Key West Per Diem Rates 2026 (FY2027)
The FY2027 GSA per diem for Key West, FL is $267 to $452 per night lodging (peak Feb–Apr) + $86 M&IE, $353 to $538 per day.
Effective Thu, Oct 1, 2026 to Thu, Sep 30, 2027. Covers Monroe.
$267–$452
Lodging per night
peak Feb–Apr
$86
M&IE per day
$64.50 on first/last day
$538
Max total per day
$452 + $86, peak season
+197%
Peak vs standard rate
standard $113 + $68 = $181
Lodging by season in Key West
Standard rate: $113/night (cities without their own listing)
- Oct 1–Nov 30$279
- Dec 1–Jan 31$383
- Feb 1–Apr 30$452
- May 1–Sep 30$267
Cheapest: $267 (May–Sep). Peak: $452 (Feb–Apr), $185 more per night.
Meals and incidentals in Key West: $86 a day
Breakfast
$22
Lunch
$23
Dinner
$36
Incidentals
$5
First/last day (75%)
$64.50
Example: Monday to Thursday in Key West
Mon, Jul 19, 2027 to Thu, Jul 22, 2027, 3 nights in the May 1–Sep 30 season ($267/night). Maximum allowance.
Lodging
$801
3 x $267
Meals and incidentals
$301
2 x $64.50 + 2 x $86 = $129 + $172
Total
$1102
$801 + $301
Calculate your Key West trip
Key West, FL: 2 nights, 3 travel days
Maximum per diem for this trip
$773
Lodging
$558
Meals and incidentals (M&IE)
$215
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Day-by-day breakdown
| Date | Lodging | M&IE | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Nov 9, 2026 | $279 | $64.50 | First day, 75% M&IE |
| Tue, Nov 10, 2026 | $279 | $86 | Full day, 100% M&IE |
| Wed, Nov 11, 2026 | none | $64.50 | Last day, 75% M&IE |
| Total | $558 | $215 |
Lodging is the maximum nightly rate for the season that covers each night, not a flat allowance for hotel receipts. M&IE here is $86 per day at Key West, FL: breakfast $22, lunch $23, dinner $36, incidentals $5; first and last day $64.50.
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Key West per diem FAQ
What is the per diem rate in Key West for 2026?
The FY2027 GSA per diem for Key West, FL is $267 to $452 per night lodging (peak Feb–Apr) + $86 M&IE, $353 to $538 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 Key West?
M&IE is paid at 75% on the first and last day of travel: $64.50 instead of $86 at the Key West rate. Full days in between get $86. Lodging is paid per night at the rate of that night's season.
Which counties does the Key West per diem rate cover?
The Key West rate applies to the area GSA lists as Monroe. Trips elsewhere in Florida use the standard rate unless that place has its own listing.
Does the Key West per diem change by season?
Yes. Lodging is $267 per night in May–Sep and $452 per night in Feb–Apr. All 4 seasons: Oct 1–Nov 30 $279; Dec 1–Jan 31 $383; Feb 1–Apr 30 $452; May 1–Sep 30 $267. M&IE stays $86 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.