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Mileage calculator • 2026/27 rates • verified 1 Jul 2026
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HMRC mileage rates, updated for 2026/27

Mileage calculator: work out exactly what your mileage is worth

Enter your route or your miles and get an instant, accurate mileage calculation using the correct HMRC rate for 2026/27. No sign-up, no spreadsheet.

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Always the current rate

HMRC mileage rates change without warning, most recently in May 2026. This calculator updates the moment a new rate is confirmed, so your number is never based on last year’s figures.

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Type in a postcode or town for each leg of the journey and we’ll work out the driving distance for you. No odometer readings, no guesswork.

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Built on the real thing

This is the same mileage engine Soldo uses to reimburse employees automatically. Try it here, then see how it works inside your own expense process.

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Numbered pins show each leg in order. Routes are calculated automatically from the addresses above.

Total claimable

£0.00 0.00 mi logged • 0.00 mi remaining
First 10,000 business miles £0.00
Each business mile over 10,000 £0.00
Passenger miles per business mile £0.00
Total claimable £0.00
How the number is worked out

Current HMRC mileage rates, 2026/27

Approved Mileage Allowance Payments (AMAPs) are what you can pay, or claim,
tax-free for business travel in your own vehicle. How much depends on your
vehicle and how many business miles you’ve already covered this tax year.

Vehicle First 10,000 miles After 10,000 miles
Car or van 55p / mile 25p / mile
Motorcycle 24p / mile 24p / mile (no threshold)
Bicycle 20p / mile 20p / mile (no threshold)
Passenger (employee) +5p / mile / passenger +5p / mile / passenger
The car and van rate rose from 45p to 55p per mile for the 2026/27 tax year, the first change since 2011, confirmed by HMRC on 21 May 2026 and backdated to 6 April 2026. Motorcycle, bicycle and passenger rates are unchanged. Source: gov.uk, Approved Mileage Allowance Payments. Checked for this page in August, 2026.

We take the miles you’ve logged for this trip and check them against how many business miles you’ve already claimed this tax year, the field at the top. If this trip pushes you past 10,000 business miles for the year, we split the calculation automatically: everything up to 10,000 miles is paid at the higher rate, anything over that at the lower rate. Carrying a colleague on a business journey? Add them as a passenger and we’ll add HMRC’s extra 5p a mile, per passenger, on top of your own mileage.


What counts as business mileage

Not every mile in the car is claimable. HMRC only lets you claim Mileage Allowance Payments for genuine business travel:

Travelling to a temporary workplace, one you’re expected to work at for less than 24 months.

Travelling between two workplaces during the working day, for example, between client sites.

Trips to meetings, training or conferences that aren’t your normal place of work.

Your regular commute to a permanent workplace doesn’t count, even if you’re carrying work equipment or taking calls on the way. If you’re not sure whether a journey qualifies, our full guide to HMRC mileage allowance breaks down the permanent-versus-temporary workplace rules in detail.

Common questions

Mileage claims, explained

How do I calculate my mileage allowance?

Multiply your business miles by the HMRC rate for your vehicle. For a car, that’s 55p per mile for the first 10,000 business miles in the tax year, then 25p per mile after that. This calculator does it automatically, including the 10,000-mile taper if a single trip crosses it.

Is the mileage rate going up in 2026?

Yes. HMRC confirmed on 21 May 2026 that the car and van rate would rise from 45p to 55p per mile, the first increase since 2011. The new rate is backdated to 6 April 2026, so it applies across the whole 2026/27 tax year.

Does it matter what fuel my car uses?

No. HMRC’s mileage rate is the same whether you drive petrol, diesel, hybrid or electric. It’s designed to cover the average cost of running a vehicle, not the fuel itself.

Do I need to keep mileage records?

Yes. To claim or be reimbursed for business mileage, HMRC expects a record of the date, start and end points, purpose and distance of each trip. Estimating your mileage after the fact isn’t enough on its own, keep a log as you go.

What is the current HMRC mileage rate?

For the 2026/27 tax year, cars and vans are 55p per mile for the first 10,000 business miles, then 25p per mile after that. Motorcycles are 24p per mile and bicycles are 20p per mile, both with no mileage threshold. These are the Approved Mileage Allowance Payment (AMAP) rates set by HMRC.

Can I claim mileage for passengers?

Yes. If you carry a colleague on a business journey in your own vehicle, you can claim an extra 5p per mile per passenger, on top of your own mileage allowance. This only applies to fellow employees travelling on genuine business trips.

What's the difference between Mileage Allowance Payments and Mileage Allowance Relief?

Mileage Allowance Payments (MAPs) are what your employer pays you for business mileage. Mileage Allowance Relief (MAR) is what you can claim back from HMRC yourself if your employer pays less than the approved rate, or nothing at all. Use this calculator to work out either figure, then claim the difference through a P87 form or your self-assessment return if you’re claiming relief.

Can I use this calculator if my employer pays a different rate?

Yes. Use it to see what you’re entitled to at the HMRC rate, then compare it with what your employer actually pays. If your employer pays less than the HMRC rate, you can usually claim Mileage Allowance Relief on the difference.

Ready to stop calculating mileage by hand?

Soldo can apply the correct HMRC rate automatically every time an employee logs a trip, no spreadsheets, no chasing receipts. See how Soldo can help you manage your expenses and mileage reimbursement, or book a demo to see it running on your own team’s numbers.

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