A van lease (business contract hire) can be a great way to keep costs down, and it's ideal if you only need the van for a year or two and aren't overly-concerned about owning it. Just be careful not to exceed [fair wear and tear damage](https://www.leaseloco.com/blog/leasing-fear-of-fair-wear-and-tear-6f9df364db0b) on your lease van or the leasing company could charge extra fees.

Is leasing a van a good idea?

A leasing company and lenders are generally looking for you to have an average to fair credit score, though there's nothing to say you can't be accepted with a poor credit rating. They may want a bit more from you though, like providing a guarantor.

Do I need a good credit rating to lease a van?

Your van lease is 100% tax deductible **as long as you use the lease van for business purposes only**. Otherwise, you won't qualify for the deduction.

Is van leasing 100% tax deductible?

Like car leasing, van leasing does unfortunately does not include insurance. However, there are some [things you can do to cut down your premiums](https://www.leaseloco.com/blog/how-to-make-car-insurance-cheaper).

Does van leasing include insurance?

You can lease a van for a minimum of a year or a maximum of 4 years for all the van lease deals on LeaseLoco. However, if you speak with our leasing partners, they may be willing to offer you either a shorter or a longer lease.

Can you lease a van for a year?

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