Tampa / St. Petersburg Per Diem Rates 2026 (FY2027)
The FY2027 GSA per diem for Tampa / St. Petersburg, FL is $155 to $212 per night lodging (peak Feb–Apr) + $80 M&IE, $235 to $292 per day.
Effective Thu, Oct 1, 2026 to Thu, Sep 30, 2027. Covers Pinellas / Hillsborough.
$155–$212
Lodging per night
peak Feb–Apr
$80
M&IE per day
$60 on first/last day
$292
Max total per day
$212 + $80, peak season
+61%
Peak vs standard rate
standard $113 + $68 = $181
Lodging by season in Tampa / St. Petersburg
Standard rate: $113/night (cities without their own listing)
- Oct 1–Jan 31$155
- Feb 1–Apr 30$212
- May 1–Sep 30$155
Cheapest: $155 (Oct–Jan and May–Sep). Peak: $212 (Feb–Apr), $57 more per night.
Meals and incidentals in Tampa / St. Petersburg: $80 a day
Breakfast
$20
Lunch
$22
Dinner
$33
Incidentals
$5
First/last day (75%)
$60
Example: Monday to Thursday in Tampa / St. Petersburg
Mon, Jul 19, 2027 to Thu, Jul 22, 2027, 3 nights in the May 1–Sep 30 season ($155/night). Maximum allowance.
Lodging
$465
3 x $155
Meals and incidentals
$280
2 x $60 + 2 x $80 = $120 + $160
Total
$745
$465 + $280
Calculate your Tampa / St. Petersburg trip
Tampa / St. Petersburg, FL: 2 nights, 3 travel days
Maximum per diem for this trip
$510
Lodging
$310
Meals and incidentals (M&IE)
$200
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Day-by-day breakdown
| Date | Lodging | M&IE | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Nov 9, 2026 | $155 | $60 | First day, 75% M&IE |
| Tue, Nov 10, 2026 | $155 | $80 | Full day, 100% M&IE |
| Wed, Nov 11, 2026 | none | $60 | Last day, 75% M&IE |
| Total | $310 | $200 |
Lodging is the maximum nightly rate for the season that covers each night, not a flat allowance for hotel receipts. M&IE here is $80 per day at Tampa / St. Petersburg, FL: breakfast $20, lunch $22, dinner $33, incidentals $5; first and last day $60.
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Tampa / St. Petersburg per diem FAQ
What is the per diem rate in Tampa / St. Petersburg for 2026?
The FY2027 GSA per diem for Tampa / St. Petersburg, FL is $155 to $212 per night lodging (peak Feb–Apr) + $80 M&IE, $235 to $292 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 Tampa / St. Petersburg?
M&IE is paid at 75% on the first and last day of travel: $60 instead of $80 at the Tampa / St. Petersburg rate. Full days in between get $80. Lodging is paid per night at the rate of that night's season.
Which counties does the Tampa / St. Petersburg per diem rate cover?
The Tampa / St. Petersburg rate applies to the area GSA lists as Pinellas / Hillsborough. Trips elsewhere in Florida use the standard rate unless that place has its own listing.
Does the Tampa / St. Petersburg per diem change by season?
Yes. Lodging is $155 per night in Oct–Jan and May–Sep and $212 per night in Feb–Apr. All 3 seasons: Oct 1–Jan 31 $155; Feb 1–Apr 30 $212; May 1–Sep 30 $155. M&IE stays $80 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.