Landlord Mileage Calculator 2026/27: Claim 55p a Mile for Property Trips
Last updated 24 June 2026 · 7 min read · By the LandlordTaxAi Editorial Team
The short answer
Unincorporated landlords can claim a flat 55p per mile for the first 10,000 business miles (and 25p above that) for property-business travel in 2026/27 — the rate rose from 45p to 55p from 6 April 2026. It’s a simple alternative to working out actual car running costs.
Driving to your rental to inspect it, meet a contractor or check between tenancies? Those journeys are a business cost — and from 6 April 2026 they’re worth more, because HMRC’s simplified mileage rate jumped from 45p to 55p a mile.
The calculator above turns your property miles into an allowable deduction in seconds. This guide explains the rates, what counts as a business journey, and the one rule about mixing methods. For the wider list, see allowable expenses for landlords.
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Landlord Mileage Deduction Calculator
Enter your property-business miles to see your 2026/27 mileage deduction at 55p / 25p per mile.
Result
- Taxable profit (rent − expenses)
- £11,200
- Income Tax at 20%
- £2,240
- Less mortgage interest credit (20%)
- − £1,000
- Tax due on this property
- £1,240
- Income after tax
- £9,960
55p first 10,000 miles, 25p above, from 6 April 2026. Cars and vans, unincorporated landlords.
The 2026/27 mileage rates
Since 2017/18, unincorporated landlords have been able to claim a fixed rate per mile instead of calculating the actual proportion of fuel, insurance, servicing and depreciation for business use. From 6 April 2026 the rates increased:
| Vehicle / distance | Rate from 6 April 2026 | Previous rate |
|---|---|---|
| Cars & vans — first 10,000 miles | 55p per mile | 45p per mile |
| Cars & vans — over 10,000 miles | 25p per mile | 25p per mile |
The increase to 55p took effect retrospectively from 6 April 2026, so it applies to the whole 2026/27 tax year — make sure you’re not still claiming at the old 45p rate.
What counts as a business journey
You can only claim travel that’s wholly and exclusively for your property business. Typical qualifying trips include:
- Visiting the property for inspections or check-in/check-out
- Travelling to deal with repairs or meet tradespeople
- Trips to a letting agent, or to buy materials for the rental
- Mileage between multiple let properties
Once you choose the mileage method for a vehicle, you must keep using it for that vehicle — you can’t switch to claiming actual running costs later. So pick the method that suits you and keep a simple mileage log.
How to use the mileage calculator above
Never miss a mile of relief
LandlordTaxAi logs your property trips and applies the new 55p rate automatically — so your mileage claim is accurate and ready for every quarterly update.
See how it worksA worked example
Raj drives 3,400 miles in 2026/27 visiting his two rentals and dealing with repairs.
| Business miles | 3,400 |
| All within first 10,000 miles | Rate 55p |
| Mileage deduction (3,400 × £0.55) | £1,870 |
| Method | Simplified — no need to total actual car costs |
At the new 55p rate Raj claims £1,870 — £340 more than the £1,530 he’d have claimed at the old 45p rate for the same trips.
Frequently asked questions
What is the landlord mileage rate for 2026/27?
55p per mile for the first 10,000 business miles and 25p above that, for cars and vans, from 6 April 2026.
Did the mileage rate really increase?
Yes — it rose from 45p to 55p for the first 10,000 miles, retrospectively effective from 6 April 2026.
Can I claim mileage and actual car costs?
No. For a given vehicle you choose either the flat mileage rate or actual running costs — and once you pick mileage, you stick with it for that vehicle.
What journeys can I claim?
Only travel wholly and exclusively for the property business — inspections, repairs, agent visits, buying materials, or trips between let properties.
Do I need to keep records?
Yes. Keep a mileage log with dates, destinations and miles to support your claim under Self Assessment or MTD.
Does this apply to limited company landlords?
The simplified rate is for unincorporated landlords. Companies handle vehicle costs under different rules.
Written and reviewed by the LandlordTaxAi Editorial Team. Our guides are reviewed against current HMRC guidance and updated when the rules change. Operated by LandlordTaxAi, United Kingdom. Follow us on LinkedIn.
Last reviewed: 24 June 2026 · Researched against primary UK sources for the 2026/27 tax year: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/increase-to-approved-mileage-allowance-payments-amaps-and-self-employed-simplified-mileage-rates/increasing-mileage-rates; https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/property-income-manual/pim2220; https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/income-tax-mileage-rates-for-unincorporated-property-businesses/income-tax-mileage-rates-for-unincorporated-property-businesses. This article is informational only and does not constitute tax advice. Check the latest details on GOV.UK or with a qualified accountant.