Arkansas Per Diem Rates 2026 (GSA FY2027)
The standard FY2027 per diem in Arkansas is $113 lodging + $68 M&IE ($181/day); 1 location has a higher rate, up to $115/night in Hot Springs.
Effective Thu, Oct 1, 2026 to Thu, Sep 30, 2027.
$181
Standard rate per day
$113 lodging + $68 M&IE
1
Listed higher-rate locations
in Arkansas
$115
Highest lodging per night
Hot Springs, All year
$68
Highest M&IE per day
Hot Springs
Highest lodging rate by Arkansas city
Standard rate: $113/night (applies to every city not listed)
- Hot Springs$115
All Arkansas per diem rates (FY2027)
| City | County | Lodging per night | M&IE | First/last day (75%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Springs | Garland | All year: $115 | $68 | $51 |
Anywhere in Arkansas not listed uses the standard rate: $113 lodging + $68 M&IE.
Meals and incidentals (M&IE) in Arkansas
| M&IE per day | Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner | Incid. | First/last day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $68 | $16 | $19 | $28 | $5 | $51 |
Calculate your Arkansas trip
Arkansas (standard rate): 2 nights, 3 travel days
Maximum per diem for this trip
$396
Lodging
$226
Meals and incidentals (M&IE)
$170
First report free: log real expenses next to your per diem and export a PDF or Excel expense report.
Day-by-day breakdown
| Date | Lodging | M&IE | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Nov 9, 2026 | $113 | $51 | First day, 75% M&IE |
| Tue, Nov 10, 2026 | $113 | $68 | Full day, 100% M&IE |
| Wed, Nov 11, 2026 | none | $51 | Last day, 75% M&IE |
| Total | $226 | $170 |
Lodging is the maximum nightly rate for the season that covers each night, not a flat allowance for hotel receipts. M&IE here is $68 per day at Arkansas (standard rate): breakfast $16, lunch $19, dinner $28, incidentals $5; first and last day $51.
Arkansas per diem FAQ
What is the per diem rate in Arkansas for 2026?
For fiscal year 2027 (Oct 1, 2026 to Sep 30, 2027) the standard GSA per diem in Arkansas is $113 per night for lodging plus $68 per day for meals and incidentals (M&IE), $181 per day. 1 Arkansas location has a higher listed rate, up to $115 per night in Hot Springs.
Which Arkansas city has the highest per diem?
Hot Springs (Garland) has the highest listed lodging rate in Arkansas: $115 per night all year, with $68 per day for M&IE.
How much is per diem for a 3-day trip to Hot Springs?
A trip with 2 nights and 3 travel days at Hot Springs, AR comes to at most $400: lodging 2 x $115 = $230, plus M&IE of $68 for the middle day and $51 (75%) for the first and last day. Use the calculator above for exact dates.
Do private employers have to use GSA per diem rates?
No. GSA rates are written for federal travelers; many private employers use them as a benchmark, and your employer's policy decides what applies to you.
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.