Portable HVAC Rentals in Tampa
Emergency Cooling for Homes & Businesses.
Available 24/7. Delivered & Set Up in 90 Minutes or Less.
Serving: Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Brandon, Riverview, Wesley Chapel, Lutz, Carrollwood, and surrounding Tampa Bay communities.
Tampa Business Rentals
Outdoor Events
AC RENTAL PROCESS
Call for a no-hassle quote
Give us a call and tell us about the space you need cooled. We never over-sell, our prices are great, and our portable air conditioner rentals are top-notch!
Fast Delivery & Set Up
After your portable air cooling unit order is finalized, we can have you cool in as little as 90 minutes. Our team is knowledgeable, friendly, & background-checked!
Keep as long as needed
Once booked, you can renew and extend your emergency AC rental as long as needed. We'll call you and set up pick up when you're ready to return!
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We Deliver Across Tampa
Tampa Bay summers run hot and heavy. Gulf moisture keeps humidity well above 75% from May through October, and heat index readings regularly push past 100°F even when the thermometer reads in the low 90s.
Our portable AC rentals are built for that Gulf Coast heat and humidity load. With a local office in Tampa, we deliver across the Bay area and have cold air flowing within 90 minutes.
AC rental EQUIPMENT
Mini Cooler
Great for standard bedrooms and small home offices, this small-but-mighty temporary cooling unit blows cold 24/7.
Cools up to 250 Square feet and uses 6,000 BTU's.
Mini XL
Need a larger bedroom or office cooled? The Mini-XL portable HVAC unit offers industrial-level cooling in a compact design.
Easily cools 250 square feet and uses 10,000 BTU's.
1-Ton AC
Let's talk power! This 1-ton portable AC rental can pump cold air into larger common rooms or open-format office areas. It's quiet and can be rolled into even tight spaces thanks to it's compact design.
Easily cools 400 square feet while using 13,200 BTU's.
1.5-Ton AC
Mainly for use in commercial settings, this powerful portable AC and Heating unit can cool large offices and industrial spaces. This portable AC rental will get the job done!
Easily cools or heats 600 square feet and uses 16,800 BTU's.
1.75-Ton Water Cooled AC
When venting hot air isn’t an option, this unit delivers. Our 1.75-ton water-cooled portable AC is perfect for commercial spaces without drop ceilings or external exhaust access. Ideal for server rooms, interior offices, or high-rise buildings, it offers reliable cooling without the need for hot-air ventilation. Requires access to cold water for operation.
Easily cools 750 square feet with 18,200 BTUs.
5-Ton portable AC Solution
When you need serious cooling power, our 5-Ton industrial AC solution delivers—using a flexible setup of multiple high-capacity 1.5-ton units. This approach allows for faster deployment, easier placement in tight spaces, and better temperature control across larger areas - at a cost usually lower than a single massive unit. Ideal for offices, production floors, retail environments, or emergency response situations where uptime is critical.
Easily cools up to 2,000 square feet with a combined 56,000+ BTUs.
Outdoor Event AC Rental
Hosting an outdoor event or tented gathering in the heat? Our outdoor event AC rentals use our powerful 1.5-Ton units to create Cool Zones: comfortable, climate-controlled spaces where guests naturally gather. Ideal for weddings, celebrations, and corporate events, these units work great in both open-air and enclosed tent setups.
Renting multiple 1.5 Ton ACs allows you to expand coverage and cool larger crowds. Each unit runs on standard power and is professionally installed for optimal airflow. Keep your guests cool, your event running smoothly, and the heat off your mind.
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Tampa Portable AC REntal Service Area
813-257-7455
Hours of Operation:
Open 24 Hours / 7 Days a Week (Including Holidays)
Service Area:
Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Brandon, Riverview, Wesley Chapel, Lutz, Carrollwood, and surrounding Tampa Bay communities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size portable AC do I need for my Tampa home?
A good starting point is 20 BTUs per square foot, but Tampa Bay humidity usually calls for more power than that baseline suggests. A 300 sq ft bedroom typically needs 8,000+ BTUs, and open-concept living areas common in newer Riverview and Wesley Chapel builds often need 12,000+ BTUs. West-facing rooms that catch Gulf sun run hotter than north-facing ones. Call us with your layout and we’ll size it right the first time.
Do you rent portable ACs for larger Tampa homes or open floor plans?
Yes, and it’s especially common across the Bay area. For larger homes in South Tampa, Davis Islands, or the Westchase area, one unit rarely covers the whole footprint. Two-story homes need a unit on each floor since cool air doesn’t travel well between levels, and open floor plans typically need a higher-BTU unit or two units positioned for full airflow. Tell us your layout and we’ll build the right setup before anything leaves the warehouse.
Is renting a portable AC really smarter than waiting it out in Tampa?
Usually, yes. Tampa Bay HVAC repairs routinely stretch 3 to 7 days during peak summer, and hurricane season can push that timeline longer when crews are backed up after a storm. Waiting it out in a 90°+ house with Gulf humidity is hard on everyone, and making a rushed call on a $10,000 replacement system is rarely the right move. A portable rental keeps your family comfortable and gives you time to get multiple quotes.
What happens at the end of my Tampa AC rental?
Call us when your central AC is back up, and we’ll schedule pickup anywhere in the Tampa Bay area at a time that works for you. Our technician disconnects the unit, removes it, and cleans up. No boxing, hauling, or drop-off. You can also extend the rental as long as you need with no fixed end date, which matters during hurricane season when repair timelines shift unexpectedly.