Unofficial helper · UK

HMRC mileage calculator and log

MileClaim UK is a free, browser-local mileage calculator and trip log for HMRC mileage rates 2026/27 (AMAP 55p for cars and vans on the first 10,000 miles). Estimate Mileage Allowance Relief (MAR) when your employer pays below the approved rate. Data stays on this device.

Tax year & vehicle

UK tax year runs 6 April to 5 April.
AMAP rates differ by vehicle kind. Passenger payments apply to cars and vans only.

Employer reimbursement

If your employer pays less than the AMAP rate for the same miles, the difference may qualify as Mileage Allowance Relief (MAR). Passenger shortfalls do not qualify for MAR relief.

Enter what you are paid per business mile for this vehicle kind (e.g. 40 for 40p). Leave blank or 0 if unpaid.

Running totals

Add a trip

Fellow employees on the same work journey. Optional. +5p/mile each if employer pays passenger allowance.

Trip log

Date From To Purpose Miles Pass. AMAP £

No trips yet. Add your first business journey above.

Frequently asked questions

What are the HMRC mileage rates for 2026/27?

For tax year 2026/27 this calculator uses Approved Mileage Allowance Payment (AMAP) rates of 55p per mile for the first 10,000 business miles in a car or van, then 25p; 24p for motorcycles; 20p for bicycles. Passenger payments for cars and vans are +5p per passenger per business mile. Always verify current figures on GOV.UK: Travel — mileage and fuel rates and allowances.

What is Mileage Allowance Relief (MAR)?

If your employer reimburses you at less than the AMAP rate for the same business miles, the difference may qualify as Mileage Allowance Relief. Passenger shortfalls do not qualify for MAR. See Tax relief for employees — vehicles you use for work on GOV.UK. This tool estimates a shortfall only — it does not file a claim.

How do I keep a mileage log for HMRC?

Record each business journey with date, from, to, purpose and miles. Use the trip log above to store journeys in this browser, then download CSV or print. Keep records in case HMRC asks for evidence. MileClaim UK is an unofficial helper, not a filing service.

What does AMAP 55p mean?

AMAP is the Approved Mileage Allowance Payment. For 2026/27 the first-band car and van rate used here is 55p per business mile (45p in 2025/26). After 10,000 business miles in the tax year the car/van rate is 25p. Confirm on GOV.UK before you claim.

Want a reusable mileage tracker (not just this browser session)?

This free calculator and trip log runs in your browser for HMRC mileage rates 2026/27 (AMAP 55p for cars and vans on the first 10,000 business miles, then 25p; motorcycles 24p; bicycles 20p; passenger payments +5p per passenger per business mile). Data stays on this device. Always verify rates on GOV.UK before you claim.

If you want a reusable tracker pack you can keep year-round (templates + structured log beyond a single browser), MileClaim is £12: Buy the HMRC Mileage Claim Pack on Payhip.

Prefer a free starter first? Download a thin CSV log template + evidence checklist (does not replace the full £12 pack).

MileClaim UK is an unofficial helper — not tax advice, and we don’t file anything with HMRC.

Does this mileage calculator file anything with HMRC?

No. MileClaim UK is a free calculator and mileage log that runs in your browser. We do not store trips on a server or send data to HMRC. It is not tax advice.

Guides

Short answers to common UK mileage searches — then use the free calculator above.

HMRC Mileage Claim Pack 2026/27

Free calculator above is for this browser session. The paid pack adds printable log sheets, a MAR how-to, and 2026/27 AMAP rates you can keep year-round. Instant PDF download — £12.

Buy on Payhip — £12 Buy on Etsy — £12

Free printable checklist: Sole trader mileage checklist (2026/27).

Choose Payhip or Etsy (UK Etsy orders may show VAT). Not tax advice — verify rates on GOV.UK before you claim.