Lease Overage Cost Calculator
Estimate how much you could owe in mileage overage fees at the end of your car lease. Enter your lease details and per-mile fee to see your projected cost and explore strategies to minimize charges.
Enter Your Lease Details
Enter your lease details above to estimate your potential overage costs.
How to Estimate Your Overage Cost
Enter Lease Info
Input your mileage allowance, per-mile overage fee, starting odometer, and current odometer reading.
See Your Cost
Instantly view your projected overage fees and a comparison of costs at different overage levels.
Take Action
Use the results to adjust your driving or download LeaseMiles for daily monitoring and alerts.
Overage Cost Calculator FAQ
Common questions about lease mileage overage fees and costs.
Lease overage fees typically range from $0.15 to $0.30 per mile over your mileage allowance, depending on the vehicle manufacturer and your specific lease agreement. Luxury brands tend to charge higher per-mile fees. For example, at $0.25 per mile, going 5,000 miles over your limit would cost $1,250 at lease return.
In some cases, yes. If you are leasing or purchasing a new vehicle from the same dealership, they may be willing to waive or reduce your overage fees to earn your business. This is not guaranteed, but having a clear picture of your projected overage amount gives you a stronger negotiating position. Starting the conversation early, before lease-end, is always better.
Buying extra miles upfront from your leasing company is almost always cheaper per mile than paying overage charges at lease return. Prepaid miles typically cost $0.10 to $0.15 per mile compared to $0.15 to $0.30 for overage charges. However, you should only buy extra miles if you are confident you will need them, since unused prepaid miles are generally not refundable.
When you turn in your leased vehicle over the mileage limit, the dealership will charge you a per-mile fee for every mile over your allowance. This charge is outlined in your lease agreement and is calculated by multiplying your excess miles by the per-mile rate. The total overage fee is due at the time of vehicle return unless you negotiate otherwise or roll it into a new lease.