Using the energy loss rate in the process μ + +e--> v c +vµ we develop a model which formulates the jump rate for muon diffusion in non-stoichiometric metallic hydrides LaH 2.75, CeHx, YH 2 and intermetallic hydrides ZrV 2 Hx , Zr2 NiHx , Hf2 CoH 3 , Cu 0.5 Ni0.5 H0.72 and Ni 0.35 Ti0.65 H 1.5. The jump rate is found to follow an Arrhenius-like relation over some temperature ranges.