Rent out your box room.
€1,080/yr on average.
A small interior cupboard or box room of about 2–6 m². Climate-stable indoor space — premium €/m² rate because of central location and weather protection. Perfect for low-volume, high-value items.
Average annual earnings — box room
Net of Packhood's 5% host commission · paid via Stripe Connect on the 1st of every month.
What renters use box rooms for
Document + tax archives
Sole traders and freelancers store the 7-year HMRC / Revenue paper archive — typically 1–2 m³ for the entire window. Predictable monthly bookings.
Musical instruments
Guitars, violins, brass instruments need stable climate. Box rooms are premium-rated for instrument storage at €60–€100/mo for a single piece.
Camera + electronics kit
Photographers, videographers, podcasters store camera bodies, lenses and audio gear they don't use daily. Indoor climate stability is the lever.
Wine + spirits (small)
Wine racks of 24–48 bottles fit in a box room. Indoor temperature beats a garage every time.
Single-piece furniture
A loved chair, a mid-century cabinet, a small bookcase — items waiting for new homes that need somewhere safe in the meantime.
First €14,000 a year is tax-free under Rent-a-Room relief.
First €14,000/yr in qualifying rent-a-room income is tax-free.
Source: Revenue.ie ↗ · Packhood is not a tax adviser; consult an accountant if you approach the threshold.
List your box room in 12 minutes
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Inside, outside, the access route, the lock. We auto-enhance and tag them.
Verify ID
Stripe Connect handles the KYC. Verified hosts can publish; renters trust the address is real.
Set a price
Or let Smart Pricing read 1,800+ comparables on your street and adjust weekly.
Get paid
First booking usually arrives in 6–14 days in active cities. Payments hit your bank on the 1st.
FAQ — renting out your box room
How small can a "box room" be?
Roughly 2 m² is the floor; below that, even small items get awkward. Most box-room hosts list spaces between 2 and 6 m² (a typical airing-cupboard or under-stairs cupboard).
Can I rent a wardrobe?
No — Packhood listings need a defined room or alcove with its own door. Open shelving, wardrobes inside a shared room, or part of an open-plan space don't qualify.
Is the income worth it for such a small space?
On €/m² yes — box rooms beat garages because of climate stability and central location. On absolute terms €1,080/yr (IE) is still modest, so most box-room hosts list alongside another asset (garage, attic, basement).
Do I need to disclose access through other rooms?
Yes — if access requires going through a corridor, kitchen or living room, list those access rules clearly. Renters book that arrangement explicitly so there's no surprise on first visit.
How often will my box room book?
Box rooms book less often than garages but for longer durations once booked. Expect 6–10 weeks to first booking; bookings then run 6–18 months on average.
Ready to list your box room?
Most hosts publish their first listing in under 15 minutes.