GSA mileage rate 2026
The GSA mileage rate for 2026 is 76 cents a mile for official travel in your own car on or after July 1, 2026. From January 1 through June 30, 2026, it was 72.5 cents. If a government car was available and you chose to drive your own, the rate is 23.5 cents a mile (GSA).
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The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) sets these rates for federal employees who use a privately owned vehicle (POV) on official government travel. Your agency pays them under the Federal Travel Regulation (41 CFR part 301-10, subpart D).
GSA POV mileage rates from July 1, 2026
| Your vehicle | When it applies | Rate per mile |
|---|---|---|
| Car | Your agency authorized your car, or no government car was authorized and available | $0.76 |
| Car | A government car was authorized and available, but you chose to drive your own | $0.235 |
| Motorcycle | — | $0.74 |
| Airplane | Per statute mile (1 nautical mile = 1.15077945 statute miles) | $1.935 |
| Car, work-related move | Moving for the job or relocation | $0.235 |
Source: GSA, Mileage reimbursements, page updated October 23, 2026. Checked November 12, 2026.
Which GSA rate applies to you
The rate depends on two things: the type of vehicle, and whether your agency offered you a government car.
- Your agency approved your own car, or no government car was available: the full car rate, 76 cents a mile.
- A government car was available, but you drove your own: the lower rate, 23.5 cents a mile.
- Not sure? Ask your agency’s travel office before the trip. GSA notes that your payment may depend on whether the agency authorized or approved your car for that trip.
GSA mileage rates by date, 2023–2026
Use the rate that applied on the date your travel began. Each rate stays in effect until the next row starts.
| Effective date | Car | Car, government car available | Motorcycle | Airplane |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2026 | 0.76 | 0.235 | 0.74 | 1.935 |
| Jan. 1, 2026 | 0.725 | 0.205 | 0.705 | 1.78 |
| Jan. 1, 2025 | 0.70 | 0.21 | 0.68 | 1.75 |
| Jan. 1, 2024 | 0.67 | 0.21 | 0.65 | 1.76 |
| Jan. 1, 2023 | 0.655 | 0.22 | 0.635 | 1.74 |
Source: GSA table of past mileage rates.
So the GSA mileage rate for 2025 was 70 cents a mile for a car all year.
GSA rate vs IRS rate
They are set by different agencies for different jobs, but the numbers line up:
- The GSA car rate has matched the IRS business mileage rate in every period since 2023: 65.5, 67, 70, 72.5, and now 76 cents.
- The lower GSA rate (government car available) has matched the IRS medical and moving rate in the same periods: now 23.5 cents.
- Both rates went up on July 1, 2026.
The difference is who uses them. The GSA rate is what federal agencies pay employees. The IRS rate is for tax deductions, and many private employers use it for reimbursement. If you are not a federal employee, the IRS page is the one you need.
How to figure a GSA mileage claim
- Check which rate applies: your own car approved, or a government car available.
- Track the miles you drive for official travel. A printable mileage log works.
- Multiply miles by the rate. For example, 100 miles × $0.76 = $76.00. With a government car available: 100 miles × $0.235 = $23.50.
- Submit the claim through your agency’s travel reimbursement process.
A trip that started before July 1, 2026, uses the earlier rate: 100 miles × $0.725 = $72.50. For many trips, the mileage reimbursement calculator does the math.
FAQ
What is the GSA mileage rate for 2026?
For a car, 72.5 cents a mile for travel that began January 1 – June 30, 2026, and 76 cents a mile from July 1, 2026. If a government car was available and you drove your own, 20.5 cents and then 23.5 cents.
Is the GSA mileage rate the same as the IRS rate?
The numbers have been the same since 2023: the GSA car rate equals the IRS business rate. They are separate rates, though. The GSA rate is for federal travel; the IRS rate is for taxes.
Who uses the GSA mileage rate?
Federal employees who drive their own car, motorcycle, or plane on official government travel.
What does POV mean?
Privately owned vehicle: your own car, motorcycle, or plane, as opposed to a government vehicle.