Per diems vs travel allowances vs mileage: how AEAT treats each in Spain

— Spanish Tax Specialist (AEAT)

Published: 4/3/2026 • Last reviewed: 4/28/2026 • 5 min read

Meals, lodging, travel: each per diem category has its own IRPF cap in Spain. Practical summary.

Summary

AEAT recognises three travel-expense categories: meals (€26.67/day without overnight; €53.34/day with overnight), lodging (actual cost with invoice) and travel (€0.26/km tax-free).[^rirpf-art9-64] 9-month cap for meal allowances in the same municipality. Mileage and a fuel card cannot both be claimed for the same trip.

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