A small price might seem like a good deal if you don’t know what’s involved, but it might get you a container that’s not water proof or might lack other features which you need. The shipping container prices will vary based on a wide variety of things, including the size of the container, the condition, the location and the supply/demand situation, the features included and any modifications you might require.

The size of the shipping container can affect the price, but whether the size is a common one is another thing that will make it cheap or expensive. You have a better chance at finding something acceptable within your budget if you’re not looking for sizes that are not as common. If you have special requirements you tend to pay more, so if you can make it work, go with the standard 40ft or 20ft shipping containers, which are easily available in most places. These two common sizes are also the ones easiest to located in used condition. Those that need smaller or larger containers than the standard ones will need to look around a bit longer and will typically have to pay extra for them.

Another thing that will influence the price of a container is the location. Seaports generally have container retailers nearby, so it’s easier to find something cheaper. If you have to buy it from a remote location you will also have to pay for the transport of the container and that adds up to the price tag.