When planning an event—whether it’s a wedding, festival, corporate function or private celebration—
luxury toilet trailers are one of the most important (yet most overlooked) elements. Getting the right
size unit is essential for comfort, hygiene, and smooth guest flow. Too few toilets can create queues
and frustration, while too many can unnecessarily increase hire costs. In this guide, we break down
exactly how to calculate the guest-to-toilet ratio and choose the right luxury toilet trailer for your event.
Luxury toilet trailers are designed to offer a premium restroom experience, but they can only perform
at their best when the number of guests matches the unit capacity. Proper planning ensures:
By choosing the right trailer size early, you can also avoid last-minute changes or additional costs.
While every event is different, the event planning industry follows widely accepted guidelines.
A typical rule of thumb is:
1 toilet per 50 guests for luxury restroom trailers.
This ratio works well for most events lasting 3–6 hours with standard food and drink service.
However, you may need more toilets if:
It’s always better to round up than down—luxury toilets are part of creating an enjoyable guest experience.
Luxury toilet trailers come in a range of sizes. Below is a breakdown of the most common configurations
and when they’re suitable.
Best for: Weddings, parties, corporate events
Capacity: Ideal for 100–180 guests
A 2+1 trailer is one of the most popular choices for mid-sized events. The dual entrances keep guest
movement smooth, and this setup balances capacity with a smaller footprint.
Best for: Larger weddings, corporate functions, public events
Capacity: Suitable for 200–300 guests
With an extra ladies’ cubicle and additional urinals for men, this trailer reduces queue times
significantly during busy periods such as drinks receptions or intervals.
Best for: Festivals, outdoor concerts, large-scale corporate events
Capacity: Built to serve 300+ guests
These high-capacity units are designed for events where comfort must meet volume. They’re spacious,
well ventilated, and often include premium features such as air conditioning, music systems, LED
lighting and high-end finishes.
Event duration plays a huge role in determining the number of units required. Use this guide:
Alcohol consumption can raise usage by another 15–20%, so plan accordingly if you’re hosting an evening
party or wedding reception.
If you’re expecting guests with mobility needs, consider hiring an accessible luxury toilet unit.
These units provide wider doors, ramps, and more internal space for manoeuvring.
Getting the size right doesn’t just mean meeting basic requirements—it’s about elevating the entire
guest experience. A well-matched luxury toilet trailer ensures comfort, cleanliness, and convenience
from start to finish. If you’re unsure, it’s always worth speaking with your hire provider—they’ll
assess your guest numbers, venue layout, schedule, and event style to recommend the ideal solution.
At Elegance Services we provide hire toilets for a wide range of events and can ensure
that any venue can be provided for with a full range of services. These include luxury toilet trailers
and accessible toilets through to EcoLoos which function without any external connections.
If you would like to find out more, contact us, give us a call on
07733 103 644 or email
info@eleganceservices.co.uk.