NHS Mileage Allowance Calculator
What you can claim for business miles in your own car.
Your details
miles
miles
The year usually runs from April.
p/mile
p/mile
Mileage you can claim
£67.20
120 business miles
- 120 miles at 56.00000000000001p
- £67.20
- 0 miles at 21p
- £0.00
- Total claim
- £67.20
Default rates are the Agenda for Change car rates from January 2026. They are reviewed during the year, so check your employer's current rates.
How it is worked out
- 1Business miles are paid at a higher rate for the first 3,500 miles in the year and a lower rate after that.
- 2Enter the miles you have already claimed this year so we know which rate applies to this claim.
- 3The rates are reviewed during the year, so you can change them to match your employer's current rates.
Worth knowing
- Normal travel between home and your usual base is not business mileage.
- If your employer offered a lease car and you chose to use your own, a lower reserve rate may apply.
Common questions
Is NHS mileage allowance taxed?+
Payments up to HMRC's approved mileage rates are tax free. Above that, the extra is taxable.
Sources
The rules and figures behind this calculator come from:
- NHS Terms and Conditions of Service Handbook: Section 17, reimbursement of travel costs (England)
- GOV.UK: HMRC travel, mileage and fuel rates
Results are estimates for Agenda for Change staff in England using 2026/27 figures. They are not financial advice. Your payslip, employer or NHS Pensions statement has the final word.
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