Mileage and fuel rates

If you’re self-employed, you can claim travel expenses using the flat rates below instead of the actual costs of insurance, repairs, fuel etc.

If you’re an employee using your own car for business travel, your employer can reimburse you tax-free up to the amounts below. You can claim the difference on your tax return if your employer pays less than the amounts below.

First 10,000 Business Miles	Approved rates Tax year 2011 - 2026	Approved rates Tax year 2026 - 2027
Cars & Vans	45p per mile	55p per mile
Motorcycles	24p per mile	24p per mile
Bicycles	20p per mile	20p per mile

Business Miles over 10,000	Approved rates Tax year 2011 - 2026	Approved rates Tax year 2026 - 2027
Cars & Vans	25p per mile	25p per mile
Motorcycles	24p per mile	24p per mile
Bicycles	20p per mile	20p per mile

PASSENGER PAYMENTS - CAR AND VAN

5p per passenger per business mile for carrying fellow employees in a car or van on journeys which are also work journeys for them. Only payments specifically for carrying passengers count, and there is no relief if you receive less than 5p or nothing at all.

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