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Mileage Expense Calculator

Calculate your HMRC approved mileage expense claim for business travel. Cars, motorcycles and bicycles.

📅 HMRC Approved Mileage Rates — Unchanged

🚗 Journey Details

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Cars: 45p/mile for first 10,000 miles, then 25p/mile. Enter any prior miles so we can apply the correct rate.

📊 Mileage Claim Breakdown

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📋 HMRC Approved Mileage Rates

VehicleFirst 10,000 milesOver 10,000 miles
🚗 Car or Van45p per mile25p per mile
🏍️ Motorcycle24p per mile24p per mile
🚲 Bicycle20p per mile20p per mile

These rates have been unchanged for several years. Employees can also claim an additional 5p per mile per passenger who is also an employee making the same business journey.

⚠️ Disclaimer HMRC approved mileage rates (AMAPs) apply to self-employed individuals and employees using their own vehicle. Keep records of all business journeys. Employers can pay more, but any excess is taxable. HMRC may accept less than the approved rate too.

📌 Rates sourced from HMRC approved mileage rates — verified for the 2026/27 tax year.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the HMRC approved mileage rates?

HMRC approved mileage allowance payment (AMAP) rates are: Cars/vans: 45p per mile for the first 10,000 miles, then 25p per mile. Motorcycles: 24p per mile (flat rate). Bicycles: 20p per mile (flat rate). These rates have not changed for many years.

Can I claim mileage as a self-employed person?

Yes. Self-employed sole traders can use the HMRC approved mileage rates (45p/25p for cars) to claim business mileage as an allowable expense in their Self Assessment return. You must keep records of all business journeys including date, destination, and purpose.

What counts as a business journey for mileage claims?

A business journey is travel that is wholly and exclusively for business purposes — for example, visiting a client, travelling to a temporary workplace, or attending a business event. Commuting to your regular workplace does not count as a business journey.

Can my employer pay more than HMRC approved rates?

Yes, but any amount above the HMRC approved rate is treated as a taxable benefit and must be reported on your P11D. Employees can also claim tax relief on the difference if their employer pays less than the HMRC rate.