Mileage Calculator UK

Q: What is the HMRC mileage rate for 2026/27?

The HMRC approved mileage rate for cars is 45p per mile for the first 10,000 miles in a tax year, and 25p per mile thereafter. Motorcycle rate is 24p per mile and bicycle rate is 20p per mile.

Q: Can I claim mileage for every business trip?

You can claim mileage for any trip that is wholly and exclusively for business purposes. Commuting to a regular place of work does not qualify. Travel to temporary workplaces, client sites and business meetings does qualify.

Q: What is the difference between 45p and 25p?

HMRC applies a higher rate of 45p per mile for the first 10,000 business miles in each tax year. Once you exceed 10,000 miles the rate drops to 25p per mile for all subsequent miles in that tax year. The counter resets each April 6th.

Q: Do I need receipts to claim mileage?

You do not need fuel receipts to claim HMRC approved mileage rates. You do need to keep a mileage log recording the date, destination, purpose and distance of each business trip.

Q: Can I claim mileage as a sole trader?

Yes. Sole traders can use HMRC approved mileage rates to calculate allowable business expenses on their Self Assessment tax return. You cannot use this method if you have previously claimed capital allowances on the same vehicle.

Calculate your HMRC-approved business travel reimbursement — updated for 2026/27

Using 2026/27 figures

Car / Van Motorcycle Bicycle

HMRC pays per mile for your first business miles each tax year, then per mile after that. The threshold resets every 6 April.

Miles this trip (or total miles)

Miles already claimed this tax year

Enter miles you have already claimed since 6 April. Leave as 0 if this is your first claim.

Motorcycles use a flat rate for all business miles — there is no 10,000 mile threshold.

Miles

HMRC approves a flat rate for business cycling. There is no mileage threshold for bicycles.

Miles

Annual mileage summary

Estimate your full-year reimbursement and rough tax saving if the allowance is not taxed (illustrative only).

Estimated annual business miles (car / van)

Your income tax rate (illustrative)

Estimated reimbursement —

Estimated tax saving —

HMRC mileage rates 2026/27

Car / van: 45p per mile for the first 10,000 business miles, then 25p per mile.

Motorcycle: 24p per mile (all miles).

Bicycle: 20p per mile (all miles).

Rates have been unchanged since 2011.

View current rates on GOV.UK →

This calculator is for guidance only and does not constitute tax advice. Always verify figures with HMRC or a qualified accountant. Rates shown are for 2026/27 — check gov.uk for the latest rates.

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Common questions

What is the HMRC mileage rate for 2026/27?

The approved mileage rate for cars is 45p per mile for the first 10,000 miles in a tax year, and 25p per mile thereafter. Motorcycles are reimbursed at 24p per mile and bicycles at 20p per mile. These rates have been unchanged since 2011.

Can I claim mileage for every business trip?

You can claim for any trip wholly and exclusively for business purposes. Commuting to a regular workplace does not qualify. Travel to client sites, temporary workplaces and business meetings does qualify.

What is the difference between the 45p and 25p rate?

HMRC applies 45p per mile for your first 10,000 business miles in each tax year. Once you exceed 10,000 miles the rate drops to 25p for all remaining miles that year. The counter resets every 6 April.

Do I need receipts to claim mileage?

You do not need fuel receipts to claim HMRC approved rates. You do need to keep a mileage log recording the date, destination, business purpose and distance of each trip.

Can I claim mileage as a sole trader?

Yes. Sole traders can use HMRC approved mileage rates as allowable business expenses on their Self Assessment return. You cannot use this method if you have previously claimed capital allowances on the same vehicle.