Connecticut Per Diem Rates 2026 (GSA FY2027)
The standard FY2027 per diem in Connecticut is $113 lodging + $68 M&IE ($181/day); 4 locations have higher rates, up to $156/night in Bridgeport / Danbury.
Effective Thu, Oct 1, 2026 to Thu, Sep 30, 2027.
$181
Standard rate per day
$113 lodging + $68 M&IE
4
Listed higher-rate locations
in Connecticut
$156
Highest lodging per night
Bridgeport / Danbury, All year
$86
Highest M&IE per day
Bridgeport / Danbury
Highest lodging rate by Connecticut city
Standard rate: $113/night (applies to every city not listed)
- Bridgeport / Danbury$156
- New London / Groton$149
- Hartford$146
- New Haven$132
All Connecticut per diem rates (FY2027)
| City | County | Lodging per night | M&IE | First/last day (75%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport / Danbury | Fairfield | All year: $156 | $86 | $64.50 |
| Hartford | Hartford | All year: $146 | $80 | $60 |
| New Haven | New Haven | All year: $132 | $80 | $60 |
| New London / Groton | New London | All year: $149 | $86 | $64.50 |
Anywhere in Connecticut not listed uses the standard rate: $113 lodging + $68 M&IE.
Meals and incidentals (M&IE) in Connecticut
| M&IE per day | Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner | Incid. | First/last day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $68 | $16 | $19 | $28 | $5 | $51 |
| $80 | $20 | $22 | $33 | $5 | $60 |
| $86 | $22 | $23 | $36 | $5 | $64.50 |
Calculate your Connecticut trip
Connecticut (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 Connecticut (standard rate): breakfast $16, lunch $19, dinner $28, incidentals $5; first and last day $51.
Connecticut per diem FAQ
What is the per diem rate in Connecticut for 2026?
For fiscal year 2027 (Oct 1, 2026 to Sep 30, 2027) the standard GSA per diem in Connecticut is $113 per night for lodging plus $68 per day for meals and incidentals (M&IE), $181 per day. 4 Connecticut locations have a higher listed rate, up to $156 per night in Bridgeport / Danbury.
Which Connecticut city has the highest per diem?
Bridgeport / Danbury (Fairfield) has the highest listed lodging rate in Connecticut: $156 per night all year, with $86 per day for M&IE.
How much is per diem for a 3-day trip to Bridgeport / Danbury?
A trip with 2 nights and 3 travel days at Bridgeport / Danbury, CT comes to at most $527: lodging 2 x $156 = $312, plus M&IE of $86 for the middle day and $64.50 (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.