SARS estimate

South Africa Rate Per Kilometre Calculator (SARS)

Calculate your ZA business travel claim using the official SARS prescribed rate per kilometre.

Free to use, no signup — the calculation runs in your browser.

Calculator by MileagePilotRates checked Jun 3, 2026

Calculate your mileage amount

Instant estimate

Set the country, year, and purpose, then enter your distance. The result shows the rate applied, the breakdown, and the official source behind it.

Uses the published rate for the country, year and purpose you pick.

Country

Tax year

Purpose

Vehicle

Distance

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Unit

Rate this calculator applies

Simplified rate per km (up to 8,000 km): ZAR 4.76/km

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Estimated amount

ZAR 476.00

Applied to 100.00 km

2025-26

Simplified rate per km (up to 8,000 km)

100.00 km × ZAR 4.76/km = ZAR 476.00

Source: SARS prescribed rate per kilometre 2025-26

Estimates use the published rate for each period shown. Keep the mileage log that supports the claim.

Short answer

This calculator applies the SARS prescribed rate per kilometre to your entered distance. The simplified flat rate method is tax-free for business travel up to 8,000 km per year. No logbook is required for the simplified method. Beyond 8,000 km or for higher claims, use the SARS cost-scale schedule instead.

At a glance

The simplified flat rate covers all vehicle costs — fuel, maintenance, and depreciation
Tax-free up to 8,000 km per year; amounts beyond this become taxable
No logbook is required if using only the simplified method
For higher claims, use the SARS cost-scale schedule which requires a detailed logbook

Official references

SARS rates per kilometre

Official SARS prescribed rate per kilometre schedule

Common questions

What happens if I exceed the 8,000 km annual limit?

Only the first 8,000 km can use the simplified tax-free rate. Kilometres beyond 8,000 may be taxable unless you switch to the cost-scale method. The cost-scale method requires a detailed logbook and uses actual fixed costs, fuel costs, and maintenance costs based on your vehicle's value.

Do I need to keep a logbook for the simplified method?

No logbook is required for the simplified flat rate method, but you should still keep records of your business travel dates, purposes, and distances in case SARS requests verification.