Denver / Aurora Per Diem Rates 2026 (FY2027)
The FY2027 GSA per diem for Denver / Aurora, CO is $170 to $227 per night lodging (peak Oct and Apr–Sep) + $92 M&IE, $262 to $319 per day.
Effective Thu, Oct 1, 2026 to Thu, Sep 30, 2027. Covers Denver / Adams / Arapahoe / Jefferson.
$170–$227
Lodging per night
peak Oct and Apr–Sep
$92
M&IE per day
$69 on first/last day
$319
Max total per day
$227 + $92, peak season
+76%
Peak vs standard rate
standard $113 + $68 = $181
Lodging by season in Denver / Aurora
Standard rate: $113/night (cities without their own listing)
- Oct 1–Oct 31$227
- Nov 1–Mar 31$170
- Apr 1–Sep 30$227
Cheapest: $170 (Nov–Mar). Peak: $227 (Oct and Apr–Sep), $57 more per night.
Meals and incidentals in Denver / Aurora: $92 a day
Breakfast
$23
Lunch
$26
Dinner
$38
Incidentals
$5
First/last day (75%)
$69
Example: Monday to Thursday in Denver / Aurora
Mon, Jul 5, 2027 to Thu, Jul 8, 2027, 3 nights in the Apr 1–Sep 30 season ($227/night). Maximum allowance.
Lodging
$681
3 x $227
Meals and incidentals
$322
2 x $69 + 2 x $92 = $138 + $184
Total
$1003
$681 + $322
Calculate your Denver / Aurora trip
Denver / Aurora, CO: 2 nights, 3 travel days
Maximum per diem for this trip
$570
Lodging
$340
Meals and incidentals (M&IE)
$230
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Day-by-day breakdown
| Date | Lodging | M&IE | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Nov 9, 2026 | $170 | $69 | First day, 75% M&IE |
| Tue, Nov 10, 2026 | $170 | $92 | Full day, 100% M&IE |
| Wed, Nov 11, 2026 | none | $69 | Last day, 75% M&IE |
| Total | $340 | $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 Denver / Aurora, CO: breakfast $23, lunch $26, dinner $38, incidentals $5; first and last day $69.
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Denver / Aurora per diem FAQ
What is the per diem rate in Denver / Aurora for 2026?
The FY2027 GSA per diem for Denver / Aurora, CO is $170 to $227 per night lodging (peak Oct and Apr–Sep) + $92 M&IE, $262 to $319 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 Denver / Aurora?
M&IE is paid at 75% on the first and last day of travel: $69 instead of $92 at the Denver / Aurora rate. Full days in between get $92. Lodging is paid per night at the rate of that night's season.
Which counties does the Denver / Aurora per diem rate cover?
The Denver / Aurora rate applies to the area GSA lists as Denver / Adams / Arapahoe / Jefferson. Trips elsewhere in Colorado use the standard rate unless that place has its own listing.
Does the Denver / Aurora per diem change by season?
Yes. Lodging is $170 per night in Nov–Mar and $227 per night in Oct and Apr–Sep. All 3 seasons: Oct 1–Oct 31 $227; Nov 1–Mar 31 $170; Apr 1–Sep 30 $227. 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.