Travel Allowance (Government) Calculator

Work out travel allowance (government) instantly with clear inputs, formula shown and shareable results.

About Travel Allowance (Government) Calculator

Government travelling allowance combines a daily allowance rate keyed to pay level, covering food and incidentals, with reimbursement of journey costs at prescribed mileage rates or actual fare by entitled class. Accommodation is usually reimbursed separately against receipts up to a ceiling.

Formulas

Daily allowance

DA total = Daily rate for the pay level x Days on tour

Total claim

Total = Daily allowance total + Distance x Mileage rate per km

Worked example

With the default values below, Travel Allowance (Government) Calculator returns Total travelling allowance claim of $18,720.00. Change any input above and every figure here is recalculated in your browser.

Inputs used

Daily allowance rate for your pay level: 1,200
Days on tour: 6
Road distance travelled: 480 km
Mileage rate per km: 24

Results

Total travelling allowance claim: $18,720.00
Daily allowance for the tour: $7,200.00
Mileage reimbursement: $11,520.00
Average claim per day: $3,120.00

Step by step

1Values used
2Daily allowance
3Total claim
4Total travelling allowance claim= 18,720.00
5Daily allowance for the tour= 7,200.00
6Mileage reimbursement= 11,520.00
7Average claim per day= 3,120.00

Assumptions and limits

The result is derived only from the 4 inputs listed above. Anything not among them is not part of the calculation.
In particular, this calculator does not take inflation, tax, fees or charges or compounding frequency into account.
Figures are rounded for display to 2 decimal places, so totals built from several rounded parts can differ slightly from the unrounded arithmetic.
Indicative estimate only. Fees, entitlements, limits and formulas vary by jurisdiction, statute, policy wording and the facts of the case. This is not legal, tax, insurance or financial advice — confirm with a qualified professional or the relevant authority.

How these calculators are built and tested is described on the Methodology page. If a figure looks wrong, please report it.

Indicative estimate only. Fees, entitlements, limits and formulas vary by jurisdiction, statute, policy wording and the facts of the case. This is not legal, tax, insurance or financial advice — confirm with a qualified professional or the relevant authority.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is daily allowance reduced when meals are provided?

Yes. Most rules reduce the daily allowance by a set proportion where food or accommodation is provided free of charge.

What if I travel by air?

Air travel is reimbursed at actual fare for entitled pay levels, usually restricted to economy class and the national carrier where available.