Split Fuel Cost Calculator | Car Share Journey Expenses
Fairly divide fuel costs for shared journeys. Perfect for car-sharing, road trips with friends, or splitting commuting costs with colleagues. Simply enter your journey details and number of passengers to calculate each person's share.
Calculate Your Shared Journey Costs
Our free UK fuel cost calculator helps you split journey expenses fairly between passengers. Using real-time national average fuel prices, it ensures accurate and fair cost sharing for car-sharing, road trips, and daily commutes.
How to Use This Calculator
- 1 Enter your total journey distance in miles
- 2 Input your vehicle's fuel efficiency (MPG) - check your vehicle handbook or fuel history if unsure
- 3 Select your fuel type (Unleaded E10 or Diesel B7) - prices update automatically
- 4 Enter the total number of passengers (including the driver)
Pro Tips for Accurate Calculations
- For return journeys, remember to double your journey distance
- Consider including additional costs like parking and tolls
- Use your car's actual MPG for the most accurate results
- Update calculations for significant fuel price changes
Journey Details
For return journeys, remember to double the distance.
Check your vehicle handbook if unsure of your MPG.
Fuel & Passengers
Fuel Type
Select the total number of passengers, including the driver (between 2 and 8).
Split by distance travelled
(toggle on for distance-based split)
Cost Breakdown
Total Journey Cost
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Cost Per Person
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💡 Car Sharing Tips
- Establish clear pick-up and drop-off points
- Agree on cost sharing before the journey
- Consider rotating drivers for long-term arrangements
- Keep track of shared expenses
- Plan regular payment schedules
- Be punctual and communicate any delays
🚗 Journey Planning
- Plan pick-up points in advance
- Share estimated costs beforehand
- Consider alternate routes for efficiency
- Agree on payment method upfront