Phoenix / Scottsdale Per Diem Rates 2026 (FY2027)
The FY2027 GSA per diem for Phoenix / Scottsdale, AZ is $122 to $232 per night lodging (peak Feb–Mar) + $86 M&IE, $208 to $318 per day.
Effective Thu, Oct 1, 2026 to Thu, Sep 30, 2027. Covers Maricopa.
$122–$232
Lodging per night
peak Feb–Mar
$86
M&IE per day
$64.50 on first/last day
$318
Max total per day
$232 + $86, peak season
+76%
Peak vs standard rate
standard $113 + $68 = $181
Lodging by season in Phoenix / Scottsdale
Standard rate: $113/night (cities without their own listing)
- Oct 1–Jan 31$165
- Feb 1–Mar 31$232
- Apr 1–May 31$171
- Jun 1–Aug 31$122
- Sep 1–Sep 30$165
Cheapest: $122 (Jun–Aug). Peak: $232 (Feb–Mar), $110 more per night.
Meals and incidentals in Phoenix / Scottsdale: $86 a day
Breakfast
$22
Lunch
$23
Dinner
$36
Incidentals
$5
First/last day (75%)
$64.50
Example: Monday to Thursday in Phoenix / Scottsdale
Mon, Nov 30, 2026 to Thu, Dec 3, 2026, 3 nights in the Oct 1–Jan 31 season ($165/night). Maximum allowance.
Lodging
$495
3 x $165
Meals and incidentals
$301
2 x $64.50 + 2 x $86 = $129 + $172
Total
$796
$495 + $301
Calculate your Phoenix / Scottsdale trip
Phoenix / Scottsdale, AZ: 2 nights, 3 travel days
Maximum per diem for this trip
$545
Lodging
$330
Meals and incidentals (M&IE)
$215
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Day-by-day breakdown
| Date | Lodging | M&IE | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Nov 9, 2026 | $165 | $64.50 | First day, 75% M&IE |
| Tue, Nov 10, 2026 | $165 | $86 | Full day, 100% M&IE |
| Wed, Nov 11, 2026 | none | $64.50 | Last day, 75% M&IE |
| Total | $330 | $215 |
Lodging is the maximum nightly rate for the season that covers each night, not a flat allowance for hotel receipts. M&IE here is $86 per day at Phoenix / Scottsdale, AZ: breakfast $22, lunch $23, dinner $36, incidentals $5; first and last day $64.50.
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Phoenix / Scottsdale per diem FAQ
What is the per diem rate in Phoenix / Scottsdale for 2026?
The FY2027 GSA per diem for Phoenix / Scottsdale, AZ is $122 to $232 per night lodging (peak Feb–Mar) + $86 M&IE, $208 to $318 per day. Fiscal year 2027 runs from Oct 1, 2026 to Sep 30, 2027. The standard rate for places without their own listing is $113 lodging + $68 M&IE.
How is per diem calculated on the first and last day in Phoenix / Scottsdale?
M&IE is paid at 75% on the first and last day of travel: $64.50 instead of $86 at the Phoenix / Scottsdale rate. Full days in between get $86. Lodging is paid per night at the rate of that night's season.
Which counties does the Phoenix / Scottsdale per diem rate cover?
The Phoenix / Scottsdale rate applies to the area GSA lists as Maricopa. Trips elsewhere in Arizona use the standard rate unless that place has its own listing.
Does the Phoenix / Scottsdale per diem change by season?
Yes. Lodging is $122 per night in Jun–Aug and $232 per night in Feb–Mar. All 5 seasons: Oct 1–Jan 31 $165; Feb 1–Mar 31 $232; Apr 1–May 31 $171; Jun 1–Aug 31 $122; Sep 1–Sep 30 $165. M&IE stays $86 per day all year.
Data: GSA FY2027 per diem rates, effective Oct 1, 2026 (public domain; source gsa.gov). Last checked Sat, Oct 31, 2026. Easy Trip Expenses is not affiliated with the GSA. Results are the maximum allowance, not a guarantee of what your employer pays.