Colorado Per Diem Rates 2026 (GSA FY2027)
The standard FY2027 per diem in Colorado is $113 lodging + $68 M&IE ($181/day); 15 locations have higher rates, up to $419/night in Aspen.
Effective Thu, Oct 1, 2026 to Thu, Sep 30, 2027.
$181
Standard rate per day
$113 lodging + $68 M&IE
15
Listed higher-rate locations
in Colorado
$419
Highest lodging per night
Aspen, Dec 1–Mar 31
$92
Highest M&IE per day
Aspen
Highest lodging rate by Colorado city
Standard rate: $113/night (applies to every city not listed)
- Aspen$419
- Vail$417
- Telluride$367
- Steamboat Springs$299
- Silverthorne / Breckenridge$296
- Denver / Aurora$227
- Montrose$194
- Durango$190
- Grand Lake$182
- Crested Butte / Gunnison$179
- Colorado Springs$176
- Boulder / Broomfield$173
- Fort Collins / Loveland$157
- Cortez$140
- Douglas$139
All Colorado per diem rates (FY2027)
| City | County | Lodging per night | M&IE | First/last day (75%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspen | Pitkin | Oct 1–Nov 30: $173 Dec 1–Mar 31: $419 Apr 1–Sep 30: $217 | $92 | $69 |
| Boulder / Broomfield | Boulder / Broomfield | Oct 1–Oct 31: $173 Nov 1–Apr 30: $125 May 1–Sep 30: $173 | $80 | $60 |
| Colorado Springs | El Paso | Oct 1–May 31: $128 Jun 1–Aug 31: $176 Sep 1–Sep 30: $128 | $86 | $64.50 |
| Cortez | Montezuma | Oct 1–Oct 31: $140 Nov 1–Apr 30: $113 May 1–Sep 30: $140 | $74 | $55.50 |
| Crested Butte / Gunnison | Gunnison | Oct 1–Oct 31: $179 Nov 1–Mar 31: $150 Apr 1–May 31: $140 Jun 1–Sep 30: $179 | $86 | $64.50 |
| Denver / Aurora | Denver / Adams / Arapahoe / Jefferson | Oct 1–Oct 31: $227 Nov 1–Mar 31: $170 Apr 1–Sep 30: $227 | $92 | $69 |
| Douglas | Douglas | Oct 1–May 31: $113 Jun 1–Aug 31: $139 Sep 1–Sep 30: $113 | $80 | $60 |
| Durango | La Plata | Oct 1–May 31: $122 Jun 1–Sep 30: $190 | $80 | $60 |
| Fort Collins / Loveland | Larimer | Oct 1–May 31: $120 Jun 1–Aug 31: $157 Sep 1–Sep 30: $120 | $80 | $60 |
| Grand Lake | Grand | Oct 1–Nov 30: $152 Dec 1–Mar 31: $182 Apr 1–May 31: $128 Jun 1–Sep 30: $152 | $86 | $64.50 |
| Montrose | Montrose | Oct 1–Oct 31: $194 Nov 1–May 31: $143 Jun 1–Sep 30: $194 | $74 | $55.50 |
| Silverthorne / Breckenridge | Summit | Oct 1–Nov 30: $164 Dec 1–Mar 31: $296 Apr 1–Sep 30: $164 | $92 | $69 |
| Steamboat Springs | Routt | Oct 1–Nov 30: $135 Dec 1–Mar 31: $299 Apr 1–May 31: $126 Jun 1–Sep 30: $188 | $92 | $69 |
| Telluride | San Miguel | Oct 1–Nov 30: $186 Dec 1–Mar 31: $367 Apr 1–Sep 30: $186 | $92 | $69 |
| Vail | Eagle | Oct 1–Nov 30: $205 Dec 1–Mar 31: $417 Apr 1–Sep 30: $205 | $92 | $69 |
Anywhere in Colorado not listed uses the standard rate: $113 lodging + $68 M&IE.
Meals and incidentals (M&IE) in Colorado
| M&IE per day | Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner | Incid. | First/last day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $68 | $16 | $19 | $28 | $5 | $51 |
| $74 | $18 | $20 | $31 | $5 | $55.50 |
| $80 | $20 | $22 | $33 | $5 | $60 |
| $86 | $22 | $23 | $36 | $5 | $64.50 |
| $92 | $23 | $26 | $38 | $5 | $69 |
Calculate your Colorado trip
Colorado (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 Colorado (standard rate): breakfast $16, lunch $19, dinner $28, incidentals $5; first and last day $51.
Colorado per diem FAQ
What is the per diem rate in Colorado for 2026?
For fiscal year 2027 (Oct 1, 2026 to Sep 30, 2027) the standard GSA per diem in Colorado is $113 per night for lodging plus $68 per day for meals and incidentals (M&IE), $181 per day. 15 Colorado locations have a higher listed rate, up to $419 per night in Aspen.
Which Colorado city has the highest per diem?
Aspen (Pitkin) has the highest listed lodging rate in Colorado: $419 per night from Dec 1 to Mar 31, with $92 per day for M&IE.
How much is per diem for a 3-day trip to Aspen?
A trip with 2 nights and 3 travel days at Aspen, CO comes to at most $1068: lodging 2 x $419 = $838 (the highest seasonal rate; other months are lower), plus M&IE of $92 for the middle day and $69 (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.