Atlanta Per Diem Rates 2026 (FY2027)
The FY2027 GSA per diem for Atlanta, GA is $188 to $207 per night lodging (peak Jan–Mar) + $86 M&IE, $274 to $293 per day.
Effective Thu, Oct 1, 2026 to Thu, Sep 30, 2027. Covers Fulton / Dekalb.
$188–$207
Lodging per night
peak Jan–Mar
$86
M&IE per day
$64.50 on first/last day
$293
Max total per day
$207 + $86, peak season
+62%
Peak vs standard rate
standard $113 + $68 = $181
Lodging by season in Atlanta
Standard rate: $113/night (cities without their own listing)
- Oct 1–Dec 31$188
- Jan 1–Mar 31$207
- Apr 1–Sep 30$188
Cheapest: $188 (Oct–Dec and Apr–Sep). Peak: $207 (Jan–Mar), $19 more per night.
Meals and incidentals in Atlanta: $86 a day
Breakfast
$22
Lunch
$23
Dinner
$36
Incidentals
$5
First/last day (75%)
$64.50
Example: Monday to Thursday in Atlanta
Mon, Jul 5, 2027 to Thu, Jul 8, 2027, 3 nights in the Apr 1–Sep 30 season ($188/night). Maximum allowance.
Lodging
$564
3 x $188
Meals and incidentals
$301
2 x $64.50 + 2 x $86 = $129 + $172
Total
$865
$564 + $301
Calculate your Atlanta trip
Atlanta, GA: 2 nights, 3 travel days
Maximum per diem for this trip
$591
Lodging
$376
Meals and incidentals (M&IE)
$215
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Day-by-day breakdown
| Date | Lodging | M&IE | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Nov 9, 2026 | $188 | $64.50 | First day, 75% M&IE |
| Tue, Nov 10, 2026 | $188 | $86 | Full day, 100% M&IE |
| Wed, Nov 11, 2026 | none | $64.50 | Last day, 75% M&IE |
| Total | $376 | $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 Atlanta, GA: breakfast $22, lunch $23, dinner $36, incidentals $5; first and last day $64.50.
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Atlanta per diem FAQ
What is the per diem rate in Atlanta for 2026?
The FY2027 GSA per diem for Atlanta, GA is $188 to $207 per night lodging (peak Jan–Mar) + $86 M&IE, $274 to $293 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 Atlanta?
M&IE is paid at 75% on the first and last day of travel: $64.50 instead of $86 at the Atlanta rate. Full days in between get $86. Lodging is paid per night at the rate of that night's season.
Which counties does the Atlanta per diem rate cover?
The Atlanta rate applies to the area GSA lists as Fulton / Dekalb. Trips elsewhere in Georgia use the standard rate unless that place has its own listing.
Does the Atlanta per diem change by season?
Yes. Lodging is $188 per night in Oct–Dec and Apr–Sep and $207 per night in Jan–Mar. All 3 seasons: Oct 1–Dec 31 $188; Jan 1–Mar 31 $207; Apr 1–Sep 30 $188. 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.