Florida Per Diem Rates 2026 (GSA FY2027)
The standard FY2027 per diem in Florida is $113 lodging + $68 M&IE ($181/day); 22 locations have higher rates, up to $452/night in Key West.
Effective Thu, Oct 1, 2026 to Thu, Sep 30, 2027.
$181
Standard rate per day
$113 lodging + $68 M&IE
22
Listed higher-rate locations
in Florida
$452
Highest lodging per night
Key West, Feb 1–Apr 30
$92
Highest M&IE per day
Miami
Highest lodging rate by Florida city
Standard rate: $113/night (applies to every city not listed)
- Key West$452
- Naples$326
- Fort Walton Beach / De Funiak Springs$274
- Boca Raton / Delray Beach / Jupiter$265
- Vero Beach$259
- Miami$244
- Stuart$238
- Bradenton$237
- Sebring$236
- Fort Lauderdale$232
- Fort Myers$213
- Cocoa Beach$212
- Tampa / St. Petersburg$212
- Gulf Breeze$210
- Sarasota$205
- Punta Gorda$202
- Panama City$195
- Pensacola$188
- Orlando$178
- St. Augustine$178
- Daytona Beach$158
- Tallahassee$138
All Florida per diem rates (FY2027)
| City | County | Lodging per night | M&IE | First/last day (75%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boca Raton / Delray Beach / Jupiter | Palm Beach / Hendry | Oct 1–Dec 31: $186 Jan 1–Apr 30: $265 May 1–Sep 30: $157 | $86 | $64.50 |
| Bradenton | Manatee | Oct 1–Jan 31: $157 Feb 1–Mar 31: $237 Apr 1–Sep 30: $151 | $80 | $60 |
| Cocoa Beach | Brevard | Oct 1–Jan 31: $166 Feb 1–Mar 31: $212 Apr 1–Sep 30: $166 | $74 | $55.50 |
| Daytona Beach | Volusia | Oct 1–Dec 31: $128 Jan 1–Apr 30: $158 May 1–Jul 31: $138 Aug 1–Sep 30: $128 | $80 | $60 |
| Fort Lauderdale | Broward | Oct 1–Dec 31: $180 Jan 1–Apr 30: $232 May 1–Sep 30: $150 | $86 | $64.50 |
| Fort Myers | Lee | Oct 1–Dec 31: $141 Jan 1–Apr 30: $213 May 1–Sep 30: $141 | $80 | $60 |
| Fort Walton Beach / De Funiak Springs | Okaloosa / Walton | Oct 1–Oct 31: $171 Nov 1–Feb 28: $113 Mar 1–May 31: $190 Jun 1–Jul 31: $274 Aug 1–Sep 30: $171 | $86 | $64.50 |
| Gulf Breeze | Santa Rosa | Oct 1–Feb 28: $131 Mar 1–May 31: $164 Jun 1–Jul 31: $210 Aug 1–Sep 30: $131 | $74 | $55.50 |
| Key West | Monroe | Oct 1–Nov 30: $279 Dec 1–Jan 31: $383 Feb 1–Apr 30: $452 May 1–Sep 30: $267 | $86 | $64.50 |
| Miami | Miami-Dade | Oct 1–Nov 30: $151 Dec 1–Jan 31: $219 Feb 1–Mar 31: $244 Apr 1–May 31: $194 Jun 1–Sep 30: $151 | $92 | $69 |
| Naples | Collier | Oct 1–Nov 30: $170 Dec 1–Jan 31: $267 Feb 1–Apr 30: $326 May 1–Sep 30: $170 | $80 | $60 |
| Orlando | Orange | Oct 1–Dec 31: $145 Jan 1–Mar 31: $178 Apr 1–Sep 30: $145 | $80 | $60 |
| Panama City | Bay | Oct 1–Feb 28: $115 Mar 1–May 31: $149 Jun 1–Jul 31: $195 Aug 1–Sep 30: $115 | $80 | $60 |
| Pensacola | Escambia | Oct 1–Feb 28: $127 Mar 1–May 31: $154 Jun 1–Jul 31: $188 Aug 1–Sep 30: $127 | $74 | $55.50 |
| Punta Gorda | Charlotte | Oct 1–Jan 31: $127 Feb 1–Mar 31: $202 Apr 1–Sep 30: $127 | $74 | $55.50 |
| Sarasota | Sarasota | Oct 1–Jan 31: $146 Feb 1–Apr 30: $205 May 1–Sep 30: $131 | $86 | $64.50 |
| Sebring | Highlands | Oct 1–Jan 31: $148 Feb 1–Mar 31: $236 Apr 1–Sep 30: $148 | $74 | $55.50 |
| St. Augustine | St. Johns | Oct 1–Nov 30: $157 Dec 1–Mar 31: $178 Apr 1–Sep 30: $157 | $80 | $60 |
| Stuart | Martin | Oct 1–Jan 31: $154 Feb 1–Mar 31: $238 Apr 1–Sep 30: $154 | $80 | $60 |
| Tallahassee | Leon | Oct 1–Dec 31: $113 Jan 1–Apr 30: $138 May 1–Sep 30: $113 | $80 | $60 |
| Tampa / St. Petersburg | Pinellas / Hillsborough | Oct 1–Jan 31: $155 Feb 1–Apr 30: $212 May 1–Sep 30: $155 | $80 | $60 |
| Vero Beach | Indian River | Oct 1–Nov 30: $181 Dec 1–Apr 30: $259 May 1–Sep 30: $181 | $74 | $55.50 |
Anywhere in Florida not listed uses the standard rate: $113 lodging + $68 M&IE.
Meals and incidentals (M&IE) in Florida
| 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 Florida trip
Florida (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 Florida (standard rate): breakfast $16, lunch $19, dinner $28, incidentals $5; first and last day $51.
Florida per diem FAQ
What is the per diem rate in Florida for 2026?
For fiscal year 2027 (Oct 1, 2026 to Sep 30, 2027) the standard GSA per diem in Florida is $113 per night for lodging plus $68 per day for meals and incidentals (M&IE), $181 per day. 22 Florida locations have a higher listed rate, up to $452 per night in Key West.
Which Florida city has the highest per diem?
Key West (Monroe) has the highest listed lodging rate in Florida: $452 per night from Feb 1 to Apr 30, with $86 per day for M&IE. The highest M&IE in the state is $92 per day in Miami.
How much is per diem for a 3-day trip to Key West?
A trip with 2 nights and 3 travel days at Key West, FL comes to at most $1119: lodging 2 x $452 = $904 (the highest seasonal rate; other months are lower), 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.