Rent Out Your Garage as Storage Ireland 2026: €1,200-€3,840/Year
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Ireland has the tightest rental market in Europe, and Big Yellow + Shurgard + Safestore do NOT operate in IE — only Nesta Storage + Storage 365 at higher commercial rates. Your garage on Packhood earns €1,200-€3,840/year and renters thank you for being there.
Why Irish garage hosting beats every other side hustle
| Garage on Packhood | Letting a room (Rent-a-Room Relief) | Renting as a workshop | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stranger in your home? | No | Yes | No |
| Single garage annual | €1,200-€2,640 | €8,000-€14,000 | €800-€2,400 |
| Double garage annual | €1,920-€3,840 | n/a | €1,500-€4,000 |
| Tax | Schedule D Case V | Rent-a-Room €14,000 tax-free | Schedule D Case I |
| Contract | Storage-only, monthly rolling | Lodger / licensee | Commercial lease |
Rent-a-Room earns much more, but the stranger lives in your house. Garage hosting is the clean compromise.
How much can you earn? Irish garage rates 2026
| Garage | Floor area | Monthly host take (after 5% fee) | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single (NHBC modern) | 15.4 m² | €100-€220 | €1,200-€2,640 |
| Double (NHBC modern) | 30.25 m² | €160-€320 | €1,920-€3,840 |
| Tandem | 30.8 m² | €180-€340 | €2,160-€4,080 |
Where rates hit the top of the range
- Dublin south (D4 Donnybrook, D6 Rathmines, D14 Dundrum, D18 Sandyford) — Pfizer/Google/Stripe/Meta expat demand
- Dublin commuter belt (Bray A98, Greystones A63, Maynooth W23, Drogheda A92, Naas W12)
- Cork pharma belt (T12 Bishopstown / Wilton / Mahon) — Pfizer / Janssen / Apple commuters
- Galway (H91 Salthill / Knocknacarra) — Medtronic / Boston Scientific medtech belt
- Limerick (V94 Castletroy / Plassey) — Shannon Free Zone (Northern Trust / Regeneron / Stryker)
Why Irish demand is unusually high
- No Big Yellow — Big Yellow does not operate in Ireland.
- No Safestore — Safestore is UK + France only.
- No Shurgard — Shurgard operates NL/DE/FR/BE but not IE.
- Irish commercial = Nesta Storage + Storage 365 at €/m² premium rates.
- Packhood saves Irish renters ~40-50% vs Nesta/Storage 365 → renters book host garages fast.
What renters store in Irish garages
✓ Furniture in plastic (sofas, dining sets, mattresses). ✓ Boxes (books, documents, kids' kit). ✓ Bicycles + e-bikes (battery removed). ✓ Garden equipment. ✓ Trade tools + materials. ✓ SME seller stock (eBay / Vinted / Etsy / Irish craft sellers). ✓ Expat container contents during 12-26 week settling-in.
What's not allowed (national rules)
✗ LPG / propane / butane cylinders. ✗ Bulk solvents. ✗ Loose lithium batteries. ✗ Food / refrigerated medicine. ✗ Cash / jewellery / firearms. ✗ Live animals.
Irish tax position for garage hosts
- Storage income = Schedule D Case V (rental of land) per Revenue TDM Part 07-01-32.
- Rent-a-Room Relief €14,000/year specifically excludes storage — lodgers + B&B only.
- Declare via Form 11 (self-assessment) or PAYE Online if income <€5,000.
- Allowable deductions: % of utilities, insurance increase, repairs proportionate.
- No commercial rates at residential garages.
Always check your own position with an accountant. This is general guidance, not advice.
How the €300 Host Guarantee works
- €300 Host Guarantee per booking.
- Stripe Identity KYC on every renter.
- 5% host fee + 20% renter fee.
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FAQ
How much can I earn? €1,200-€3,840/yr depending on size + city. Tax? Schedule D Case V. Rent-a-Room Relief does NOT cover storage. Guarantee? €300 + KYC. Why is Irish demand so strong? Big Yellow + Safestore + Shurgard ABSENT IE. Only Nesta + Storage 365 commercial → Packhood undercuts ~45%.