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HMRC mileage rates explained — and how to claim with MileageMonster

29th October 2025

🚗 Are you claiming the right mileage rate for your vehicle?

If you use your own car for business travel, you can claim 45p per mile for the first 10,000 miles each tax year — and 25p per mile after that.

💼 Company car drivers can also claim, but the rates vary depending on fuel type and engine size — for example:

Working all this out on your own can be confusing — and getting it wrong could cost you money.

📱 How MileageMonster makes it easy

That’s why we built MileageMonster — the UK mileage tracker app designed for employees, the self-employed, and business owners.

It’s always up to date with HMRC’s latest rates, supports all vehicle types, and makes expense claims simple, accurate, and automatic.

👉 Try a 30-day free trial today at mileagemonster.co.uk or preview the app on YouTube.