Los Angeles Per Diem Rates 2026 (FY2027)
The FY2027 GSA per diem for Los Angeles, CA is $199 per night lodging + $86 M&IE ($285 per day), all year.
Effective Thu, Oct 1, 2026 to Thu, Sep 30, 2027. Covers Los Angeles / Orange / Ventura / Edwards AFB less the city of Santa Monica.
$199
Lodging per night
all year
$86
M&IE per day
$64.50 on first/last day
$285
Total per day
$199 + $86
+57%
vs standard rate
standard $113 + $68 = $181
Los Angeles lodging vs the standard rate
Standard rate: $113/night (cities without their own listing)
- All year$199
- Standard$113
Meals and incidentals in Los Angeles: $86 a day
Breakfast
$22
Lunch
$23
Dinner
$36
Incidentals
$5
First/last day (75%)
$64.50
Example: Monday to Thursday in Los Angeles
Mon, Apr 5, 2027 to Thu, Apr 8, 2027, 3 nights. Maximum allowance.
Lodging
$597
3 x $199
Meals and incidentals
$301
2 x $64.50 + 2 x $86 = $129 + $172
Total
$898
$597 + $301
Calculate your Los Angeles trip
Los Angeles, CA: 2 nights, 3 travel days
Maximum per diem for this trip
$613
Lodging
$398
Meals and incidentals (M&IE)
$215
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Day-by-day breakdown
| Date | Lodging | M&IE | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Nov 9, 2026 | $199 | $64.50 | First day, 75% M&IE |
| Tue, Nov 10, 2026 | $199 | $86 | Full day, 100% M&IE |
| Wed, Nov 11, 2026 | none | $64.50 | Last day, 75% M&IE |
| Total | $398 | $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 Los Angeles, CA: breakfast $22, lunch $23, dinner $36, incidentals $5; first and last day $64.50.
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Los Angeles per diem FAQ
What is the per diem rate in Los Angeles for 2026?
The FY2027 GSA per diem for Los Angeles, CA is $199 per night lodging + $86 M&IE ($285 per day), all year. 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 Los Angeles?
M&IE is paid at 75% on the first and last day of travel: $64.50 instead of $86 at the Los Angeles rate. Full days in between get $86. Lodging is paid per night at the rate of that night's season.
Which counties does the Los Angeles per diem rate cover?
The Los Angeles rate applies to the area GSA lists as Los Angeles / Orange / Ventura / Edwards AFB less the city of Santa Monica. Trips elsewhere in California use the standard rate unless that place has its own listing.
Does the Los Angeles per diem change by season?
No. Lodging is $199 per night all year in Los Angeles, and M&IE is $86 per day.
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.