HMRC mileage rates 2026–27: car, van, motorbike and bicycle
For the 2026–27 tax year, GOV.UK lists approved mileage rates of 55p a mile for the first 10,000 business miles in a car or van, then 25p a mile after that. Motorcycles are 24p a mile and bicycles 20p a mile, whatever the mileage.
Source: Travel — mileage and fuel rates and allowances, GOV.UK (page updated 21 May 2026, checked 19 October 2026). Check GOV.UK for the current rates before you rely on them.
The rates, from GOV.UK
| Vehicle | First 10,000 business miles | Each business mile over 10,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Cars and vans | 55p (GOV.UK) | 25p (GOV.UK) |
| Motorcycles | 24p (GOV.UK) | 24p (GOV.UK) |
| Bicycles | 20p (GOV.UK) | 20p (GOV.UK) |
The tax year: 6 April to 5 April
The 10,000-mile split counts business miles within one tax year, which runs from 6 April to 5 April. So 2026–27 runs from 6 April 2026 to 5 April 2027, and the count starts again on 6 April 2027.
A worked example
Example only, with round numbers. Say you drive 12,000 business miles in your own car in the 2026–27 tax year:
- First 10,000 miles at 55p = £5,500
- Remaining 2,000 miles at 25p = £500
- Total at the approved rates = £6,000
Your own situation may differ: employees, the self-employed and limited companies are treated differently. See business travel and mileage on GOV.UK (for employers) and simplified expenses on GOV.UK (for the self-employed).
What to record
GOV.UK says to keep records of your business miles. For each trip, a sensible log records the date, where you started and where you went, why it was for business, the miles, and whether it was business or personal. Keep the log with the rest of your records.
Where Quidometer fits
I made Quidometer because anyone who uses their vehicle for work needs to track their mileage. It has these rates built in (every rate is editable, in case they change), totals your tax year with the 10,000-mile split, and exports CSV or PDF. Free to download with 30 free business trips; then a one-off £24.99 Lifetime unlock. No subscription.
View Quidometer on the App StoreQuestions about HMRC mileage rates
What is the HMRC mileage rate for cars in 2026–27?
GOV.UK lists 55p a mile for the first 10,000 business miles in the tax year and 25p for each business mile over 10,000, for cars and vans, from tax year 2026 to 2027. Check GOV.UK for the current rates.
What were the rates before 2026–27?
GOV.UK lists 45p then 25p for cars and vans for tax years 2011 to 2026. The motorcycle (24p) and bicycle (20p) rates are the same in both tables.
When does the 2026–27 tax year start and end?
The UK tax year runs from 6 April to 5 April, so 2026–27 runs from 6 April 2026 to 5 April 2027.