District of Columbia Per Diem Rates 2026 (FY2027)
The FY2027 GSA per diem for District of Columbia, DC is $192 to $295 per night lodging (peak Mar–Jun) + $92 M&IE, $284 to $387 per day.
Effective Thu, Oct 1, 2026 to Thu, Sep 30, 2027. Covers Washington DC (also the cities of Alexandria, Falls Church and Fairfax, and the counties of Arlington and Fairfax, in Virginia; and the counties of Montgomery and Prince George's in Maryland).
$192–$295
Lodging per night
peak Mar–Jun
$92
M&IE per day
$69 on first/last day
$387
Max total per day
$295 + $92, peak season
+114%
Peak vs standard rate
standard $113 + $68 = $181
Lodging by season in District of Columbia
Standard rate: $113/night (cities without their own listing)
- Oct 1–Oct 31$287
- Nov 1–Feb 28$203
- Mar 1–Jun 30$295
- Jul 1–Aug 31$192
- Sep 1–Sep 30$287
Cheapest: $192 (Jul–Aug). Peak: $295 (Mar–Jun), $103 more per night.
Meals and incidentals in District of Columbia: $92 a day
Breakfast
$23
Lunch
$26
Dinner
$38
Incidentals
$5
First/last day (75%)
$69
Example: Monday to Thursday in District of Columbia
Mon, Apr 26, 2027 to Thu, Apr 29, 2027, 3 nights in the Mar 1–Jun 30 season ($295/night). Maximum allowance.
Lodging
$885
3 x $295
Meals and incidentals
$322
2 x $69 + 2 x $92 = $138 + $184
Total
$1207
$885 + $322
Calculate your District of Columbia trip
District of Columbia, DC: 2 nights, 3 travel days
Maximum per diem for this trip
$636
Lodging
$406
Meals and incidentals (M&IE)
$230
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Day-by-day breakdown
| Date | Lodging | M&IE | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Nov 9, 2026 | $203 | $69 | First day, 75% M&IE |
| Tue, Nov 10, 2026 | $203 | $92 | Full day, 100% M&IE |
| Wed, Nov 11, 2026 | none | $69 | Last day, 75% M&IE |
| Total | $406 | $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 District of Columbia, DC: breakfast $23, lunch $26, dinner $38, incidentals $5; first and last day $69.
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District of Columbia per diem FAQ
What is the per diem rate in District of Columbia for 2026?
The FY2027 GSA per diem for District of Columbia, DC is $192 to $295 per night lodging (peak Mar–Jun) + $92 M&IE, $284 to $387 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 District of Columbia?
M&IE is paid at 75% on the first and last day of travel: $69 instead of $92 at the District of Columbia rate. Full days in between get $92. Lodging is paid per night at the rate of that night's season.
Which counties does the District of Columbia per diem rate cover?
The District of Columbia rate applies to the area GSA lists as Washington DC (also the cities of Alexandria, Falls Church and Fairfax, and the counties of Arlington and Fairfax, in Virginia; and the counties of Montgomery and Prince George's in Maryland). Trips elsewhere in District of Columbia use the standard rate unless that place has its own listing.
Does the District of Columbia per diem change by season?
Yes. Lodging is $192 per night in Jul–Aug and $295 per night in Mar–Jun. All 5 seasons: Oct 1–Oct 31 $287; Nov 1–Feb 28 $203; Mar 1–Jun 30 $295; Jul 1–Aug 31 $192; Sep 1–Sep 30 $287. 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.