San Francisco Per Diem Rates 2026 (FY2027)
The FY2027 GSA per diem for San Francisco, CA is $232 to $325 per night lodging (peak Jan–Mar) + $92 M&IE, $324 to $417 per day.
Effective Thu, Oct 1, 2026 to Thu, Sep 30, 2027. Covers San Francisco.
$232–$325
Lodging per night
peak Jan–Mar
$92
M&IE per day
$69 on first/last day
$417
Max total per day
$325 + $92, peak season
+130%
Peak vs standard rate
standard $113 + $68 = $181
Lodging by season in San Francisco
Standard rate: $113/night (cities without their own listing)
- Oct 1–Dec 31$279
- Jan 1–Mar 31$325
- Apr 1–Aug 31$232
- Sep 1–Sep 30$279
Cheapest: $232 (Apr–Aug). Peak: $325 (Jan–Mar), $93 more per night.
Meals and incidentals in San Francisco: $92 a day
Breakfast
$23
Lunch
$26
Dinner
$38
Incidentals
$5
First/last day (75%)
$69
Example: Monday to Thursday in San Francisco
Mon, Jun 14, 2027 to Thu, Jun 17, 2027, 3 nights in the Apr 1–Aug 31 season ($232/night). Maximum allowance.
Lodging
$696
3 x $232
Meals and incidentals
$322
2 x $69 + 2 x $92 = $138 + $184
Total
$1018
$696 + $322
Calculate your San Francisco trip
San Francisco, CA: 2 nights, 3 travel days
Maximum per diem for this trip
$788
Lodging
$558
Meals and incidentals (M&IE)
$230
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Day-by-day breakdown
| Date | Lodging | M&IE | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Nov 9, 2026 | $279 | $69 | First day, 75% M&IE |
| Tue, Nov 10, 2026 | $279 | $92 | Full day, 100% M&IE |
| Wed, Nov 11, 2026 | none | $69 | Last day, 75% M&IE |
| Total | $558 | $230 |
Lodging is the maximum nightly rate for the season that covers each night, not a flat allowance for hotel receipts. M&IE here is $92 per day at San Francisco, CA: breakfast $23, lunch $26, dinner $38, incidentals $5; first and last day $69.
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San Francisco per diem FAQ
What is the per diem rate in San Francisco for 2026?
The FY2027 GSA per diem for San Francisco, CA is $232 to $325 per night lodging (peak Jan–Mar) + $92 M&IE, $324 to $417 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 San Francisco?
M&IE is paid at 75% on the first and last day of travel: $69 instead of $92 at the San Francisco rate. Full days in between get $92. Lodging is paid per night at the rate of that night's season.
Which counties does the San Francisco per diem rate cover?
The San Francisco rate applies to the area GSA lists as San Francisco. Trips elsewhere in California use the standard rate unless that place has its own listing.
Does the San Francisco per diem change by season?
Yes. Lodging is $232 per night in Apr–Aug and $325 per night in Jan–Mar. All 4 seasons: Oct 1–Dec 31 $279; Jan 1–Mar 31 $325; Apr 1–Aug 31 $232; Sep 1–Sep 30 $279. M&IE stays $92 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.