What is the GSA per diem rate for FY2027?

The standard CONUS rate is $113 lodging and $68 M&IE a day, from October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027. 295 non-standard areas have higher rates.

How is per diem calculated for the first and last day?

You get 75% of the M&IE rate on the day you leave and the day you return, and 100% on full days in between (41 CFR §301-11.20). Lodging is paid per night, up to the cap.

Who sets per diem rates?

GSA sets rates for the 48 contiguous states and DC; the Department of Defense sets them for Alaska, Hawaii and U.S. territories; the Department of State sets foreign rates (41 CFR Part 301-11, Appendix A).

FY2027 federal per diem · lodging + M&IE

Per diem rates for every federal travel destination

FY2027 standard rate: $113 a night for lodging, $68 a day for meals & incidentals. 295 places pay more, up to $499 a night in Park City.

Standard CONUS lodging

$113/night

FY2027, unlisted counties

Standard M&IE

$68/day

First/last day: $51.00

Maximum per diem, one full day$181

Find the destination. 295 GSA non-standard areas, 40,426 ZIP codes, 237 foreign countries and U.S. areas.
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Pick a destination and dates. The first and last day get 75% of M&IE (FTR §301-11.20); lodging is counted per night. Rates for FY2026–FY2027 CONUS travel and current foreign/OCONUS rates are loaded.

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Source: GSA FY2027 per diem file. Full rankings

Standard CONUS rate, FY2015–FY2027

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Source: GSA per diem master files. Standard rate

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Every state page lists its non-standard areas with seasons, M&IE and history since FY2015.

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Questions

What is the GSA per diem rate for FY2027?: The standard CONUS rate is $113 lodging and $68 M&IE a day, from October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027. 295 non-standard areas have higher rates.
How is per diem calculated for the first and last day?: You get 75% of the M&IE rate on the day you leave and the day you return, and 100% on full days in between (41 CFR §301-11.20). Lodging is paid per night, up to the cap.
Who sets per diem rates?: GSA sets rates for the 48 contiguous states and DC; the Department of Defense sets them for Alaska, Hawaii and U.S. territories; the Department of State sets foreign rates (41 CFR Part 301-11, Appendix A).

Source: U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), per diem rates and per diem files. Not affiliated with GSA. All sources