Baltimore City Per Diem Rates 2026 (FY2027)
The FY2027 GSA per diem for Baltimore City, MD is $166 per night lodging + $86 M&IE ($252 per day), all year.
Effective Thu, Oct 1, 2026 to Thu, Sep 30, 2027. Covers Baltimore City.
$166
Lodging per night
all year
$86
M&IE per day
$64.50 on first/last day
$252
Total per day
$166 + $86
+39%
vs standard rate
standard $113 + $68 = $181
Baltimore City lodging vs the standard rate
Standard rate: $113/night (cities without their own listing)
- All year$166
- Standard$113
Meals and incidentals in Baltimore City: $86 a day
Breakfast
$22
Lunch
$23
Dinner
$36
Incidentals
$5
First/last day (75%)
$64.50
Example: Monday to Thursday in Baltimore City
Mon, Apr 5, 2027 to Thu, Apr 8, 2027, 3 nights. Maximum allowance.
Lodging
$498
3 x $166
Meals and incidentals
$301
2 x $64.50 + 2 x $86 = $129 + $172
Total
$799
$498 + $301
Calculate your Baltimore City trip
Baltimore City, MD: 2 nights, 3 travel days
Maximum per diem for this trip
$547
Lodging
$332
Meals and incidentals (M&IE)
$215
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Day-by-day breakdown
| Date | Lodging | M&IE | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Nov 9, 2026 | $166 | $64.50 | First day, 75% M&IE |
| Tue, Nov 10, 2026 | $166 | $86 | Full day, 100% M&IE |
| Wed, Nov 11, 2026 | none | $64.50 | Last day, 75% M&IE |
| Total | $332 | $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 Baltimore City, MD: breakfast $22, lunch $23, dinner $36, incidentals $5; first and last day $64.50.
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Baltimore City per diem FAQ
What is the per diem rate in Baltimore City for 2026?
The FY2027 GSA per diem for Baltimore City, MD is $166 per night lodging + $86 M&IE ($252 per day), all year. 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 Baltimore City?
M&IE is paid at 75% on the first and last day of travel: $64.50 instead of $86 at the Baltimore City rate. Full days in between get $86. Lodging is paid per night at the rate of that night's season.
Which counties does the Baltimore City per diem rate cover?
The Baltimore City rate applies to the area GSA lists as Baltimore City. Trips elsewhere in Maryland use the standard rate unless that place has its own listing.
Does the Baltimore City per diem change by season?
No. Lodging is $166 per night all year in Baltimore City, and M&IE is $86 per day.
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.