Michigan Per Diem Rates 2026 (GSA FY2027)
The standard FY2027 per diem in Michigan is $113 lodging + $68 M&IE ($181/day); 11 locations have higher rates, up to $235/night in Traverse City.
Effective Thu, Oct 1, 2026 to Thu, Sep 30, 2027.
$181
Standard rate per day
$113 lodging + $68 M&IE
11
Listed higher-rate locations
in Michigan
$235
Highest lodging per night
Traverse City, Jul 1–Aug 31
$86
Highest M&IE per day
Mackinac Island
Highest lodging rate by Michigan city
Standard rate: $113/night (applies to every city not listed)
- Traverse City$235
- Petoskey$230
- Mackinac Island$197
- Detroit$160
- Holland$158
- Muskegon$157
- South Haven$148
- Ann Arbor$140
- Midland$138
- Grand Rapids$120
- Pontiac / Auburn Hills$120
All Michigan per diem rates (FY2027)
| City | County | Lodging per night | M&IE | First/last day (75%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Arbor | Washtenaw | All year: $140 | $80 | $60 |
| Detroit | Wayne | All year: $160 | $74 | $55.50 |
| Grand Rapids | Kent | All year: $120 | $80 | $60 |
| Holland | Ottawa | Oct 1–Apr 30: $118 May 1–Aug 31: $158 Sep 1–Sep 30: $118 | $74 | $55.50 |
| Mackinac Island | Mackinac | Oct 1–Oct 31: $142 Nov 1–Jun 30: $122 Jul 1–Aug 31: $197 Sep 1–Sep 30: $142 | $86 | $64.50 |
| Midland | Midland | All year: $138 | $74 | $55.50 |
| Muskegon | Muskegon | Oct 1–May 31: $113 Jun 1–Aug 31: $157 Sep 1–Sep 30: $113 | $68 | $51 |
| Petoskey | Emmet | Oct 1–Oct 31: $179 Nov 1–May 31: $123 Jun 1–Aug 31: $230 Sep 1–Sep 30: $179 | $86 | $64.50 |
| Pontiac / Auburn Hills | Oakland | All year: $120 | $80 | $60 |
| South Haven | Van Buren | Oct 1–May 31: $113 Jun 1–Aug 31: $148 Sep 1–Sep 30: $113 | $68 | $51 |
| Traverse City | Grand Traverse | Oct 1–Oct 31: $158 Nov 1–Jun 30: $134 Jul 1–Aug 31: $235 Sep 1–Sep 30: $158 | $80 | $60 |
Anywhere in Michigan not listed uses the standard rate: $113 lodging + $68 M&IE.
Meals and incidentals (M&IE) in Michigan
| 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 Michigan trip
Michigan (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 Michigan (standard rate): breakfast $16, lunch $19, dinner $28, incidentals $5; first and last day $51.
Michigan per diem FAQ
What is the per diem rate in Michigan for 2026?
For fiscal year 2027 (Oct 1, 2026 to Sep 30, 2027) the standard GSA per diem in Michigan is $113 per night for lodging plus $68 per day for meals and incidentals (M&IE), $181 per day. 11 Michigan locations have a higher listed rate, up to $235 per night in Traverse City.
Which Michigan city has the highest per diem?
Traverse City (Grand Traverse) has the highest listed lodging rate in Michigan: $235 per night from Jul 1 to Aug 31, with $80 per day for M&IE. The highest M&IE in the state is $86 per day in Mackinac Island.
How much is per diem for a 3-day trip to Traverse City?
A trip with 2 nights and 3 travel days at Traverse City, MI comes to at most $670: lodging 2 x $235 = $470 (the highest seasonal rate; other months are lower), plus M&IE of $80 for the middle day and $60 (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.