Georgia Per Diem Rates 2026 (GSA FY2027)
The standard FY2027 per diem in Georgia is $113 lodging + $68 M&IE ($181/day); 6 locations have higher rates, up to $230/night in Jekyll Island / Brunswick.
Effective Thu, Oct 1, 2026 to Thu, Sep 30, 2027.
$181
Standard rate per day
$113 lodging + $68 M&IE
6
Listed higher-rate locations
in Georgia
$230
Highest lodging per night
Jekyll Island / Brunswick, Mar 1–Jul 31
$86
Highest M&IE per day
Atlanta
Highest lodging rate by Georgia city
Standard rate: $113/night (applies to every city not listed)
- Jekyll Island / Brunswick$230
- Atlanta$207
- Savannah$186
- Athens$154
- Augusta$131
- Marietta$131
All Georgia per diem rates (FY2027)
| City | County | Lodging per night | M&IE | First/last day (75%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athens | Clarke | All year: $154 | $74 | $55.50 |
| Atlanta | Fulton / Dekalb | Oct 1–Dec 31: $188 Jan 1–Mar 31: $207 Apr 1–Sep 30: $188 | $86 | $64.50 |
| Augusta | Richmond | Oct 1–Apr 30: $131 May 1–Jun 30: $113 Jul 1–Sep 30: $131 | $74 | $55.50 |
| Jekyll Island / Brunswick | Glynn | Oct 1–Feb 28: $176 Mar 1–Jul 31: $230 Aug 1–Sep 30: $176 | $86 | $64.50 |
| Marietta | Cobb | All year: $131 | $74 | $55.50 |
| Savannah | Chatham | Oct 1–Feb 28: $153 Mar 1–Apr 30: $186 May 1–Sep 30: $153 | $80 | $60 |
Anywhere in Georgia not listed uses the standard rate: $113 lodging + $68 M&IE.
Meals and incidentals (M&IE) in Georgia
| 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 |
Calculate your Georgia trip
Georgia (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 Georgia (standard rate): breakfast $16, lunch $19, dinner $28, incidentals $5; first and last day $51.
Georgia per diem FAQ
What is the per diem rate in Georgia for 2026?
For fiscal year 2027 (Oct 1, 2026 to Sep 30, 2027) the standard GSA per diem in Georgia is $113 per night for lodging plus $68 per day for meals and incidentals (M&IE), $181 per day. 6 Georgia locations have a higher listed rate, up to $230 per night in Jekyll Island / Brunswick.
Which Georgia city has the highest per diem?
Jekyll Island / Brunswick (Glynn) has the highest listed lodging rate in Georgia: $230 per night from Mar 1 to Jul 31, with $86 per day for M&IE.
How much is per diem for a 3-day trip to Jekyll Island / Brunswick?
A trip with 2 nights and 3 travel days at Jekyll Island / Brunswick, GA comes to at most $675: lodging 2 x $230 = $460 (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.