As I run an Airbnb can I get a commercial vehicle?

Hi,

I own bought a house a year ago which I use for Airbnb. I do all the garden work on the house and also clean the house after every guest leaves, which requires me to bring lawnmowers and tools back and forth in my car.

I'm looking to get a new car, and I was wondering would I qualify for a commercial vehicle or not.

Thanks

Fiachra O’Reilly (Wexford )

May 2025 Filed under: commercial vehicle

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Expert answer

Hi Fiachra,

Though you really should put that question to your accountant as well, I suspect that you could make a case for having a commercial vehicle.

However, to be defined and taxed as that, a commercial vehicle can only be used for the purposes of 'the business'; you couldn't use it for any other personal use whatsoever.

Shane O' Donoghue - Complete Car Advisor