Expenses guide

3.Mileage claim rates and policy

Staff who use their own car for business use will normally receive mileage at the ‘occasional user’ rate. After assessment, some staff may receive mileage at the regular user rate. 

Further details can be found on the Regular Car Users page. 

Occasional user rate 

Car mileage rates for occasional users

	Engine size 451 - 999cc	Engine size 1000cc+
Per mile first 8,500	46.9p	52.2p
Per mile after 8,500	13.7p	14.4p

Regular user rate

Car mileage rate for regular users

	Engine size 451-999cc	Engine size 1000cc+
Lump sum	£846	£963
Per mile first 8,500	36.9p	40.9p
Per mile after 8,500	13.7p	14.4p

Electric vehicles 

The mileage rate for electric vehicles is the same as vehicles with an engine size of 451 -999cc. 

Motorcycle allowance

Mileage is paid at 24p per mile.

Bicycle allowance

Mileage is paid at 20p per mile. 

Rules and policy

• Travel and expenses claim guidance (MS Word, 22KB) - includes mileage claim rules
• Travel and expenses policy (MS Word, 114KB)