Every mile has a cost.
Are you charging for it?
This free calculator helps house cleaners and maid service professionals price their travel correctly, using the official 2026 standard mileage rate or your own custom rate.
Most cleaners undercharge for travel. Here is why that happens.
Running a cleaning business means more than showing up. Every mile you drive is a real cost. This calculator helps you price your travel correctly, every time.
Mileage adds up fast
A cleaner averaging 10 miles between stops, doing 2 jobs a day, 5 days a week, racks up over 5,200 miles a year. At the official 2026 rate, that is over $3,770 in vehicle costs you may not be recovering.
Your time is worth money
Drive time is not free time. If you spend 30 minutes driving to a job, that is time you are not earning. Factoring a percentage of your hourly rate into your travel cost helps reflect the true value of your time.
Know before you go
Use the viability check to decide whether a job is worth taking before you commit. Enter what you plan to charge and your minimum profit goal, and know instantly if the numbers work in your favor.
Common questions from cleaning professionals
Should I charge clients for travel time as a house cleaner?
Yes. Your time driving to a client is time you could spend on another job. Most cleaning professionals include a travel fee or factor mileage into their base rate.
What is the standard mileage rate for cleaning businesses in 2026?
The official standard mileage rate for 2026 is $0.725 per mile. This rate is updated annually and covers fuel, maintenance, and depreciation.
How do I add travel costs to my cleaning quote?
Calculate the distance to the client, multiply by your per-mile rate, and add any time cost. This calculator does that automatically.
What is a viability check for a cleaning job?
A viability check tells you whether a job is worth taking based on your travel costs and minimum profit goal.