Ireland
Using your private car for business purposes
A person who uses their private car for business-related travel may receive a mileage reimbursement based on the official rate per kilometre set by the Office of the Revenue Commissioners (Revenue).
The reimbursement amount is calculated by multiplying the number of kilometres travelled by the rate applicable to the car’s engine size and annual distance band.
Current Revenue civil service rates (still in force in 2026)
| Annual distance band | Engine size up to 1,200 cc | 1,201–1,500 cc | 1,501 cc and over |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 1,500 km | €0.4180 | €0.4340 | €0.5182 |
| 1,501–5,500 km | €0.7264 | €0.7918 | €0.9063 |
| 5,501–25,000 km | €0.3178 | €0.3179 | €0.3922 |
| Over 25,000 km | €0.2056 | €0.2385 | €0.2587 |
These are the Revenue-approved civil service mileage rates currently in force in 2026.
Mileage reimbursement can be paid based on a record of business journeys (mileage log) maintained by the employee or self-employed person.
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